Is this tool box the same as the HF 56" one?

[jfdestree]

Hi all,

I need a new tool box. I got a service cart that is full and I store my others tools in smaller tool box. I would like to store them in a single tool box.
I have looked around the auto parts and tools store over here but can't find one that suits my needs and budget.
I found one online here in Belgium but I don't know which quality they are...
Does it seems to look like the same sold in the US through HF?
Thanks.

https://www.matthys.net

 

[nolimits76]

It looks very similar. The one I picked up this weekend even has the silver name plates. My says "US General PRO" on them. Looks like yours says Matthy's.

Do you have a local store, so you can go check the quality? Even after all the good reviews on the US General boxes, I still had to check them out before I plunked down my money. You should do the same.

 

[Wangstang]

They are Belgium based and only ship to European locations.

It appears they sell the same products as Harbor Freight and probably have some sort of a non compete agreement to prevent an impact on US sales.


Wes

 

[Super Sport]

No, that is not the same box. The drawer layout is different.

 

[ChevyEFI]

You'll see some differences between HF products in the U.S. and those by the same manufacturer sold in Europe.

Prime example: Sealey tools.

 

[Farmall450]

No, that is not the same box. The drawer layout is different.

I'd compare all drawer specs, but very, very similar indeed.

 

[PA Woody]

That looks like the 44" set with two of the shallow drawers on the bottom chest swapped for one more deep one.

 

[Super Sport]

I'd compare all drawer specs, but very, very similar indeed.

The only similarities I see are the color and the size.

There is a brace under the top (full width) drawer of the OP's that isn't on the HF. That drawer isn't full width on the HF. The drawer layout is different in both banks. The drawer pulls are also different.

At first glace they do look similar, but after comparing they appear to be completely different.

 

[jfdestree]

Thanks guys for your input.
The company mainly sold throughout Internet or a few events. They have a shop but it's located about 2h from me and you have to take an appointment before going. It's a well known company among the car enthusiasts over here. I already bought some tools and paint products from them and that's good stuff, but before spending 799€ (about 1084$!) and driving 2 x 2hours, I would like to do some research. Most of their tools are Chinese stuff, so it maybe the same as the one sold at HF.

 

[Jawn]

Looks a lot like the Homak Pro series 41" box.

http://www.homakmfg.com/Homak Site/Products Pages/Pro Series_41in Page.html

Also Chinese made, but I have no complaints otherwise.