Bucket Pusher
The Saw Trax Reacher™ Bucket Pusher is built for the toughest push in retail: the 5-gallon bucket. Joint compound, driveway sealer, paint — all in the 50–60 lb range — and almost always stored on floor‑level pallets, tucked under rack beams, two or three rows deep.
The Bucket Puller lets workers securely push buckets from the aisle, eliminating crawling, bending, and deep pallet reaches. It’s a 60″ blue steel pole with an ergonomically, 3-D printed crescent shaped head for plastic or metal pails, designed to move single buckets or full stacks in one controlled motion.
Ergonomics & Safety
The Real Hazard: Floor-Level, Deep and Heavy
To get out a 5-gallon bucket, a worker squats or kneels in the aisle, reaches under the beam, drags the pail… and then lifts it — starting the lift bent over, with the load away from the body.
OSHA and NIOSH both flag these motions as high‑risk:
- Full‑depth bending: every pick starts below knee height
- Loaded horizontal reach: dragging 60 lbs at full arm extension
- Crawling under racking: head strikes and twisted pulls
- Wire handle strain: thin bails concentrate load on fingers
How the Bucket Pulelr Reduces Strain
- Upright posture: workers stay in the aisle, not under the rack
- Neutral reach: reduces crouching and under‑rack access
- No deep pallet strain: push front‑row buckets back without strain
- Controlled pull force: steel tubing resists flex
- One safe lift: bucket arrives at the pallet edge for a close‑body lift
- Product Protection: Minimizes tipping and lid displacement
- Brand Preservation: Non‑marring contact surface protects labels
This tab positions the Bucket Puller as a safety device, not just a convenience tool.
How it Works
Push It From the Aisle
The Bucket Puller’s 60″ reach allows workers to:
- Push front‑row buckets without straining under rack
- Push stacks one to three high in one controlled motion
- Push stack only once, from a stable stance
Built for Heavy Loads
- 17‑gauge steel tubing: prevents flex under load
- Crescent engineered end: protects bails and fingers
- Ergonomic pull handle: smooth edges with a comfortable grip ensures contact
- High‑visibility yellow: stays visible on busy shop floors
Use Cases
The Bucket Puller fits any operation selling heavy 5‑gallon pails:
- Retail Merchandising (Home Improvement, Hardware, Farm Stores)
- Paint & Coatings
- Janitorial & Sanitation Supply
- Agriculture & Landscaping
- Construction Supply & Material Yards
- Food Processing & Bulk Ingredients
