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Power Porter vs Nash power barrow (129 posts / 25,337 views)
sundance sundance
Posts: 6,762
Post #77 27 Sep 2019 14:43
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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
r0bertb00th r0bertb00th
Posts: 2,397
Post #78 5 May 2020 22:41
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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
clicky clicky
Posts: 9,545
Post #79 6 May 2020 13:34
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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.
Hooterman
Posts: 316
Post #80 6 May 2020 13:42
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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.
clicky clicky
Posts: 9,545
Post #81 6 May 2020 13:44
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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.
Hooterman
Posts: 316
Post #82 6 May 2020 13:46
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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.
CarpingGal CarpingGal
Posts: 11
Post #83 2 Jun 2020 11:22
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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
daviduk daviduk
Posts: 1,212
Post #84 2 Jun 2020 12:09
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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 .
Karlos Karlos
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Post #85 6 Jun 2020 23:35
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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...
Jslinn Jslinn
Posts: 2,403
Post #86 7 Jun 2020 04:32
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In reply to Post #71
I've had my hog for 5 years I expect 10-15.

Harty85 Harty85
Posts: 1,587
Post #87 18 Mar 2021 18:38
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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...?
Belch Belch
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Post #88 18 Mar 2021 22:58
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. . .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. . !
r0bertb00th r0bertb00th
Posts: 2,397
Post #89 18 Mar 2021 23:01
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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
g4fne g4fne
Posts: 15,110
Post #90 18 Mar 2021 23:30
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Sold my big boy (non powered) becasue it was hyst too big
Harty85 Harty85
Posts: 1,587
Post #91 19 Mar 2021 06:31
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In reply to Post #88
The power porters are huge which is why I was drawn to the Nash one as it seems quite compact in comparison.

The Nash barrow is slightly more expensive which I don't mind as long as it is worth it. I mean I'm spending enough on the osteopath at the minute for my back so

Interested to hear from the owners of the Nash one, it's been out a while now and I imagine it has been put through it's paces. I don't go as often as I would like and I don't need it for long distances, it really is to save my back so feedback would be good on such investment.
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