CBM 17 ft Aluminum Rolling Tower
#3 in 10 ft and upFull review
A tall aluminum baker-style tower; the listing leaves out capacity.
Amazon $3,199.99$3,199.99
The CBM 17 ft Aluminum Rolling Tower is the better rolling scaffold overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The CBM 17 ft Aluminum Rolling Tower leads on value. The Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower wins on features. The CBM 17 ft Aluminum Rolling Tower costs $5,155 less ($3,199.99 vs $8,354.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CBM 17 ft Aluminum Rolling Tower for value ($188.23 per ft of platform height vs $464.17 per ft of platform height, $1,044.37 per 100 lb).
- 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, outriggers included, hatch or trapdoor deck).
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 | CBM 17 ft Aluminum Rolling Tower | Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 36 $188.23 per ft of platform height | 0 $464.17 per ft of platform height, $1,044.37 per 100 lb |
| Platform height 15% | 83 204 in (17 ft) platform | 89 216 in (18 ft) platform |
| Capacity 20% | 50 capacity not published (neutral score used) | 57 800 lb capacity |
| Features 25% | 55 guardrail included, outriggers included, hatch or trapdoor deck | 75 guardrail included, outriggers included, hatch or trapdoor deck, folds flat, OSHA/ANSI/CSA claim |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| CBM 17 ft Aluminum Rolling Tower | Metaltech Easy-Set 18 ft Aluminum Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | ||
| Type | Rolling tower | Rolling tower |
| Platform height | 204 in (17 ft) | 216 in (18 ft) |
| Maker-stated reach | - | 24 ft |
| Platform size | 72 x 29 in | - |
| Load | ||
| Capacity | - | 800 lb |
| How the maker states it | - | load capacity as stated by the maker |
| Features | ||
| Guardrail | Included | Included |
| Outriggers | Included | 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 |