Just How Good Are Gorilla Carts?
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- Gorilla Carts® has become a well-known brand, offering a wide range of garden and utility carts. How good are they?
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TriCam Industries has a nice range of offerings, including the Gorilla Cart and Gorilla Ladder product lines. In case you are wondering, they DO NOT own the Gorilla Glue brand! That adhesive belongs to … wait for it … The Gorilla Glue Company.
For those of us that have moderate to larger-sized yardscapes, having a good work cart is just about a necessity. Besides the 4-wheeled steel mesh utility carts (the kind you’ve probably noticed at the local nursery or gardening center), Gorilla Cart® offers a robust line of poly tub models. These include the GCG-4 (4 cubic ft., 600 lb. capacity), GCG-7 (7 cubic ft., 1200 lb. capacity), GOR-6 PS (-C) - (6 cubic ft., 1200 lb. capacity), GOR10-COM (10 cubic ft., 1500 lb. capacity), and the GOR10-16 (-C)
The GCG-4 and GCG-7 are both well-constructed homeowner models, while the others are well suited to heavier applications. They have larger tires and heavier axle diameters. The cart we review in this episode is the GCG-7.
We found this cart to be of very good quality. It came well packaged, with the most intuitive set of instructions we’ve encountered in ANY product. The hardware was stretch-wrapped to a numbered card where each batch of hardware corresponded to that step in the instructions. AWESOME! The assembly takes only a 13mm wrench or socket, as well as an adjustable wrench. Assembly took about 25 minutes, including taking time to take photos for this shoot!
One of the best features of this cart is the handle system that can be set up to be either pulled around by hand or attached to a yard tractor. Changeovers are simple and fast.
You can check out Gorilla’s various models by visiting
www.gorillacarts.com.
Special Note: Gorilla Cart was kind enough to provide us this cart at no charge and encouraged us to give it an honest review. There were no stipulations on the review, so we have said in this episode what we wanted to say. We think it is a very good product and are pleased to share our positive recommendation with you, our viewer family! - Jak na to + styl
Thanks for helping me put my new gorilla cart together!
Thank you, mate! Nowhere else could I find pictures to show which side of the nut goes down. You gave a lovely presentation and now it is possible to proceed. Everything comes in flat pack these days, and someone needs to wake up the instruction manual and translation people. A night out in a cold potting shed with their own instructions for something they have never put together should sort them out. Don't let them know which tools they need if they've left that out of their instructions, and don't let them back into the house until they've put it together.
I am older (>60) and recently got the smaller 4 cubic ft model. Directions and assembly were fantastic and I'm so happy with my cart. Vastly easier (and safer) to use than my old rusted wheelbarrow it replaced.
Excellent, professional review.
Thanks for watching and commenting Craig Bond. We still use our cart constantly - especially this time of year when the weeds try to take over the farm! I love the ease of dumping the Gorilla Cart. Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie
Bought this cart today because of your review. Had to be the easiest and quickest thing I have ever put together. Holds the same amount as my large wheelbarrow. This is the BEST. Thank you. My shoulders thank you.
Thanks David. It makes me so happy when our viewers have a great result. Best to you, DFJ
Thanks for making This! I worked at home depot and heard great things about these carts, so THIS just confirms THAT! 👍
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment Brian. We've been so pleased with this cart from the first time we used it. Best to you and yours. DFJ
just ordered one out of pocket. super pumped !
I have owned a Gorilla Cart for 5-6 years. I have used it around the house for standard homeowner tasks (never abused). It has not held up very well at all. The poly bed cracked where the handle meets it, the tires are all dry rotted and the poly bed has two 6" to 9" diameter holes in it.
Obvious question - does this cart live outside permanently? did you adhere to the load weight recommendations?
Your experience does not surprise me at all. Plastic and sunlight do not mix well. Your brief review is worth much more to me than Dirt Farmer Jay's review of how to build it. Plus I hate having 4 tires to go flat. There are other wheel options much better suited to the garden.
