Yardmax track barrow anyone?

[2manyrocks]

Any thoughts on this powered track barrow? I've watched a number of videos where people seem to like them for being able to move a few hundred pounds of rock or firewood over terrain that would be inaccessible to a tractor.

I've got an area where I will be clearing out some smaller trees with a chainsaw this winter. Not a lot of working room for my tractor, and there are a bunch of thorn trees so the rubber tracks would be great for avoiding flat tires. I'm thinking it would be handy to carry my chainsaw, gas, portable gas winch, ropes, etc.

Amazon.com

 

[Richard001]

I don't know, but I did look at the link you provided. While I didn't read the literature on this item, you may want to see how it turns. Do you have to force it, or does it have skid-steer type turning ?

Richard

 

[K5lwq]

I could see where it would be useful and should work as designed. In tight spaces it would shine but making sharp turns probably will be rough on the grass. They said zero turn in the description but it looks like just brake steering.

Looks like they may offer attachments for it as well. At least I saw a snow plow so there may be more? Let us know if you get one and how you like it.

 

[2manyrocks]

It has independent brakes levers to control each track. The YT videos show it turning pretty easily like a mini skid steer as well as climbing over modest obstacles that would be a pain to push a normal wheelbarrow over.

I haven't seen other attachments for it besides the snow plow. I only saw one video of it being used in snow and the guy was carrying firewood in it, not plowing snow.

 

[K5lwq]

They do have different models.

Power Wheelbarrows Power Trackbarrows - Tracked Dumper Stability – YARDMAX®

Discover unmatched all-terrain maneuverability power wheelbarrows and trackbarrows for easily and safely transporting heavy loads through tight spaces.

yardmax.com

 

[2manyrocks]

I thought about the hydraulic dump version which has 1100 lb capacity vs 660 lbs for the normal wheelbarrow one that has a manual dump lever + cylinder assist. I think the simpler version would be enough for me, but I could see someone getting the hydraulic dump if they plan on moving a lot of material with it.

Haven't really thought of what it could be, but I wonder if there would be something else that the hydraulic could be adapted to doing? Like a mini set of log forks? The carrying tub is positioned over the tracks so I'm guessing forks would get to be too front heavy? Why even lift the wood by hand into the tub if you could convert this thing to use a modest set of forks?

 

[ArlyA]

Here's is one I tested. Not me in pic.

 

[2manyrocks]

What did you think? Useful?

 

[ArlyA]

What did you think? Useful?

Yes but only of you couldn't get an atv down the trail. I know trail workers us them to move tools and supplies to work sites. All its sides came off.

 

[ArlyA]

From the web site. They have a video on there site

Trailblazer Transporter | Motorized Carrier - Orec America

The Trailblazer Transporter, a motorized carrier by Orec, features a dual track drive and a durable metal bed that can haul loads of up to 650 pounds.

orecamerica.com

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A Motorized Carrier for Those Difficult to Reach Areas
The LS360 Trailblazer Transporter, a motorized carrier by Orec, features a dual track drive and a durable metal bed that can take loads of up to 650 pounds anywhere you need to go. The independent wheels can cover steep slopes and obstacles with no problem—they can even handle steps! Whether you are a contractor needing to move materials, a land maintenance professional looking to clear a trail or you just need to haul material around your property, the Trailblazer will help you get the job done with little effort and maximum safety.


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[2manyrocks]

The Orec video sums up a lot of the content others have posted about using a track barrow. The yardmax is limited to R and 3 forward gears instead of the two range on the Orec. The Orec also uses a Honda where Yardmax has a Briggs. Yardmax has a version with sides that can be removed. I hadn't thought about moving lumber with it until I watched the Orec video. I imagine you could also move fence posts, too.

In terms of basic usefulness, a UTV would haul you plus your stuff where these track barrows only haul your stuff. But there's quite a difference between UTV pricing and the pricing of one of these.

 

[ArlyA]

I know folks used these to drag lumber and tools into bridge sites that they couldn't used an ATV for. Maybe not all that far but still easier than doing it by hand.

 

[2manyrocks]

They don't seem to travel quickly, especially compared to UTV speeds, which can get pretty fast. So that is worth considering, too.

 

[MossRoad]

Per our other conversations...
PT425 10cu ft bucket - $700
PT425 5cu ft bucket - $560
PT425 5cu ft grapple bucket with teeth - $1800
About 35 other attachments.

I didn't see anywhere in the video that it went that the PT wouldn't go, and I'm pretty sure the PT would go more places. Only limitation would be width. Also, it loads itself and dumps better.

Again, not pushing it on you, just showing there's more than the brush clearing we talked about in the other thread.

 

[2manyrocks]

Riding beats walking, especially if its a long distance uphill.

 

[jmc]

I like it. Seems reasonably price by today's hardware standards. And you'd be popular if you have neighbors or deer hunter friends...

 

[nyone]

$2200 I would be looking at buying a used 4x4 atv and a lawn cart.

 

[ArlyA]

$2200 I would be looking at buying a used 4x4 atv and a lawn cart.

I've done that. That is went out to work with atv and a trailer. Found out it was our least favorite way and switched to machines with boxes.

 

[ArlyA]

They don't seem to travel quickly, especially compared to UTV speeds, which can get pretty fast. So that is worth considering, too.

Wheelbarrow's and UTV's are not in the same category, no matter how you compare them.

 

[shooterdon]

Unless you are in very cramped quarters it seems like a one trick pony run by a lawn mower engine.

If you have enough space to use a Kawasaki Mule I can tell you mine has been bulletproof. It has an air cooled golf cart engine, decent sized dump bed and carries two people. The SX model I have lists for $7800 and comes with a three year warranty. It is a work UTV. Top speed is 25 mph so not great for trail riding with your buddies that have $20k toys. They will laugh at you. But we use ours to ride logging trails and it goes anywhere.

It is almost 4 times the cost, but it will do a lot more around the homestead. If I was going to handle logs I would add a large deep cycle battery and 3500 lb winch