The small, cheap option for painting and light repair work around a house.
Amazon $132.81The Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT is the better rolling scaffold overall, rated 3.1 to 2.1. The Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT leads on value and features. The Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT costs $566.19 less ($132.81 vs $699).
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For indoor painters who want a light aluminum folding tower that can grow taller later with an Advanced unit.
Amazon $699Which should you buy?
- Choose the Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT for value ($48.29 per ft of platform height, $26.56 per 100 lb vs $220.74 per ft of platform height, $139.80 per 100 lb) and features (guardrail included, folds flat, OSHA/ANSI/CSA claim, tool shelf vs hatch or trapdoor deck, folds flat).
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 | Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT | ASC A-Line Basic Folding Scaffold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 95 $48.29 per ft of platform height, $26.56 per 100 lb | 26 $220.74 per ft of platform height, $139.80 per 100 lb |
| Platform height 15% | 4 33 in (2.8 ft) platform | 6 38 in (3.2 ft) platform |
| Capacity 20% | 14 500 lb capacity | 14 500 lb capacity |
| Features 25% | 55 guardrail included, folds flat, OSHA/ANSI/CSA claim, tool shelf | 20 hatch or trapdoor deck, folds flat |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT | ASC A-Line Basic Folding Scaffold | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | ||
| Type | Folding platform | Folding platform |
| Platform height | 33 in (2.8 ft) | 38 in (3.2 ft) |
| Lowest platform setting | 10 in | - |
| Maker-stated reach | 9 ft | 9.7 ft |
| Units that can be stacked | - | 2 |
| Load | ||
| Capacity | 500 lb | 500 lb |
| How the maker states it | combined weight of user and materials | "500 lbs Load Capacity" in the listing title |
| Per platform | 250 lb | - |
| Features | ||
| Guardrail | Included | - |
| Caster size | 4 in | - |
| Hatch or trapdoor | No | Yes |
| Tool shelf | Yes | - |
| Folds flat | Yes | Yes |
| Standards (maker claim) | ANSI, CSA and OSHA (maker claim) | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 51.5 lb | - |
| Assembled size | 41 x 22.5 x 45.75 in | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
