How The W.I.T.C.H. Prevents Wheelbarrow Hauling Injuries

The W.I.T.C.H. hitch is designed to help prevent wheelbarrow hauling injuries by reducing strain on the user's body during transport. The device, which stands for Wheelbarrow In Tow Conversion Hitch, converts a standard wheelbarrow into a towable cart for use with a mower or off-road vehicle that has a 2" receiver.

How It Helps Prevent Injuries

• Eliminates Manual Pushing for Long Hauls:

  The primary way it prevents injuries is by removing the need for a person to manually push heavy loads over long distances, which is a major cause of overexertion and back injuries.

• Reduces Strain on Shoulders and Arms:

  By attaching the wheelbarrow to a powered vehicle via a "Key-bar" that mounts across the handles, the hitch transfers the weight and towing force away from the user's shoulders and arms.

• Allows Use of Hips for Pushing:

  When the user disconnects for short-distance maneuvering, the Key-bar allows them to use their hips to push when starting off or climbing hills, leveraging the stronger core and leg muscles instead of putting pressure on the lower back.

• Improves Balance and Control:

  The design helps distribute the load's weight more effectively to the ground and the mower's rear wheels during towing, leading to better traction and smoother control, reducing the risk of the wheelbarrow tipping unexpectedly.By making long hauls faster and with less effort, the tool helps crews stay fresher and reduces overall physical fatigue, which contributes to fewer accidents and injuries.
By making long hauls faster and with less effort, the tool helps crews stay fresher and reduces overall physical fatigue, which contributes to fewer accidents and injuries.

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about how The W.I.T.C.H. can help prevent injuries in your operation, please contact us.