CONCRETE BUGGY
USING A CONCRETE POWER BUGGY
A concrete buggy, also known as a concrete power buggy, is great for placing concrete when you can't reach the project you're doing, right from the concrete truck.
Using a concrete power buggy to pour a concrete floor is much faster than using a concrete wheelbarrow because it is motorized and has a much larger capacity.
There are 4 types of concrete buggies: 1. Walk Behind Buggy - This type of power buggy is good for smaller jobs and shorter distances. 2. Ride On Buggy - This type of power buggy is has a platform you stand on. Great for bigger jobs and longer distances. 3. Sit On Buggy - This type of power buggy has a seat and steering wheel. Also great for larger jobs and long distances. 4. Robotic Buggy - This type of power buggy is remote controlled. Yes, that's right, remote controlled. How much weight can a concrete power buggy carry? The capacity of a power buggy varies depending on the bucket size, which is measured in cubic feet. Bucket sizes range from 10 to 16 to 21 cubic feet with the most popular being 16 cubic feet. A 16 cubic foot power buggy can carry 2500 pounds of concrete. How fast is a concrete power buggy? The newer model power buggies have a variable hydrostatic drive system which allows you to ease up or down from 0 - 7 miles per hr. These are easy to control and drive through a job-site without damaging anything. The drive lever is controlled with the right hand and the brake with the left hand. The bucket dump lever is usually on the right handle bar and/or can be controlled by a foot lever. The dump lever is hydraulic which gives you the ability to dump the load very slow or fast.
Which is better a power buggy with wheels or tracks?
Most of the time concrete buggies with wheels will do the job. However, If you have to transport any concrete over sand, mud, or soft sub-grade material, then a power buggy with tracks works best. The width of a concrete buggy varies, but will usually fit through standard door openings in most buildings. The outside wheel on some models of duel wheeled buggies can be taken off for extra clearance in tight spots. Concrete power buggies can also be used to move stone, dirt, and construction debris. Most rental stores have a power buggy. The average cost for a days rental is about $125.00.
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