HyLoft 45x45 Overhead Garage Rack
A small square shelf for a tight spot such as the space over the hood of a parked car. Larger racks give more space for the money.
Amazon $101.14$101.14
The HyLoft 45x45 Overhead Garage Rack is the better overhead garage storage rack overall, rated 2.8 to 2.4. The HyLoft 45x45 Overhead Garage Rack leads on value, features and shelf area. The Gladiator GearLoft 2x4 Overhead Rack wins on capacity and height range. The Gladiator GearLoft 2x4 Overhead Rack costs $7.65 less ($93.49 vs $101.14).
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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 HyLoft 45x45 Overhead Garage Rack for value ($7.17 per sq ft ($101.14, 14.1 sq ft) vs $11.69 per sq ft ($93.49, 8 sq ft)), features (deck included vs no deck or hooks in the box) and shelf area (14.1 sq ft of shelf vs 8 sq ft of shelf).
- Choose the Gladiator GearLoft 2x4 Overhead Rack for capacity (350 lb rated load vs 250 lb rated load) and height range (23 to 37 in ceiling drop (14 in of adjustment) vs 17 to 28 in ceiling drop (11 in of adjustment)).
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 | HyLoft 45x45 Overhead Garage Rack | Gladiator GearLoft 2x4 Overhead Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 46 $7.17 per sq ft ($101.14, 14.1 sq ft) | 16 $11.69 per sq ft ($93.49, 8 sq ft) |
| Capacity 25% | 9 250 lb rated load | 27 350 lb rated load |
| Shelf area 15% | 25 14.1 sq ft of shelf | 0 8 sq ft of shelf |
| Height range 10% | 19 17 to 28 in ceiling drop (11 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% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| HyLoft 45x45 Overhead Garage Rack | Gladiator GearLoft 2x4 Overhead Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and load | ||
| Type | Fixed rack | Fixed rack |
| Deck size | 45 x 45 in | 24 x 48 in |
| Deck area | 14.1 sq ft | 8 sq ft |
| Shelves | 1 | 1 |
| Total shelf area | 14.1 sq ft | 8 sq ft |
| Rated capacity | 250 lb | 350 lb |
| Storage volume (maker figure) | 30 cu ft | - |
| Mounting and height | ||
| Ceiling drop | 17-28 in | 23-37 in |
| Joist spacing | Fits most joist configurations | - |
| Build and features | ||
| Deck | Wire grid | - |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 10 years |