To push or to pull? (wheelbarrow)

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Ok - poo-picking - seen several threads or posts about the dire issues with barrowing in sodden mud somme-like fields.
I find it SO much easier to pull the barrow than push in a field when its wet/deep underfoot.
In the yard I will push the barrow, but pull it in the field & if really wet, will only half fill it so its easier to get about

 

[tinap]

I'm same as you, It's impossible to push the barrow in the mud!

 

[HihoGinger]

I push it around the field as it's not too churned up, but i have to pull out of the gateway as the mud's too deep there.

 

[hnmisty]

I push it around the field as it's not too churned up, but i have to pull out of the gateway as the mud's too deep there.

Ditto. That or I shove with my knee. If any archaeologist ever finds my knee caps they'll probably be a bit bewildered!

 

[MungoMadness]

I do both!

 

[Equi]

I don't need to poo pick the field, but i have to go across mud for the muck heap and i pull. I pull anyway cause i have cart horse envy

 

[TandD]

I find that if I try and pull the barrow it just ends up tipping over (not currently poo picking, just taking haylage down) However my mud is rather Un-even and I find it hard to stay up right! So I push.....cos at least that way if I fall over all I'll get is a mouthful of haylage and not mud!

 

[Megibo]

No poo picking at my yard

But when I used to have to do it, was push through flat ground and pull through deep mud!

 

[risky business]

I'm a puller in all respects

 

[kerrieberry2]

last year I had right battles with mud and barrow and getting my wellies stuck in the mud! I found pushing the barrow and using my knees to push on the barrow to give it some power was the best way! I stacked it when I tried pulling too hard and the barrow didn't come with me!

 

[WelshRuby]

Today I thought I'd pull - it tipped over and you can guess the rest. I was not a happy bunny!

 

[Copperpot]

I got a huge garden trolley thing for Xmas. Has 4 off road type tyres. So much easier! And if it gets really stuck I can pull it along with my 4x4 so far so good thou!

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

Well as its just horrid and my paddock gateway is awful I have to generally pull the barrow through as it gets stuck,this rain is making poo picking a nightmare! I will push if I can

 

[Spottyappy]

This is somewhat easier in this weather as it kind of glides over the mud, whether mud is gloopy or deep.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/2907...ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95&ff19=0

 

[Higgledy Piggledy]

I have a history of back problems and asked my physio to show me the best way to push a wheelbarrow as poo picking even in the summer was a nightmare. Answer was don't push it, pull it, we're physically better designed to do that. A normal stable muck out on the yard I will push a wheelbarrow but any other time I pull the wheelbarrow and it has made a huge difference.

 

[Spiritedly]

My muck heap is up a muddy hill so I push on the flat but as soon as I reach the mud I pull. I also have a little ledge that I have to get the barrow over part of the way up so I spread some straw around it which gives me some grip so I can give it a hard tug

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I have a history of back problems and asked my physio to show me the best way to push a wheelbarrow as poo picking even in the summer was a nightmare. Answer was don't push it, pull it, we're physically better designed to do that. A normal stable muck out on the yard I will push a wheelbarrow but any other time I pull the wheelbarrow and it has made a huge difference.

This ^

Hence why I pull when full, or ground conditions deteriorate - and currently dont fill so high.
Best to look for barrow with low centre of gravity but not so low handles if really struggling.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Best to look for barrow with low centre of gravity but not so low handles if really struggling.

I find that the builders wheelbarrows, which have a narrower deeper profile, are easier to keep control of compared to a garden barrow of the same capacity.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I find that the builders wheelbarrows, which have a narrower deeper profile, are easier to keep control of compared to a garden barrow of the same capacity.

Wickes specials then Black builder barrows

 

[Tiddlypom]

Black builder barrows

They're the bizz! I relegated the green plastic garden wheelbarrow to hay transporting duties. My back has been very grateful for the change!