A cheap folding platform for painting and ceiling work around the house.
Amazon $179.99The WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E and the Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.1. The Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT wins on value and features. The Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT costs $47.18 less ($132.81 vs $179.99).
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The small, cheap option for painting and light repair work around a house.
Amazon $132.81Which should you buy?
- Choose the Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT for value ($48.29 per ft of platform height, $26.56 per 100 lb vs $36 per 100 lb) and features (guardrail included, folds flat, OSHA/ANSI/CSA claim, tool shelf vs guardrail included, folds flat, tool shelf).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 6 ft rolling scaffold; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E | Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 84 $36 per 100 lb | 95 $48.29 per ft of platform height, $26.56 per 100 lb |
| Platform height 15% | 50 platform height not published (neutral score used) | 4 33 in (2.8 ft) platform |
| Capacity 20% | 14 500 lb capacity | 14 500 lb capacity |
| Features 25% | 45 guardrail included, folds flat, tool shelf | 55 guardrail included, folds flat, OSHA/ANSI/CSA claim, tool shelf |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E | Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | ||
| Type | Folding platform | Folding platform |
| Platform height | - | 33 in (2.8 ft) |
| Lowest platform setting | - | 10 in |
| Maker-stated reach | 9 ft | 9 ft |
| Load | ||
| Capacity | 500 lb | 500 lb |
| How the maker states it | "rock-solid 500 lbs capacity" in the listing | combined weight of user and materials |
| Per platform | - | 250 lb |
| Features | ||
| Guardrail | Included | Included |
| Caster size | 4 in | 4 in |
| Hatch or trapdoor | - | No |
| Tool shelf | Yes | Yes |
| Folds flat | Yes | Yes |
| Standards (maker claim) | - | ANSI, CSA and OSHA (maker claim) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59 lb | 51.5 lb |
| Assembled size | 40.9 x 21.7 x 57.9 in | 41 x 22.5 x 45.75 in |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
