New US General six drawer roll cart?

[Blind1]

How can you beat their standard 22" deep rolling cabinets for $300?

I have a similar setup with the HF lower 26 and a Kennedy upper. Works well enough. I have the Kennedy bottom in the shed with my yard/excess tools.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

How can you beat their standard 22" deep rolling cabinets for $300?

The problem with those is the shallow drawers at the top. I would want deep drawers on the top at least if not throughout. Because stuff like sockets that are your most used tools would be further down in the box making it inconvenient to get to.

 

[ez-duzit]

The problem with those is the shallow drawers at the top. I would want deep drawers on the top at least if not throughout. Because stuff like sockets that are your most used tools would be further down in the box making it inconvenient to get to.

Socket storage is perfect for shallow drawers.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Socket storage is perfect for shallow drawers.

I prefer to have them standing up. The trays I have are tall so they need to have a taller drawer. If you had those rails and could lay them down it might be ok but a professional mechanic like me who needs to save as much time as possible it is more convenient to have them at the top and not have to fiddle with the rail trying to get them off. I usually will use the rails for things like torx and hex bits though so that might be ok in a drawer like that.

 

[ez-duzit]

I prefer to have them standing up. The trays I have are tall so they need to have a taller drawer. If you had those rails and could lay them down it might be ok but a professional mechanic like me who needs to save as much time as possible it is more convenient to have them at the top and not have to fiddle with the rail trying to get them off. I usually will use the rails for things like torx and hex bits though so that might be ok in a drawer like that.

My shop is optimized for fabrication and, in fact, there is no room to drive a vehicle into it so it can be worked on right alongside my roller cabinet. And I regularly have to transport my tools to the boat on which I'm working. Also I like to store my sockets laying down (they are on rails) where I can read the size inscription. Socket-related tools (ratchets, breaker bars, extensions, speed wrenches, etc) also desire the shallow drawers, as do combination wrenches. So all these favor the $300 cabinet, fortunately.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

My shop is optimized for fabrication and, in fact, there is no room to drive a vehicle into it so it can be worked on right alongside my roller cabinet. And I regularly have to transport my tools to the boat on which I'm working. Also I like to store my sockets laying down (they are on rails) where I can read the size inscription. Socket-related tools (ratchets, breaker bars, extensions, speed wrenches, etc) also desire the shallow drawers, as do combination wrenches. So all these favor the $300 cabinet, fortunately.

That’s fine if it works for you. They aren’t bad boxes for the money. Everyone has a different need. Like I work with many guys who like all deep drawers in their big boxes but I prefer and need a mix of both. Just preference and need.

 

[ez-duzit]

Hey, I'm not trying to say that anyone should do it my way. Only that I've found a way to make the cheap cabinets work for me.

 

[cajunrebel`]

I was able to buy the new box on Friday and I'm impressed with it. Its a solid copy of the snap on krsc326. Its probably the nicest box HF has offered. I will make a thread about it tomorrow.

 

[cajunrebel`]

I paid $699.99 + tax

 

[XxToolAholicxX]

For almost $800 with tax is a little more then I was expecting but for $500 the 44” roller would be a better buy in my opinion.. What you guys think

 

[xlowxyotax88x]

Hello fellow Reddit or lol

 

[cajunrebel`]

Hello fellow Reddit or lol

Yup. I put it there too.

For almost $800 with tax is a little more then I was expecting but for $500 the 44” roller would be a better buy in my opinion.. What you guys think

Some people need a roll cart style box. I delayed buying a roll cart for several months while I looked for a good deal. Used Snap Ons go for about a grand here. My Snap On guy offered me a new one for $1300 during covid, but I couldn't afford it then. A new box for the price of a used one is nice to me.

 

[M6erfan]

I'm struggling to make sense of the price of this new cart. There are many, possible better options as pointed out in above posts. Personally I'd rather get the 26" bottom and have 8 drawers and a work surface, for half the price.

 

[Formerjeeper]

I paid $699.99 + tax

What is the drawer latch system? Garbage black plastic finger latches would be a nonstarter.

 

[cajunrebel`]

It's not the same latch system as the 4/5 drawer carts. It's setup just like the Snap On. This thing is so close I bet they get sued.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

$700? . I was thinking more like $400 max. Dang but I’ll probably still buy one as it’s cheaper than Snap-on and I need something with drawers all the way down.

 

[Fedwrench]

I'm struggling to make sense of the price of this new cart. There are many, possible better options as pointed out in above posts. Personally I'd rather get the 26" bottom and have 8 drawers and a work surface, for half the price.

To me, it's all about the deep top till and no skinny drawers. The problem I have with the 26 inch wide US general rollaway is that you can't rearrange the drawers moving a deeper drawer to the top slot and there are too many skinny drawers.

The price on this cart isn't bad for what it is. One thing to note, is that the pry bar storage along both sides appears to be contained within the cart. I really like that. Look at other cart offerings and whatever you stick in those holes is exposed down the cart sides.

 

[cajunrebel`]

To me, it's all about the deep top till and no skinny drawers. The problem I have with the 26 inch wide US general rollaway is that you can't rearrange the drawers moving a deeper drawer to the top slot and there are too many skinny drawers.

The price on this cart isn't bad for what it is. One thing to note, is that the pry bar storage along both sides appears to be contained within the cart. I really like that. Look at other cart offerings and whatever you stick in those holes is exposed down the cart sides.

