Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack
A 4x4 Gladiator rack rated for 500 lb with built-in decking. It suits a Gladiator wall system, but it is expensive for 16 sq ft.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
The Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack is the better overhead garage storage rack overall, rated 2.7 to 2.4. The Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack leads on capacity, features and shelf area. The Gladiator GearLoft 2x4 Overhead Rack costs $76.50 less ($93.49 vs $169.99).
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Gladiator GearLoft 2x4 Overhead Rack
A small Gladiator shelf for a single spot such as the area over a workbench. It has a 10-year warranty, but it costs a lot for its size.
Amazon $93.49$93.49
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack for capacity (500 lb rated load vs 350 lb rated load), features (deck included vs no deck or hooks in the box) and shelf area (16 sq ft of shelf vs 8 sq ft of shelf).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact fixed racks overhead garage storage rack; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack | Gladiator GearLoft 2x4 Overhead Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 21 $10.62 per sq ft ($169.99, 16 sq ft) | 16 $11.69 per sq ft ($93.49, 8 sq ft) |
| Capacity 25% | 55 500 lb rated load | 27 350 lb rated load |
| Shelf area 15% | 33 16 sq ft of shelf | 0 8 sq ft of shelf |
| Height range 10% | 38 23 to 37 in ceiling drop (14 in of adjustment) | 38 23 to 37 in ceiling drop (14 in of adjustment) |
| Features 10% | 50 deck included | 0 no deck or hooks in the box |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack | Gladiator GearLoft 2x4 Overhead Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and load | ||
| Type | Fixed rack | Fixed rack |
| Deck size | 48 x 48 in | 24 x 48 in |
| Deck area | 16 sq ft | 8 sq ft |
| Shelves | 1 | 1 |
| Total shelf area | 16 sq ft | 8 sq ft |
| Rated capacity | 500 lb | 350 lb |
| Storage volume (maker figure) | 50 cu ft | - |
| Mounting and height | ||
| Ceiling drop | 23-37 in | 23-37 in |
| Build and features | ||
| Deck | Built-in deck | - |
| Warranty | - | 10 years |