Remote Bulk-Seed-Box Gate Opener

The Remote Bulk-Seed-Box Gate Opener is designed to eliminate the need to climb up on the tender to open a seed-box gate and dump in the seed. One inserts the device into the gate then, at a safe distance away from potentially harmful treated-seed dust (up to 50 feet), presses a button on the hand-held remote. The battery-powered opener reportedly generates 50 pounds of linear pull to ensure adequate flow control, even under load. (Battery and charger included.)

Cost: $1,000-$1,200

Impairment Category: Back, Lower extremity, Respiratory, Strength/endurance, Upper extremity