What is a Wheelbarrow?
A wheelbarrow is a small hand-propelled cart which is designed to carry moderately sized loads. The structure of a wheelbarrow distributes the weight of comparatively heavy loads, allowing operators to move loads which would be impossible to lift or maneuver without some type of assistive device. Wheelbarrows can be seen on construction sites and in gardens, among many other places, and most hardware suppliers stock wheelbarrows in a variety of shapes and sizes. The basic design of the wheelbarrow has not changed very much over the centuries. It consists of a deep tray or platform mounted on lightweight frame. One end of the frame has one or two wheels, while the other end has legs and a set of handles. When the wheelbarrow is in a resting position, the legs keep it upright; when the wheelbarrow is in motion, the user lifts the legs up with the handles and pushes or pulls the load, with most of the weight balanced on the wheel, rather than in the hands of the operator. There is some di
From: Martin Julian DeMello
