Yukon 46" VS US General 42" (Series 3) Side by Side Review

[@77gmcnut]

I bought 2 Yukon boxes in black when they were on sale in March after doing a spreadsheet comparison of my own and taking into consideration that I'm a DIY not a Pro. I also get two work surfaces instead of one for my dollars spent. These Yukon boxes (with the ones I already had) are in the bay I store my RV in so the depth issue you addressed was part of my Yukon over US Gen 3 decision. LAST but not least I have four sons. And the time will come when each one can take one of the Old Man's toolboxes and fill 'er up from the inventory available I've collected in the last sixty years. Good video. Makes me think my thought process was a good one.

[@jake6483]

I got the Yukon work bench when it was on sale In the end of march because of your video. I love that thing, It allowed me to finally take back control of my messy, disorganized garage.

[@F0XD1E]

Good comparison. A note on the data is to probably not give the final values as dollars per cubic inch because it's so miniscule that the rounding error is significant because you're rounding 2.3 cents to 2 cents, which is rounding off 13%. If you do dollars per cubic foot, it's $40.72 per cuft for the Yukon and $51.92 per cuft for the USG.

[@garymiller5937]

It's great that you're comparing apples to apples on these boxes. This makes it a true comparison, and I, for one, appreciate it, Jeff! For me it would have to down to how much I had available to spend on a toolbox at the time, and what I planned to store in it. I do love the way you're doing it. 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@EfficientRVer]

I'm happy with my 56in USG Series 2, which I got scratch/dent for $600 in 2017. One drawer was twisted, but I got it untwisted before I paid for it and loaded it into a 2005 Prius. It was the largest object I ever carried in the Prius where the hatch still closed. Anyway, it is 400 pounds of serious tool box, $600 pretty well spent. I also have a workbench with high-up storage shelf above it, which I built with lumber connectors, 2x4s, a plywood top shelf, and solid oak workbench using 5/4 white oak I planed from a tree I cut down when building a house in 1986. I have every 2x4 plasterd with HFT magnet strips, each costing from $0 to $2 from all the giveaways, coupons, and sales over the years. Under the workbench, I have 5 2-drawer file cabinets just the right size, gathered over time from a Goodwill outlet, mostly for 99 cents each. One even has some drawers shorter than file drawers. For a dense collection of mechanic's tools, a solid roller cabinet is great. For things like storing corded tools from the 1980s and all sorts of things like wall anchor assortments, boxes of screws and nails, handfuls of switches, outlets, used file cabinets are plenty good enough and basically free. I also have an industrial parts-bin shelving unit with nice solid metal drawers, probably well over 100 of them. Probably paid $20 or $40 for it when a paper mill where I used to live was shut down and bulldozed. If you're going into a tool box 50 times per day, get a really good one. If you're storing stuff you might use for one week per average year, pack it into a file drawer or closet or on wire shelfing costing $100 for 6 shelves holding 4800 pounds, and just keep good notes about what is stored where.

[@FarmRanchHomestead]

I have a USG Series 2 tool cabinet and a Yukon 9 drawer, each in a different location. For tools, I much prefer the USG cabinet. I use the Yukon cabinet as my "hardware store" as I keep plumbing fittings, hose clamps, gloves, cordage, zip ties, electrical parts, and lots of other odds and ends in it. I'm thinking about getting a second Yukon cabinet as the first is running out of room. I try to keep stocked up on these types of things because running to the hardware store takes time, and that time cuts into the work to be done on the farm. I wouldn't mind having yet another Yukon 9 drawer cabinet for the outdoor kitchen, but I haven't committed to that one yet... (plus, I need a place to keep it to protect it from adverse weather).

[@budlite8207]

I have both boxes here. We bought the Yukon that sits in the enclosed porch. We keep household stuff as well as some tools so I don't have to walk 100' across the yard to the garage every time I need a drill or screwdriver. The General sits in the garage full of tools for the sand toys. I like both equally but the General is a much more robust box for sure.

[@trentkleyn4393]

When I first started at my current job I bought a Yukon. I used it everyday for about 3 years before I ran out of space and bought something bigger. Now I have a series 3 56inch us general and it is built way better. It's much heavier, rolls easier, and is just overall a better box.

