Craftsman Welded 2-Door Base Cabinet CMST32602 vs Gladiator Full-Door Wall GearBox GAWG28FD

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Gladiator Full-Door Wall GearBox GAWG28FD is the better metal garage storage cabinet overall, rated 2.7 to 2.6. The Gladiator Full-Door Wall GearBox GAWG28FD leads on features. The Craftsman Welded 2-Door Base Cabinet CMST32602 wins on capacity. The Gladiator Full-Door Wall GearBox GAWG28FD costs $229.61 less ($169.39 vs $399).

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Craftsman Welded 2-Door Base Cabinet CMST32602 vs Gladiator Full-Door Wall GearBox GAWG28FD

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wall and base cabinets metal garage storage cabinet; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightGladiator Full-Door Wall GearBox GAWG28FDCraftsman Welded 2-Door Base Cabinet CMST32602
Overall rating2.7/52.6/5
Value 30%46 $31.37 per cu ft ($169.39, 5.4 cu ft)46 $30.93 per cu ft ($399, 12.9 cu ft)
Capacity 25%0 40 lb per shelf33 100 lb per shelf
Build 15%0 steel thickness not published, bolt-together40 steel thickness not published, welded
Features 15%40 adjustable shelves, hangs on a wall or rail25 adjustable shelves
Warranty 15%100 10-year warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

Gladiator Full-Door Wall GearBox GAWG28FDCraftsman Welded 2-Door Base Cabinet CMST32602
Size
TypeWall cabinetBase cabinet
Dimensions (W x D x H)28 x 12 x 28 in26.5 x 24 x 35 in
Outside volume5.4 cu ft12.9 cu ft
Weight27.2 lb-
Storage
Shelves21
Adjustable shelvesYesYes
Drawers-1
Load per shelf40 lb100 lb
Load per cabinet150 lb-
Build and features
ConstructionBolt-together panelsWelded
Ships assembledNoYes
Wall or rail mountingYes-
Light or power stripNoNo
Warranty10 years-

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