Retired & Happy, A Ryan, and dchall8, all thanks for weighing in. We've had this cart for several seasons now, and it's still going strong. It is put away in a shady spot when not in use and put in our tractor barn over winter. The tires are still great, and I've not had the bed crack even with heavy use from time to time. It carries a variety of loads, including high volume, low weight items like raked leaves, loose straw, and so forth, as well as a load of bricks, dirt, gravel, sand, and so forth. Even though your insights are about a year ago, from time to time I go back and read all the replies from comments to see what experience viewers are having. Unfortunately, looking back has to be done manually - we need to search for them, as CZcams doesn't display replies. Sorry for the delayed response, and thank you for taking time to watch our video and jot down your thoughts. Best, DFJ
Imagine taking care of your things lol.
I have also had a gorilla cart the 10 for five to six years we have heavily-used it abused it to know and putting rocks in it tons of firewood I noticed any of those people being careful at all.
Thought you had a got a cart that was either defective or you severely abused it. I have zero cracking no holes at all the bed whatsoever. Couple of tires having or showing signs and brought on the side but that's understood being out in the sunlight all the time. I plan on getting replacement tires anyway no big deal
Excellent review Jay and spot on. I just purchased the same model @ Lowes for $189, April '23, and I love it! I really like the slots in the sides that allow you to double the volume compacity of the wagon by inserting cut 1x3 firing strips and adding plywood or boards. I love the dump mechanism and how well it works; also like the feature that allows the handle to easily come off so it can be towed by my tractor. The wagon rolls very smoothly and the wheels are sturdy and well sized for the wagon. I do wish the wagon had a hand brake as my 8 acres is very hilly and this wagon will and does roll away very easily. The directions and the way the hardware is bundled individually for each step of assembly is superb! All in all a well built, well designed, great product!
Just collected my Gorilla cart and assembled it which as you mentioned.top unit along with my Gorilla multiple function ladder. Good product. Regards from Australia. Thanks for sharing
Your review helped me to make the decision to get one. Thanks
Great review...thanks!
Mine came today, putting it together now. Very excited, have work to do in the yard tomorrow!
Elizabeth, how did it go? We just put ours to work a couple days ago helping a friend install sod in his back yard. It's a real labor saver, and easy to clean up afterwards. Best, DFJ
Your review popped up this morning after I told my husband this is what I want for Christmas. I’d seen one at a harvest festival, used to tote kids around. It rolled easily over the uneven and muddy ground. Did some research and found that Gorilla Carts are highly rated. This is just what I need! Thanks for this.
That right! There HIGHLY OVER RATED
Explain?@@426superbee4
We put together a smaller gorilla cart last weekend. Piece of cake. Love how the hardware is blister packed to coincide with each step. Then we used it to cart 15 x 65 litre potting mix bags around the yard. Most excellent. Far better than a wheelbarrow.
Hey Tony Millar. Glad you liked the gorilla cart. We sure do. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. We love our viewer family! Best, DirtFarmer Maggie.
Super helpful Jay! Thanks!
Very nice review, Jay. I’m glad to be a subscriber.
Randy, thanks for the kind words. And, thanks for being a part of our viewer family. We appreciate you! Best, DFJ
went to my local farm and ranch store and saw the Gorilla cart. My wife asked if we can purchased it. The price was within our range and never been happier!!!
You validated what I just purchase before this video review!
Great to hear Seng Yahnson. I love how easy it is to dump a load. The cart truly does all the work for you! Best to you and your wife! Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope to hear from you again. Dirt Farmer Maggie
Great product! I wonder if I could purchase 13 of those shipping caps. They fit great on my lawn furniture legs! Also, Does Gorilla sell the side wall accessory discussed in the video? They would fit in the slots at the top on the sides. Thanks Jim
Awesome review 💯🤙🏽
Stop running over nails
I bought my last week I'm really happy
Gorilla carts are awesome. I've been using one for years and it does everything I need it to do around the yard. I suggest replacing the stock pneumatic tires with solid tires as the pneumatic tires leak and require constant re-inflation.
Like others have said, I was researching carts and this video sold me. Just pulled the trigger and bought this model from Amazon. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting Josh Wooding. We have a crew of kids over here cleaning up our grounds from winter and they are using that very cart to haul off cutoffs and waste. Best, DFJ
AERO Cart SO MUCH BETTER and the same price@@DirtFarmerJay
Very good presentation! Thanks
You are welcome!
Sold!...Excellent video, thank you for sharing
Glad you liked it! Hope you enjoy yours as much as we do ours! Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay i went right out and bought one, love it
I've gad my cart for about 5 years now. Holding up great. No issues. Love it.
