For maintenance crews and painters who work at 18 ft often enough to justify a purpose-built aluminum tower.
Amazon $8,354.99The Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower is the better rolling scaffold overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower leads on features and platform height. The CBM 12 ft Aluminum Baker Rolling Tower wins on value. The CBM 12 ft Aluminum Baker Rolling Tower costs $5,658.28 less ($2,696.71 vs $8,354.99).
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An aluminum version of CBM’s 12 ft baker tower for those who move it often; capacity is not published in the listing.
Amazon $2,696.71Which should you buy?
- Choose the Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower for features (guardrail included, outriggers included, hatch or trapdoor deck, folds flat, OSHA/ANSI/CSA claim vs guardrail included, hatch or trapdoor deck) and platform height (216 in (18 ft) platform vs 144 in (12 ft) platform).
- Choose the CBM 12 ft Aluminum Baker Rolling Tower for value ($224.73 per ft of platform height vs $464.17 per ft of platform height, $1,044.37 per 100 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 10 ft and up rolling scaffold; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower | CBM 12 ft Aluminum Baker Rolling Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $464.17 per ft of platform height, $1,044.37 per 100 lb | 29 $224.73 per ft of platform height |
| Platform height 15% | 89 216 in (18 ft) platform | 56 144 in (12 ft) platform |
| Capacity 20% | 57 800 lb capacity | 50 capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 75 guardrail included, outriggers included, hatch or trapdoor deck, folds flat, OSHA/ANSI/CSA claim | 35 guardrail included, hatch or trapdoor deck |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower | CBM 12 ft Aluminum Baker Rolling Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | ||
| Type | Rolling tower | Baker scaffold |
| Platform height | 216 in (18 ft) | 144 in (12 ft) |
| Maker-stated reach | 24 ft | - |
| Units that can be stacked | - | 2 |
| Load | ||
| Capacity | 800 lb | - |
| How the maker states it | load capacity as stated by the maker | - |
| Features | ||
| Guardrail | Included | Included |
| Outriggers | Included | - |
| Hatch or trapdoor | Yes | Yes |
| Folds flat | Yes | - |
| Standards (maker claim) | ANSI/ASSE A10.8, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 and CSA 269.2 (maker claim) | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 322.6 lb | - |
| Assembled size | 65 x 31 x 252 (kit) in | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
