Suncast no longer makes the GS17500, the 36 cubic foot “Multi-Purpose” storage shed with a split lid. Home Depot lists it as discontinued, and its Amazon listing shows it as unavailable. If you were shopping for one, the closest current Suncast on capacity is the BMS2500 Horizontal Shed at 34 cubic feet. It is a very different shape, though: about 3 feet narrower and a foot taller.
This page covers what the GS17500 was, what the BMS2500 offers instead, and when a different kind of box makes more sense.
How we reviewed it: this page is based on Suncast’s BMS2500 product page, dimension drawing and assembly manual, Home Depot’s GS17500 listing, and owner feedback on Amazon, checked in October 2026. More on our process.
Quick Answer
The GS17500 is gone. It was 88 inches wide and 34 inches tall with a split lid and front doors, built from 1.5 inch thick blow-molded resin and assembled without tools.
The BMS2500 is the nearest Suncast on capacity, at 34 cubic feet in a 53 inch wide, 45.5 inch tall shed with a lift-up lid and front double doors. Owners rate its storage space highly (26 positive Amazon mentions, none negative) but complain about the doors (7 positive, 22 negative). It also needs a concrete slab or wood platform, which the GS17500 did not.
GS17500 vs. BMS2500 at a Glance
| GS17500 | BMS2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
| Capacity | 36 cu ft | 34 cu ft |
| Exterior (W x D x H) | 88 x 36 x 34 in | 53 x 32.5 x 45.5 in |
| Interior (W x D x H) | 79 x 27 x 29 in | 49 x 26.25 x 43.5 in* |
| Access | Split lid plus front double doors | Lift-up lid with prop rod plus front double doors |
| Locking | Lockable lid (lock not included) | Pad-lockable 3-door system (lock not included) |
| Construction | 1.5 in thick double-wall blow-molded resin | Multi-wall resin panels, reinforced floor |
| Assembly | No tools; about 10 minutes, per the listing | Minimal tools; foundation required first |
| Warranty | No longer published | 10-year limited; requires the foundation |
The capacity is close, but the shape is not. The GS17500 was a long, low chest. The BMS2500 packs nearly the same volume into a box about 3 feet narrower and a foot taller, which suits a narrow gap beside a house or a pair of trash cans better than a long wall on a patio.
What the GS17500 Was
Home Depot’s listing describes a 36 cubic foot shed, 88 inches wide, 36 inches deep and 34 inches tall, with a 79 by 27 by 29 inch interior. It had a split lid with double doors in front, a lockable lid and a “stay-dry” design, and it went together in about 10 minutes with no tools. Amazon’s listing adds the 1.5 inch double-wall, blow-molded construction.
Owners liked it. It holds 4.0 out of 5 stars from 423 reviews at Home Depot and 4.0 from 167 ratings on Amazon. On Amazon, owners called it spacious (47 positive mentions, 5 negative) and easy to assemble (43 and 10). One fit three 33 gallon trash cans inside.
The weak spot was the hinges: 18 of 22 Amazon mentions of the hinge mechanism are negative, with owners saying the hinges did not lock into the panels or the lid would not line up to lock. Sturdiness split 26 positive to 20 negative, and one owner’s box blew apart in a storm. One owner also notes it is too tall to sit on comfortably.
The Replacement: Suncast BMS2500
The BMS2500 is a small horizontal shed from Suncast’s current line. It opens two ways: the lid lifts and stays up on a prop rod, and two front doors swing open below it. A 3-door locking system takes one padlock. The floor is reinforced for heavier items, and Suncast suggests trash cans, bikes, lawn and garden supplies, and snow blowers. The manual says it is made in the USA.
Amazon sells it as the BMS2500SB in a stoney color, with 4.3 out of 5 stars from 616 ratings and a #29 rank in Storage Sheds.
Owner feedback
| Topic | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 66 | 31 |
| Assembly | 62 | 29 |
| Storage capacity | 26 | 0 |
| Design | 21 | 6 |
| Functionality | 20 | 6 |
| Value for money | 19 | 12 |
| Fit | 15 | 17 |
| Door functionality | 7 | 22 |
Space wins outright. Owners store a generator, patio cushions and folding chairs, and one fits two 46 gallon garbage bins. Another says it does not fit standard trash cans, so measure your cans against the 49 inch inside width and 40.25 inch door height.
