A cheap folding platform for painting and ceiling work around the house.
Amazon $179.99The WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E is the better rolling scaffold overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E leads on value. The ASC A-Line Advanced Folding Scaffold wins on capacity. The WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E costs $619.01 less ($179.99 vs $799).
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For buyers who want a light folding tower they can stack to about 9 ft, buying a Basic or second Advanced to go with it.
Amazon $799Which should you buy?
- Choose the WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E for value ($36 per 100 lb vs $252.32 per ft of platform height, $79.90 per 100 lb).
- Choose the ASC A-Line Advanced Folding Scaffold for capacity (1,000 lb capacity vs 500 lb capacity).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 6 ft rolling scaffold; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E | ASC A-Line Advanced Folding Scaffold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 84 $36 per 100 lb | 36 $252.32 per ft of platform height, $79.90 per 100 lb |
| Platform height 15% | 50 platform height not published (neutral score used) | 6 38 in (3.2 ft) platform |
| Capacity 20% | 14 500 lb capacity | 86 1,000 lb capacity |
| Features 25% | 45 guardrail included, folds flat, tool shelf | 40 outriggers included, hatch or trapdoor deck, folds flat |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E | ASC A-Line Advanced Folding Scaffold | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | ||
| Type | Folding platform | Folding platform |
| Platform height | - | 38 in (3.2 ft) |
| Maker-stated reach | 9 ft | 16.3 ft |
| Units that can be stacked | - | 2 |
| Load | ||
| Capacity | 500 lb | 1,000 lb |
| How the maker states it | "rock-solid 500 lbs capacity" in the listing | "Stacked Load Capacity of 1000 lbs" in the listing title; no single-unit figure given |
| Features | ||
| Guardrail | Included | - |
| Outriggers | - | Included |
| Caster size | 4 in | - |
| Hatch or trapdoor | - | Yes |
| Tool shelf | Yes | - |
| Folds flat | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59 lb | - |
| Assembled size | 40.9 x 21.7 x 57.9 in | - |
