6 Cu Ft Heavy-Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart (1,200-lb capacity)
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Why we picked it
1,200-lb capacity verified at wheel rating
Gorilla Carts' 6 cu ft tip-bed yard cart is the homeowner version of the lawn-and-garden carts municipal parks crews use. The 1,200-lb haul capacity rating is hold-up-to-spec at the wheel rating; the polyethylene tub doesn't dent or rust the way steel-tub competitors do, and the dump mechanism is a single-pin pull that drops the bed back at any angle. The pneumatic tires float across uneven lawn rather than rutting like solid plastic wheels. r/Lawncare, r/Gardening, and r/Homestead routinely cite Gorilla Carts as the BIFL upgrade from Home Depot's house-brand $80 carts that break in two seasons. Towable behind a riding mower with the included pin-clip hitch; converts to two-handle push cart for tight spaces.
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Current price: $205.99
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +1,200-lb capacity verified at wheel rating
- +Polyethylene tub — no dents, no rust
- +Single-pin tip-bed mechanism dumps at any angle
- +Pneumatic tires float over lawn rather than rutting
- +Tow-behind riding mower or convertible push handles
- +Replacement parts (tires, axle, handle) available from Gorilla
Cons
- -Empty weight is significant (~80 lbs) — wheels essential
- -Pneumatic tires need pressure check seasonally
- -Pin-clip hitch can fall out when traversing rough terrain (zip-tie it)
- -Tip-bed mechanism plastic — replaceable but the wear part
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Limited 1-year warranty from Gorilla Carts
Return Policy
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