The doors are the main complaint. Owners say they bow, don’t stay shut, or only open once the lid is up. One owner’s tip: tilt the shed slightly back and the doors stay closed. A reviewer on Suncast’s site warns to keep a lock or clip on the hasp, because wind can blow the lid past its stop and break the top hinges. Another owner says theirs came apart in 30 to 40 mph winds, which is why the anchoring step below matters.
Foundation, anchoring and warranty
Unlike the GS17500, the BMS2500 needs a foundation. Suncast’s manual calls for either a concrete slab at least 4 inches thick or a platform of pressure-treated 2×6 lumber on deck blocks, built level. You then anchor the shed with four 3/8 inch masonry anchors on concrete or four lag screws on wood, plus washers. None of that hardware is included.
Suncast gives it a 10-year limited warranty, but the manual says the warranty requires the foundation, and you need to register within 90 days to activate it. Suncast also calls the shed water-resistant, not waterproof, and suggests placing it away from gutters and downspouts. Don’t sit or stand on the roof, lean heavy items against the walls, or store flammable or corrosive materials inside.
If You Wanted It for Seating
Neither shed is a bench. Suncast’s BMS2500 manual says not to sit or stand on the roof, and it is 45.5 inches tall anyway. If seating was the point, buy a deck box built to double as a bench. Lifetime lists a 900 lb weight capacity for the box in our Lifetime 60012 review. Our deck box buying guide explains which lid designs take weight, and our deck box comparison lines up more models.
Other Low Sheds We Have Reviewed
Another shed that opens from the lid and front doors is the Rubbermaid Large Horizontal Storage Shed: 32 cubic feet, 60 inches wide and 47 inches tall, with a 1-year warranty. For more room in a low shed, the Suncast Glidetop holds 98 cubic feet with a sliding roof.
Pros and Cons of the BMS2500
Pros
- 34 cubic feet, close to the GS17500’s 36
- Opens from the top and the front
- Reinforced floor for heavier items like generators
- Owners rate the space highly: 26 positive mentions, none negative
- 10-year limited warranty
Cons
- Doors draw the most complaints: 22 negative mentions of 29
- Needs a concrete slab or wood platform, and anchors you buy
- Much narrower and taller than the GS17500
- Water-resistant, not waterproof
- Not a seat or bench
Final Verdict
If you came looking for the Suncast GS17500, you can no longer buy it new. The BMS2500 matches its capacity and adds a stronger floor and front-and-top access, but it is a taller, narrower shed with a door design owners often fight. Buy it if the footprint suits your space and you can build a level base. If you wanted a long, low chest or a bench, a deck box is the better replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Suncast GS17500 still available?
No. Home Depot lists the GS17500 as discontinued, and its Amazon listing shows it as unavailable.
What were the Suncast GS17500 dimensions?
It was 88 inches wide, 36 inches deep and 34 inches tall outside, with a 79 by 27 by 29 inch interior and 36 cubic feet of storage.
Did the Suncast GS17500 have doors?
Yes. It had a split lid plus double doors on the front, and the lid could be locked with a padlock you supplied.
What replaced the Suncast GS17500?
The closest current Suncast on capacity is the BMS2500 Horizontal Shed at 34 cubic feet. It is 53 inches wide and 45.5 inches tall, so it is a very different shape.
How big is the Suncast BMS2500 door?
The front door opening is 46.25 inches wide and 40.25 inches high. The lid also lifts for access from the top.
Does the Suncast BMS2500 need a foundation?
Yes. Suncast’s manual requires a level concrete slab at least 4 inches thick or a pressure-treated wood platform, and the warranty requires the foundation.
Can you sit on the Suncast BMS2500?
No. Suncast’s manual says not to sit, stand or store items on the roof. For seating, choose a deck box made to double as a bench.
Is the Suncast BMS2500 waterproof?
No. Suncast says it is water-resistant, not waterproof, and recommends placing it away from gutters and downspouts.