Ellis, thanks for letting us all know! And, thanks for watching the video and weighing in! We appreciate it. Best, DFJ
Awesome video, sir. Well done. I’m considering getting one.
Thanks for watching and commenting Michael Barker. We LOVE this cart, especially when it comes time to dump it. No heavy lifting, the cart does all the work. Best to you and yours, Dirt Farmer Maggie
Excellent assessment and assembly video. I bought the cart based on your info. Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching and commenting TheCheese. Keep it up! Hope you enjoy your Gorilla Cart as much as we do ours...use it ALL THE TIME! Best, DFJ
Very accurate and thorough, Good job..!
I’ve watched several videos on Gorilla Carts and find your presentation on putting the cart together, the best! Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful! DFJ
Thanks for posting. This aided in my research. I will purchase over the weekend.
Hope you enjoy it!
@@DirtFarmerJay Purchased and put together yesterday. Put to use today. So far, so good.
thank you. because of your video i ordered one!!!!!
Hope you like it!
Recently purchased one (after watching your informative vid). Quick feedback after spreading 12 yds (aka 324 cubic feet) of mulch with it.
PROS:
1. Easy to assemble and excellent packaging and directions.
2. Overall super easy to use (much friendlier on my back than my wheel borrow).
3. Articulating front wheels (turn with handle) make for rapid positioning of load to dump.
4. Wheel height and bed are high enough to go over and around low ground cover.
5. Quick dump with the rear axle pivoting under the dump to (acts like a dump assist).
CONS
1. If pulling with tractor it is very difficult to backup. If they included a couple clamps to lock out the front axle it wouldn't be an issue. Without a way to lock the front axle from pivoting/articulating front wheels become a major bear for backing your load up.
2. Minor thou if a bit taller than the load would completely dump without having to scoop the residual out since the tail of the cart hits the ground when you dump it.
3. Minor comment as I pulled the cart with my lawn tractor the locking pin kept popping out on me (user error?)
Overall, wonderful add to our yard equipment. Thanks for the informative review.
Cheers
Great insights! Thanks for taking time to write! Best, DFJ
Hey Jay
what is slime to put in the tires?
I have one for many years and it's great! My cart has several nuts and bolts around
the rim so its real easy the take off the tire from the rim.
Thanks for the question leo meilak. It's Slime Tire Sealant. It's made in the USA. Go to www.slime.com to purchase. Best, DFJ
I really enjoyed watching you explain the Gorilla Cart! And now I want it!! I absolutely love all thr features to it!
Glad it was helpful! Best, DFJ
Thanks for the review! What is the slime you are talking about to put in the tires?
Linda, you're welcome! I'm guilty of using a brand name when referring to a product - which is tire sealant. I was referring to Slime® Brand Tire Sealant - a bright green product that is placed into the tire to seal up small leaks and punctures that occur over the life of the tire. I hope that helps! The product is readily available at retailers and online. Best, DFJ
we already have a lot of equipment, but now i want a gorilla cart all of a sudden oO
Great review. How well do the pneumatic tires hold air? I've had yard tools in the past with this type of tire, and have had issues with the tired leaking air. Thanks!
We've had this for some time now, and I've had to replace one tube. We use this cart regularly. It's a real "work horse." Best, DFJ
I couldn’t backup the cart when I attached it to my tractor, despite the fact that I have backed trailers for many years. Try it before you buy to avoid having to return a 4-wheel wagon that can’t be steered in reverse behind your tractor.
When you are flipping the wheel onto the axle of any of these types of carbs you should really apply some general purpose grease on the axle first.
I just bought this cart and put it together. Haven’t used it at all, but I have to say putting this thing together was easy. I’ve put together lots of furniture and even a tool bench using those ikea type instruction. This one had 6 easy steps, and they group the screws for each step instead of each type of screw. I have never had this easy a time before. I think it took me 30 minutes.
Excellent! Great to hear.
Had no idea it converted to a tow behind. I’m sold.
Glad to hear it Elizabeth Sloan. We love our cart and use it every growing season! Best, Dirt Farmer Maggie
I really liked my Gorilla Cart. I bought the smallest one. I believe it's a 4 cu ft. Anyway, I was trying to put it away in the shed but it got stuck in the crossover hump. As I helped it over the hump I heard two of the screw parts fall out. I will have to fix it over the weekend.
