Gator Built 55″ x 25″ 10 Drawer Tool Cabinet

8 reviews for Gator Built 55″ x 25″ 10 Drawer Tool Cabinet

Todd E
Rated 5 out of 5
December 3, 2023
Great heavy duty box
My son is going to school to be a diesel mechanic. We needed this specifically sized tool box for him. What a nice box! This thing is well built. Dra...More
My son is going to school to be a diesel mechanic. We needed this specifically sized tool box for him. What a nice box! This thing is well built. Drawers are nice and hold a ton. I’m jealous, I “need” one of these now!
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Brian C
Rated 5 out of 5
December 14, 2022
A fine toolbox
This is a well built and robust toolbox. The lock operates very smoothly and easily. The large casters let it move around with little effort. Havin...More
This is a well built and robust toolbox. The lock operates very smoothly and easily. The large casters let it move around with little effort. Having only four casters on it helps it to get into tight places or right up against walls or equipment. It has plenty of room and then some. I've been working almost exclusively at a mill as an electrician and industrial mechanic, and that is where I keep this. I've got cordless tools, combination wrenches, sockets, hand tools, a deep cut bandsaw, and wire label printers stored in it, and still have more space to fill. It's so nice not having to haul my tools in and out from the truck every week, and I'm making fewer trips for that oddball tool as I continue to add to the tool box.



I had two easily remedied issues with it. First, the non-steering casters were not lined up straight. While pushing the box straight forward, it would drift to the left. All I had to do was loosen the mounting bolts on the casters, twist them straight, and tighten the bolts again. Second, the bolts provided for attaching the handle are M6 x 12mm. That is just barely long enough to bite and hold the handle on. On top of that, the holes in the handle are slotted, so a washer really should be used under the bolt head, but the 12mm bolts are too short to use with a washer. I got some 16mm long bolts and they are just the right length to fully engage the nuts.



I don't know if this is taboo or not, but I added a shelf on the end of the box opposite the handle for extra storage, a light, and a vacuum. The spacing on the mounts for it wound up being just right to get the blind rivets in the structural tubing inside the corners and avoid the locking mechanism. I will eventually add a drop-leaf shelf under the handle, too.
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Bobby
Rated 5 out of 5
March 2, 2022
This is exactly the box you've been looking for
If you're on the border between this and a tool truck box, then this is definitely the box for you. Plenty of space, a really nice working height, fit...More
If you're on the border between this and a tool truck box, then this is definitely the box for you. Plenty of space, a really nice working height, fit and finish is what I expect from "better" brands, and shipping was super fast.
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FM
Rated 5 out of 5
November 9, 2021
55” gator blue
Really good toolbox for the money. I like the height, it gives you a nice and comfortable workbench. All drawers close and open smooth. Plenty of spac...More
Really good toolbox for the money. I like the height, it gives you a nice and comfortable workbench. All drawers close and open smooth. Plenty of space with a good setup. Working as a tech I have to roll my tool box around the shop and this one is really easy to move. Nothing to complain next to a snap on box. Excellent customer service and shipping
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Luis
Rated 5 out of 5
July 8, 2021
Worth every penny
If you’re lookin for a toolbox that’s not a snap on, but better than u.s. general; I present to you Gatorbuilt. Paint on outside is amazing. Slides ar...More
If you’re lookin for a toolbox that’s not a snap on, but better than u.s. general; I present to you Gatorbuilt. Paint on outside is amazing. Slides are all smooth, latching handles are satisfying. I was taught that the tool box didn’t matter, but that the tools inside do. This box fits that ideology perfectly. Highly recommend this box
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Ryrie T.
Rated 4 out of 5
June 17, 2021
9/10
So first off let me give you a little background. I’ve been a mechanic in multiple fields for 11 years. I’ve owned probably 8-10 toolboxes over that t...More
So first off let me give you a little background. I’ve been a mechanic in multiple fields for 11 years. I’ve owned probably 8-10 toolboxes over that time, from U.S. General tool cart to a Snap-On Classic 55”. I’m very OCD about my tools and tool box, and I do a ton of research before I buy anything. Unfortunately I couldn’t find anything about this tool box on the internet, even on the popular GarageJournal.com. But it’s no secret that Strictly Toolboxes and it’s brands put out a quality product for the price they ask, and with rumored quality customer service (which I personally came to experience do to a misunderstanding on my end, yet they still fixed it) I finally decided after hours of research on multiple boxes to take the leap with not only ordering a toolbox that I’ve never seen in person, but buying from Strictly Toolboxes. The shipping was quick for freight to Colorado (less than 10 business days if I recall). The box was packaged very well. Overkill, which is great in my opinion. I highly recommend wearing gloves as they recommend or you’ll cut yourself on the metal tabs, in a rush I didn’t, and cut my fingers a few times. Also recommend at least 1 friend or coworker help you remove box from pallet. Anyway the box arrived undamaged. So I went on to using it for about 2 months now daily in a diesel technician environment. The powder coating seems to be in the higher end of the spectrum, not the strongest I’ve seen, but light years above anything else in the price range. I already have one small chip on front of box due to an idiot coworker letting large axle fall into box. No dent though so that’s good. I’ve easily already opened the top 3 drawers 1000+ times with no signs of any issues to ever happen for a long time. The top drawer has reinforced gussets on the bottom. I think the other 2 long drawers do as well (can’t remember I’m at home and haven’t looked since I bought). The drawer slides are all equal quality to my old snap on box so no complaints their either. The only complaint I have and I plan on warranting the drawers eventually when it gets noticeably worse is the latching system when pulled to open drawers rubs the top rail of the drawer you’re opening and already shows tiny wear/scratch marks. It’s just me being anal but to others who are like me it’ll bother you. I did buy the optional stainless steel too. It’s nice, not magnetic unfortunately like my Snap-On one, but hey it was almost a tenth of the price. I eventually plan on paying to get the top bed lined professionally. I wish they would make the hutch again. I would buy in an instant. Anyway buy the box, it’s awesome for the money, and in my opinion no other brand touches the overall quality, layout, and price.
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Chalks
Rated 5 out of 5
April 8, 2021
Works, great bang for the buck.
Great bang for the buck, love how the drawers open, love the color and love the size. What sold me was the 3 full length drawers one deep and two semi...More
Great bang for the buck, love how the drawers open, love the color and love the size. What sold me was the 3 full length drawers one deep and two semi deep.
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Hugo
Rated 5 out of 5
March 18, 2021
Saved $K’s with this one !
Take care of your toolbox and it will last you until it pays itself and longer. I’m so glad I got this unknown brand before a snap-on or matco. Defini...More
Take care of your toolbox and it will last you until it pays itself and longer. I’m so glad I got this unknown brand before a snap-on or matco. Definitely the Best Buy for the weight it supports and the size of the drawers. Excellent communication and service ! These gents and ladies really care about what they sell and about the buyer.
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