[@douglasmoon5270]

I have seen ur reviews on the toolboxs, I have one question on them can you switch the drawers around, I've been able to change them around on some boxes like; snap on, craftsman, and a few others

[@richadent968]

Thanks for sharing the spreadsheet. Thanks for taking the time to develop the spreadsheet. I like that you have volume and area of each drawer. I wish Harbor Freight would make a machinist chest with shallow drawers for all my layout tools. Like the Kennedy tool chest.

[@denoftools]

Or what if they just made the cabinet modular and you could pick what drawers you wanted?

[@jimtownsend7899]

I ordered a Yukon when they were on sale a few months ago. I ordered it to give me time and a reason to get rid of stuff in the garage to make room for it. Just about the time it was supposed to arrive, I saw a 4 drawer lateral file cabinet with a top hutch drawer. It was $30 at ReStore. Great shape, accessories, key and everything. Well, I wound up accepting delivery of the Yukon at the store and immediately returned it. For 10% of what the Yukon costs, I got 64” x 36” x 16” drawer depth of storage. I bought plastic trays at IKEA for $3 each, so my drawers have 2 levels of storage. I lamented not having a workbench area, but quickly realized I would just pile stuff on it anyway, so I wouldn’t have a workbench regardless. Three cans of HD black spray paint at 3-something a can, some 3” casters I had lying around, and one of those Amazon rechargeable motion-sensor lights that Jeff featured a few times on the back side of the hutch door, and voila! I pull the door open, it flips up and slides back, and I have a lighted hutch and 4 big drawers. Would I still like a Yukon, or even a U.S. General? Sure, as soon as I figure out how to hang it from the ceiling, because that’s the only space that’s only partially full!

[@yoseflugashi9820]

I got the Yukon on a recent sale and it's been amazing value.

[@CorvusCorps]

I've got the Yukon. It's great. I've almost outgrown it.

[@CP-es4lm]

At work I got my 46” Yukon with the cabinet doors for my workbench. It’s perfect for working on PLC’s, Network switches, etc. some of our mechanics in the factory go with US general. I suppose if US General had a cabinet door option on the 44 I would have gone with US General. Both are good boxes. I’m very satisfied with my Yukon.

[@jeremyr722]

I’ve got the Yukon, no complaints so far. The top drawer is baaarely deep enough for the 1/2” peg style socket organizer. But the deep sockets do indeed clear so that’s fine by me

[@hello12321hi]

The yukon is pretty good. I've beaten the crap out of it. It's the equivalent of a beater car. I don't mind any damage, I drill holes into it trying different mods and stuff. I use the top as a hammering surface. I didn't think it would last this long. It's held up so good im actually starting to take care of it cause I know it's gonna last. I sand and refinish the top wood and it looks better than new.(arm r seal ). I was planning on giving it away because I've outgrown it but it's definitely a keeper box.

[@williammiller9584]

I have several USG Series 2 boxes, which I love. I was terribly disappointed with Series 3, particularly the top chests. There are fewer drawers per cabinet and I hate, despise and abhor the drawer latches, particularly since I’m left-handed (the latches are on the right).

[@KenMollander]

I went down to Harbor Freight Thursday after watching the video and ordered the white Yukon 9 drawer. I'm going to use it as a kitchen island. I put the 25% because we miss you coupon to good use. Paid $262.49 before tax.

[@denoftools]

Nice!

[@J_TRAIN]

Buying the Yukon on this week parking lot sale bro. Thanks

[@DKWalser]

I'm in both the US General and Yukon camps. Which is best comes down to the use case. My Yukon 9-drawer is set up as my sharpening station. On the wood top, I have mounted a 1-hp 8" bench grinder with CBN wheels and my 10" Tormek sharpener. In the top drawer, I have my sharpening stones and the sharpening jigs I use with the grinder and the Tormek. The rest of the drawers are filled with other tools and jigs that I use frequently. For example, my EGO batteries and chargers are stored in the bottom right drawer. For this use case, the US General simply wouldn't work as well. I keep the sharpening station in the middle of my small shop. It's at my back when I'm standing at my lathe. That makes sharpening lathe tools quick and easy. On the other side of the shop from my lathe is a workbench against the wall. The Yukon is narrow enough that I can work at either the lathe or the workbench without having to move the sharpening station. The US General would be too wide. I'd either have to move it closer to the workbench, so I could fully open the full-extension drawers while standing at the lathe, or I'd have to move it closer to the lathe, so I'd have enough room to work at my bench. Besides, the top of the US General is too high for me to use comfortably as a sharpening station. I could do it, but it wouldn't be nearly as comfortable. On the other hand, I love my US General 56" Series 2 cabinet. It lives at the far end of the shop and provides a ton of storage. For that use, the Yukon wouldn't work nearly as well.

