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Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
Given a wheelbarrow that has two wheels side by side (as opposed the normal
"unicycle" ones), with a wraparound handle that is parallel with the axle rather than the normal separate handles that are each perpendicular to the axle... Is it better to pull or push a wheelbarrow, assuming that it is loaded so as much of the weight is over the axle, with a little more on the side closer to the handle. By "pull" I mean walking forwards, towing the barrow behind me with hands level with buttocks, not facing the barrow and walking backwards! |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
"NY" wrote in message ... Given a wheelbarrow that has two wheels side by side (as opposed the normal "unicycle" ones), with a wraparound handle that is parallel with the axle rather than the normal separate handles that are each perpendicular to the axle... Is it better to pull or push a wheelbarrow, assuming that it is loaded so as much of the weight is over the axle, with a little more on the side closer to the handle. By "pull" I mean walking forwards, towing the barrow behind me with hands level with buttocks, not facing the barrow and walking backwards! Depends on what you mean by better. Its normally less effort to pull it but you can steer better pushing it. I take the wheelie bin out, which we put on the kerb, by pulling, particularly when its full of heavy stuff. |
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Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
On Sat, 9 May 2020 14:00:38 +0100, "NY" wrote:
Given a wheelbarrow that has two wheels side by side (as opposed the normal "unicycle" ones), with a wraparound handle that is parallel with the axle rather than the normal separate handles that are each perpendicular to the axle... Is it better to pull or push a wheelbarrow, assuming that it is loaded so as much of the weight is over the axle, with a little more on the side closer to the handle. By "pull" I mean walking forwards, towing the barrow behind me with hands level with buttocks, not facing the barrow and walking backwards! Pulling is always more efficient. If you push, the force will generally have a downwards component which contributes nothing to the forward movement of the barrow. |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
On 09/05/2020 20:39, Custos Custodum wrote:
Pulling is always more efficient. If you push, the force will generally have a downwards component which contributes nothing to the forward movement of the barrow. Not always. On rough ground pushing can allow you to pick a smoother route. That can outweigh the better force vectors. Andy |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
On 10/05/2020 07:34, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Sat, 9 May 2020 21:45:24 +0100, Vir Campestris wrote: On 09/05/2020 20:39, Custos Custodum wrote: Pulling is always more efficient. If you push, the force will generally have a downwards component which contributes nothing to the forward movement of the barrow. Not always. On rough ground pushing can allow you to pick a smoother route. That can outweigh the better force vectors. Andy I wouldn't have thought it made much difference in that respect. Arguably, pulling the barrow allows you to pick a route more easily because you can see where you're going, rather than having the barrow in your sight-line. For those too short to see over the top. OTOH it a bugger to turn round and see where to tip the contents. -- It is hard to imagine a more stupid decision or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong. Thomas Sowell |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
As an aside - why does a Dyson (and possibly other uprights) seem to leave the carpet looking better when pulled across. And why are carper shampoo machines designed to be pulled when pushing may be more intuitive? |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
On Saturday, 9 May 2020 14:00:25 UTC+1, NY wrote:
Given a wheelbarrow that has two wheels side by side (as opposed the normal "unicycle" ones), with a wraparound handle that is parallel with the axle rather than the normal separate handles that are each perpendicular to the axle... Is it better to pull or push a wheelbarrow, assuming that it is loaded so as much of the weight is over the axle, with a little more on the side closer to the handle. By "pull" I mean walking forwards, towing the barrow behind me with hands level with buttocks, not facing the barrow and walking backwards! Depends on the ground, the load & the wheel type. Try it & see. NT |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
On Sunday, 10 May 2020 09:30:56 UTC+1, John wrote:
As an aside - why does a Dyson (and possibly other uprights) seem to leave the carpet looking better when pulled across. The brush roller flings stuff towards the chute which is at the rear of the moulding, so cleaning is better when pulled. Also the carpet isn't then run over by the rear ball or wheels, so the pile is laid more evenly. And why are carper shampoo machines designed to be pulled when pushing may be more intuitive? The main suck-up bit is at the front. It needs to be to get close to walls. So when putting down solution you push it forward to avoid the fresh laid solution being removed immediately, and when sucking the liquid out you pull so it scrubs before sucking. NT |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
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... On Saturday, 9 May 2020 14:00:25 UTC+1, NY wrote: Given a wheelbarrow that has two wheels side by side (as opposed the normal "unicycle" ones), with a wraparound handle that is parallel with the axle rather than the normal separate handles that are each perpendicular to the axle... Is it better to pull or push a wheelbarrow, assuming that it is loaded so as much of the weight is over the axle, with a little more on the side closer to the handle. By "pull" I mean walking forwards, towing the barrow behind me with hands level with buttocks, not facing the barrow and walking backwards! Depends on the ground, the load & the wheel type. Try it & see. With our barrow, over deep 1/2" gravel and over slightly bumpy grass, pulling is definitely easier. As for wheely bins, any attempt to push the bin over the gravel causes its wheels to dig themselves deeper and deeper into the gravel. Likewise for the lawnmower, which either needs to be pushed on its rear wheels, with the front ones in the air, or else pulled. The gravel is a confounded nuisance. It was already there when we bought the house, put there by the previous owners. I've learned where the shallower bits are, and that's where I try to take the mower when getting it from the garage to the front grass verge. |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
On 10/05/2020 07:34, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Sat, 9 May 2020 21:45:24 +0100, Vir Campestris wrote: On 09/05/2020 20:39, Custos Custodum wrote: Pulling is always more efficient. If you push, the force will generally have a downwards component which contributes nothing to the forward movement of the barrow. Not always. On rough ground pushing can allow you to pick a smoother route. That can outweigh the better force vectors. Andy I wouldn't have thought it made much difference in that respect. Arguably, pulling the barrow allows you to pick a route more easily because you can see where you're going, rather than having the barrow in your sight-line. Buy a quad bike and do it the fun way :-) |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
On 10/05/2020 09:30, John wrote:
As an aside - why does a Dyson (and possibly other uprights) seem to leave the carpet looking better when pulled across. And why are carper shampoo machines designed to be pulled when pushing may be more intuitive? Why don't you ask Dyson. -- |
Pulling or pushing a wheelbarrow?
On 10/05/2020 07:34, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Sat, 9 May 2020 21:45:24 +0100, Vir Campestris wrote: On 09/05/2020 20:39, Custos Custodum wrote: Pulling is always more efficient. If you push, the force will generally have a downwards component which contributes nothing to the forward movement of the barrow. Not always. On rough ground pushing can allow you to pick a smoother route. That can outweigh the better force vectors. Andy I wouldn't have thought it made much difference in that respect. Arguably, pulling the barrow allows you to pick a route more easily because you can see where you're going, rather than having the barrow in your sight-line. Last time I was using a really heavy barrow on really rough ground it was up a narrow path, and the ideal route was often only a few inches wide. I needed to see exactly where the wheel was in relation to the roots and stumps. Andy |
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