Motorized wheelbarrow – let’s start with an electric bicycle.
Have you ever imagined that an electric bicycle can be a substitute for a car? In cities, that’s exactly what’s happening now. Increasing population, traffic jams, and the tendency to reduce emissions are changing mobility trends. And at the same time, our lifestyle is changing as well. Countries actively support the purchase of e-bikes in various ways.
For example, by providing subsidies to individuals and companies for purchasing a larger number of e-bikes for their employees. Some countries also offer a lower value-added tax on the purchase of e-bikes and on repair & maintenance services.
Due to the possibility of reducing emissions in logistic, delivery services are also focusing on cargo e-bikes.
Can we expect changed trends as a result of electrification in the use of traditional tools, such as a wheelbarrow? Innovation and technological progress enable a new generation of electric wheelbarrows that also bring a new user experience. Mega-trends, such as climate change, give an additional boost to changes. They are associated with pressure for more sustainably oriented economic activities and also for more responsible individual behaviour.
If an electric wheelbarrow replaces tools and devices powered by an internal combustion engine, it helps reduce emissions into the environment. Reduction of noise is also very important for use in urban environments, which is also a good feature of an electric wheelbarrow. Have you ever been stressed on a day off when you wanted to enjoy a quiet morning coffee, but the noise from a neighbouring lawn mower pulled you into a stressful state? Someone was mowing the grass with a motorized lawnmower.
What does a motorised wheelbarrow – an electric wheelbarrow – bring?
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IT’S SIMPLE – SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE
Due to the significantly greater capacity of the motorized wheelbarrow compared to a manual wheelbarrow, we can expect that the circle of use will expand. A motorized wheelbarrow, especially a single-wheeled one, retains all the good qualities of lighter and simpler tools. It allows high flexibility in work and is user-friendly for everyone due to its simplicity.
An electric wheelbarrow does not require a driver’s license, there is no need to go through a learning process, and it does not require registration. It needs little preparation for use. Similarly, it is very easy to incorporate it into work that requires shorter but frequent intermediate journeys. It also does not require a special shed or garage since it takes up little space. For short trips and smaller transport, it can also replace a heavier tractor or delivery vehicle.
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MOTORIZED WHEELBARROW IMPROVES PRODUCTIVITY, WHICH BENEFITIS BUSINESSES IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
The added propulsion to the wheelbarrow reduces the required effort and increases efficiency, thus enhancing productivity. This indicator is closely monitored by businesses. Because a motor powers the wheelbarrow instead of a person, it reduces fatigue and protects against excessive strain.
Due to these factors, a motorized wheelbarrow helps preserve the health of workers in environments such as construction, landscaping, municipal work, solar power installation, and many more. The electric wheelbarrow can replace the use of regular wheelbarrows and even manual carrying in situations where wheelbarrows were not previously needed. This is especially true because it was challenging to push the manual wheelbarrow uphill, or it required two people for that task.
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MOTORIZED ELECTRIC WHEELBARROW ENABLES ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE GOALS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES
The use of an electric wheelbarrow does not generate emissions or noise, thereby assisting businesses and individuals in achieving sustainable goals. Within these goals, there is also a focus on social objectives with greater care for the well-being of employees. Experiences show that employees positively respond to this.
The emphasis on reducing emissions also promotes the electrification of mechanization in agriculture. Here too, due to the increasing need for food production driven by population growth, solutions are sought for a different kind of mechanization. One that will increase productivity and safety in cultivation while reducing the environmental footprint by lowering greenhouse gas emissions. This will be possible to achieved primarily by replacing diesel internal combustion engines with emission-free alternatives. Electric wheelbarrows will likely gradually replace motorized wheelbarrows powered by internal combustion engines.
For an individual, a motorized electric wheelbarrow is an excellent tool to assist in growing one’s own food – vegetables and fruits in their own garden. As an individual, you can easily contribute to emission reduction by buying locally produced food, which requires less transportation and less time in refrigerators.
Even more, emissions can be minimized when you grow your own vegetables and fruits in your garden and orchard. At the same time, you ensure more healthy plant-based food on your plate. This will add to a positive impact on emission reduction. Choosing emission-free tools is an easy step to support efforts against climate change.
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MOTORIZED WHEELBARROW SUPPORTS THE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE OF THE ELDERLY POPULATION
The motorized wheelbarrow is also a convenient tool for the elderly population. Aging population is one of the significant megatrends of our time. One of the most common hobbies among the elderly is gardening. Surveys indicate that over 70% of individuals aged 65 and above engage in gardening, according to data from some major European countries and the American market.
Gardening has numerous positive effects for the elderly, such as enjoyable outdoor movement, maintaining mobility, motor skills, strength, and endurance. It also provides a sense of well-being due to relaxation and motivation for activity. The motorized wheelbarrow enables independence in work for the elderly, extending the period during which they can engage in hobby activities without assistance. Transitioning to an electric wheelbarrow is therefore a welcome solution for the elderly to enjoy a longer period of being active.
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MOTORIZED WHEELBARROW ENABLES ALTERNATIVE MOTORIZED TRANSPORT OFF THE BEATEN PATH AND INTO HARD-TO-ACCESS TERRAINS
The possibilities for using a motorized wheelbarrow are expanding with innovative additions and various larger containers or attachments. The wheelbarrow is no longer just a tool for transporting lighter loads; it can now carry more weight and volume at once, practically across all terrains. Natural disasters have, in many places, made conventional road transport impossible due to water or landslide damage. In such cases, the motorized wheelbarrow can serve as an alternative for transporting essential goods. It can be driven along edges, grass, and through the forest – off the usual paths.
It is also a convenient means of transport to hard-to-access locations, where structures of solar and small hydroelectric power plants are sometimes located to ensure the most favorable position. These places are difficult to reach for conventional larger machinery. For maintaining such installations, it is occasionally necessary to transport heavier equipment. And in these situations, the motorized electric wheelbarrow proves to be an ideal solution.
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MOTORIZED WHEELBARROW CAN FUNCTION AS A “POWER BANK”
Undoubtedly, the increased capacity and versatility of the motorized wheelbarrow will allow its application to expand into tasks and activities where a wheelbarrow is not currently common or frequently used. The trend of electrification is increasing the demand for access to electrical energy in various locations, even in unconventional places. In such locations, the electric wheelbarrow can step in as a “power bank” with its powerful batteries. When you comfortably and effortlessly bring food and drinks to a picnic in the middle of a meadow with an electric wheelbarrow, you’ve also provided yourself with a capable power source along the way.
Let’s be surprised.
Tadej Kreft
Blockhapp