Glad you like the Gorilla cart. Good thing you heard those screws fall. Otherwise you'd be trying to figure out what happened!! Isn't is a great feeling to be able to just fix something yourself! Bestm DFJ
I'm very experienced backing up a trailer. The four wheels make it impossible to back up with a lawn tractor. Thoughts?
Jay Wheeler you are correct. I love my cart but make sure I don’t have to back up with a riding mower.
Wheel pins are upside down, should use good epoxy paint on steel frame before assembly.
It seems to me that the hex nuts and bolts for the dump handle are in backwards. The area around this in the outside are hex shape. This way the smooth rounded heads are on the inside of the cart. Nice video, like the thickness of the cart- doesn't seem flimsy. Thanks for sharing:)
Regina, thanks for letting us know. I'll double check it. Thanks for being observant and taking time to write. Best to you and yours - DFJ
Regina, I just double-checked the pictogram, and the way I've installed it is the way I showed it. However, it would work the other way as well. I'm loving this cart, it's full of mini-pumpkins right now in preparation for a community event we are appearing at this weekend. Thanks for being in our viewer family! Best, DFJ
I really want this cart now!!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting Patricia MacLeod. We sure do enjoy ours. We'll be adding side extensions this season to carry larger loads to the dumping site. Best, DFJ
I like the one that's probably an older model and it has the medal handle and dump release is also medal too
Scott, your experience pre-dates mine and this is a good insight. Time will tell if the components will hold up. I know sunlight is REALLY hard on plastic components, so we will store it in our tractor barn or under tarp between uses. Do you have a model number and an approximate date of purchase? You've intrigued us! Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay the only thing left on it was lot nbr LPD-31956 & on the bottom of the same tag it had manufacture date 0515/0515 & make in china
The GOR4G-COM cart I have was from production lot in February 2018 which still had the yellow chromate metal release lever and painted grey handle. They also have a green and black poly tub option as well I think the black poly tub will withstand UV better than the green one which fades and degrades in less than 2 years. My cart is a yard queen that has done no work and I can tell you it does not even withstand the elements that well to even look pretty. These carts are great for immediate project uses and then they are scrapped a year or two down the road.
I just pulled the trigger on a GOR6PS.
I can hardly wait till it arrives
Rick, let me know how you like it! Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay
I don’t know how I got along without it.
Wish I’d bought it years ago.
Really nice
I wish Gorilla Cart offered this cart with a choice of no flat wheels. I'm less likely to buy knowing an additional $90 is required to add no flat tires. Gorilla Cart will you take the new unused pneumatic wheels as trade for no flat tires?
I bought a 7 cubic foot one on amazon that came with the no flat tires for the same price as the model with inflatable tires 2 months ago as a pre order. It is showing currently unavailable but it may come back.
It is through gorilla cart but I think it is a amazon exclusive for some reason because I could not find it anywhere else. With free shipping I paid a total of $167.43
Here is a link if you want to keep tabs on it.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B084NY9PTB?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
Superman thank you for that link. It shows currently unavailable on Amazon but I talked to someone at Gorilla carts today and they said it should be back on Amazon either this month or next month. I too want the version with the flat free tires. Thanks again!
