plastic util cart?

[PoorOwner]

Does anyone have one of those 2 tier, rubbermaid cart, grey or black ones.

They seem very reinforced so not worried about the weight.

I am wondering if brake cleaner will etch it?
and, does it turn soft in the sun?

 

[FSrepair&fabrication]

I have 2 in the shop, theyre damn near indestructible. Just gotta watch melting them if youre torching or welding and inadvertently set a hot part on one.

 

[Jlarson]

Yeah the actual Rubbermaid ones are pretty bulletproof, I've got 4 we use on jobs, handle most chemicals pretty well. Worst thing I've done to one was leave it next to a lift while I was up welding above it and now it's got a bunch of little slag burns in the top.

 

[marineman]

We have about 10 of them at work we use to hold parts while they're off the trucks. One cracked when a turbo was dropped on it but it still works fine, no damage to the rest with everything we throw at them.

 

[sberry]

I got one. Center shelf is adjustable.

 

[Aileron]

I wipe mine down with brake cleaner.

 

[danski0224]

An actual Rubbermaid branded cart is virtually indestructible in normal use. I have not seen one damaged by readily accessible solvents or cleaners. The carts will not get soft in the sun.

Some of the lookalike and private label carts seem to be made from the same material.

The Harbor Freight knockoff carts are made from a different material. The wheels seem to be nicer though.

 

[NYBODYMAN]

I grabbed one up on CL a few years back for $30 and it's been great. Like everyone else said, virtually indestructible.

 

[Jay H 237]

Uline has them too, look to be rebranded Rubbermaids. We use them at work a lot to hold parts and to allow them to be moved easily out of the area when more space is required them moved back. You don't always want or need a big steel cart or table for all stuff.

 

[Marctrees]

Be aware the Rmaid comes in two sizes,,, bigger one is almost double the footprint.

Very nice love mine.

Marc

 

[danski0224]

Be aware the Rmaid comes in two sizes,,, bigger one is almost double the footprint.

And several different configurations and handle styles.

 

[FSrepair&fabrication]

Also makes a good toolcart, i have one laid out with alot of my 3/8 stuff i commonly use and pliers/wrenches

 

[FSrepair&fabrication]

some have the little trays by the handle too which is nice for sorting things

 

[IndyGarage]

Milwaukee made some they called the Trade Titan series plastic toolcarts about 10-12 years ago. They had different kits of accessories - a wire rack for electrical work, and other stuff. They were very expensive - maybe $600 apiece, so they didn't sell well. I think they quit selling them after a year or two.

They are tough as nails. I found three of them on craigslist for for $300 awhile back - bought all of them. I use two of them as my primary tool carts. I couldn't get anybody to even think about the other one of them for $100 - which is a steal. I guess nobody thinks a plastic cart is any good.

 

[danski0224]

I remember those Milwaukee carts being even larger than the big Rubbermaid cart. If anything, that would have been the downfall of those. The bigger Rubbermaid cart can be a PITA on some jobsites, especially in hallways. I wouldn't want to push around anything bigger.

Cost wise, they were likely in line with Rubbermaid carts.

These things are mainly purchased new by businesses, not individuals, hence the pricing structure. Pricing and retail distribution would be the other reason for the Milwaukee cart failure. I remember looking at them.

The new $400 metal Milwaukee cart might do better with distribution in supply houses than in a retail store.

 

[cherrybomb]

I have a large Rubbermaid Cart,in 10 years,I've not had any issues or concerns.Extremely happy.They use to be rated 500 pounds although I have not tested.A great value.

 

[Farmerjonathan]

Also makes a good toolcart, i have one laid out with alot of my 3/8 stuff i commonly use and pliers/wrenches

That is the same cart my wife bought me last year from FB for 20 bucks. I have used many different things for working on the driveway for our trucks, tractors and trailers. It rolls good, is durable and once you get a good one, they are irreplaceable.