Snap-On Classic or Heritage series?

[lizardman]

Hey everyone, i've been a lurker on here just buying tools and doing lots of reading. But I thought i'd say hi for a first and ask for some advice. I have a craftsman top and bottom chest at work that has been slowly failing, drawers mainly. I was wondering if anyone can tell me the real differences between the Classic and the Heritage series roll aways? The website kinda confuses me on what to get. I have looked at the Classic 60 36" 7 Drawer and the Heritage 40" 13 Drawer, they both are within the same price range, but I would rather have more space to expand into, rather than buy JUST ENOUGH space for all the tools I'm shoving into my small top and bottom chest. I may just be rambling now, but any advice will be appreciated.

 

[diesel research]

Sheet metal thickness
14ga skid support on classic
"heavy duty" stiffeners vs "medium duty"
16ga back vs 18ga
same on sides
18ga false side panel vs 20ga
18ga drawer front vs 20
18ga drawer back vs 20
4 corner gussets vs 2
caster mount "heavy plate" vs standard plate
non directional rubber mat vs unidirectional
"semi non slip" drawer liner vs foam
all powder coated vs not powder coated for red
available colors 16 vs 11
depth 24 vs 20
width/drawer configuration


Essentially a bit more steel involved for a given size.

 

[V70R]

Expand to something in the 50'' ish width if you are concerned about size in a 36-40'' area. If you are to go the KRA route, look into a Classic 78/KRA2411. For the price it is about one of the better deals for daily use and longetivity.

 

[diesel research]

Someone is going to tell you to use the same amount of cash ($2500) to purchase a slightly used KRL. I am not going to dispute or condone that recommendation, just pointing out it is coming.

Now before one asks, I will also give a breakdown of KRL vs classic
Body/drawers mostly all the same.
Heavier duty stiffeners for the top, same ga though
227lb slide capacity vs 120
chrome handle
aluminum corner trim
"iso ride" spring loaded casters 6900lb cap vs 2400lb on most
more colors
most have 30" deep drawers vs 24
more configurations

Essentially more box space, better casters, better slides, and "prettier".

 

[lizardman]

Someone is going to tell you to use the same amount of cash ($2500) to purchase a slightly used KRL. I am not going to dispute or condone that recommendation, just pointing out it is coming.

Now before one asks, I will also give a breakdown of KRL vs classic
Body/drawers mostly all the same.
Heavier duty stiffeners for the top, same ga though
227lb slide capacity vs 120
chrome handle
aluminum corner trim
"iso ride" spring loaded casters 6900lb cap vs 2400lb on most
more colors
most have 30" deep drawers vs 24
more configurations

Essentially more box space, better casters, better slides, and "prettier".

I won't buy this used, lol. I'm looking at this as an investment on something I need to hold up for quite some time. I am not that concerned about having a big box right away, because I work in aircraft production at the moment so the expansion of it has been kinda slow. I was just thinking of getting a top chest later on if the need arises. I just couldn't really find enough info without going to the truck. I had also heard that some red boxes were not powder coated either and that worried me. So the Classic would be the strongest. One thing that throws me off is that the Snap-On website states that the Classic 60 doesn't have double slides, and only rated at 120 lbs. MY MISTAKE, you compared the KRL to classic DOH!!

 

[lizardman]

Would the Classic 60 compare to the Craftsman Pro roll away? I've seen one of those and it doesn't look bad, but I'm the ballpark for 60 at that point, and I hate not having colors to choose from. Anyone have an orange rollaway? I like the red and orange.

 

[diesel research]

One thing that throws me off is that the Snap-On website states that the Classic 60 doesn't have double slides, and only rated at 120 lbs.

That coincides with the info I provided above. Never looked at one in person to verify.


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I fully understand feelings about used things. I have a beef with a lot of used tools. On the other hand, I try to be as fair and balanced as possible, and will concede that often times "used" isn't really what we consider used. It is often the case of someone made a purchasing mistake, changed careers, ran out of cash, or forgot to ask their wife first. So with that in mind, I will admit there have been some amazing condition stuff out on the market.

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For the most part the classic would be stronger than the heritage. I believe a select few like the 53" heritage might have some of the beefed up parts, but the rest are in fact thinner. Doesn't mean they are too thin, only you can decide that.

