The Gladiator Extra Large GearBox GAJG48KD rates 2.4 among tall cabinets metal garage storage cabinets; the Gladiator Flex Cabinet System I rates 1.9 among cabinet systems ones. The Gladiator Extra Large GearBox GAJG48KD costs $640 less ($439.99 vs $1,079.99).
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The widest Gladiator tall cabinet, for a garage with a long empty wall and lighter loads. The 36 in Large GearBox comes with a stated 10-year warranty for less money.
Amazon $439.99A compact welded Gladiator set with soft-close doors, for a short wall where finish matters more than price.
Amazon $1,079.99These two sit in different type classes (tall cabinets and cabinet systems), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Gladiator Extra Large GearBox GAJG48KD | Gladiator Flex Cabinet System I |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 1.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 57 $12.22 per cu ft ($439.99, 36 cu ft) | 14 $240 per ft of wall ($1,079.99, 4.5 ft wide) |
| Capacity 25% | 17 75 lb per shelf | 2 1,610 lb for the whole set |
| Build 15% | 0 steel thickness not published, bolt-together | 49 24-gauge steel, welded |
| Features 15% | 25 adjustable shelves | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Gladiator Extra Large GearBox GAJG48KD | Gladiator Flex Cabinet System I | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Type | Tall cabinet | Cabinet system |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 48 x 18 x 72 in | 54 x 19 x 75 in |
| Outside volume | 36 cu ft | - |
| Weight | 161.7 lb | 184.5 lb |
| Storage | ||
| Shelves | 3 | - |
| Adjustable shelves | Yes | - |
| Load per shelf | 75 lb | - |
| Load per cabinet | 450 lb | - |
| Load for whole set | - | 1,610 lb |
| Build and features | ||
| Steel | - | 24 gauge |
| Construction | Bolt-together panels | Welded |
| Ships assembled | No | - |
| Light or power strip | No | No |
