Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT
#4 in Under 6 ftFull review
The small, cheap option for painting and light repair work around a house.
Amazon $132.81$132.81
33 in (2.8 ft)500 lbFolding platform
2.1/5
For indoor painters who want a light aluminum folding tower that can grow taller later with an Advanced unit.
- 38 in (3.2 ft)Platform height
- 500 lbCapacity
Check price at Amazon$699
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Aluminum frame is light to carry and won’t rust
- Hatch deck lets you climb up through the platform
- Can be topped with an A-Line Advanced for an 8 ft 8 in platform
Cons
- Low 3 ft 2 in platform on its own
- No guard rail or outriggers in the box
- Caster size, weight and warranty are not published
The ASC A-Line folding scaffold family
Every ASC A-Line folding scaffold model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own height.
| Model | Platform height | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASC A-Line Basic Folding Scaffold (this one) | 38 in (3.2 ft) | 2.1/5 | $699 |
| ASC A-Line Advanced Folding Scaffold | 38 in (3.2 ft) | 2.9/5 | $799 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its height. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | A-Line Basic |
|---|---|
| Reach | |
| Type | Folding platform |
| Platform height | 38 in (3.2 ft) |
| Maker-stated reach | 9.7 ft |
| Units that can be stacked | 2 |
| Load | |
| Capacity | 500 lb |
| How the maker states it | "500 lbs Load Capacity" in the listing title |
| Features | |
| Hatch or trapdoor | Yes |
| Folds flat | Yes |
Alternatives in this height
Stacker 4 ft Portable Scaffold S-IRS400
#5 in Under 6 ftFull review
A bare-bones folding platform for indoor painting and drywall touch-ups on a tight budget.
Amazon $126.20$126.20
500 lbFolding platform
ASC A-Line Advanced Folding Scaffold
#6 in Under 6 ftFull review
For buyers who want a light folding tower they can stack to about 9 ft, buying a Basic or second Advanced to go with it.
Amazon $799$799
38 in (3.2 ft)1,000 lbFolding platform
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