Gorpuire 380 LB Capacity Folding Hand Truck Heavy Duty Foldable Dolly Cart with Wheels, Aluminum Collapsible Hand Cart Portable Trolley Dolley with Telescoping Handle for Moving Use Gorpuire

Why this folding hand truck earned a place in my trunk

I keep a compact hand truck in my trunk year-round, and the Gorpuire hand truck has now replaced my old standby. It strikes a useful balance: genuinely robust for a folding model, yet light and compact enough that I don’t think twice about bringing it along. Over several weeks I used it for moving boxes and totes during a garage clear‑out, shifting a compact freezer from the basement, hauling bags of mulch and pavers across the yard, and handling a few awkwardly sized parcels. It didn’t feel like a compromise tool, which is often the tradeoff with collapsible dollies.

Setup and design

Out of the box, there’s no assembly. The toe plate folds down, the telescoping handle extends, and you’re ready to go. The frame is steel, the base plate is aluminum alloy, and the wheels are 7-inch solid rubber. The handle extends to 45 inches and has a foam grip that’s actually helpful when you’re pulling a heavy load over thresholds or rough ground. At 12.3 pounds, it’s not ultralight, but it’s easy to lift with one hand, and that bit of heft contributes to a more planted feel when loaded.

A couple of small touches stand out:

• The toe plate is larger than what I see on many compact foldables, which makes a real difference with bulky items.
• There are swiveling auxiliary grips under the main handle. They’re meant to give you additional angles and leverage for tilting heavy loads.

Gorpuire includes an elastic retention rope. It’s basic, but it’s a nice starter for keeping a stack of boxes together. For heavier or slick items, I preferred my own ratchet strap.

Folded, the cart is impressively slim—about 2 inches thick—so it slides neatly next to the spare tire well or behind a garage shelf.

Capacity and real-world performance

The stated capacity is 380 pounds. I didn’t push it to that number, but I did move loads in the 200–250 pound range (a compact freezer, stacks of pavers, and a cluster of tool chests). Frame flex was minimal, the toe plate didn’t protest, and the axle kept everything tracking straight.

A few observations from use:

• On smooth indoor floors: Excellent. The wheels roll quietly, and there’s little vibration transferred to the handle.
• On sidewalks and cracked pavement: The 7-inch wheels make a big difference. They bridge gaps that stop smaller travel carts. I could roll over expansion joints and small curbs with a controlled lift.
• On grass and packed dirt: Usable with moderate loads; expect more effort and slower going. The solid wheels won’t float like pneumatic tires in deep grass.
• On stairs: This is not a stair-climber. I could do one step at a time with the load partially tipped and braced, but if stairs are a regular part of your routine, you’ll want a different style.

The included rope and the larger toe plate mean stacked boxes have a fair chance of staying put, but for tall stacks or top-heavy items, I strongly recommend strapping both low (near the plate) and high (around the midsection). Securing the center of gravity close to the axle keeps the cart feeling stable.

Handling and ergonomics

The handle height (up to 45 inches) works well for me at 5'11", letting me roll with a neutral back posture. Shorter users can collapse it a notch and still keep leverage. The foam grip is dense enough to prevent hot spots on longer pushes.

The swiveling auxiliary grips are a mixed bag. They’re helpful for setting your hands wider or lower when tilting a heavy load, and they add control when you need to pivot the cart in tight spaces. However, if you hit a sharp edge or tug the cart while one of those grips isn’t fully seated, it can rotate slightly out of alignment with a click. It didn’t cause a failure for me, but it was a small annoyance that required reseating before continuing. My workaround was to make sure both grips were fully clicked in and to keep a bit of downward pressure on the main handle when crossing uneven thresholds.

Steering is predictable. Two-wheel dollies rely on the user for balance, and this one responds with a stable, slightly damped feel rather than twitchiness. That’s partly the wheel diameter and partly the frame stiffness.

Portability and storage

This is where the Gorpuire shines. Folded to about 2 inches thick, it’s slimmer than most metal-frame hand trucks I’ve used. The fold/unfold sequence is quick and positive, and it doesn’t pinch fingers. Because it’s 12.3 pounds, I can lift it with one hand and carry a bungee and gloves in the other. In a hatchback trunk or behind a workshop door, it’s an easy fit.

Build quality and durability

Material choices feel intentional: steel for strength in the uprights, aluminum at the toe plate for weight savings where you want stiffness without bulk. After hauling masonry, there are scuffs on the plate but no bending. The wheels are solid rubber (no air to lose), and after crossing rough concrete and some gravel, the treads show normal cosmetic wear with no chunking.

Fasteners stayed tight, and the axle remained true. The telescoping handle has a bit of play—as most do—but no rattling when under load. My only durability note is again about the rotating auxiliary grips. They haven’t failed, but the detent mechanism can be jarred out of alignment on a hard edge. It’s more of a design quirk than a defect, and it’s manageable with habit.

What it does—and doesn’t—do

Strengths:
- High usable capacity for a foldable cart; feels comfortable with substantial loads.
- Larger-than-average toe plate for this class, making bulky items less precarious.
- 7-inch wheels that handle cracks and thresholds better than the typical travel dolly.
- Packs down very slim without elaborate latches; no assembly required.

Tradeoffs:
- The rotating auxiliary grips can click out of alignment if knocked; quick to fix but slightly fussy.
- Not a stair-climber; steps require care and small loads.
- Solid wheels are maintenance-free but not as forgiving as pneumatics on soft ground.

Alternatives to consider

If you rarely exceed 150–200 pounds and prioritize minimum weight, a lighter aluminum travel dolly with smaller wheels will be easier to carry but less capable on rough surfaces. If your use involves frequent stairs or very heavy appliances, a traditional appliance dolly with belts, skids, and stair-climber wheels is still the gold standard—just far bulkier and not trunk-friendly.

The Gorpuire sits in the sweet spot for people who need real capacity and stability but also want something that disappears into small storage spaces.

Tips for best results

• Load heavy items so their mass sits as close to the axle as possible; strap both low and mid-height.
• Before rolling, check that the auxiliary grips are fully clicked into position.
• Use the highest handle setting that allows a neutral wrist; it reduces strain on long pushes.
• For curbs and thresholds, approach slowly, tip the load slightly back, and let the wheels climb rather than ramming the edge.

Verdict

I recommend the Gorpuire hand truck. It delivers meaningful load capacity, sure-footed handling on typical indoor and outdoor surfaces, and genuinely compact storage—all with a straightforward, no-assembly design. The larger toe plate and 7-inch wheels distinguish it from the flimsy foldables I tend to avoid, and while the swiveling grips introduce a minor quirk, it’s easy to live with once you know to seat them firmly.

If you need a trunk-ready dolly that can bracket a move-in weekend, periodic appliance shuffles, warehouse runs, or yard projects without feeling fragile, this one is a practical, well-balanced choice.