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expiredhtp182 | Staff posted Apr 03, 2025 01:54 PM
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Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Compact Steel Step Stool w/ 225 lb. Load Capacity

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Home Depot has Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Compact Steel Step Stool with 225 lb. Load Capacity (GLS-3CS) for $19.88. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

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Product Details:
  • 3.5' ladder height
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Large, comfortable platform steps automatically lock into place
  • Folds up easily for storage anywhere in your home
  • Space-saving profile
  • Nonslip treads and oversized non-marring feet
  • 225 lb. Type II ANSI rating

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    • Deal price matches the previous Frontpage Deal
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Lifetime limited warranty
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars overall at The Home Depot based on over 6700 customer reviews

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Update: This popular deal is still available

Home Depot has Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Compact Steel Step Stool with 225 lb. Load Capacity (GLS-3CS) for $19.88. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Deal Hunter htp182 for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Product Details:
  • 3.5' ladder height
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Large, comfortable platform steps automatically lock into place
  • Folds up easily for storage anywhere in your home
  • Space-saving profile
  • Nonslip treads and oversized non-marring feet
  • 225 lb. Type II ANSI rating

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Deal price matches the previous Frontpage Deal
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Lifetime limited warranty
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars overall at The Home Depot based on over 6700 customer reviews

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idiggplants
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i caution everyone to maybe go see this in store, or at least be prepared to return it.

for 1. even though it is a 3 step ladder, the top step is only 26" high. thats only a couple more inches then a decent 2 step.

225lb rating is pretty darn low. and trust me it sure doesnt feel like it actually has that rating. it is super wobbly and sketchy feeling. its very narrow, and the steps are super small as well.

i wouldnt buy this for anything more than a petite women trying to reach a bit higher in the kitchen/laundry. trying to use this as an average size male, or even female, will leave you wanting.

I know this is a much more expensive ladder, but I'm using it as an example.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Goril.../310833692


see the metal around the steps? That's what you want to have. Especially when the top step is part of the structure that keeps the thing upright. I would not rely on flimsy plastic to keep you 3' in the air... Or even 2'...

edit... Omg people. READ. I'm not saying you should buy the ladder ii linked to. Yes I know it is way more than the deal posted. Yes, I know it is no taller. I'm literally posting it to show people what I think is a very important feature that is lacking in the $20 step ladder, which is the metal steps, which also act as structural support. I'm not telling anyone what to buy or which to buy. I'm simply giving a caution. I thought I was being helpful, but apparently people are taking issue with sharing my experience/advice. You don't have to argue with me. Just buy it if you want.
WildRigger47
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About 6 months ago I picked up this step stool from Walmart for $18 (Cosco brand, tho identical), then soon wished I had bought two. Now my wish was granted. Thanks OP. Great step ladder and sturdier than I first expected.


Edit/Update: My Gorilla step stool was just delivered moments ago.
It appears it's not identical to my Walmart Cosco 3-step step stool and disappointingly very inferior to Walmart's model.

Each platform on the Gorilla stands 1" lower on rise, which makes the 3rd platform 3' shorter in height, compared to my $18 Walmart step stool.
But even more critical is that each platform on the Gorilla has about 30% less surface area and makes the entire step stool somewhat wobbly, whereas the Walmart/Cosco version is rock solid. Both rated at 225 lbs.
Considering returning and waiting for another deal on another Walmart/Cosco one.
beerguy419
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The one you listed does look beefier but it also costs more than 2x as much, but more importantly carries the same 225 lb. rating as the one posted here.

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Apr 04, 2025 06:41 AM
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WildRigger47Apr 04, 2025 06:41 AM
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Quote from SkillfulLinen237 :
Can you share the Walmart Cosco one you got before? Do you think any of the cosco ones will be better value for money in terms of quality?
The Cosco one I got at Walmart on a sale for $18 is linked below:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/COSCO-.../397155847

I like it miles better than the Gorilla one, as it's much sturdier, with 30% bigger step platforms, plus the top step platform is 3" higher than the Gorilla.
The quality is visibly better, as well. The Cosco one also has 2,176 ratings with a 4.8 out of 5 rating and these reviews aren't the fake type.
Right now it's $39.97, but I'll be checking it regularly for any price drops/deals.
Apr 04, 2025 06:46 AM
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hungrytigerApr 04, 2025 06:46 AM
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Bought it the last go around and it's ok!

Not ultra heavy duty but ok,
Apr 04, 2025 09:13 AM
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cometcalApr 04, 2025 09:13 AM
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This 3-step ladder is Gorilla's light duty model. Their super stable model costs around $60 at Home Depot.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Goril.../302159307
Apr 04, 2025 09:46 AM
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Tunes1Apr 04, 2025 09:46 AM
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Got one because my long-time 3-step ladder is heavy and tall with an extended top rail. This one is about one foot shorter and about half the weight but still seems sturdy (no family members > 225 lbs). Got it with free same day delivery and 10% off using the HD pro charge card. Thanks op!
Apr 04, 2025 12:41 PM
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flbuckeyeApr 04, 2025 12:41 PM
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In for one. We have a two-step version now, but wife is short. It was delivered same day at no cost! Home Depot for the win!!!
Apr 04, 2025 12:57 PM
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mllkApr 04, 2025 12:57 PM
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deal dead, price changes to 44+ at checkout.
Apr 04, 2025 02:15 PM
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funkhouse9Apr 04, 2025 02:15 PM
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$20 seems to be the usual price for this. It's been marked down pretty consistently for months. I got this last year after having to bicker with the employees because it rang up for more, but the display had very obvious pricing that was printed right on the display, not just a wrong tag on the shelf. Even after taking them back to it and saying "look, here's the item in a large cardboard shipping box that converts to a display with pictures of the item and pre-printed pricing of $20. They still didn't want to give it to me for that.

