Garden Trolleys & Heavy Duty Garden Carts
Move soil, mulch, pavers, pot plants and firewood without lifting or balancing the load. Choose from steel mesh garden trolleys, tipping dump carts, tow-behind carts for ride-on mowers and ATVs, and petrol motorised wheelbarrows. Compare the range below, or see our landscaping equipment for bigger jobs.
Which garden cart do you need?
Choose by how far you move loads, how heavy they are and what will pull the cart. For loads you pull by hand, a steel mesh garden trolley or a tipping dump cart covers most home gardens. If you have a ride-on mower, lawn tractor or ATV, a tow-behind dump cart moves far more in each trip. If there is nothing to tow with, a motorised wheelbarrow does the pulling for you.
| Cart | How it moves | Max load | Hopper or deck | Tyres | Unloading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Mesh Garden Trolley | Pulled by hand | 300kg | 96 x 51 x 38cm deck | 10in pneumatic | Fold-down or removable sides |
| 125L Tipping Dump Cart | Pulled by hand | 300kg | 106 x 57 x 26cm poly tray | 13in pneumatic | Quick-release tip, up to 85 degrees |
| Kartrite 270kg Steel Dump Cart | Towed | 270kg | 103 x 78 x 31cm | Pneumatic | Foot pedal release, removable tailgate |
| Kartrite 430kg Steel Dump Cart | Towed | 430kg | 122 x 77.5 x 47cm (14 cu ft) | 16 x 5in pneumatic | Foot pedal release, removable tailgate |
| Kartrite 816kg Steel Dump Cart | Towed | 816kg | 148 x 87 x 36cm (17 cu ft) | 16 x 5in pneumatic | Quick-release handle, sliding tailgate |
| Centurion Motorised Wheelbarrow | Petrol engine, 4WD | 300kg | 79.5 x 57 x 45.7cm | Tubeless | Manual tip |
| Centurion Tracked Dumper | Petrol engine, rubber tracks | 300kg | Extendable, up to 106 x 90 x 40cm | Rubber tracks | Gas spring assisted tip |
Specifications are taken from each product listing. Open the product page for the current price and availability.
Garden cart or wheelbarrow?
A wheelbarrow puts much of the weight on your arms, and you have to keep a heavy load balanced on one wheel. A four-wheel garden cart carries the weight on its wheels, so you just pull it. That makes a cart the easier choice for heavy, bulky or awkward loads such as bags of potting mix, pavers, pot plants and firewood, and it is easier on your back.
A wheelbarrow is still handy on very narrow paths, and for tipping soil into one exact spot. Many gardeners keep both.
Push-along garden trolleys for home gardens
Steel mesh garden trolley
The steel mesh garden trolley, in green or hammer grey, carries up to 300kg on 10 inch pneumatic tyres that roll over lawn, gravel and driveways. Its 38cm mesh sides fold down or lift off, turning it into a flatbed trolley for tiles, slabs, pallets and other wide loads. Rack and pinion steering gives it a tight turning circle, and the padded handle is comfortable to pull when the cart is full.
Tipping garden dump cart
The 125L garden dump cart has a rust-free poly tray that tips up to 85 degrees with a quick-release catch, so you can empty mulch, soil or green waste without shovelling it out. It carries up to 300kg on 13 inch pneumatic tyres and weighs 25kg, so it is easy to move around when empty.
Tow-behind dump carts for ride-on mowers and ATVs
On acreage, farms and large blocks, a tow-behind dump cart saves dozens of trips. The Kartrite steel dump carts fit lawn tractors, garden tractors, ride-on mowers and ATVs with a universal pin hitch, and run on pneumatic off-road tyres.
- Kartrite 270kg Steel Dump Cart: a compact cart with a 103 x 78cm hopper, foot pedal release and a removable tailgate. It suits small ride-on mowers and everyday garden jobs.
- Kartrite 430kg Steel Dump Cart: a deeper 14 cubic foot hopper with extension rails for bulky loads, a foot pedal dump release and 16 inch tyres.
- Kartrite 816kg Steel Dump Cart: the largest cart, with a 17 cubic foot hopper, a reinforced dual frame, a quick-release dumping handle and a sliding tailgate, for firewood, gravel, feed and large projects.
