Real Need - platform for hauling a idk 100 lb bin uphill

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So this has probably been asked before but our house is on a slope and we need a trash can mover to get over the slope. The hill is pretty steep it is probably 30 degrees from level.

What kind of motor/setup would I need to be able to do that? It’d have to be pretty strong.

To start with if it just helps push would be nice - maybe a tall “stick” with a button for forward motion for manual operation.

It would be fun to take it from that to a more automated way to train “home/charge” and “trashday” locations and then set it for a weekly automated move.

The first part at least is a real need for us these trash cans can get heavy and it’s hard to take them up the hill. The second part might be overkill fun. It would be fun to watch the neighbors watching it :slight_smile:

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First step is to put the trash can on a base with caster wheels so it can be pulled from any direction easily. Make the wheels wide apart so it does not tip over because it’s top heavy.
Second step is to find a platform which can be connect (probably via rope or chain) to the base so it can pull it up the hill via RC.
Something powerful enough to pull 100 pounds up an incline is not inexpensive
robotshop.com/en/4wd-full-ch … =RB-And-65 (might lack traction)
Ex: robotshop.com/en/4wd-6wd-frc … RB-And-122 (requires a battery, motor controller and RC gear)
robotshop.com/en/inspectorbo … =RB-Inp-01 (no problem - this can pull a Hummer)