Gorilla Carts 800 Lb Dump Cart Review: Pros, Cons and Who It Suits

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Gorilla Carts 800 lb dump cart review: the short verdict

A dump cart does two jobs: it hauls the load, and it unloads it without a shovel. The GOR5-COM does both with an 800-pound capacity poly bed, a patented quick-release dumping system, and a 2-in-1 handle that pulls by hand or hitches to an ATV or lawn tractor. The listing’s strengths are the rust-resistant poly bed, the powder-coated steel frame and the 10-inch pneumatic tires. Its gaps are the missing warranty term and the tire description, which says pneumatic in the bullets and tubeless in the spec table.

Key specs

Spec	GOR5-COM
Model	GOR5-COM (B01BECQE52)
Capacity	800 lb, 5 cu ft
Bed	Maintenance-free poly, rust-resistant
Frame	Powder-coated steel
Handle	2-in-1 convertible: hand pull or ATV/lawn tractor tow
Tires	10 in pneumatic (bullets); tubeless (spec table)
Wheels	4
Dump	Quick-release dumping system
Weight	37.5 lb
Dimensions	37.5 x 23.8 x 20.25 in
Color	Gray
Warranty	Not stated

The cart

The GOR5-COM is a poly dump cart, which means the bed is plastic rather than steel. The listing calls it maintenance-free poly and rust-resistant, which is the real advantage over a steel-bed cart: soil, mulch and rock loads will not rust it. The frame is powder-coated steel, the handle is alloy steel, and the four 10-inch pneumatic tires carry the load over yards, gardens and farms. The overall cart height is listed as 20.3 inches in the bullets and 20.25 inches in the spec table, a rounding difference, and the footprint is 37.5 by 23.8 inches.

The manufacturer is listed as Tricam and the color as gray, and the 20.3-inch overall height in the bullets versus 20.25 inches in the spec table is a rounding difference, not a real contradiction. The tire listing deserves a careful read: the bullets say 10-inch pneumatic tires while the spec table lists the tire type as tubeless and the caster type as pneumatic. Tubeless pneumatic tires exist, so this reads as sloppy wording rather than a true conflict, but confirm the tire type with the seller if replacement tires matter to you.

The dumping system is the headline feature: a patented quick-release bed that unloads the cart without lifting or shoveling. The 2-in-1 handle converts between hand pulling and towing, so light loads go by hand and heavy loads hitch to an ATV or lawn tractor. The bed holds 5 cubic feet up to the stated 800-pound maximum, and the cart itself weighs 37.5 pounds. The manufacturer is listed as Tricam, and the model number is GOR5-COM.

What the GOR5-COM does well

The poly bed is the headline: rust-resistant and maintenance-free, it suits the wet loads, soil, mulch and rock, that eat steel beds. The quick-release dumping system removes the worst part of cart work, the unloading, and the 2-in-1 handle means the same cart works for hand-pulled garden jobs and tractor-towed farm jobs. Four wheels give it the stability the listing claims for heavy landscaping projects, and the 10-inch pneumatic tires suit the different terrains the listing names. The 800-pound capacity and 5-cubic-foot bed are the right size for serious yard work, with the tow handle for when the load gets heavy.

The 4-wheel layout is worth a word: unlike a two-wheel wheelbarrow, the cart stands on its own when you let go of the handle, which the listing’s stability claim rests on. The powder-coated steel frame and alloy steel handle take the structural loads while the poly bed takes the abuse, a sensible split of materials. The 37.5 by 23.8 inch footprint is compact for an 800-pound cart, so it stores against a garage wall and threads garden gates. And the model number GOR5-COM from Tricam is the reference to quote for parts or support questions.

Limitations

The tire description is inconsistent: the bullets say 10-inch pneumatic tires while the spec table says the tire type is tubeless. Tubeless pneumatic tires exist, so this may be sloppy wording rather than a real contradiction, but the listing should say one thing. No warranty term is stated anywhere, which is thin for an 800-pound cart. The 37.5-pound item weight is the empty cart, so plan on moving that plus the load. And the 800-pound maximum is a weight capacity, not a volume promise: 5 cubic feet of rock weighs far more than 5 cubic feet of mulch, so the weight limit binds before the bed fills on dense loads.

The weight-versus-volume math deserves emphasis because it decides what this cart actually hauls. The 800-pound maximum is a weight capacity and the 5 cubic feet is a volume, and they bind at different loads: mulch and leaves fill the bed long before the weight limit, while gravel and wet soil hit the weight limit with the bed half empty. The 37.5-pound empty weight is the cart you lift and maneuver before any load goes in, so store it where you use it rather than carrying it across the property.

How we scored it

We scored the GOR5-COM on hauling performance, build quality, ease of dumping, versatility and warranty, from the listing figures. It scores on the poly bed, the quick-release dump, the 2-in-1 handle and the 800-pound capacity; it loses on the tire wording and the missing warranty term.

Who should buy the Gorilla Carts 800 lb dump cart, and who should skip it

Buy it if you haul soil, mulch or rock around a yard, garden or farm and want a rust-proof bed that dumps itself. The hand-or-tow handle covers both garden and tractor work.

The GOR5-COM also suits firewood handling: an 800-pound capacity covers a serious load of split logs, and the quick-release dump unloads at the woodpile without lifting each piece. The poly bed will not rust from snow-covered wood, and the 10-inch pneumatic tires handle the soft ground between the splitting area and the stack. For firewood-specific carts and wheelbarrows, our comparison covers the alternatives.

Skip it if you need a warranty term in writing, or if your loads are mostly dense material like gravel, where the 800-pound limit binds before the 5-cubic-foot bed fills. For moving firewood specifically, see our log cart vs wheelbarrow for firewood comparison.

Safety and gear

Load it right and the cart does the work. Keep heavy material low and centered in the bed so the 800-pound maximum stays stable, and do not exceed it: the quick-release dump is designed for the rated load, not beyond. When towing behind an ATV or lawn tractor, start and stop gently so the load does not shift, and take slopes straight on rather than across. The 10-inch pneumatic tires suit soft ground, but check their pressure before heavy towing days, since a soft tire under a full bed steers badly.

A loaded dump cart is heavy and tips: keep the load balanced, stay under the 800-pound maximum, and never ride in the bed. The quick-release dump unloads fast, so keep hands, feet and bystanders clear of the bed when you release it. On slopes, tow slowly and keep the loaded cart from pushing you downhill; never walk directly in front of a loaded cart on a downgrade. Wear gloves for the handle and sturdy boots for the terrain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can it haul?

The listing states an 800-pound maximum weight capacity and a 5-cubic-foot bed. On dense loads like rock, the weight limit binds before the bed fills.

How does the dump work?

The listing describes a patented quick-release dumping system that unloads the bed without lifting or shoveling. Keep clear of the bed when you release it.

Can it be towed?

Yes. The 2-in-1 handle pulls by hand or hooks up to an ATV or lawn tractor for heavier loads.

Will the bed rust?

The bed is maintenance-free poly, which the listing calls rust-resistant. The frame is powder-coated steel and the handle is alloy steel.

What are the dimensions?

The spec table lists 37.5 by 23.8 by 20.25 inches, with the bullets rounding the height to 20.3 inches. The cart weighs 37.5 pounds empty.

Does it have a warranty?

No warranty term is stated in the listing. Ask the seller before you buy if coverage matters to you.

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