New Harbor Freight 72" Massive Toolbox Review

[Deception]

I've seen the Viper box in person. Very well made. Nice and deep, sturdy box. The give away to see if it is a Viper box is if the stainless top has etched measuring tape on it.

Its also similar to one the Extreme 72" models

Im still working on this project, got the ocean freight, duties & forwarding down to a nice price.. its just the domestic freight cost that can kill the deal. Trying to find a carrier that can give a flat rate to ship from NJ to east coast, mid west & west coast. Also need them to be cooperative if their are claims for damages. Normal LTL companies want $500 to ship from NJ to NY & over $1500 to ship from NJ to CA.. The size of the box is the problem, doesnt fit on a standard pallet obviously.

 

[silverspyder06]

I have been looking at the HF 72" box, like others said I'm disappointed the drawers only being 20" deep. If you come out with a good price on the box that you posted, I'll be in. I live in VA, would take up and pick it up. Thanks for checking into this.

 

[blklegend]

Deception, did you get a price? I live in NJ and can pick up locally. (after the snow melting)

 

[paul2112]

Anyone get one of these yet? None of the local stores in my area have any yet....

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Anyone get one of these yet? None of the local stores in my area have any yet....

A few pages back someone has one they just got. It's really nice looking. I don't think these will be in stores. I guess HF is citing loading as an issue store level. For the price to get something that size to you door is worth it. I hope more people take advantage of this.

 

[BearBite]

A few pages back someone has one they just got. It's really nice looking. I don't think these will be in stores. I guess HF is citing loading as an issue store level. For the price to get something that size to you door is worth it. I hope more people take advantage of this.

I'm pretty sure that's one of the older boxes. The one on the site now is made by a different manufacture with different specifications.

 

[Deception]

Sorry for keeping everyone waiting.. it doesnt seem feasible to import a container of the 72" boxes , all the pricing works out great until you figure the inland freight to get them from my warehouse to each person. Got a quote from a family member who works at ODFL and just to ship from NJ to Long Island was $500 with liftgate! Thats insane. The size/non standard pallet is what kills it. There are definitely freight companies out there that could do better, but This is not what my company normally handles so I wouldn't have the purchasing power to get great rates for that. A company like strictlytoolboxes probaly has a contract for flat shipping rates for east coast, mid west, west coast etc. But they ship 100-'s - 1000's of toolboxes a year.

If anyone else would like to take this over I could handle the ocean freight & forwarding, but warehousing and deliveries would have to be on them.

 

[Deception]

on another note I was in Harbor Freight yesterday checking out the 56" top & bottom box, i noticed that the drawers seem to have detents in addition to the sliding latches. I was messing around holding the latch in & closing the drawers, they seemed to stay closed snugly without the latch. Does anyone have one that can confirm this?
Id like to get a 72" box while its still on sale and just remove the latches.

 

[paul2112]

Anyone...??Anyone?? Get one of these yet?

 

[dezrik]

Anyone...??Anyone?? Get one of these yet?

End of May is when they are getting their next shipment but the person I talked to said there was a long list of back orders for the box so they may not have any to put up online.

 

[benjammn]

just saw this available but noticed that nearly 90 wait time to get it, looks like a darn nice box for the price tag and would be tough choice over the STB versions. I just wish I could see it in person.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I am very interested in one of these but I have a few questions because I am confused. The drawers are 26" deep right? Also do they make a top for it? I have a pick up truck but I think i need a trailer for this thing to get it unloaded.

 

[jim1987]

No top yet. Usable drawer space is 19.5". Box itself is 22ish.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

so they did change the size? Maybe I will get the 56 with the top box.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

Also do they sell parts for any of these boxes?

 

[jim1987]

so they did change the size? Maybe I will get the 56 with the top box.

Yes they changed the size. No.parts available. 56" top and bottom have more storage space bottom is available for 699 I believe and top for 399. Thats what I have. If you search under my SN and then threads started by, you'll see my 56" hf drawer layout thread if your interested.

 

[Fastbird]

Accidental post.

Posted from my LG G2

 

[KAOTIK Motorsports]

Anybody got any photos of this 72" box loaded down?
(Drawer by drawer)

 

[jim1987]

Nope. We all switched to snap on plastic buckets.

 

[panknuckshovel]

The size change allows them to go three wide in a standard shipping conainer

 

[Rsigillito]

Did anyone ever get one of these newer style 72" boxes?
I'm looking but every time I go the the local hf they tell me "it's in transit, going to be her with the next delivery" and it never shows up.
Just wondering.
The williams boxes from toolsdelivered.com look pretty good but more pricey.

