On Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:46:58 -0700, Don Y
wrote:

On 4/20/2016 10:33 PM, Vic Smith wrote:
On Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:58:29 -0700, Don Y
wrote:



But, aside from a volumetric capacity -- and the weight of the wheelbarrow
itself -- there is nothing to tell you what the limit (or even "typical")
weight loading they can support.


http://www.cn-wheelbarrow.com/

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...barrow-5-cu-ft

"GardenHoses-WeightCapacity"? Interesting unit of measure...

None seem to handle more than ~400+ pounds. That suggests only
1/8 cu yd of concrete; 1/4 cu yd of dirt

I think you have to apply about 1/3 of the weight on the fulcrum in
lifting force, so there's reasonable limits.
I've got a cheap wheelbarrow, and only move about 250lbs in it. It
gets tipsy beyond that. A well designed wheelbarrow will basically
carry what you can handle - until something breaks.
Think of it as a crowbar.