A welded, assembled 36 in cabinet rated 180 lb per shelf, for heavy shop storage at a fair price. It locks with a three-point handle.
Amazon $370The Sandusky Classic CA41362472 Cabinet is the better metal garage storage cabinet overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Sandusky Classic CA41362472 Cabinet leads on capacity, features and value. The Gladiator Large GearBox GALG36KD costs $38.91 less ($331.09 vs $370).
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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 $331.09Which should you buy?
- Choose the Sandusky Classic CA41362472 Cabinet for capacity (180 lb per shelf vs 75 lb per shelf), features (locking doors, adjustable shelves vs adjustable shelves, leveling feet or casters) and value ($10.28 per cu ft ($370, 36 cu ft) vs $12.26 per cu ft ($331.09, 27 cu ft)).
Scores side by side
Each 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 | Sandusky Classic CA41362472 Cabinet | Gladiator Large GearBox GALG36KD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $10.28 per cu ft ($370, 36 cu ft) | 57 $12.26 per cu ft ($331.09, 27 cu ft) |
| Capacity 25% | 87 180 lb per shelf | 17 75 lb per shelf |
| Build 15% | 40 steel thickness not published, welded | 0 steel thickness not published, bolt-together |
| Features 15% | 60 locking doors, adjustable shelves | 40 adjustable shelves, leveling feet or casters |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| Sandusky Classic CA41362472 Cabinet | Gladiator Large GearBox GALG36KD | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Type | Tall cabinet | Tall cabinet |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 36 x 24 x 72 in | 36 x 18 x 72 in |
| Outside volume | 36 cu ft | 27 cu ft |
| Weight | - | 115 lb |
| Storage | ||
| Shelves | - | 3 |
| Adjustable shelves | Yes | Yes |
| Load per shelf | 180 lb | 75 lb |
| Load per cabinet | - | 450 lb |
| Build and features | ||
| Construction | Welded | Bolt-together panels |
| Ships assembled | Yes | No |
| Locking doors | Yes | - |
| Leveling feet | - | Yes |
| Casters | - | No |
| Wall or rail mounting | - | No |
| Light or power strip | No | No |
| Warranty | - | 10 years |
