Best lawn carts

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published 30 July 2020

Gardening can be an intensive hobby. Weeding out dead plants, moving mulch, and transporting new plants can easily do a number on your back. Using a lawn cart, you can ensure everything gets where it needs to be and does so quickly and efficiently. From classic wheelbarrows to collapsible wagons, we have the best of the best for you here.

Best overall

Gorilla cart heavy-duty

Built for hard work

If you have a large garden, then planting season is a major endeavor. The Gorilla Cart Heavy-Duty can haul up to 1200 lbs, making it excellent for transporting plants, mulch, and topsoil. With a solid handle and sturdy build, you can count on it to haul everything you need and can be towed if it's too heavy to move by yourself. This cart also features a quick-release option, so it's easy to empty.

Runner up

Gorilla cart steel garden cart

Versatile design

Hauling plants out of your lawn cart once you've transported them from the car to their eventual planting location can be a pain. The Gorilla Steel Garden Cart makes it a little easier by delivering a mesh cart with removable sides. It has a 400lb capacity, which is more than enough for most gardens and has a padded pull handle. The design has pneumatic wheels, steel mesh, and measures out to 40.6 x 18.3 x 37 inches.

Best value

Marathon yard rover

Sweet and simple

If you don't need anything fancy out of a lawn cart, trying to find the best bang for your buck can be difficult. The Marathon Yard Rover is a classic wheelbarrow and is less expensive than many other options. This cart measures at 53.5 x 25.5 x 25.6 inches and can haul up to 300 lbs. It's also a bit lighter than traditional wheelbarrows at 25 lbs, making it great for teens in school gardening programs!

Easiest storage

Mac sports collapsible outdoor utility wagon

Collapsible space saver

When you have limited storage space, finding a spot to store your garden accessories can be a hassle. The Mac Sports Collapsible Outdoor Utility Wagon is a great option that collapses into a smaller size to fit inside a closet and out of the way. This cart is made of canvas, with an easy to pull handle. It hauls up to 150 lbs, comes in several different colors, and even has cupholders to keep you hydrated while you work!

Best for small spaces

WORX aerocart wheelbarrow

8 functions on one cart

If you don't have a large garden, then purchasing a heavy-duty lawn cart isn't the right call. The WORX Aerocart Wheelbarrow is a small option perfect for the beginner gardener. Along with working as a wheelbarrow, it has seven other functions, make it a super versatile pick. It can handle up to 300 lbs, weighs 41 lbs, and has a small footprint, so it's easy to store when you aren't using it. Additionally, since it has eight functions, including a wheelbarrow and dolly, you don't have to purchase separate items, making this great for folks who have a small amount of storage space.

Bottom line

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When purchasing accessories for your garden, you want to think ahead. After all, there's no point in picking something up if it won't last from one season to the next. A quality lawn cart will be with you for years, so you want the perfect fit for your gardening goals. Our favorite option is the Gorilla Cart Heavy-Duty. It's easy to load and unload, has a handle for pulling it around, can be towed, and has a whopping 1200 lb capacity!

By day, Jen is a writer for multiple Future Publishing brands, with over seven years of experience writing, and editing about everything from video games to kitchen gadgets. When not writing for Future, Jen is the author of Fantasy & Horror novels, and spends most of her time reading, hanging out with her dog Fionn, and trying to decide which book to read next.