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Accessories ¬- A range of accessories are available for power buggies, including tow hitches, snow plows, bulk buckets, forklifts, vacuums, etc. They can add to a buggy's versatility by enabling it to multi-task when not being used for its primary job of moving concrete.

Other considerations
There are a number of other features to consider when it comes to selecting a power buggy.

Power buggies are available in two-, four- and all-wheel drive to accommodate a variety of ground and soil conditions. There are also a variety of drive considerations.

Muck Truck offers a straight mechanical four-wheel-drive system. According to Rowlands, a mechanical drive gives the unit the ability to climb at a 40° angle while fully loaded, plus added power for climbing. "Because of the mechanical drive, it will power up and over an obstacle," he says. "And because you need less horsepower for a mechanical drive compared to hydrostatics, our power to weight ratio is much higher."

Of course, hydrostatic drive also has its advantages. The Canycom buggy is hydrostatically driven. "That makes it very smooth to operate," says Aldridge. "With the hydrostatic drive, once you let off the drive, the buggy stops immediately, rather than coasting to a stop once you hit a hand brake."

Also consider how you want to control the buggy, advises Varel. "We offer the option of hand or foot control for dumping and for braking for complete control of the machine," he says. "In addition, the directional and speed controls are mounted on the handlebar to allow the operator to keep both hands on the handlebar at all times, regardless of the direction they are traveling."