SNAP-ON QUALITY?! US General 34-inch 6-Drawer Service Cart Review

Tools can make you money, but toolboxes don't! Why over-spend on a box to hold your tools? This US General 34-inch 6-Drawer Service Cart is nothing to sneeze at, that's for sure. This is a very sturdy box with a powder-coated finish in 6 different colors. Four 5-inch industrial swivel casters help share the 1,200-lb maximum capacity of this ‪@harborfreight‬ toolbox. Ball-bearing slides allow for up to 100 lbs of payload in 5 of the drawers. The bottom, and largest, drawer includes double slides allowing for a 200-lbs max payload.
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[@josephcirelli9642]

I bought my son (aircraft mechanic) the 5 drawer tool cart for the ease of rolling the cart to the airplane. He quickly expanded his tool collection. So, I bought him this tool cart not as a replacement but as a addition. Again, for the ease to roll to the aircraft. Both carts are a great value for the price. The manufacturing quality is excellent. The fact that it has been compared to Snap On, Cornwell, Matco & other “tool truck” manufacturers says how great it is!

[@itzkiser]

Same here love it for aircraft maintenance moves around the hangar with ease

[@s.j.5850]

Absolutely the best review of the US General cart from Harbor Freight. You went into all the details, especially removing the drawers & removing the lock/latch on the top drawer.

[@2down4up]

In my experience the main difference between really expensive and less expensive carts often comes down to the quality of the casters and drawer slides used. For sure there can be other differences too like metal gauge, metal type used, and overall build quality but there’s plenty of affordable carts out there that do that part well. Many carts have their drawers opened and closed potentially hundreds of times a week for hundreds of weeks. They also get overloaded and miss treated and often roughly pushed around on not very forgiving floors. The result is the drawer slides and casters of cheaper carts often fail long before anything else does. I’m glad to see that it looks like Harbor Freight went with good quality slides and casters. This looks to be a legitimately really good cart. Awesome video as always thanks Tim and gang!

[@danaf1336]

Agree. I've had my hf cart for about 3 years as maybe longer... First thing that went was wheels, they rolled like crap within the first few months. Just a day ago my bottom big drawer failed, slide broke and drawer is bent, it had been giving resistance to open and close for months now. It's a single slide drawer though and I load it up pretty heavy. I'll say for what I paid I got my money's worth and more.

[@JackSmith-jj3bi]

Also the gauge of the metal used.

[@dfacedxa]

Hey, I bought this cart on black friday after spending a year trying to decide what is best in my price range. This cart seemed head and shoulders better than anything else in the $500 range for my needs. The quality is also alot nice than the husky or yukon offerings I saw. The one thing that I disliked about the cart is the plastic slide locks. I thought they were cumbersome and would potentially break. I had no idea you could just slide them off. I just took them off all of my drawers. I really appreciate you sharing that knowledge.

[@hectorortega9131]

Just carefull when in move, once one drawer goes open, the other will follow fast and cart can lay on its side.

[@dfacedxa]

@@hectorortega9131 theres a lock inside the top compartment, it locks all of the drawers. if you are worried about the drawers opening while moving.. use the lock

[@hectorortega9131]

@@dfacedxa oh really? I did not know that That's really cool, thanks for letting me kno w now I know.. 👍

[@kebrownnov2993]

​@Hector Ortega Yeah, those slide locks also help lock the drawers to keep them from sliding open during movement, or if you're maybe moving the toolbox to another shop. Wouldn't want to lose your tools all over the highway or someplace :D if you've ever had a snapon cart, you're used to the slide locking system anyway.

[@MarzNet256]

Cool. I just got the US general 26in top chest and it is excellent. Moving out of a 1969 Craftsman 10 drawer mechanics chest. The extra depth creates way more space and options for tool layout.

[@robertspence831]

I've used mine for 2 years pushing it all over big printing plants. I'd be looking for some better casters but otherwise it's been a pretty good box. Got it for 499.00 usd.

[@nathano148]

I love mine an its dang near slammed full of tools, got black was out of green I recommend it all day for at work an the diy at home.

[@macmcmillen6282]

Another potential option for holding down the drawer liners might be double sided tape. Might make replacing the drawer liners easier, if ever needed.

