Bucket Puller
The Saw Trax Reacher™ Bucket Puller is built for the toughest pick 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 Reacher lets workers hook and pull buckets from the aisle, eliminating crawling, bending, and deep pallet reaches. It’s a 69.5″ powder‑coated steel tool with a rounded hook sized 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 Reacher Reduces Strain
- Upright posture: workers stay in the aisle, not under the rack
- Neutral reach: the hook grabs any bail position without fishing
- No deep pallet drag: pull back‑row buckets without unloading the front
- Controlled pull force: 17‑gauge steel tubing resists flex
- One safe lift: bucket arrives at the pallet edge for a close‑body lift
This tab positions the Bucket Reacher as a safety device, not just a convenience tool.
How it Works
Hook It From the Aisle
The Bucket Reacher’s 69.5″ reach allows workers to:
- Hook third‑row buckets without touching the front row
- Pull stacks one to three high
- Catch the bail wherever it lies: upright or folded
- Walk the bucket forward in a controlled motion
- Lift only once, from a stable stance
Built for Heavy Loads
- 17‑gauge steel tubing: prevents flex under load
- Rounded hook end: protects bails and fingers
- Ergonomic pull handle: smooth edges, comfortable grip
- High‑visibility yellow powder coat: stays found on busy floors
Use Cases
The Bucket Reacher fits any operation selling heavy 5‑gallon pails:
- Home centers
- Paint stores
- Construction supply dealers
- Agricultural & feed retailers
- Janitorial suppliers
- Industrial supply warehouses