[Brian, Concrete]

Anyone seen this in person or know anyone using one? I have the video they sent me and it looks like it might be kinda usefull $2000 dollars does seem like a lot though. I use a concrete buggy that I can rent for $250 a week so I plan as many jobs as i can during that week, www.drpower.com is the website

[Stonehenge]

Here's a thread on some similar machines: My truck needs a jump - bring your wheelbarrow over...

If I knew of a local dealer for that Honda machine I'd be all over it.

[Toddppm]

We've got 2 of the Powerwagons. 1rst one have had for about 5 years. They are not commercial quality, something that you could beat on everyday but it does work well. I had to reweld the frame and replace the crap Tecumseh motor but still worth it to me. Just bought the 2nd one this year, better motor and frame upgraded, looks stronger now.
We use them to haul wood from tree removals, stone, dirt etc. and if a long haul they're not bad for mulch.

[Bill Schwab]

We went with Ingersol Rand power buggies. They have 21 cubic foot hydraulic dump bodies, and with the removal of one wheel can fit through a 36" space. They can also drive up a ramp into a dump truck to loose the load.

Cost is prohibative, our good friends ta El Camino Rentals got us their price, $7,700.00 each, normal through dealers is $10,000 and change.

What they do....As opposed to 6 men burning 72 man hours to cart spoils for a patio off site, it can now be done with 2 guys and a mini X in 48 man hours. At a billable rate of $60.00 for arguements sake, the total is $4360.00. With 6 guys at a salary of $15.00 each that comes to $1436.40 with labor burden.

Two guys at 48 hours is $957.60, adding an additional billable amount of $478.80 into the companies pocket for every patio we dig. Since we do about 30 paver jobs that would take 70 plus hand labor hours a year, those buggies will pay for themselves by the 22nd paver job.

They also double as concrete humpers on short pours and offset the pumping costs of $250.00 each time we run them.

If you are working tight spaces, these are must haves to your toy box.

[PSUscaper]

Maybe a much cheaper alternative.....

www.haulzall.com

saw them at a show this past week and say that they actually worked quite well. Not so sure how well it will hold up (I know how rough we are on wheel barrels) but maybe worth a shot.

[Brian, Concrete]

I really liked the shape of the 200cc series the shape of the bucket would be perfect for pouring concrete. But I still not sure about having to plug something in all the time for it to charge, and if you forget then your back to manual a wheelbarrow for that day. I'll proboly end up going with the powerwagon pro model Seems like it would do the job of carrying gravel and soil in and out of backyards even carrying broken concrete for me when I need it. Does anyone make a skidsteer that has wheels that actually turn? I thought I saw one in a contractor magazine once.That way you wouldnt have to worry as much about tearing up a customers lawn I guess it wouldnt be a skidsteer anymore just look like one. Even 4 wheel steering that would be a great plus.

[Tim C.]

Brian, If I recall correctly Bobcat makes a skidsteer like you mentioned. It allows you to switch from four wheel steer to skid steer by flipping a switch. I believe it was called an A300.