 

[ibedayank]

Would the Classic 60 compare to the Craftsman Pro roll away? I've seen one of those and it doesn't look bad, but I'm the ballpark for 60 at that point, and I hate not having colors to choose from. Anyone have an orange rollaway? I like the red and orange.

asking that is like comparing a chevette to a CORVETTE

or a pinto to a mustang
or a plymouth horizon to a viper

 

[lizardman]

asking that is like comparing a chevette to a CORVETTE

or a pinto to a mustang
or a plymouth horizon to a viper

TRUE

 

[lizardman]

I think I will eventually go with the classic. I don't think space would trouble me that much later.

 

[diesel research]

I suppose while we are discussing new in this price range and brand, that I might let you know of another option.

A bit of a give and take between the others:

Model KRSC46FPJK $1590
40" wide 20" deep
Similar to the others in strength, BUT has double slides on deep drawer with 200lb cap.

Obviously, being a "cart", the game changes a little as far as what can be stored on top. With a heritage you have the option of a top chest with top opening lid. With classic you have the option of a top chest but no lid. With KRSC you get the top lid storage area but no top chest.

What does all of that mean? Obviously, the ability to expand to a top chest can be attractive way to store more tools in the future. The top lid storage of KRSC/heritage may be a little less appreciated by many, depending on your organization style. A lot of guys may want to lay out their sockets and most used tools standing up in this section. A maximizer of space efficiency possibly. Another benefit is since no drawer needs to be pulled out, there is no drawer wear and tear for the most used area. Being able to see your whole selection at a glance may be a benefit.

Possible downsides:
Shallower than 60
Can't use a top chest

Possible upsides:
Bigger than 60
vertical storage space for long extensions/breakers/prybars
Stronger bottom drawer slides
easy access top area taking load/wear and tear off drawers
$1000 cheaper

 

[lizardman]

I suppose while we are discussing new in this price range and brand, that I might let you know of another option.

A bit of a give and take between the others:

Model KRSC46FPJK $1590
40" wide 20" deep
Similar to the others in strength, BUT has double slides on deep drawer with 200lb cap.

Obviously, being a "cart", the game changes a little as far as what can be stored on top. With a heritage you have the option of a top chest with top opening lid. With classic you have the option of a top chest but no lid. With KRSC you get the top lid storage area but no top chest.

What does all of that mean? Obviously, the ability to expand to a top chest can be attractive way to store more tools in the future. The top lid storage of KRSC/heritage may be a little less appreciated by many, depending on your organization style. A lot of guys may want to lay out their sockets and most used tools standing up in this section. A maximizer of space efficiency possibly. Another benefit is since no drawer needs to be pulled out, there is no drawer wear and tear for the most used area. Being able to see your whole selection at a glance may be a benefit.

Possible downsides:
Shallower than 60
Can't use a top chest

Possible upsides:
Bigger than 60
vertical storage space for long extensions/breakers/prybars
Stronger bottom drawer slides
easy access top area taking load/wear and tear off drawers
$1000 cheaper

Thanks for being such a great help diesel. But the KRSC you are showing me has gotten my attention You think the top is strong enough to use as a work surface if need be? I am really liking it though.

 

[diesel research]

You think the top is strong enough to use as a work surface if need be? I am really liking it though.

This is really dependent on what you consider a "work surface".

If a work surface is a place to set a sensor and a few wrenches, of course. If your worksurface is like mine, and a place to pound on 100lb driveshafts or heat some iron cherry red and beat it into shape, no.

I don't really recommend constant use of the top as storage space for another reason though. You would be missing out on a great feature of that open top.

Sure some stuff can be sat on top of it w/o it collapsing, but you cannot open that top compartment. There is a shorter sliding version, but you end up losing space on that.

There are plenty of add on options such as side cabinets, folding shelves, prybar boxes, or side lockers if you insist on having some area to constantly disassemble components away from the aircraft. Of course, I would recommend doing that at a real bench if at all possible.

If you absolutely insist, it is the KRSC416APJK

Same price, 7" shorter, no 200lb drawers, but top slider can hold 120lbs.

If you want to know what I like the open top, you can leaf through this large cart thread and see how it can be quite convenient at times.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46050

 

[lizardman]

I'm torn, lol. At that price I am almost willing to scrap using the top as a work surface and dealing with it for not having to open drawers constantly for tools I use everyday. Thats what I use my top chest for anyways right now, its just that what I have is small and this seems like it would be perfect. Once I move my tools around a bit. The last drawer is great too, 200LB capacity for guns and such.