They do come with no flat tires for $330 on amazon
I loved my Gorilla Dump Wagon🤸💖🏡
I am living in Florida, we I'm very strong tropical storms no the last 6 months have had three of my 17 trees become very dangerous. the first one is the help of a trusted young man, finished cutting and removing with my wheelbarrow.. and then the second one fell I saw it come down to A Tropical Storm comes out of nowhere-Watching from the safety of what used to be my daughters and granddaughters back bedroom, I watched in her as a tree literally fell from the actually it was from the outside of my foot coming almost up to the window sill.. from the outside and Ally of my privacy fence to almost the back bedroom window.🤯🤦🤦 I had seen you dirt farmer Jay I was inspired by your purchase and video. I bought and assembled one I had bought from Lowe's for $117. very easily using my tools. I'm kind of a handy old girl, I'm 61..I'd like to say I have an empty nest..LOL, our small home of two bedrooms one bath raised one son and four daughters six grandchildren and one three grandson and now it's really not so empty because everyone is left things and treasures with like two share and give to charity or throw away or donate. I used to wagon a couple of times and someone or someone's saw it and could not resist removing me up my newest tool 🤦🤦🤯😭 I had to wait to purchase my second one which was about 2 months ago and I'm waiting for my confirmation email patiently and after a couple of hours try calling the company to find a very strange message on the website I went to customer service on their website and found that this is an online store.. researching I was sent to the FBI site which I fill out all of forms calling my bank etc so now I purchased two of these wonderful products.🤦💔 I'm very sad and surrounded by a package just wider nothing in my own to use this wagon. I can't afford to buy another one till probably next year.. I can't lift my wheelbarrow because it bingies I hurt and this would have been the perfect help to leave me in my kitten this hoard-plus the felled trees in my backyard 🤦🤔🙏
I've made police reports, posted on Facebook Instagram and messenger.. and hope my grandma generator still box still iPads etc.. I've never been this age, and I've never been robbed. have installed security systems.. We have lived here for 37yr.s years.. but it's not a *we* here-anymore. it's just a *me* 🤸 with my rescue kitten-- KiKiMaoMao😿
Sincerely
NanaFuss
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Thank you for the video. Very nice review of assembly and features....BUT... tools need to be tested under real world conditions. Tools are bought for function AND durability. I wish that you would have demonstrated the cart with loads of dirt, rocks, and mulch. It would be nice to see if the pivot dump function is actually easy on this cart with 400 pounds of river rock. Thanks again, but please show real-world demos on future reviews.
scout71 - we had a glitch in our comments and yours (and a whole lot of others) just showed up. UGGH. Thanks for your comment and insight. You are correct - that should have been part of the presentation. For what it's worth, we've worked this cart pretty heavily and it's served us well with bricks, gravel, sand, manure, compost and medium sized rocks. I would say that it pays to keep it in storage and not sitting out in the sun (plastic and sun aren't friends), and make sure to keep it lubed. We'll take your advice and show real-world use in future episodes. Thanks for your interest and taking time to write. Best Regards, DirtFarmer "Better Late Than Never" Jay
6:46 - the tire on the left side of the screen is about to lose the pin. Is that normal or are the pins inserted upside down? Also, is the center steering (pin) mechanism made of cheep plastic or sealed ball bearings? It appears to be cheap plastic which I can't image will last too long.
Everybody builds these upside down. There for installing the wheel retainers in upside down. And yes they will fall out if installed that way.
Very helpful
Needs a break. Like on a Baby carriage I live on a very steep hill I hope this is going to work or I’m going to invest in a motor and use it as a go cart
If you make it into go cart, please send us a picture!! Until then, I suggest that you park the cart across the slope if possible or carry a rock or small brick in the cart to put under the wheel. Best to you Kathleen West. Dirt Farmer Maggie.
Thanks Jay, nice shoes btw lol I have the same ones and can't part with em....Regardless just bought a Gorilla Cart in Canada today.....finally we have a new store in town (Princess Auto) and low and behold they had several models of them which I bought the biggest size one for my farm.....very nice design for sure!
Thanks Roger! Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ
Hell ya. Love mine !!!!!
Jon Boy - thanks for letting us know! Best, DFJ
You didn't say it is a 1200 lb capacity cart
Muito bom!!
Hi! Thanks! You said to put slime on the wheels. What do you mean? I’m excited my cart is arriving at the end of this month. I got my 1,200 lb cart through Amazon for $127! I had gift cards from my birthday and Christmas that paid it all. 😀
Hi Joy. I think DFJ meant to say put some SLIME inside the wheels. It's an anti-flat tire product that helps prevent stickers and other items from puncturing the tires. It's just a preventative measure you can take if your property is full of stickers.
Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie.
Yes you do a very nice job on your reviews. Looks like a quality piece of equipment too. My husband has been needing a wheelbarrow, do you think something like this would be a better surprise?
Mary, thank you for your kind comment. We enjoy sharing great products and we think the Gorilla Cart is a winner! Depending on the type of work that your husband typically does around the yardscape, we believe he will really enjoy this. It's hard to think of a task that doesn't fit well and that the cart wouldn't work hard for him (and you!). Get the largest one that fits in your space and you'll have a great yard tool for many years to come. Just remember, this kind of equipment greatly benefits from being stored under roof or cover. Thanks for watching our channel - be sure to subscribe if you haven't already. Let us know what you decide! Best, DFJ
Have you tried using this on the beach to see how it pulls through thick sand?
