Price: £700www.carp-porter.comMENTION carp barrows to most MENTION carp barrows to most anglers and the first name that comes to mind is Prestige Engineering’s Carp Porter.

Prior to the brand breaking the mould in tackle transport, most of us used something more akin to a builder’s barrow, with some even ‘borrowing’ theirs from the local building site!

The company first introduced a motorised version of its all-conquering barrow a decade ago, and its latest version, the Power Porter MK6 is – quite simply – the barrow that we’d all love to own.

Among the latest developments featured on the new barrow is a fully-

along with the wheel section, making stowing it in your car much easier than before. It also reduces the amount of space needed to store the MK6, compared to previous models.

The motor itself has been upgraded and offers far more torque than before, and the battery and dedicated charger are also greatly improved.

Reinforced handles, no-loss hand knobs, deluxe Y bar, all-terrain wheel, variable-speed hand control and a zip-top barrow bag all combine in this brilliant piece of British engineering. Yes, refreshingly, Carp Porters are all made in the UK.

The result is a barrow which boasts an ease of use which must be experienced to be believed.

with Dave Lane who, after the ‘old man needs an electric barrow’ jibes, gave a wry smile as I, his chief tormentor, experienced just how easy the MK6

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sealed motor, which is now removable along with the wheel section, making

I first tried one of these when out with Dave Lane who, after the ‘old man

KEY FEATURES DETAIL 1: Locking Hub: Allows an easy switch between drive and freewheel mode.DETAIL 2: Sealed Motor: The MK6’s motor makes barrowing your kit e­ortless, even in boggy conditions.DETAIL 3: The barrow bag is strong and generously proportioned.DETAIL 4: Hand Control: Easy to use, the variable speeds cope with undulating terrain.DETAIL 5: The rear ‘Triporter’ kit (wheels) may be interchanged with rear feet.

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The motor itself has been upgraded and offers far more torque than before, and the battery and dedicated charger

Reinforced handles, no-loss hand knobs, deluxe Y bar, all-terrain wheel, variable-speed hand control and a zip-top barrow bag all combine in this brilliant piece of British engineering. Yes, refreshingly, Carp Porters are all

The result is a barrow which boasts an ease of use which must be experienced

made shifting kit. Trust me, if you ever try one,

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