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 2.1. The WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E leads on value and features. The WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E costs $519.01 less ($179.99 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 WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E for value ($36 per 100 lb vs $220.74 per ft of platform height, $139.80 per 100 lb) and features (guardrail included, folds flat, 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 | WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E | ASC A-Line Basic Folding Scaffold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 84 $36 per 100 lb | 26 $220.74 per ft of platform height, $139.80 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 | 14 500 lb capacity |
| Features 25% | 45 guardrail included, folds flat, tool shelf | 20 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 Basic Folding Scaffold | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | ||
| Type | Folding platform | Folding platform |
| Platform height | - | 38 in (3.2 ft) |
| 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 | "rock-solid 500 lbs capacity" in the listing | "500 lbs Load Capacity" in the listing title |
| Features | ||
| Guardrail | 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 | - |