I came here with the same q.im wondering pretty much on the tyres,i think they sink on sand ...maybe if they were fatter
I wonder if I had the cart full of dirt would the average older lady have to use much muscle strength to lift the bucket to dump it? I was going to ask if it was easy to pull with a load of dirt but then I figure it has to be a heck of a lot easier than carrying each bag to where you need it :-)
I've had mine for three years - I used to fill it up with dirt or stones and dump it without a problem. This year I have been putting everything into five gallon pails and then emptying them - I'm getting old (91) and can't do what I used to do. I had to drill the hitch pin hole out s little larger because the Deere magnet pin was too big snd when I tried to use the handle pin I couldn't see the hole for the big cotter pin.
Question, how much muscle to do have to have to dump it? Not as strong as I just to be, older woman and if I fill it up with rocks will I be able to pull up the handle to dump?
Nancy, thanks for watching and taking the time to write. I think you will find the cart pretty easy to dump. It's well-balanced and the way the suspension works is that the center of gravity is moved in your favor as the cart is dumped. Yes, even with a load of rocks and moderate strength, you will find it manageable. Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay Thanks so much
I have wanted on of these for a while. I've heard only great things about them.
Reread the comments here and you'll find some not so great things about them.
It's good for working below or level ground but if you're trying to lift an area, the little dump doesn't work. Had to go back to the wheelbarrow for my project. It's ok but I'm not that impressed with it. Instructions were pictures. It would have been nice to have words. Language is a good thing . Also, the cotter pins on the wheels came off, so be sure to rig those it you need to. Finally, reviews elsewhere are saying the wheels are garbage. I think mine's going back.
Sorry you had a bad experience, Catherine Alexandria. We love ours but every situation in the garden is different. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best, DFJ
That is a nice cart. Much better than a wheelbarrow.
Because it is a cart... Not a wheel barrow.
Pro's and Con's of the no-flat tires available on sites like Amazon?
Applications
Also slime makes a never flat.....flat fix for lawn equipment and off road tire a
Going to buy
Karen, we think you'll be pleased with your purchase! Best, DFJ
I've been using a collapsible cloth wagon for grocery shopping and getting 20 pound propane tanks home. Needless to say it's a chore for me pulling the load home a mile and a half. Curious if the gorilla wagon would make it an easy chore. At 65 I'm looking for better ways to make life a little easier.
Vernon, the cart is not very heavy, and the more substantial tires would likely offer less rolling resistance. The pull handle is comfortable as well. I hope this helps! Best, DFJ
How do you keep it from rolling on an incline? I love mine but it keeps rolling away. Lol.
Thanks for watching and commenting Tina Shockley. If you can, maneuver the cart so the wheels are cross-ways from the incline or do what I do...carry a small brick in the cart to put under one of the wheels.
The plastic seems to be the same quality as the city trash can and those things takes a beating.
I love you gorilla cart
The assembly killed it for me I'm looking for something else easy
So Batman once had a wagon.
NNITRED - LOL! I like your sense of humor. Yes, the yellow and black is quite striking! We are getting ready to do a 2 year review on this cart - watch for it! Sub if you haven't - we'd enjoy having you be a part of our viewer family. Best, DFJ
Does the tub remove ? So I could carry things in it
Sorry we didn't see this sooner. No, the tub is fixed to the chassis and the pivot that allows you to utilize the dump function. Best, DFJ
Great review! Now I'm going to buy one. But I hate to be that guy but your hitch pins are upside down.
I have a gorilla cart and the tires have literally rotted off the cart! I love the cart but the tires are garbage.
gadgetman - thanks for the insight. I don't think that many small tires have the same type of UV protection put into them that we enjoy with truck and passenger tires. That's my suspicion as I've had the same problem with other small wheels on other carts and such. I'm going to start putting Armor All or some other type of protectant to see if I can get more life out of them. Sorry to hear of the negative experience with this aspect of the cart - I appreciate the honesty and I'm sure that your fellow viewers appreciate it as well. Best Regards, DFJ
Dirt Farmer Jay,
What do you mean by putting slime in the tires? What brand of “slime” and do you mean put the slime on the inside of the tire or the outside?
