Litter Boxes With a Pull-Out Tray

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A litter box with a pull-out tray lets you empty the litter pan by sliding out a drawer, instead of lifting the whole box or tipping litter over the edge. This guide explains what a tray changes, what to check on a listing, and the one listing we opened that describes this feature. That listing gives two sets of dimensions that do not match, so measure your space before you buy. Check the current price on Amazon.

Quick answer

• A pull-out tray makes cleaning easier. The listing we read does not show that a tray reduces scatter or tracking on its own.
• The one listing we opened that describes a pull-out tray is the BIKOZI enclosed small box. The listing says the tray is removable and slides out for scooping, litter changes and rinsing.
• The listing gives two dimension sets that differ by 0.2 inch in each direction. Measure first.
• Cornell’s house-soiling page says larger cats need bigger boxes and kittens and elderly cats need low sides. The ASPCA says a box should be easy for a cat to enter. A tray does not replace those checks.

What a pull-out tray changes

A pull-out tray sits in the base of the box and slides out, so you can remove the litter pan without tipping it. The benefit is in the routine: scooping, wiping and rinsing. Cornell’s house-soiling page notes that some cats refuse a box that holds any urine or feces, so a box that is easy to empty helps you keep it clean. The page does not say that a drawer changes how a cat feels about the box.

The BIKOZI listing describes the routine in its own words: slide the tray out for scooping, litter changes, wiping and rinsing, without taking the complete enclosure apart. That is a listing description, not a test. We did not handle the product.

A routine for emptying a pull-out pan

1. Lift the top or open the front, as the listing’s entry options allow, so you can reach the pan.
2. Slide the pull-out tray out along its drawer.
3. Scoop clumps into a bag, and check the corners where waste collects.
4. Wipe the tray and rinse it if the listing’s care steps allow. The listing describes rinsing the stainless steel tray.
5. Return the tray, add fresh litter to the depth you prefer, and close the enclosure.

The ASPCA’s litter box page says cats usually prefer one to two inches of litter. Measure how much litter goes into the tray so the depth stays within that range. The listing does not give the tray’s depth, so measure it yourself.

What to check on a pull-out tray listing

What to check	Why it matters	What the BIKOZI listing says
Tray removal	A removable tray lets you clean without taking the enclosure apart	Removable pull-out tray; slide it out to scoop, change litter, wipe and rinse
Tray material	Surface and odor resistance	Stainless steel tray; the listing says stainless steel resists odors better than plastic
Box size	Cornell says larger cats need bigger boxes; the ASPCA says a cat should enter the box easily	17.3 to 17.5 inches long, depending on the figure used; described for kittens and small cats
Entry	Cornell says kittens and elderly cats need low sides	Front and top entry; the entry height is not stated
Cat count	Cornell and the ASPCA both say one box per cat, plus one	No cat count is given

Reading the two dimension sets

The BIKOZI listing gives 17.5 x 13.5 x 14.7 inches in its title and first bullet, and 17.3 x 13.7 x 14.9 inches in its product details table. Each figure differs from the other by 0.2 inch, in the length, the width and the height. The listing does not say which set is correct.

A simple way to plan is to use the larger figure in each direction and add clearance for the lid, the drawer and your hand. That is our rule of thumb, not a figure from the listing. For a corner of 18 inches, the listing’s 17.5-inch length leaves 0.5 inch, which is tight once the drawer and the box’s sides are counted. Measure the box you will actually buy, and check the drawer’s travel path.

The one listing we opened

How we chose

We searched Amazon once for the phrase litter box with pull out tray and opened one listing whose title and bullets describe a pull-out tray. We did not open the other enclosed boxes in the results, so this guide has one product card. Specs, bullets and included items come from the listing. Box size, entry height and box count come from Cornell’s house-soiling page, updated January 2015, and the ASPCA’s litter box problems page. We did not measure any box.

What we could not verify

• How smoothly the tray slides in use, and how long it lasts. The listing makes no durability claim we could check.
• Whether a pull-out tray changes how often a cat uses the box. The sources we read do not say this.
• Which dimension set is correct for the BIKOZI box. The listing conflicts with itself.
• Whether other enclosed boxes with pull-out trays suit your cat. We did not open them.

Buying checklist

1. Measure the space, and use the largest dimension the listing gives, plus clearance.
2. Confirm the cat’s size. Cornell says larger cats need bigger boxes, and the ASPCA says a cat should enter and move easily.
3. Check that the tray is removable and what it is made of.
4. For a kitten or senior cat, look for low sides. The BIKOZI listing does not give an entry height.
5. Plan one box per cat, plus one extra. A tray does not change that count.

Mistakes to avoid

• Trusting one dimension when the listing gives two.
• Buying a small box for an adult cat.
• Letting the litter get too shallow. The ASPCA says cats usually prefer one to two inches.
• Expecting a tray to fix a litter box problem. If your cat stops using the box or changes its habits, ask your vet. This guide does not give health advice.

Related guides

For self-cleaning options, see our self-cleaning litter box guide. For box size in a small home, see our small-apartment litter box guide.

FAQ

Do pull-out trays stop litter from being tracked out?

The BIKOZI listing says its textured top and double-layer mat help reduce tracking. It also describes a drawer for cleaning. The sources we read do not say that a tray changes tracking, so treat the tracking claim as the listing’s own.

Is a pull-out tray better than a flip-top box?

Our sources do not compare the two. Choose by how you clean and how your cat enters the box.

How many litter boxes do I need?

Cornell’s house-soiling page and the ASPCA both say to provide a box for each cat, plus one extra.

Which size is right for my cat?

Cornell says larger cats need bigger boxes, and kittens and elderly cats need boxes with low sides. The ASPCA says most cats prefer large boxes they can enter easily. The BIKOZI listing describes its box for kittens and small cats. Compare your cat’s size with the listing before you buy.

How much litter should go in the tray?

The ASPCA says cats usually prefer one to two inches of litter. The BIKOZI listing does not state a depth.

Bottom line

Choose a pull-out tray when cleaning is your main problem, and only after you check the box’s size and entry against your cat. Measure first, because the one listing we opened gives two sets of dimensions.

Sources

• Cornell Feline Health Center, Feline Behavior Problems: House Soiling, checked 2026-10-19 (page updated January 2015). Cited for larger cats needing bigger boxes, low sides for kittens and elderly cats, some cats refusing soiled boxes, and one box per cat plus one.
• ASPCA, Litter Box Problems, checked 2026-10-19. Cited for one box per cat plus one, one to two inches of litter, and large boxes a cat can enter easily.
• Amazon listing for ASIN B0GRH97XC3, checked 2026-10-19. Specs and bullets are as the seller states them. We did not measure the product.