[@footlongburrito]

Use magnetic holders, either sockets, pliers holder, etc, will hold it and hold toolsat same time

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Just put tools in the drawers!

[@NappyNubianGoddess]

I purchased a smaller version yesterday. May purchase another piece but mine is personal use only. Every lady needs her own set of tools and a good place to store them. I also purchased the 1000 lb hydraulic lift! I just put it together. Tomorrow will be my yellow US General tool cart.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Sounds like you're putting together a great setup. Thanks for watching.

[@kelseykelderman6509]

Excellent review as always. Keep up the awesome work, it is much appreciated!

[@psubond]

Just got mine for 479, so far so good

[@javier3539]

I have owned one for about a month now, overall a good cart and great value. 3 negatives the drawer liners don’t stay in place, the casters are small making the cart cart tough to move at times and the locking mechanism for the drawers stinks it jams at times.

[@rayheller8450]

Push all your drawers in all the way and then re-engage the lock, had trouble with mine till I figured it out

[@AudioFreqx]

I am thinking a silicone based, quick-release adhesive. I doubt the Snap-On has metal to metal contact at the center of the lid this one has. 6:04 You can hear it hit rather loudly.

[@esteve72]

I ordered mine (love the green) on the Presidents' Day sale and it finally came in 2 months later. I was going to cancel my order and just get a Snap-On ($2,280) or a Mac ($2,500) but I'm glad I didn't because this thing is awesome! Of course I put in a matching green power strip. So far, my only complaint is the drawers don't release freely at times but I'm sure that'll improve over time as they get broken in. The load capacity is impressive, 1200 lbs vs 750 for Snap-On, Mac and Cornwell. I believe it because my old co-worker had a Snap-On and it was definitely thinner gauge steel.

[@michaelhallas6450]

I have the Snap -on and they look very similar, however the snap-on is 1800.00 . Even the metal on the Snap -on is a little flimsy. The Snap -on is made in the US right in Iowa . Some of the other storage is made in Asia. The review on the HF is good for the money and definitely for a homeowner. Been around tools a long time now .

[@JayFarrellphotography615]

Love mine too! I don't really like the plastic latches either....hit the lock switch when moving the box and it does the same thing.

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Love mine! My only changes would be two 2" drawers at the top instead of one 4" & an opening at the inner bottom to retreive parts.

[@phillewis1768]

I have the blue one that holds my extra parts, scopes and cleaning kits for my broom sticks!!!!!

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Broomsticks? Fanboy?

[@deluxe1of1]

Man I was thinking about that 5 drawer cart but after seeing this video I’m sold on this 6 drawer cart. Hope to get one soon

[@RyanMcIntyre]

Do not grease the caster swivel bearings, you’re just asking for dust and dirt to collect in there and form a permanent sludge. Clean with brake clean and air, and lube with dry Teflon or silicone spray. Keep them dry.

[@tylerfraker7716]

That spray adhesive tip is so awesome haha I’m mad I hadn’t thought of it myself before now 😂👌 that alone is worth the like

[@thomasgilbert9347]

Thank you for the information and detailed video.

[@johnbailey9682]

The price is ridiculous last year at Christmas time it was priced in the the $400 dollar range ?

[@Joel_E]

Are you sure? It launched at $699, though the price was eventually dropped. The cheapest I can remember seeing it on sale was $549.

[@johnbailey9682]

@@Joel_E yea because I bought it at a high price then it dropped to $499 or $489 so it was on sale I’m waiting to see if they have a Christmas sale now

[@drew5992]

Best price was last year at $499 now the best price is $549

[@m.t.v.7934]

I been looking for those bumper guards to put on my 5 draw US General tool cart but I can not find them, do you know where I can buy them? I have the smaller cart so it did not come with those bumper.

[@HiFiInsider]

wish it didn’t have such a large branding logo.

[@melvingrimes7886]

If you want to do it on the cheap use hairspray aquanet super hold works great.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That's interesting, and not a permanent bond. Thanks for the idea.

[@faze2183]

I just bought mine. Though the employees wont let me take it in a suburban. It will be laying down for a few mile trip. Cause it says “do not tip on the box”. Every video shows it on its backside to install the casters. Any reason why it shouldn’t be transported laying down?

[@larryharry7221]

Should have made it 40" wide.