Any help is appreciated.
Drew, thanks for watching. Slime is the common name for a liquid viscous product that is pumped into tubeless tires. In fact, the most popular product of this type is Slime® brand name and the product is called "Tire Sealant." If the tire is punctured or develops a small leak, then the "slime" flows into the leak and fills it, either completely or to a point that the tire will "hold" air for a long time. The product is widely available at places like Target and Walmart, and auto parts stores. I hope that helps! Best, DFJ
Thanks for the clarification.
The tires always go flat 😂
CC CC, small equipment tires seem to be prone to this. I help the situation by putting "slime" in the tires, working to keep them correctly inflated (if they do go flat and the bead around the rim comes undone, it's a hassle), and either putting UV protectant (such as Armour All) on the tire sides, or putting the cart in the shed or in the barn after a day of work to keep it from getting sun-beat. Thanks for watching the video and taking time to write! Best, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay what exactly is “slime”? I just ordered this cart and want to make sure the stay inflated
@@Sanj103 Its a lime green "gel" you squirt in your tires that protect them from going flat. You can find it at any hardware or stores like Walmart near the bike tires :-)
Where is it made?
Try listening to the review youth the answer is in there
Has a wagon pulled by hand its great. I pulled it with my mower and the tabs bent. After bending close to a dozen times one of the tabs broke. I now have to add steel to it. WEAK POINT. Not sure if I will contact them or just fix it.
Thanks for taking time to write. What tabs are you referring to? I want to be clear so I can seek an answer. DFJ
Review a gorilla evolution cart
Just bought the evolution cart, a lot easyier to move around than the pull cart plus same good build quality
A DFJ👨🏼🌾 is always nice, but more DFM, please!!! 👩🏼🌾
Jensuechiv - I AGREE! Stay tuned for several more episodes where DFM will take front and center. Both cooking and shop environments - she shines wherever she goes! Thanks for being in our viewer family! Best, DFJ
How much lift force is required to pull up & dump a load of dirt or poop? You are lifting an empty cart. Looks like would need to use a rake to fully empty it out.
The way the carriage is set up is that the back tires move forward and tuck under the tub when you lift the handle. There is very little debris left in the tub after dumping. The tuck action also gives good leverage in assisting to lessen the load when lifting the front edge of the tub. We've used the unit for a variety of loads, including an unintentional load of water after a good overnight rain. Still manageable. I hope this helps - thanks for writing! Best, DFJ
Do you think this will handle the beach ok? Will the sand ruin the bearings in the wheels?
As you know the beach is a brutal environment for these types of things. Sand gets into everything. DFJ says that if you grease the axle lightly and also apply grease to the face of the bearing cover before inserting the cotter pin, that will help keep sand out of the little spaces and make your cart last a long time. Hope this helps.
Redundant looping music in the background paired with rapid-fire delivery drove me away. But thanks for trying.
Noted, thanks! Best, DFJ
how many price
JNA, depending on the size of cart you buy, you can expect to pay between $90 and $150. Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay ok thanks
Would have liked you to actually use the cart for your review.
Check out our one year review. best, DFJ
$hills aren’t reviews
Thanks for stopping by and expressing your opinion. Best Regards, DFJ
This product is useless for ppl who have sloped yards. Why, you ask? Because even a partially loaded cart will be uncontrollable due to the lack of a braking system. It will “run away” from you with possibly dangerous results.
I doubt the Dirt Farmer has used this toy to do any real work.
John, you can do better than this - this cart has been a hardworking partner since we got it. I guess hauling rock, dirt, bricks, loads of soil, compost, plants and trees ready to be planted, or all the material going into the compost bins don't count as real work. Really? Your point on the highly sloped yards is well taken. There is no braking system on this cart, but for the value we receive around here perhaps a trade off would be the old fashioned rock behind the tire technique. Thanks for taking time to view the video and write - best regards, DFJ
Are these made in China or USA?
James, it took me some time to come up with the answer. There is no listing or answer about this on their website as far as I can tell. I was finally able to find a picture I had taken of the carton of one of these carts sitting on the shelf at Home Depot. It clearly states "Made in China." Frankly, I wish it didn't and these were made in the U.S.A. Best, DFJ
Not impressed with my 300.00 Gorilla. Tires are not flat free and it never dumps everything out.
