A powered wheelbarrow assembly includes a wheelbarrow that includes a frame and a bucket that is hingedly coupled to the frame. A pair of front wheels is each rotatably coupled to the frame to roll on a support surface. A pair of rear wheels is each pivotally coupled to the frame to roll on the support surface. Each of the rear wheels is rotatable about a vertical axis for steering the wheelbarrow. A motor is coupled to the frame and a drive unit is movably coupled to the frame. The drive unit is in mechanical communication between the motor and the front wheels such that the motor rotates the front wheels when the motor is engaged. In this way the motor reduces the effort required to transport a load in the wheelbarrow. A clutch is movably coupled to the frame for engaging and disengaging the drive unit.

Containers with one or more tray retention portions and a support stand are described. For example, a container can include: a substantially hollow body including a plurality of body walls extending vertically from a bottom portion; an extension portion rotatably coupled to an outward-facing surface of a body wall among the plurality of body walls, the extension portion configured to rotate to an active position in which the extension portion extends outwardly from the body wall; and a support stand having a proximal end coupled to the outward-facing surface of the body wall and a distal end, the support stand configured to move between at least a stowed position in which the support stand is positioned against or proximate to the outward-facing surface of the body wall and a support position in which the support stand extends outwardly from the body wall.

Wheelbarrow auxiliary or modular attachments that can include auxiliary storage devices, transport/stability pins, lids/covers, seats, stabilizers/struts, other storage/support devices, auxiliary power (outlets, charges, etc.), batteries, cupholders, tub extensions/baskets, device holders, attachment holders, counterweights, stabilizer wheels, quick connection/release mechanisms, etc. In various embodiments, one or more modular attachments or devices can be selectively added or attached to a wheelbarrow as needed. In some embodiments, the modular attachments or devices can be included with the wheelbarrow from the onset. In other embodiments, modular attachments can be added to the wheelbarrow later, including as a kit.

The invention provides a hand propelled cart which includes one or more wheel member mounted on an axle wherein the axle is operatively associated with a pair of handle members which are attached to a support frame for a load bearing receptacle or the load bearing receptacle directly, wherein the one or more wheel is located below a central zone of the load bearing receptacle so that, in use, the one or more wheel is below the load bearing receptacle and biased towards the centre of a load in the receptacle.

A hand propelled three wheeled cart for transporting miscellaneous cargo. The basic cart has a single front wheel with two solid rear supports, such as a standard wheelbarrow. The two rear wheels are attached to a lever that is pivotally connected to the lever mounting support brackets. Lifting the handles pries the two rear wheels, into position, elevating the rear cart support legs off the ground. This cam action reduces the operators lifting effort and improves the lateral stability of the cart. Releasing the handles automatically anchors the cart.

Adapter apparatus for transporting a ladder with a hand truck of the type having wheels and a laterally extending toe plate for supporting an item thereon is provided. The apparatus includes a ladder support configured for receiving a portion of a ladder thereof and at least one hand truck attachment. A first end of the at least one hand truck attachment is coupled to the ladder support. A second opposing end of the at least one hand truck attachment is configured for securely engaging a toe plate of a hand truck. At least a portion of a weight of the ladder is transferred onto the toe plate of the hand truck when the ladder is transported on the hand truck with the ladder support contacting the ladder thereof.

A wheelbarrow with multiple wheels on a front axle is provided. The wheelbarrow includes a cargo carrying portion, two load carrying members supporting the cargo carrying portion, and a motor providing an output torque. The wheelbarrow further includes the front axle attached to the two load carrying members, a middle wheel attached to the axle and receiving the output torque from the motor, and two side wheels attached to the axle, one on either side of the middle wheel wherein the two side wheels each have a smaller diameter than the middle wheel.

A transporting apparatus comprising: a standing platform adapted for a user to stand on and wherein the platform has at least two wheels connected to it; a carrying means; a base with at least two drive wheels associated with it and wherein the base is connected to the standing platform; a drive motor which is in communication with the at least two drive wheels and with an accelerating means; and an accelerating means which is in communication with the drive motor; the apparatus is adapted such that when in use a user is able to load items into the carrying means and then stand on the platform and then engage the accelerating means which results in the apparatus moving forward.

An auxiliary wheel assembly mounted on a selected portion of a wheelbarrow comprising: several structural members namely a urethane receptacle barrow, a front support and dual swivel wheel assembly, a dual rear support and wheel assembly with a plurality of heavy duty wheels, and a manner to connect these front and rear assemblies and barrow. The various component members are potentially made of various materials and are designed for original equipment offerings or aftermarket additions to currently produced wheel barrows.

A motorized wheelbarrow assembly, the assembly comprising a unitary frame comprising a base portion and a handle system, the base portion having a first end region and a second end region, the handle system extending from the first end region of the base portion of the frame, a bucket coupled to the base portion of the frame, a drive mechanism coupled to a bottom surface of the base portion of the frame, a first rotatable rear wheel and a second rotatable rear wheel coupled to the first end region of the base portion of the frame, and a first front wheel and a second front wheel coupled to the second end region of the base portion of the frame and to the drive mechanism, wherein the first front wheel and the second front wheel are driven by the drive mechanism.