[@midwestmind691]

I like the top two full drawers better. Sockets and wrenches fit nicely.

[@steveroper8733]

I’ve got 2 USGeneral boxes…a 5 drawer mechanics cart and a 42 inch. Love both BUT hate the goofy slide lock mechanism on the cabinet. Also dislike that I can’t open drawers if I have the lid down on the mechanics cart. I can see the use case but not helpful in my basement shop.

[@BURNETTWEALTHGROUP]

I currently have two Husky cabinets. But I’m going to switch to the series 3 72” with hutch and end lockers

[@phillisajohn]

Nope, you state the Yucon is 50 lbs capacity per drawer, it's 50 lbs per slide, which is 100 lbs per drawer and 200 lbs for the large drawers. Yucon is best the bang for the buck, especially when on sale. Great review, Thanks.

[@james35813]

You've got nice pots and pans

[@andyfields3248]

US General camp here. I had a Snap-On box on one of my heavy wreckers, lasted a year before it was shook apart. I replaced that with a USG in 2014 and the current owner says it's still working like new.

[@robnhannon]

Really wish there was a deep short option for under countertop. Something for the hobbyists budget laid out like the Lista/Vidmar style cabinets. Or better yet, someone make some modular drawers that can be used for custom setups.

[@denoftools]

I've seen several builds where they take the USG and remove the wheels for under counter use.

[@Nightshade-dh9fm]

Billings Clinic (largest hospital in Montana), their medflight tech uses a us general 72" cart. If it's good enough for a multi million dollar emergency helicopter, it's good enough for your shop.

[@denoftools]

That's a place I don't want to see again anytime soon.

[@imdeplorable2241]

I was actually surprised to see the small US General boxes used in a number of medical facilities around my area in western Pennsylvania. They were in Emergency Rooms, Brain Injury Departments, and a nursing home where I rehabbed after my knee replacement. Not Yukon, Craftsman, Husky, or Kobalt, but US General.

[@dancooper6002]

I don't want to be flown in a helicopter that was serviced with tools stored in anything other than a Snap On box!

[@Hutch273]

Just got the Yukon on sale for $289. seems solid so far

[@robertfirl8828]

Please note that the suggestions might be too expensive for most channel viewers. But one of these are expected in the future. 1) Wright 46 1/2" roller cabinet WRCHD4612BU). 2) Homak HXL Pro (e.g. Big Dawg) 60" roller cabinet (HX04060112) or 3) The Tekton roller cabinet box manufacturer, Rousseau, has a 48" Heavy Duty Mobile cabinet (R5BHE-3403-ST055). The Wright and Rousseau boxes have a 400 lbs. per drawer capacity. The Homak HXL Pro matches the Icon at 265 lbs. per drawer weight capacity. It is possible that an Icon scratch & dent deal could be in the future too. If an Icon is in medium blue or darker, it will be a tough purchase decision. Good luck to all to find a great price and features aligning with your tool storage needs.

[@denoftools]

I had the Tekton 48" and it was probably my favorite box.

[@johnpoerio4071]

I got two Yukon boxes. Works well for me and a great value

[@aaro_n]

Definitely need a fix for the locks on us general. Not a good look when the one in the store is busted up already

[@TheDobbermn]

Love my Yukon box.

[@smalltownfella4659]

Is there an option for a matching husky top box? That’s what’s making me lean towards usg

[@davidsee3553]

I bought the Yukon because I like the drawer sizes. With the USG I would have to buy a top box and then lose the counter space.