Check your towing limit first. Your mower or ATV manual lists the most it can safely tow. Load the cart to the lower of that figure and the cart's own rating, and take extra care on slopes. These carts are for private property only and are not registrable for road use.
Motorised wheelbarrows and landscaping jobs
For long hauls, slopes or job sites, a petrol motorised wheelbarrow carries the load under its own power. The Centurion Motorised Wheelbarrow has 4WD and a built-in steel dump box, and the Centurion Tracked Wheelbarrow Dumper runs on rubber tracks for mud, sand and gravel. Both carry 300kg with a Ducar 212cc 7HP engine.
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Tips for loading and caring for your cart
- Load heavy items over the axles and keep the load low, so the cart stays stable on slopes.
- Load by weight, not by how full the cart looks. Wet soil, gravel and pavers reach the rated limit quickly.
- Keep pneumatic tyres at the pressure printed on the sidewall. Soft tyres make a full cart much harder to pull.
- Hose off soil and fertiliser after use, store the cart under cover, and touch up chips in the powder coat to prevent rust.
- Keep your tools tidy too. The garden tools rack holds up to 27 long-handled tools and has a pouch for small items.
Garden cart and trolley FAQs
What is the difference between a garden cart and a garden trolley?
Nothing, in practice. Garden cart, garden trolley, utility cart, yard cart and garden wagon all describe a wheeled cart for moving loads around a yard. Garden trolley is the more common term in Australia. A dump cart is a garden cart with a hopper that tips to unload.
Is a garden cart better than a wheelbarrow?
A four-wheel garden cart carries the weight on its wheels, so you do not lift or balance the load, and it is easier to pull when it is full. It is the better choice for heavy, bulky or awkward loads such as pavers, pot plants and firewood. A wheelbarrow is narrower and easier to tip into an exact spot, so it still suits tight paths and small loads.
How much weight can a garden cart carry?
It depends on the cart. Klika's push-along carts, the steel mesh garden trolley and the 125L tipping dump cart, are rated to 300kg. The Kartrite tow-behind dump carts are rated to 270kg, 430kg and 816kg. The Centurion motorised wheelbarrows carry up to 300kg. Wet soil, gravel and pavers are heavy, so you can reach the limit before the cart looks full.
Which garden cart is best for heavy loads?
For loads that you pull by hand, the steel mesh garden trolley is rated to 300kg and has 10 inch pneumatic tyres. If you have a ride-on mower, lawn tractor or ATV, a tow-behind Kartrite dump cart carries up to 816kg. If you have no vehicle to tow with, a petrol motorised wheelbarrow does the pulling for you.
Can I tow a dump cart with a ride-on mower?
Yes. The Kartrite dump carts have a universal pin hitch that suits lawn tractors, garden tractors, ride-on mowers and ATVs. Check the towing limit in your mower's manual before loading the cart, because many ride-on mowers are rated to tow less than the 816kg cart can carry. The carts are not registrable for road use.
Do the sides come off the steel mesh garden trolley?
Yes. The 38cm mesh sides fold down or lift off, turning the cart into a flatbed trolley for wide loads such as tiles, pavers, slabs and pallets. The deck measures 96 x 51cm.
How does a tipping garden cart unload?
Release the dump catch and the hopper pivots forward to tip the load out. The 125L poly cart tips up to 85 degrees. The Kartrite 270kg and 430kg carts use a foot pedal release, the 816kg cart uses a quick-release handle, and all three have a removable tailgate.
Do garden carts come assembled?
No. The carts are delivered flat-packed to keep shipping costs down. The steel mesh garden trolley takes about 60 to 75 minutes to put together, and the Kartrite dump carts also need assembly.
When should I choose a motorised wheelbarrow instead of a cart?
Choose a motorised wheelbarrow when you are moving heavy loads over long distances or up slopes and have no vehicle to tow a cart. The Centurion models carry 300kg on slopes of up to 18 to 20 degrees. The tracked version grips on mud, sand and gravel, and at 71cm wide it fits through narrow access.
How do I look after a garden cart?
Keep pneumatic tyres at the pressure printed on the sidewall, hose off soil and fertiliser after use, and store the cart under cover. Touch up any chips in the powder coat to stop rust, and grease the axles and pivot points now and then.