Thanks for weighing in, Robert. Best, DFJ
"Just how good are Gorilla carts?" ooh let me click! (clicks vid): "we got this _from our friends_ at Gorilla" sigh
You're just one of those a$$holes that makes every word literal ...he explains what happened exactly lol why such a negative comment. Try watching the review and try being a little more positive instead of so negative without listening to the freakin video
I’m skeptical. I have a lawn care company and also burn with wood in a outdoor wood boiler in the winter so I use and abuse these carts. I have had many carts and wheel barrows over the years. I haven’t found anything that holds up very well. None are rated for real world use. This cart looks similar to all other brands as far as lack of toughness.
Tim, I hear you. My brother has one of these carts and he really loads it and it is not treated gently at all. It's really ugly, but it keeps working. The latches and such are replaceable, so that's a plus. It sounds like you need a metal cart. I've used an AgriFab unit for years (over 25 now, same cart) that is 4-wheeled and I tow behind my lawn tractor. You might consider that approach. Thanks for writing and weighing in! Best, DFJ
Much to small for my needs!
Thanks for watching and writing. We also have a Rubbermaid cart that is more square and roomier that might be to your liking. It has big wheels and is easy to dump. Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie.
There missing parts. Like washer ect. The bolt dose not hold while assembling. Cause the square head bolt holes are not deep enough. The handle breaks. The tub is very very thin THAT ANOTHER THING! THE CLIP PENS, HITS THE VALVE STEM! EVERY TIME THE WHEEL TURNS ! I RATE IT AS? PISS POOR 👎👎 What i did like about it if it had all of its parts was? the way the instruction was laid out 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with the parts. IT NEEDS A LOT OF FINE TUNING TO BE A 100 dollar cart. I sent mine back and got my money back. Cause i can build a better cart! Way less than that > I got a steel wheel barrel tub that is waiting for some love. That way i can throw logs and bricks into it with out breaking ~ Plus i will use lawn mower tires and wheels on it
The pneumatic wheels that come with them are junk and will go flat in a year or two so add in the cost of flat-free wheels !
Thanks for watching and commenting E Tow. We've addressed this by putting "puncture sealant" into the tires and also by not storing the cart in the sun to help prevent the wheels from degrading. Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay They should just include flat-free wheels to start with. Aftermarket inner tubes are way too expensive to replace at $20+ per tube plus you have to be a bit of a handy person to replace them. Gorilla Cart does offer flat-free wheels (P/N: GCT-10NF), but they want $80usd for a set of four. Home Depot Canada does offer a more affordable option flat-free replacement wheels (P/N: HD20RW002) that fits perfectly on the GOR4G-COM Gorilla Cart without any additional hardware or washers that I don't think they offer at The Home Depot in the US.
czcams.com/video/VQb2vwIQsqM/video.html
www.homedepot.ca/product/thd-flat-free-replacement-wheelsfor-hand-trucks-2-pack/1001590502
Tires go flat!
Lich King, we haven't had that problem, but we did a few things that I think help maintain the tires. When we first got the cart, we removed the valve stems in the tires, and placed "Slime" brand tire sealant in the tires, and then replaced the valve stems and inflated the tires to the right pressure. Second, we don't store the cart outside for long times, so as to slow down UV degradation on the tires from the sun. Third, if a tire does start to lose pressure slightly, we reinflate to assure that the bead of the tire stays affixed to the rim. Perhaps these measures would help in your situation. Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ
For $115 it better come with someone to assemble it.
At my local Walmart they started doing this thing where they will install anything you order at no charge. They have the cart so maybe they would do that for you.
@@donaldburchell6746 This cart is $180, this is the 7cuft! 🤣 The smaller 4cuft is $115.
@@shannalynnjenks Don't forget the taxes onto top of it ! ...LoL
Gorilla carts will last 1-2 years at most. Hub bearings come apart, tires dry rot and the metal corrodes
Curious, are you speaking from experience because you had a Gorilla Cart that these things happened to? Or are you speculating? We've had our Gorilla Cart for about 18 months now with no issues. But we keep it inside the barn when its not in use. Let us know. DFJ
I really don’t like how they are now using plastic on the handle and the yellow plastic mechanism to operate the dump function. Cheap. Will not buy for this reason.
2222222aaa, thanks for watching and sharing your opinion. best, DFJ