[@jameskennedy673]

That Yukon is a mirrored image of my Husky box .Except that Yukon is new.😊

[@CS-ek4zi]

@denoftools i’m in the market to purchase a box and I am having a hard time choosing between the 42 inch which is currently on sale with the track club membership or spending the extra money for the 56 inch. Do you have any recommendation on this my thought process was either spend the extra for the 56 or get the deal for the upper and lower 42 inch and when another coupon comes out get a, lower for more storage

[@bobesposito2204]

I have the Husky 46”, I’d like to see that in here as well.

[@thefrankperspective4247]

Dimensions… data… .22LR? This will the best running joke ever.

[@StormChaserZim]

Thanks for the video

[@abello1986]

Locking handles are a great feature on the US General. They are targeting premium brands features and styling. Yukon is basic and drawer layout dimensions doesn’t reflect premium brands and the price reflects that. Us General all the way dollar for dollar. Buy a Husky before Yukon

[@WthaHatchet]

It's too bad Husky doesn't make the 46inx24.5in mobile workbench anymore. The only thing the Yukon is lacking is soft close drawers and a 24.5 wide countertop version.

[@mifi5913]

Can’t stand those drawer opening whatever that is on the usg3 I was disappointed when the 3 came out. Rather have the 2 still available. They need to offer smaller and varied sizes for homeowner regular garage setups.

[@davidwhisman6683]

I need a coupon for the US general box orange waiting to buy one

[@scottshannon3654]

The drawers on my Yukon tend to wander open by themselves which is annoying

[@siegelge]

Mine too.

[@baron1c]

I though USGeneral was supposed to be the “good” option and yukon the “better” option with the Icon being the “best” option

[@denoftools]

No, Yukon has always been the lesser of the three.

[@charlesperry1051]

I am considering a larger box and US General is in the running. Kobalt seems to be the front runner though. They seem to get a lot of love from reviews.

[@denoftools]

Kobalt? They are only doing entry level boxes right now. They used to have some great mid level stuff but Craftsman seems to have killed them off.

[@F0XD1E]

I like the Masterforce boxes from Menards if you have one of those around you, but they're a lot costlier than they used to be and I haven't checked them out in a long time.

[@imdeplorable2241]

I bought a Kobalt cabinet and top box on clearance at Lowes over 20 years ago. Very well made, heavy duty drawers, etc. I believe they're blue Snap-ons, frankly. I now wish I had gotten two of each. Last year, I bought the 42" USG Series 2 cabinet and two side lockers during their clearance sale. EXTREMELY WELL WORTH IT. My ONLY complaint? HF doesn't sell additional shelves for the side lockers. My advice? Get the Series 2 when you find it, if you find it.

[@bradleyyounger8499]

I much preferred the drawer locks on gen 2

[@RhinoAg]

I’ve got both series and immediately removed them on both. They’ve always been trash. Boxes are great tho.

[@niceguyrides]

If US General made a shallower box, I’d have bought it a long time ago. Too deep for my garage and many garages these days.

[@jamison74]

You have mentioned having US Generals 57 inch and now having the 44 inch in shop for this comparison…do you have something other than the 56 inch and the 44 inch that is actually offered from US General? 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

[@denoftools]

Too many numbers.

[@rickmaudlin2160]

Some catering friends use the Yukon box in their kitchen. They love it, and they can lock up the sharp knives from their little kids.

[@prowlertf34]

U.S General is freaking awesome! Why would you pay more for a tool coffin?

[@donaldhollums3278]

Why and how did all these niche terms, i.e. “pro-sumer”, “value-pro”, and blah-da-de-blah, get started? For all my life it was either “DIY” or Professional. Is somebody wanting to make something harder than it needs to be?

[@denoftools]

I'll give you that value-pro is a new'ish term, prosumer has been around since the late '70s. It started in the camera market and evolved from there.

[@donaldhollums3278]

@@denoftools Well, dang, I don’t ever recall hearing the “prosumer” term until maybe 10 years ago. Back in the 70s I was too busy being outside and doing the dangerous stuff (and getting in trouble for some of it; like hoisting the bike my baby sister had with a rope up into a tree and tying it off. Good thing you weren’t there!) that young’ins today will never know the fun of doing! I wonder if HF is going to come out with a Yukon “Series 2” box.

[@koehn2448]

Way too long of a video, shorten it up a little