Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower
#4 in 10 ft and upFull review
For maintenance crews and painters who work at 18 ft often enough to justify a purpose-built aluminum tower.
Amazon $8,354.99$8,354.99
The Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower is the better rolling scaffold overall, rated 3.0 to 2.6. The Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower leads on features. The CBM A2-20 Aluminum Utility Tower 20 ft wins on value and platform height. The CBM A2-20 Aluminum Utility Tower 20 ft costs $1,134.14 less ($7,220.85 vs $8,354.99).
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CBM A2-20 Aluminum Utility Tower 20 ft
#6 in 10 ft and upFull review
A heavy-duty three-man aluminum tower for contractors working above 20 ft.
Amazon $7,220.85$7,220.85
Which 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 hatch or trapdoor deck).
- Choose the CBM A2-20 Aluminum Utility Tower 20 ft for value ($335.85 per ft of platform height vs $464.17 per ft of platform height, $1,044.37 per 100 lb) and platform height (258 in (21.5 ft) platform vs 216 in (18 ft) platform).
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 A2-20 Aluminum Utility Tower 20 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $464.17 per ft of platform height, $1,044.37 per 100 lb | 12 $335.85 per ft of platform height |
| Platform height 15% | 89 216 in (18 ft) platform | 100 258 in (21.5 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 | 10 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 A2-20 Aluminum Utility Tower 20 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | ||
| Type | Rolling tower | Rolling tower |
| Platform height | 216 in (18 ft) | 258 in (21.5 ft) |
| Lowest platform setting | - | 244 in |
| Maker-stated reach | 24 ft | - |
| Platform size | - | 48 x 96 in |
| Load | ||
| Capacity | 800 lb | - |
| How the maker states it | load capacity as stated by the maker | - |
| Features | ||
| Guardrail | 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 | - |