Tricam GOR201B-T1 Gorilla Carts 600-Pounds Capacity Dumping Cart, Black
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Tricam GOR201B-T1 Gorilla Carts 600-Pounds Capacity Dumping Cart, Black
Customer Review: Great cart for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed a pull cart for various tasks around the yard. This cart fit the bill for less than $100. When I saw the box, my first thought is that it might not be large enough; however, after assembly and using it for a few weeks, it has been very useful. In fact, if it were larger, I may not be able to pull it over the lawn (I have a very hilly yard). I've used it to mix soil and to pick up limbs, etc. The feature that allows it to be attached to a riding lawnmower is very useful, if you have a riding lawnmower. For the money, this is an excellent cart. Assembly takes 30 - 45 minutes and isn't difficult at all. The only problem is that you have to slam the cart down after you dump the contents to be sure that it latches properly.Customer Review: Great except for the shipping
Summary: 3 Stars
This product arrived in a box that was completely torn open on 2 sides. I was completely surprised that all the pieces were there! The only problem was a cracked bushing for the steering mechanism. We decided to keep it anyway, since it is a part that can't be replaced on site; the whole thing would have had to go back. We've used it several times for light duty around the yard and plan on moving several yards of compost soon. It appears to be able to do the job. I would have given this product 4 stars if it had arrived in good shape. The box was left on the porch with many pieces just hanging out of it. Again, amazed all the pieces were there.
UPDATE:AUGUST 31, 2008 - Cart is still going strong - AMAZING!! with the broken bushing and all!! I have moved 6 tons of top soil with it. Also mulch, rocks and small to medium sized plants. The more it endures the harder I push it and with great results.
Update:May 10, 2009 - I have upgraded my rating of this item to a 5. I usually reserve a 5-star rating for items that are perfect in every way, from the moment I order until after usage. But this has exceeded my expectations as far as sturdiness and usefulness, that I am over looking the absolutely horrible shipping condition and broken part. I'm still using this cart for moving very heavy items such as dirt & rock and it's still going strong, despite the damage done during shipping.
Customer Review: Great for full-figured cats
Summary: 4 Stars
We had to take our cat Leila to a show for Reubenesque cats. The problem is that we needed some way to transport her. In the past, we've tried wheelbarrows at these shows, but we have found that it's difficult to navigate a traditional wheelbarrow on the show floor and dealers rooms where everyone else has their wheelbarrows and carts. Something we could drag behind us would be much better.
Our first attempt at using a "Radio Flyer" was brief and sad. About halfway through the first day, her weight caused the axel to grind down, and finally one of the wheels sheared off. She poured out of the wagon like a hefty bag full of hot applesauce. A few of the attendees were nice enough to help us get her into the car, and we just had to go back home and missed the rest of the show.
This year we upgraded to the Tricam Gorilla Cart. The payload IS a little smaller than we expected, as other reviewers have commented. We were hoping to have enough room in the cart for her and a weekend's supply of food, but she filled the tub pretty completely, so we just tied the sacks of food on the sides of the cart. It looked sort of like a chuck wagon! We talked about getting a cover for it next year, and maybe putting a giant pair of chaps on Leila.
Anyhow, the cart held up fine. She was below the 600 pound capacity of course, and the cart didn't sag, shatter, warp, or make embarassing creaking noises like the others we'd tried in the past. Sometimes when she was purring, the whole cart sort of vibrated, but it didn't affect its functionality.
My only recommendation might be to make the tub a little larger. She came right up to the rim, and a couple of times when we went around a corner, some of her would "spill out", but we would just grab it and push it back in the cart.
Customer Review: Great little Gorilla
Summary: 5 Stars
I was lucky--mine came already assembled. I played with it a bit before purchasing it, and knew it was the ticket for me. So far, it's done everything I've asked, including hauling long poles, boxes of books, sticks and dirt. It rolls smoothly, corners well and is sturdy.Customer Review: Great little wagon
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great little wagon! It comes with assembly required, but following the instructions, my 15 year old was able to put it together, so that speaks to how easy it is. The bin doesn't look huge when you first put it together, but once you load it up, it holds more than you expect. We use it to haul around our 15-month-old and groceries, and it does just fine. Even when our older kids get in with our son, we can pull them around okay. The bin does flex alot when legs are hanging over, but with most cargo it seems to hold up fine. All in all, we are very satisfied.