I'm hoping that I can possibly remove 1 or 2 of the 4 inch drawers and swap in 1 extra by building shallow drawers. For my use I need more square inches of drawer space. Cubic inches of volume is less important. Then I might swap the 7 inch bottom drawer for the two I remove.

 

[tyyost]

I’m interested, as it checks a few boxes for me, and I don’t have room for another 44” box. I too have become spoiled by having all my most used sockets in the top of my current 5 drawer cart, but the other drawers seem like a waste. I use the shallow full width for wrenches, and it’s the only one I’m happy with. The bottom drawer could be useful but it’s like the other mid width drawers, catch all’s that end up too full with a variety of tools tough to organize.

 

[Formerjeeper]

I paid $699.99 + tax

What is the depth and height?

 

[Rickster]

Does anyone know the weight rating for the drawers? The 26” toolbox has 8 drawers at total weight rating of 1K pounds.

 

[BlackBowtie]

 

[KnurledNut]

Does anyone know the weight rating for the drawers? The 26” toolbox has 8 drawers at total weight rating of 1K pounds.

Rated at 1200# total, with 100# slide capacity.

 

[m6z]

After watching the review, I certainly want one. Not sure if I've got the room though. It's a little taller than I had assumed.

Looks like a very nicely constructed box and I love the enclosed prybar and screwdriver storage.

 

[m6z]

Also, has the Icon 36" price dropped? I could have swore it was a lot higher than $1,399.

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[shawhite]

Man HF better hope snap-on never goes under or they won’t have anyone to copy. Looks a lot like a krsc cart from snap-on. Not a bad little cart.

 

[Sneezer]

I paid $699.99 + tax

Congrats on your early purchase! $699 is way too steep for me though. Sure, I know it is comparable to one of the premium brands versions, but I don't have the space or need for such a cart. The $170 5 drawer cart I already have does just fine. If for some reason I decide I really need extra storage maybe I will pick up a side box and make it work, but that would probably be too long anyway for my crowded garage.

 

[TheToolEnthusiast]

For $700 they should should have slapped an ICON badge on it to at least make it appear to fit in. You can Frankenstein a 10 drawer for around $500. It’s almost like their marketing department is apes throwing **** at a wall of products and promoting whatever sticks these days.

 

[cajunrebel`]

What is the depth and height?

 

[Lassen Forge]

Lot better options out there for 8 bills plus tax... Hey, if you're a fan of USG, and that money is burning a hole..

Don't be offended, but it looks like HF is trying to up their prices because they want to be competitive with (or outprice) the used SO/Mac/Matco segment...

 

[Buckgnarly]

Way to close to used truck cart prices, but they do look nice!

 

[javyLSU]

New video with lots of info direct from Harbor Freight:

 

[javyLSU]

Carts are up on the website.

Blue:

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Green:

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Red:

34 in. x 23 in., 6-Drawer, Full-Bank Service Cart, Red

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Black:

34 in. , 6-Drawer, Full-Bank Service Cart, Black

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Orange:

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Yellow:

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[tyyost]

Comparable Homak ones are $1299 on Napa’s site. While I was hoping they would be cheaper, the price is well aligned to Harbor Freight‘s current marketing. While it’s more than a 44” I’m not sure they are comparable in form and function.

 

[Fedwrench]

I've yet to see one in person but, I think it's a lot nicer than my older CTB700 7 drawer Cornwell cart that ran about $1000 off of the truck (also Chinese made). I know many of you guys think it should sell for half of the $700 it lists for but, the cart has a lot of features not found on similar carts like no skinny drawers, full extension drawers, protected pry bar storage, power pass thru, four swivel casters, etc. Harbor Freight did their homework on this cart.

 

[shawhite]

I've yet to see one in person but, I think it's a lot nicer than my older CTB700 7 drawer Cornwell cart that ran about $1000 off of the truck (also Chinese made). I know many of you guys think it should sell for half of the $700 it lists for but, the cart has a lot of features not found on similar carts like no skinny drawers, full extension drawers, protected pry bar storage, power pass thru, four swivel casters, etc. Harbor Freight did their homework on this cart.

if what you mean by did their homework is copy snap-on yes they did that. I think the cart is prices a little high but definitely cheaper than most.

 

[Aaron_W]

Wow, really did not think it would be priced that high. For that price you could almost get a 26" top and bottom with a 5 drawer cart.

It sounds like this fits a need for some of you so apparently there is a niche for it. Agree it would have made more sense as part of the Icon line since it is now the third highest priced USG product, only the 56" and 72" cabinets are more expensive.

 

[cajunrebel`]

Wow, really did not think it would be priced that high. For that price you could almost get a 26" top and bottom with a 5 drawer cart.

It sounds like this fits a need for some of you so apparently there is a niche for it. Agree it would have made more sense as part of the Icon line since it is now the third highest priced USG product, only the 56" and 72" cabinets are more expensive.

Someone on FB was debating with me that it should be an Icon cart for the price. But the cheapest Icon box costs double what this does.

 

[M635_Guy]

$699 is too much for what the current 5-drawer costs plus the drawer kit off of the side. I've loved my 5-drawer, but honestly the only negative is the open spot on the bottom for me. I could see how it's handy for some, but not efficient storage in my case.

 

[cajunrebel`]

I did some measuring today, and the side tray from a 5 drawer cart will fit on the side. I will probably buy a matching one and redrill the tray mount to fit the other set of handle holes. Having the threaded inserts already installed will make it very easy.
Honestly I'd suggest that Harbor Freight revise the side tray to include them from the factory and market it as a 5/6 drawer side tray.