"..........On the subject of wheelbarrows, why do people push them? I would
believe that they are better pulled. If you push them uphill then a lot of
your energy must be into the ground. If you pull them downhill then surely
you can lean back and simply use your weight to control the descent.

So maybe thought into a wheelbarrow behind and not in front of the operator
may be worth while.

Similarly I always find it odd that people with pushchairs push them ahead
when crossing the road, putting the child at risk before themselves. :
......."

Whilst pulling is more mechanically efficient, by Pushing you are able to
observe the load/child and can react much faster.
With a barrow if it had 2 wheels then pulling may be a better option.

Surely the ideal is a "Hover" barrow so you have no weight to struggle with.

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David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk