How much weight can it hold? Can it pick up a can of soup?
260388
It is very sturdy and I have picked up items weighing several pounds, long as you can get a grip on it, it will pick it up, I have two now. Never failed me
260389
I don't know how much weight it can pickup but it can pick up a can of soup with no problem.
260390
I have picked up cans of soup and other cans that I can manage. It is one of the better grabbers that I have had, and I have had at least four other kinds.
260391
Yes, it can pick up a can of soup. Remember, however, the weight is some 30" from you, so, leverage is working against you.
2069652
Right now, not much. It does have a wide grabber area. It would probably work well for jars and things. I need to use it mainly to pick up things that I dropped. Like paper so I don't have to bend over to get it and until I glue some type of foam on the end, it's not very good at it.
601761
Don't kook exactly. It is built very sturdy. Looks like the same one used in Doctors offices. I believe it can support at least 400 pounds.
303242
I'm not sure if it would hold the weight. Also the way the lid flaps open might not work. I only have one so I truly can't answered
1770554
it can open a can that is 8 to 9 inches tall, not as easy as a smaller size can, this can can hold up to 3 pounds of food, maybe with a book under the can opener will make it a little easier. institutional size can is also know as a #10 can
2193627
It opens wide enough to pick them up; if they are empty it should work. Full, it may not support the weight.
1409787
I can't say for sure, but I weigh about 170lbs and it holds me just fine. I would say it could hold quite a bit more than that.
311859
Well, it's pretty fragile...and could be very trickly to pick up and move, so I think NOT. Cumbersome to pick up--I am not sure how that would play out.
176243
it is not that heavy but will definitely hold a lot of weight. I can pick it up bit my husband usually carries it in to me as I lost my lower legs last December/January due to a bad infection.
2277236
Yes, indeed, it can hold a total of 400 lbs. It's a wonderful invention! I would not hesitate to make its purchase. In fact, we plan to buy more of them.
1797716
yes totally usable. It is even durable enough to hold soup for 12 hours. I personally tested it.
132926
I've used it for 28 oz.cans. I would expect it would be fine for what you are looking for. I'm very careful with glass objects as the grabber is only as good as the grip you have on the item. I've dropped items not due to the grabber, but because my grip on it was insufficient. Hope that helps.
1645220
Trick question, they hold nothing when the handle breaks and your soup ends up on the floor
307834
I'd guess 25 lbs or so. It flops around when you try to pick it up but someone, or a couple of people, should be able to get it up there without damaging it.
845332
It is very lightweight you should be able to lift it with one hand. It only weighs 3 1/2 pounds. I am sure this will work for you.
2193624
If the cans are empty this should work fine. However, if the cans could have liquid in them I would recommend a stronger grip such as [ Unger 92134 36-Inch Nifty Nabber Pick-Up Tool with Aluminum Handle ] , which can pick up full 15oz cans of food from above your head. Also, if you are going to use the grabber a lot (like picking up trash from a sporting event) I would suggest to spent the extra money and get the one I mentioned above.I also like [ Ettore 49036 Grip'n Grab Reach Tool, 32-Inch ] because it can pick up heavy things with ease. If the cans are empty this should work fine. However, if the cans could have liquid in them I would recommend a stronger grip such as [ Unger 92134 36-Inch Nifty Nabber Pick-Up Tool with Aluminum Handle ] , which can pick up full 15oz cans of food from above your head. Also, if you are going to use the grabber a lot (like picking up trash from a sporting event) I would suggest to spent the extra money and get the one I mentioned above.I also like [ Ettore 49036 Grip'n... » Read More If the cans are empty this should work fine. However, if the cans could have liquid in them I would recommend a stronger grip such as [ Unger 92134 36-Inch Nifty Nabber Pick-Up Tool with Aluminum Handle ] , which can pick up full 15oz cans of food from above your head. Also, if you are going to use the grabber a lot (like picking up trash from a sporting event) I would suggest to spent the extra money and get the one I mentioned above.I also like [ Ettore 49036 Grip'n Grab Reach Tool, 32-Inch ] because it can pick up heavy things with ease. « Show Less
875526
I purchased this ladle some time ago for my daughter-in-law as a GRAVY ladle so I'm not sure exactly how much it holds. I would not recommend it for a SOUP ladle.