Craftsman Rolling Tool Cabinets: Which Size Fits Your Garage?

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CRAFTSMAN Tool Chest Combo with Drawer Liner Roll, 26-Inch, Rolling, 5 Drawer, Black (CMST82763BK)

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CRAFTSMAN Tool Chest Combo with Drawer

Best for: First-time DIYers wanting chest plus cabinet

Pros

• Top chest and cabinet together
• Lift-up panel hides open storage
• Compact 30.94-inch width
• Liner roll included

Cons

• 30 lb per drawer slides
• Smaller 3 x 1 inch casters

Best for: Charging cordless tools in a neutral garage

Pros

• 6 outlets plus USB-A and USB-C
• 22-inch deep drawers, 100 lb each
• Pegboard sides
• 10-year limited warranty

Cons

• Only 4 drawers
• Cart width not listed

The CRAFTSMAN Tool Chest with Wheels (CMST98276GB) is the grey version of the Craftsman Utility Cart, and it is the craftsman tool cart with power outlet that most first-garage buyers are looking for. It has six power outlets plus ports for USB-A and USB-C connectors, so you can charge cordless tool batteries, a phone or a work light right on the cart.

It has four drawers, each 22 inches deep, on full-extension, soft-close, ball-bearing slides. “Full-extension” means the drawer pulls all the way out so you can reach the back, and “soft-close” means it glides shut gently instead of slamming. Each drawer supports up to 100 lbs, the whole cart supports up to 700 lbs, and it rolls on four 5 x 2 inch swivel casters. Drawer liners are included, the sides have pegboard for hanging tools, and a keyed internal locking system secures everything. It is backed by a 10-year limited warranty. The listing does not give the overall width or height.

Grey is the most neutral of the five colors Craftsman offers. This cart suits someone with mostly cordless tools who wants storage and charging in one place. If you have lots of small hand tools, the 10-drawer 41-inch chest organizes them better.

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CRAFTSMAN 41" Rolling Tool Chest, 10-Drawer Steel Tool Cabinet with Drawer Trays and Paper Towel Holder (CMST341102RB)

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CRAFTSMAN 41″ Rolling Tool Chest

Best for: Growing tool collections needing max drawers

Pros

• 10 soft-close drawers
• 100 lb per drawer
• Toe-locking brakes, 1,500 lb casters
• Made in USA with global materials

Cons

• No built-in power
• Needs the most floor space

The CRAFTSMAN 41″ Rolling Tool Chest (CMST341102RB) is the S2000 craftsman 41 inch tool chest with 10 drawers. It is made in Sedalia, Missouri with global materials, and uses 18-20 gauge steel I-Frame construction. Gauge is a steel thickness number where lower means thicker, so 18-20 gauge is heavier steel than the 20-24 gauge combo below.

Every drawer rides on full-extension soft-close slides rated at 100 lbs. The 5 x 2 inch casters have toe-locking brakes (you step on a lever to stop it rolling) and a 1,500 lb load rating. A tubular side handle helps you push it. In the box you get cabinet drawer trays, a magnetic paper towel holder, 10 drawer liners, an embossed top mat, keys and the caster set. The lock uses over-molded keys and an internal locking system. The listing does not mention power outlets.

This is the pick for someone whose tool collection is already large or growing fast, since ten drawers let you sort sockets, wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers separately. It gives way to the 26-inch models when floor space is tight.

The CRAFTSMAN Tool Chest Combo with Drawer Liner Roll (CMST82763BK) is a two-piece craftsman tool chest combo: a top tool chest and a rolling cabinet underneath, shipped in one carton with the chest packed inside the cabinet. It is sold as 26-inch, and the listed overall dimensions are 18.25 inches deep, 30.94 inches wide and 32.25 inches tall, weighing 69.5 pounds.

It has five drawers in black, 20-24 gauge steel and is made in the USA with global materials. Drawers use ball-bearing full-extension slides that each hold 30 lbs, lighter-duty than the 100 lb drawers elsewhere in this list. The whole combo has a 300 lb load rating on 3 x 1 inch casters, two of which lock and swivel. A lift-up panel covers an open storage space for bigger power tools, a keyed lock protects the chest, and you get 10,227 cubic inches of storage plus a drawer liner roll.

This suits a beginner with a basic Craftsman tool set who wants proper storage without a heavy-duty cabinet. If you will store heavy tools, the S2000 26-inch cabinet below has much stronger drawers.

The CRAFTSMAN Rolling Tool Chest (CMST32752RB) is the craftsman 26 inch rolling tool chest from the S2000 line. The title says 26 inches, while the description calls it the “27-in Wide” cabinet, so allow for about 27 inches when measuring your space.

It shares the 41-inch model’s build: 18-20 gauge I-Frame steel, made in Sedalia, Missouri with global materials, full-extension soft-close drawers rated at 100 lbs, 5 x 2 inch casters with toe-locking brakes rated at 1,500 lbs and a tubular side handle. It has five drawers and comes with drawer trays, a magnetic paper towel holder, five drawer liners, a top mat, keys and casters.

Think of it as the half-size version of the 41-inch chest: same strength, fewer drawers. It fits a one-car garage, a workshop corner or even a home office, as the listing suggests. For more drawers, step up to the 41-inch; for charging, pick one of the utility carts.

Best for: Makers who want a bold purple cart

Pros

• 6 outlets plus USB-A and USB-C
• Keyed internal lock
• Pegboard sides
• 700 lb support

Cons

• Only 4 drawers
• Cart width not listed

The CRAFTSMAN Tool Cart on Wheels (CMST98276PB) is the same Utility Cart as the grey model above, finished in purple. The listing repeats the same features: six power outlets plus USB-A and USB-C ports, four 22-inch deep drawers on soft-close ball-bearing slides at 100 lbs each, 700 lb total support, pegboard sides, a keyed internal lock and four 5 x 2 inch swivel casters.

The feature list says liners are included, although the specification line only lists “Drawers” as included components, so check the box on arrival. The 10-year limited warranty is the same. Width and height are not listed.

Choose purple if the cart is a gift for someone who likes a colorful workspace or wants to tell their cart apart in a shared garage. Functionally, it matches the grey and black versions exactly.

The CRAFTSMAN Rolling Tool Box with Drawers (CMST98276BK) is the black Utility Cart. The title confirms the 22-inch deep drawers and four-drawer layout, and it includes a protective liner according to the title. Like its siblings, it offers six power outlets with USB-A and USB-C ports, pegboard sides, 100 lb soft-close drawers, 700 lb total support and a keyed internal lock.

Black hides grease and scuffs well, which makes it a practical choice for a busy shop. It rolls on four 5 x 2 inch swivel casters and carries the 10-year limited warranty.

Pick black for a traditional look. If you want to learn more about how Craftsman boxes compare to carts, our Craftsman rolling tool box guide covers the smaller boxes.