Im hoping to pick up a harbor frieght 44" tool box tomorrow after work and was wondering what the packed/crated dimensions are so I can see if they will fit in my work van or if I'll have to wait till the weekend when I can get my friends pickup to go get it. Thanks.
HF 44" tool box packing dimensions question
- Thread starter MachYou
- Start date
shoturtle
Well-known member
It will fit into a van without any issues. I helped my friend load it into a mini van with the rear seats folded away. No reason it will not fit in a full size van.
If I remember correctly, the box was only a couple inches larger than the overall dimensions of the tool box. There was just some cardboard packing around the corners of the box.
It's heavy too. Have a friend on hand to help you get it out of the van.
It's heavy too. Have a friend on hand to help you get it out of the van.
creativecars
Well-known member
I dont remember the exact crate size, but the wheels are already mounted the skid fits under that. So it will be 5 or 6" taller than listed height, also for crating and packaging I think it was about 1/2" of foam and 1/2" crate over each surface. I hope this helps.
BTW. Do you have seats in your van?
Can they be removed?, if yes no problem
BTW. Do you have seats in your van?
Can they be removed?, if yes no problem
You can always lay it down. Not an issue for transport. I just picked one up last weekend for $359 and I love it so far. I would suggest unpacking it a bit before you leave to be sure the corners aren't dented in. One on my corners was dented in a bit but didn't affect functionality overall.
Ok. Thanks for the tip.
I actually just picked one up today. As others have said, there's about 6" of a pallet under the tool box wheels. Outside the cabinet is 1/2" foam, a double walled box, and 1/4" plywood tacked to 1/2" plywood "crate" on each side. The top of the cabinet has another 1/2" of foam, a double walled box top and probably another 3/4" for the exterior crate. Good luck with your purchase, I looked through all the local tool stores and came to the conclusion that most carried some version of the Harbor Freight box for around 1.5x the on-sale price.
Thanks. Hopefully ill get some time this weekend to organize everything into it.
I plan on sanding the trim and spraying it black. Never cared must for polished/chrome trim.
I was able to borrow my friends truck which is low enough that I rolled it end over end off the tailgate then unboxed it and rolled it in the garage by myself
Last edited:
kamlung
Well-known member
u guys think ill have any chance using my SUV to transport this box?
i don't really have access to a pickup or van...
i don't really have access to a pickup or van...
skulldrinker
Well-known member
As you can see the thing weighs a few hundred pounds and is in a wooden frame. You can't lift it so it needs to be slid in and out. Maybe if you laid a sheet of plywood down first otherwise I see possible carpet or interior damage. To get it out count on 3-4 people to lift it.
Attachments
kamlung
Well-known member
dang...
Chevy Blazer
i was going to try and lay it on its side... but i may have to find a trailer then...
tool box will be mine!!!
Chevy Blazer
i was going to try and lay it on its side... but i may have to find a trailer then...
tool box will be mine!!!
kamlung
Well-known member
just an update for anyone looking to buy this box and doesn't have a van or pickup...
it will fit in the rear of a large SUV... i managed to get it into my friend's Suburban, laying sideways...
now time to organize it...
it will fit in the rear of a large SUV... i managed to get it into my friend's Suburban, laying sideways...
now time to organize it...
Congratulations, you're going to like that box; great unit for the $$... I fit mine in the back of my Trialblazer. Slid it out by myself and hand-trucked it into place in my garage. No sweat, but then again, I do have the strength of 3 men... 
. 
.