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Apr 04, 2025 02:27 PM
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derperApr 04, 2025 02:27 PM
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I bought it at this price last time. Underwhelmed to say the least. The release lever mechanism is weird and cheap. It works, but its unintuitive and every time I grab it I've got to remember how to unlock it. I mean.. $20 it's kinda hard to complain but I'd rather spend 10-20 more dollars and get better quality and a different locking mechanism. Not sure that's possible though I haven't looked at the competition to know.
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Apr 04, 2025 03:57 PM
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Quote from WildRigger47 :
The Cosco one I got at Walmart on a sale for $18 is linked below:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/COSCO-.../397155847 [walmart.com]

I like it miles better than the Gorilla one, as it's much sturdier, with 30% bigger step platforms, plus the top step platform is 3" higher than the Gorilla.
The quality is visibly better, as well. The Cosco one also has 2,176 ratings with a 4.8 out of 5 rating and these reviews aren't the fake type.
Right now it's $39.97, but I'll be checking it regularly for any price drops/deals.
Or you could wait for the Cosco from Costco that goes on sale for about $25 or cheaper https://www.costco.com/cosco-3-st...9718.html, which is an ANSI Type I vs Type II.
Apr 04, 2025 04:07 PM
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premiumxcApr 04, 2025 04:07 PM
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Quote from WildRigger47 :
About 6 months ago I picked up this step stool from Walmart for $18 (Cosco brand, tho identical), then soon wished I had bought two. Now my wish was granted. Thanks OP. Great step ladder and sturdier than I first expected.


Edit/Update: My Gorilla step stool was just delivered moments ago.
It appears it's not identical to my Walmart Cosco 3-step step stool and disappointingly very inferior to Walmart's model.

Each platform on the Gorilla stands 1" lower on rise, which makes the 3rd platform 3' shorter in height, compared to my $18 Walmart step stool.
But even more critical is that each platform on the Gorilla has about 30% less surface area and makes the entire step stool somewhat wobbly, whereas the Walmart/Cosco version is rock solid. Both rated at 225 lbs.
Considering returning and waiting for another deal on another Walmart/Cosco one.
can you link which walmart step stool you're comparing it to?
Apr 04, 2025 05:23 PM
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WildRigger47Apr 04, 2025 05:23 PM
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Quote from Eltoroz00m :
Or you could wait for the Cosco from Costco that goes on sale for about $25 or cheaper https://www.costco.com/cosco-3-st...9718.html, which is an ANSI Type I vs Type II.
That's not the same Cosco step stool as the one I got from Walmart. I'm happy with the Walmart Cosco version, plus I'm not into buying any store 'memberships'.
Apr 04, 2025 05:24 PM
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WildRigger47Apr 04, 2025 05:24 PM
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Quote from premiumxc :
can you link which walmart step stool you're comparing it to?
I already provided a link.
Read the thread.
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AngievpApr 04, 2025 06:55 PM
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Quote from idiggplants :
i caution everyone to maybe go see this in store, or at least be prepared to return it.

for 1. even though it is a 3 step ladder, the top step is only 26" high. thats only a couple more inches then a decent 2 step.

225lb rating is pretty darn low. and trust me it sure doesnt feel like it actually has that rating. it is super wobbly and sketchy feeling. its very narrow, and the steps are super small as well.

i wouldnt buy this for anything more than a petite women trying to reach a bit higher in the kitchen/laundry. trying to use this as an average size male, or even female, will leave you wanting.

I know this is a much more expensive ladder, but I'm using it as an example.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Goril.../310833692


see the metal around the steps? That's what you want to have. Especially when the top step is part of the structure that keeps the thing upright. I would not rely on flimsy plastic to keep you 3' in the air... Or even 2'...

edit... Omg people. READ. I'm not saying you should buy the ladder ii linked to. Yes I know it is way more than the deal posted. Yes, I know it is no taller. I'm literally posting it to show people what I think is a very important feature that is lacking in the $20 step ladder, which is the metal steps, which also act as structural support. I'm not telling anyone what to buy or which to buy. I'm simply giving a caution. I thought I was being helpful, but apparently people are taking issue with sharing my experience/advice. You don't have to argue with me. Just buy it if you want.
Thanks for posting this and especially "see the metal around the steps…" I got to the link, clicked it, and couldn't figure out what was different. Even the titles look the same. Came back to finish reading and immediately read your "metal around the steps" comment. Makes perfect sense and I do appreciate your feedback. A lot of people probably didn't even finish reading what you wrote. Just know that your comment is helpful to some (like me) so ignore those complaining. Can't please 'em all! Smilie
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Tike71Apr 04, 2025 06:59 PM
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Received mine today and will be keeping it. Doesn't wobble at all and all the steps are made of metal, with a powder coated grey finish (or so it seems). Take the highlighted comment on the first page with a grain of salt; I almost skipped this deal because of it. Because of the price I took a chance and I'm glad I did.
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Tike71Apr 04, 2025 07:03 PM
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Quote from Angievp :
Thanks for posting this and especially "see the metal around the steps…" I got to the link, clicked it, and couldn't figure out what was different. Even the titles look the same. Came back to finish reading and immediately read your "metal around the steps" comment. Makes perfect sense and I do appreciate your feedback. A lot of people probably didn't even finish reading what you wrote. Just know that your comment is helpful to some (like me) so ignore those complaining. Can't please 'em all! Smilie
The steps on the pricier one just has beauty rings around them and doesn't provide any additional reinforcement. This compact one has metal steps as well, that's why its weight rating is the same.

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