The Gladiator Large GearBox GALG36KD is the better metal garage storage cabinet overall, rated 3.0 to 2.2. The Gladiator Large GearBox GALG36KD leads on value. The Gladiator Large GearBox GALG36KD costs $467.91 less ($331.09 vs $799).
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A 36 in Gladiator tall cabinet with a 10-year warranty, for a garage that wants a name-brand cabinet in the Gladiator look. Heavy loads are better on a cabinet rated higher per shelf.
Amazon $331.09A tall welded Craftsman cabinet with its own light and power strip, for charging tool batteries behind closed doors.
Amazon $799Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tall cabinets metal garage storage cabinet; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Gladiator Large GearBox GALG36KD | Craftsman Welded Floor Cabinet CMST33680 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 57 $12.26 per cu ft ($331.09, 27 cu ft) | 33 $19.98 per cu ft ($799, 40 cu ft) |
| Capacity 25% | 17 75 lb per shelf | 0 load rating not published, scored as none |
| Build 15% | 0 steel thickness not published, bolt-together | 40 steel thickness not published, welded |
| Features 15% | 40 adjustable shelves, leveling feet or casters | 35 adjustable shelves, built-in light or power strip |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Gladiator Large GearBox GALG36KD | Craftsman Welded Floor Cabinet CMST33680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Type | Tall cabinet | Tall cabinet |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 36 x 18 x 72 in | 36 x 24 x 80 in |
| Outside volume | 27 cu ft | 40 cu ft |
| Weight | 115 lb | - |
| Storage | ||
| Shelves | 3 | 4 |
| Adjustable shelves | Yes | Yes |
| Drawers | - | 1 |
| Load per shelf | 75 lb | - |
| Load per cabinet | 450 lb | - |
| Build and features | ||
| Construction | Bolt-together panels | Welded |
| Ships assembled | No | Yes |
| Leveling feet | Yes | - |
| Casters | No | - |
| Wall or rail mounting | No | - |
| Light or power strip | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 10 years | - |
