Milwaukee has new ToolGuard tool storage cabinets available in Europe.
A reader asked about how to get these Milwaukee tool cabinets into the USA, and I admittedly don’t have a clue. You’d either need to find a seller that ships freight to the USA, or convince Home Depot to place a large order, which I wouldn’t bet on happening.
The new Milwaukee tool cabinet has a distinctively European design. For me, the biggest giveaways are the ABS plastic work top and side storage options.
The new steel storage unit features a 30″ width and 7 drawers.
There is also a 27″ version with less frills and lower load rating. Most of the images in this post depict the 30″ models.
There are 2 color options – black with silver drawer handle trim, and red with black accents and silver drawer handle trim.
There is also a 4-drawer top chest, which also has side storage and a lid compartment.
There’s a lot going on at the sides – the side with the handle has a shelf for can storage, a power strip, and space for a Milwaukee cordless power tool battery charger, and the other side has pegboard.
The drawers feature an anti-tip mechanism, and are sized for foam tool tray modules.
In addition to a large lipped work surface, there are holes for screwdrivers and similar tools, and also pockets for fastener storage.
You can store quick-grab wrenches or other tools on the side via accessories for the built-in pegboard.
The reader asked about how you can get this in the USA. You can’t. At this time, it looks to only be available in Europe.
The foam tool trays aren’t available here either.
In Europe, you have the option of ordering it empty or bundled with tools.
The price I’m seeing for just the lower 30″ tool cart, SRC30, is 814 Euros excluding tax, which is around $950 given conversion rates as of the time of this posting.
Many savvier shoppers will automatically be thinking “but I can get a lot more tool storage for less from Home Depot or Harbor Freight!” and you’re right. In my opinion, that’s exactly why we don’t see a lot of European-style tool carts or mechanics tool storage products in the USA.
Here’s a Stanley Black & Decker Facom tool storage combo. We haven’t seen anything similar from Dewalt or Craftsman, which are sibling brands, in the USA since I posted this image in a different post over 4 years ago.
Here’s a Stanley Black & Decker USAG rolling tool cabinet.
From what I’ve seen, there is a steep barrier when it comes to tool storage availability and entry in the USA market.
I don’t expect to see the new Milwaukee ToolGuard cabinets in the USA, but would love to be surprised.