 

[volleyball]

Sorry for keeping everyone waiting.. it doesnt seem feasible to import a container of the 72" boxes , all the pricing works out great until you figure the inland freight to get them from my warehouse to each person. Got a quote from a family member who works at ODFL and just to ship from NJ to Long Island was $500 with liftgate! Thats insane. The size/non standard pallet is what kills it. There are definitely freight companies out there that could do better, but This is not what my company normally handles so I wouldn't have the purchasing power to get great rates for that. A company like strictlytoolboxes probaly has a contract for flat shipping rates for east coast, mid west, west coast etc. But they ship 100-'s - 1000's of toolboxes a year.

If anyone else would like to take this over I could handle the ocean freight & forwarding, but warehousing and deliveries would have to be on them.

Is this dead? I would be interested in a box and could pick it up, maybe a second for someone up the Thruway.

 

[stikman56]

Here's a better 72" Massive Toolbox.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42889

Looks like some nice boxes at this link.
http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/

Wrong thread, this is about US General 72" box. It should be better,it costs almost three times as much.

 

[Tripn88]

They seem to be of the same quality as the 44" box. Just not as deep. Nice and long. I was tempted but I don't need to spend 1100 on a box right now.

 

[capturedlive]

What I've heard is, because this is a relatively new product, a HUGE product, and the stores have limited storage space, they are easing into its in-store accessibility. A handful of stores will take orders for them and have them delivered there. A handful of other stores will get two at a time-- a display and one in the back. Which ones are doing these programs are not clear, but it might be worth it to check your local one. It only makes sense for them to expand that accessibility as sales are being made, though.

 

[Tripn88]

1000 federal rd houston tx has one on display. Well last week they did.

 

[paul2112]

Just saw one at mine,,not realy impressed,,56" seems a better deal side by side

 

[nickbales]

New to the forum but they appear to be out again, looked at one locally. I dont like the plastic drawer locks personally. Was looking at getting the 44" top and bottom and like the way the drawers click in but have a concern with that... They have a returned top box and the drawers wouldn't click in so I'm wondering if that is a common problem. We'll see what I decide on...

 

[Acuratechva]

If I put one of these in my garage I'll have to downgrade to a Fiat....but dammit I want it, not the fiat ofcourse

 

[stikman56]

New to the forum but they appear to be out again, looked at one locally. I dont like the plastic drawer locks personally. Was looking at getting the 44" top and bottom and like the way the drawers click in but have a concern with that... They have a returned top box and the drawers wouldn't click in so I'm wondering if that is a common problem. We'll see what I decide on...

I have both boxes at work, sort of, I have the 56" not the 72"( has the same type of locks I believe) ,have had it for 5 years and the 44" for 2-3 years and both have no issues with anything at this point. The 44" gets a lot of action as it's my roll cart.

 

[akacoke]

just wanted to put it out there, all of yall who bought the original HF 72 box. **** !

 

[Duker]

Did anyone ever get one of these newer style 72" boxes?
I'm looking but every time I go the the local hf they tell me "it's in transit, going to be her with the next delivery" and it never shows up.
Just wondering.
The williams boxes from toolsdelivered.com look pretty good but more pricey.

I did pick one up and made it into a hutch. It has been nice to have the extra storage....

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259777

 

[Ayrton]

My apologies for bumping this a year later, but it made sense (to me) to keep everything in the same place.

Any new leads or options on getting the original 72" x 30" Torin box (or reasonably prices alternative)?

http://torintools.en.alibaba.com/product/1501020162-802366371/Industrial_tool_cabinet.html

 

[Richard Cranium]

And being this was bumped up today, I see it is on sale again for 999.99

 

[Ayrton]

I was able to actually see one in person at the local HF, and it is still the "bang for the buck" option. The next closet thing is the $1400 SPG International from Costco.

 

[ford1386]

Anybody know where to get a coupon code for the 72" box sale price right now is $1199

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[Richard Cranium]

Don't find any other than the 1199.99

 

[mr.speaker]

Have not seen a 999.99 coupon since late 2015

 

[Bill Anderson]

Menards has the 72" Masterforce on sale until the 13th for $999. Its 24" Deep, compared to the 22" Harbor Freight 72" toolbox. And you get your choice of red, blue, black, or green. Masterforce toolboxes are made by SPG International.

 

[Richard Cranium]

once again, I really like my 72inch harbor freight box, I do own two truck brand tool boxes also.