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

You need the drawer lock! Lots of shop floors aren't flat. If area of the shop you're putting this box in isn't flat, you're gonna wish those drawers locked closed. Especially as shallow as this box is. The less expensive the box, the less depth.. My MATCO is old, like 15yrs. Back then, MATCO was known for using thinner gauge metal than SNAP-ON, or MACK TOOLS,(the top of the box is flexy.) but it's every bit as deep or deeper than the snappy of the same generation. SNAP-ON responded by just making theirs deeper, wider, and taller than this MATCO series.

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Just use the internal drawer lock!

[@milesm978]

Do none of you guys have issues with the drawer wobbles? It’s not the slides it’s just a cheap feel when you pull the drawer all the way out. It’s not like that on the carts

[@josuefrancois24]

Great review!

[@FraudologistFiles]

I see very old Snap On carts still around from the 80's. I don't see any HF

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Very true; however, the US General carts have only been around a few years. I guess we shall see in the coming decades. Thanks for watching.

[@AnontheGOAT]

I picked up the mechanics cart for $220 the other day.

[@debugin1227]

looks like tactix brand from Bunnings in Aus... but 900 bucks here

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

There is truly something to be said for buying a tool box that leaves you with enough $ to buy Some tools …Thanks

[@jjwalker5616]

How do you think this box would hold up to lifting with lifting straps with overhead crane

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Why! Are you used to being fired multiple times?

[@thejohnsonshow]

Does anyone know the length and width of the top areas matted area? Excluding the side compartments for pry bars and screwdrivers. Trying to see if 18 inch socket rails will fit nicely.

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Apparently you weren't paying attention. Typical of people who depend on computers instead of experience.

[@thejohnsonshow]

@@ronaldjohnson1474 big mad I see. I mean of course I eventually went to harbor freight and measured it myself. Would be nice to be home though where I do have a 72 inch cart full of tools but half the country away makes that difficult. Don’t come at me with experience, pops made me start turning wrenches as soon as I could walk. I don’t work professionally but having tool storage is a necessity even for weekend work.

[@Steve0885]

$499 now with inside track club

[@sirkdopsah1081]

Great cart.

[@adamb2619]

Nice cart! But oof thats still pricey for US General

[@CalebBoender]

Not really… for the value for what you are getting it’s pretty amazing. I compared this one to a co worker’s Cornwell box and they are pretty darn identical. I think he paid over $1500 for his

[@jimmywells33]

@@CalebBoender so because HF is screwing us a little less than Cornhole it's ok with you? Both are bending us over. Period.

[@Lpcutts0]

You're a neat guy

[@christianedlund5318]

I bought one of these when they 1st came out and it cost me $110. Inflation much?

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Liar!

[@Poppyblockhead]

Cap

[@swensdawg]

I hated this video because it makes me wanna buy the dang thing now like I don't have ten other million things to buy before it.

[@jpigaz]

Buy it. You won’t regret it.

[@martinsoto793]

For being a U.S. General cart is very expensive, quality is 100%

[@drew5992]

Do you want to pay $600 or over $2k

[@jimmywells33]

@@drew5992 that's not his point. It's still overpriced. Just because one company is screwing us a little less than the other doesn't make it ok.

[@jerryhernandez8478]

Harbor Freight offers coupons, I found a 25% off coupon for an in store purchase and got mine for $450. Sometimes they offer 30% off if you wait long enough but I really needed a new tool cart for my garage at home so I jumped on it. So far I’m loving it.

[@Suckmyring]

Just picked mine up for 499 tdy. Looks like a good cart for the money. Time will tell

[@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987]

Harbor freight use to be cheap tools for cheap price with great jacks and good boxes now its cheap tools for high prices and betterish tools for really high prices

[@christopherrodriguez9514]

Tbh, harbor freight comes out with a slide top and its over…

[@msc_uk]

If these were in the uk market they would sell like hotcakes

[@philbert8423]

Yeah same in Canada! We can’t get those without actually driving down to the states! Then it becomes less attractive to do so price wise! And we are a neiboring country😢

[@majorahole]

Why is he yelling? Dumb

[@brucelee-tn2mg]

jo das ist gut danke aus würzburg germany

[@roninbushito]

Junk

[@siren7299]

You can’t afford it Broke boi