What Is The Best Way To Carry A 55 Gallon Drum Full Of Sand Using Only A Pole And Some Rope?

March 14, 2010 by admin · 2 Comments
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Wayne asked:


Using a group of people, a length of rope, and a sturdy pole, what would be the best way to move a 55 gallon drum full of sand over a distance?
Using a group of people, a length of rope, and a sturdy pole, what would be the best way to move a 55 gallon drum full of sand over a distance?

Edit: I know it’s going to be heavy. It will weigh approx. 855lbs. Rolling it (especially up a hill) is not an option.