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How YardVerdict scores garden carts
Each product on the garden carts scorecard gets one 0–100 score from the weighted formula below, computed only from published manufacturer specs and dated retailer records; we do not physically test products. The current table covers 20 products across 9 recorded spec fields, refreshed July 1, 2026.
- Scale
- 0-100
- Products
- 20
- Fields
- 9
- Updated
- July 1, 2026
The weights
| Dimension | Weight | Definition | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 22% | Listed load capacity runs from 300 lb to 1,600 lb across the scored catalog; higher numbers score better, and unlisted values score neutral. | Load Capacity |
| Bed Capacity | 16% | This dimension reads listed bed capacity cu ft from 4 cu ft to 12 cu ft; higher numbers score better, while a missing value scores neutral. | Bed Capacity Cu Ft |
| Dump Bed | 13% | Where dump bed is listed as yes it earns full credit; a no, or no listing at all, scores zero. | Dump Bed |
| Bed Material | 11% | Scoring bed material follows the steel mesh-through-Poly ladder where the top rungs win the highest marks, and a missing entry holds neutral. | Bed Material |
| Tire Type | 11% | This dimension maps listed tire type from Solid to Pneumatic; top scale values score highest, and missing stays neutral. | Tire Type |
| Tire Diameter | 9% | The scored range for listed tire diameter spans 10 in to 16 in; higher numbers score better, with missing values held neutral. | Tire Diameter |
| Handle Type | 8% | The handle type scale runs from ergonomic handle to 2-in-1 or integrated 2-in-1; entries nearer 2-in-1 or integrated 2-in-1 earn the most credit, while unlisted ones stay neutral. | Handle Type |
| Towable | 6% | The towable score is binary: a listed yes earns full marks, while a no or a missing listing earns zero. | Towable |
| Removable Sides | 4% | Listed removable sides is a presence check — a yes takes full credit, and a no or absent value scores zero. | Removable Sides |
| Total | 100% | All dimensions above sum to the full score. | Published score total |
- #1 Gorilla Carts GCG-12 Heavy Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart97/100Load Capacity 22 pts, Bed Capacity 16 pts, Dump Bed 13 pts
- #2 Gorilla Carts GCG-3452 Heavy Duty Steel Utility Cart90/100Load Capacity 20 pts, Bed Capacity 16 pts, Tire Type 11 pts
- #3 Gorilla Carts GCG-9NF Heavy Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart86/100Load Capacity 19 pts, Dump Bed 13 pts, Bed Material 10 pts
- #4 Gorilla Carts GCG-7 Heavy Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart76/100Load Capacity 15 pts, Dump Bed 13 pts, Tire Type 11 pts
- #5 Gorilla Carts 7GCG-NF Heavy Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart74/100Load Capacity 15 pts, Dump Bed 13 pts, Bed Material 10 pts
| Product | Composite | Load Capacity | Bed Capacity | Dump Bed | Bed Material | Tire Type | Tire Diameter | Handle Type | Towable | Removable Sides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Carts GCG-12 Heavy Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart | 97/100 | 22 points from grade 1 | 16 points from grade 1 | 13 points from grade 1 | 10.1 points from grade 0.92 | 11 points from grade 1 | 9 points from grade 1 | 8 points from grade 1 | 6 points from grade 1 | 2 points from grade 0.5 |
| Gorilla Carts GCG-3452 Heavy Duty Steel Utility Cart | 90/100 | 20.3 points from grade 0.92 | 16 points from grade 1 | 6.5 points from grade 0.5 | 9.5 points from grade 0.86 | 11 points from grade 1 | 9 points from grade 1 | 8 points from grade 1 | 6 points from grade 1 | 4 points from grade 1 |
| Gorilla Carts GCG-9NF Heavy Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart | 86/100 | 18.6 points from grade 0.85 | 10 points from grade 0.63 | 13 points from grade 1 | 10.1 points from grade 0.92 | 9.5 points from grade 0.86 | 9 points from grade 1 | 8 points from grade 1 | 6 points from grade 1 | 2 points from grade 0.5 |
| Gorilla Carts GCG-7 Heavy Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart | 76/100 | 15.2 points from grade 0.69 | 6 points from grade 0.38 | 13 points from grade 1 | 10.1 points from grade 0.92 | 11 points from grade 1 | 4.5 points from grade 0.5 | 8 points from grade 1 | 6 points from grade 1 | 2 points from grade 0.5 |
| Gorilla Carts 7GCG-NF Heavy Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart | 74/100 | 15.2 points from grade 0.69 | 6 points from grade 0.38 | 13 points from grade 1 | 10.1 points from grade 0.92 | 9.5 points from grade 0.86 | 4.5 points from grade 0.5 | 8 points from grade 1 | 6 points from grade 1 | 2 points from grade 0.5 |
What the score bands mean
Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit
- 80+: strong marks on the heaviest dimensions with few weak lines in the listed specs.
- 60–79: competitive on most scored inputs, with at least one clearly weaker dimension.
- Below 60: trails this field on the inputs weighted most; the product cards list exactly where.
Source hierarchy
Published manufacturer specifications rank first, dated retailer records second; marketing claims without a checkable figure are excluded from scoring. Missing values never earn invented numbers; they are labeled “not listed - neutral 50” and take the neutral 50 grade the weight definitions describe.
- Gorilla Made
- Scored product catalog
Retrieved · Built
- Gorilla Made2026-07-01Source record
- Scored product catalog2026-07-01Source record
Update history
- Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 20 garden carts re-scored on 9 published spec fields, load capacity first.