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Sold my big boy (non powered) becasue it was hyst too big
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In reply to Post #88
Had a few power porters and love them but as bel h says a power porterlite would be a god send as I too think the big boys are overkill
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In reply to Post #87
. . .don't believe everything you read or see online . . .Nash are trying to take some market share end of.
Main difference is motor and price - some view the Chinese made wheel hub motors (Nash) as inferior, however they are much more integrated making a barrow that is arguably more compact and better balanced. Prices however are steep. . .
I'm personally on the edge of biting the bullet and going for a Nash Metro Power as its smaller than the ridiculously oversized Prestige mk8 / Big boy jobs . . .if only they'd make a Power Porterlite only then I might think different. . !
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In reply to Post #86
I’m in the market for a power barrow given I suffer bad with my back these days and I’ve been eyeing the Nash barrow but noticed there is a new power Porter. Given we are a bit further down the line since release of the Nash barrow I wonder if the reviews are still positive or is it best to pre order the power Porter?
I just watched a terrible video of a guy, and his gold watch, comparing them and he didn’t speak highly of the Nash one...?
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In reply to Post #71
I’ve had my hog for 5 years I expect 10-15.
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I used a Nash Cargo barrow for many years. It was the biggest barrow they did in their range with the wheels on the back.
The point that the YouTube poster made about the adjustment / cam locks NOT staying put is valid. Maybe some of the other points are a little bit exaggerated.
One of the cam locks (at the front) fell off/out resulting in the front of the barrow being useless (the bit you carry the barrow bag on). I took the barrow back to Kent Tackle, and the issue was sorted (sent back to Nash, they done a fix, which worked)
The barrow was very heavy, my cargo EMPTY weighed nearly as much as my mates barrow loaded. I thought this was fine...I thought the steel box tube would last compared to aluminium tube.
However, the handles wore through...the left/right and underside of the box section tube tore (over time) and I had to do a botch job with some angle iron to bolt it back together so I could continue to use the barrow whilst I looked around for something different (ended up with Fox FX Explorer which is very light and works OK for me right now)
I am interested in this thread as I would like to get a Power Barrow. I had a little play with the Nash barrow at a recent show and it seemed quite powerful (wheel spinning it left rubber on the arena floor...)
However, the Prestige range will be built by a team with more experience...and you would hope that lots of the problems found in earlier models will have been resolved over time.
Maybe I should contact both companies and get a barrow sent to me to evaluate... 
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In reply to Post #83
I can only recommend the 24V Prestigue as thats what I have , probably the best piece of kit I have bought although its only to transport the rest .
You still have to lift it slightly as with any barrow with rear wheels going round corners , and if your on a bit of a slope yo can just roll along on the front and one of the rear wheels ,but keeping it level .
Once bought you wont go back ,hence why you see very few second hand .
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I have difficulty in walking and lifting I want to get a powered barrow with all wheels can any of you guys recommend which one would be best for me. I want to try them but with the lockdown it’s a little difficult
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In reply to Post #81
they do have a tendency to run away with you when you emerge from the gloop onto a slightly more solid piece of ground nearly had me over a couple of times.
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In reply to Post #80
my syndicate was proper wet and muddy through the winter, Nash barrow just ploughed through with ease..I was the one slipping and sliding trying to keep up with it. and I've not tried rear wheels yet either.
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In reply to Post #78
Used my Nash one through the winter at Ashmead which is notoriously muddy and it was brilliant,yet to try it on dry land with the back wheels on.
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In reply to Post #78
mine hasn't missed a beat since I bought it, its covered in mud and crap but going as the first day I bought it. battery life is very good. and nothing has broke off it, I'm on about the Nash power barrow.
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In reply to Post #77
Now it’s been here for a while any longer term views on the NASH power barrow?
I’d love to here from anyone who has had both
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In reply to Post #76
Agreed. I have the mk2 or mk3 powerporter.Over 10 years old and still going strong. I use a cover
To try to look after the electrics when it rains. But it did once tip into the lake.
Balancing is trickier, it does want to tip more than a mk2 porter so,I agree you cant have so much weight
At the front . I have the rear wheels on at all times, just in case i can let it roll.
When you can its magic lol
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In reply to Post #66
I have found with the Power Porter, when using the back wheels you have to load it the opposite way you would a normal barrow otherwise it will tip i.e. concentrate the weight at the rear rather than the front, it is then very stable. I use the wheels when 'off-road' and find you just sort of shuffle the back end a bit to get it to go where you want, no need to lift unless you are doing a sharp turn. As far as build quality goes the bloody thing is built like a tank and only comes out when totally necessary.
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