Gorilla Carts GOR4PS 4 cu ft Poly Dump Cart (600 lb) Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Hauling mulch
- Smaller yards
- Easy maneuvering
The right-sized dump cart for average yards, offering the same haul-and-tilt-to-dump convenience as the big Gorilla in a lighter (~32 lb), cheaper package with no wrist strain. Limits: the 4 cu ft / 600 lb ceiling constrains gravel hauling, the smaller 10-inch tires handle rough ground less well, and it is still too wide for narrow beds.
Pros
- Balanced 4-wheel design carries the load for you, so there's no barrow-style balancing or wrist strain
- Quick-release dump makes unloading soil, mulch or leaves fast and back-friendly
- Lighter (~32 lb) and more nimble than the big 1,200 lb cart, and easier to store
Cons
- 600 lb / 4 cu ft ceiling is limiting if you routinely move gravel or large soil quantities
- Smaller 10 in tires handle rough or muddy ground less easily than 13 in tires
- Still too wide to thread narrow raised-bed rows the way a slim wheelbarrow can
Specifications
| Type | 4-wheel garden dump cart |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4 cu ft / 600 lb haul |
| Tray | Rust-proof poly bed on steel frame |
| Wheel | 10 in pneumatic tires (four) |
| Best for | Hauling in smaller yards where a 1,200 lb cart is overkill |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a 600 lb cart big enough?
- For mulch, leaves and general yard work in a smaller garden, yes. It becomes limiting if you routinely move gravel or large soil quantities, where the 4 cu ft volume runs out before the weight rating does.
- Why choose a 4-wheel cart over a wheelbarrow?
- Balance. The four wheels carry the load so there is no barrow-style balancing or wrist strain, and the quick-release dump unloads without lifting. At about 32 lb it is also lighter and more nimble than the big 1,200 lb carts.
- Will it fit between raised beds?
- Usually not. Even this smaller cart is too wide to thread narrow raised-bed rows the way a slim wheelbarrow can, and the 10 in tires handle rough or muddy ground less easily than 13 in ones.