Does this work to dig sand and dirt?
2018324
We use it as an indoor only toy but I'm sure if could be used to dig sand and dirt although it might not be rugged enough to last for an extended period of time pushing dirt.
2018325
Yes, it could. It's not motorized but would be fun in a sandbox. The bucket loader lifts all the way up, just like the actual construction machines, and tilts easily to "dump". My 2 year old loves it and so does his 4 year old cousin. It was a great buy for us.
1599085
Unless you have a quick recovery air compressor, it will be slow and use lots of sand. Hint: wire brush with grinder and blast crevices you can't reach with that.
1765539
Should work okay as long as you comb the sand and make sure there's no larger stones. Also works best if your using coving as well.
1117588
Yes, I think it might do well with sand. My opinion, this particular sweeper is not strong in power. It doesn't stay charged long either. I use it mainly on hardwood flooring and one area rug and it's dead. There are other Bissell sweepers I've purchased that were cheaper in price and worked better. Go figure. :) good luck, hope this helps some.
980700
The ground has to be smooth concrete or tile, I do not think it works directly on dirt ground.
648633
Yes, the wheels are large enough so that they should work find on packed dirt. Gravel would be more difficult however
1153999
I would say if it is like pea gravel or some type of small rock it may be helpful, but I'm afraid it would pick up larger landscaping type rock. When I use them to pick up leaves they even get some dirt
1731681
Yes it will but it's slow. It will pull grass and weeds out of the ground, roots and all. You will have to stop and rake the stuff out of the way as you move along the area. I have a mantis tiller which really tears up the ground but it doesn't pull the weeds out as well as the B&D.; My battery lasts for about 30 miinutes, but I have 4 batteries so not a problem....
256066
Poorly. It hasn't the real horsepower for such things as rocks and roots. Like any cheap product made in China it has a nice appearance but cheap is still cheap.You'd be much better off just going to your local rental store and renting a commercial/professional digger.
1491372
No, it should work but I would suggest using a corded drill because it takes a lot of power to auger the dirt unless it is very loose.
1085600
I'm not really sure as this is really meant for things like dock, burdock, dandelions. I also use it to dig a hole for bulbs. I love the tool. I just think it might take up too much soil to dig around the clump of crabgrass. But it might work great.
197370
i have used my auger on some very hard soil, it worked well with a normal electric hand drill. it also worked with a cordless drill. hope this helps..
806479
Yes, it works fine in rocky soil. I used it in my drive which has years of mixed dirt and gravel packed. The plastic spikes that came with it worked ok. Just have to be careful hammering them in and not try to pound them in with one or two hits. Short easy tapping worked with no bending of the spikes.
1975
It can be used especially in tight spaces. this is the reason I bought it. If you want to use on hard ground it will work if you don't try to dig in too deep at once. If you feel a need to do so then wet the ground a little and it will be easier to do.
1385515
I would think not. It doesn't like wet things. It won't pick up fine dirt completely so sand is probably the same. You could try it if you get a return guarantee.
1942744
Probably. With it you can 'feel' when it hits a ball that you can't see. And if you get lucky, you can pick it up and bring it in. I succeed about 80% of the time with balls I can't see in muddy water, half buried, etc. If your mud is mostly clay, and the ball is stuck in it, it may not work. One caution - don't extend it completely. About 13 of the 15 feet are good. The last two are weak.
2162023
I have used it in both sand and dirt. In both cases, I had no trouble pulling it out again. This thing is great for dirt. For soft sand, I think I would recommend an auger based device instead though.