SafeRacks 3x8 Overhead Garage Rack
A 3x8 SafeRacks deck rated for 500 lb, for a bay that a 4 ft deck would crowd. The 4x8 costs only a little more.
Amazon $189.98$189.98
The SafeRacks 3x8 Overhead Garage Rack is the better overhead garage storage rack overall, rated 3.6 to 2.7. The SafeRacks 3x8 Overhead Garage Rack leads on value, shelf area and height range. The Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack costs $19.99 less ($169.99 vs $189.98).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SafeRacks 3x8 Overhead Garage Rack for value ($7.92 per sq ft ($189.98, 24 sq ft) vs $10.62 per sq ft ($169.99, 16 sq ft)), shelf area (24 sq ft of shelf vs 16 sq ft of shelf) and height range (24 to 45 in ceiling drop (21 in of adjustment) vs 23 to 37 in ceiling drop (14 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 | SafeRacks 3x8 Overhead Garage Rack | Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 40 $7.92 per sq ft ($189.98, 24 sq ft) | 21 $10.62 per sq ft ($169.99, 16 sq ft) |
| Capacity 25% | 55 500 lb rated load | 55 500 lb rated load |
| Shelf area 15% | 67 24 sq ft of shelf | 33 16 sq ft of shelf |
| Height range 10% | 81 24 to 45 in ceiling drop (21 in of adjustment) | 38 23 to 37 in ceiling drop (14 in of adjustment) |
| Features 10% | 50 deck included | 50 deck included |
| Warranty 10% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| SafeRacks 3x8 Overhead Garage Rack | Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and load | ||
| Type | Fixed rack | Fixed rack |
| Deck size | 36 x 96 in | 48 x 48 in |
| Deck area | 24 sq ft | 16 sq ft |
| Shelves | 1 | 1 |
| Total shelf area | 24 sq ft | 16 sq ft |
| Rated capacity | 500 lb | 500 lb |
| Storage volume (maker figure) | - | 50 cu ft |
| Mounting and height | ||
| Ceiling drop | 24-45 in | 23-37 in |
| Build and features | ||
| Deck | Wire grid | Built-in deck |
| Steel | 14 gauge | - |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | - |