Home mechanic
You want sockets and spanners in one visible layer, in a chest about 33 cm deep, with brakes on and heavy tools low. The red DURHAND five-drawer is the top pick for that garage. Anti-tilt is not stated, so open one drawer at a time.
Tool cabinet comparison 2026
The best tool cabinets, compared.
Top pick: SUPEER 2-door cabinet, 90 cm Best value: SUPEER pegboard cabinet, white – About £89.99 with 216 reviews, doors, a pegboard and lockable castors at 35 cm deep, with no stated kilogram load. Updated October 2026.
A tool cabinet for a UK garage is a floor-standing steel store, sold on amazon.co.uk as a drawer chest on wheels, a lockable shelf cupboard, or a chest stacked on a lower cabinet. Home mechanics want sockets in one visible layer. Households with bulky cases want doors and a shelf. A seven-drawer title can still be a compact chest if the height is around 28 cm rather than 75 cm. Judge a listing by its stated size, a key lock, braked castors, and a kilogram figure. Depth is the usual limit beside a car: the five- and seven-drawer chests are listed at 69 × 33 × 75 cm, while the larger cupboard is 90 × 77 × 46 cm. The layout choice is covered in the [drawer chest or shelf cupboard](/hub/tool-accessories/tool-cabinet/sub/tool-cabinet-drawer-chest-vs-shelf-cupboard) guide. A drawer trolley keeps sockets and spanners in shallow layers. A chest on a cabinet mixes drawers with a lower cupboard, and sometimes a pegboard.
A tool cabinet for a UK garage is a floor-standing steel store, sold on amazon.co.uk as a drawer chest on wheels, a lockable shelf cupboard, or a chest stacked on a lower cabinet.
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Our view
The SUPEER stores cases and larger tools behind two doors, with one adjustable shelf inside a 90 x 77 x 46 cm cabinet. Four lockable wheels make it movable, while the top is described as a workbench. Its 46 cm depth needs more aisle space than the 33 cm drawer chests in this comparison. No kilogram load is printed, so the cabinet cannot be matched confidently to a heavy collection. Assembly is required, and the listing warns that English instructions are not guaranteed. The 4.7 rating from 45 reviews is positive, but the missing load and key details remain practical limits.
Pros
- Wide door access for boxed tools
- Adjustable internal shelf
- Four lockable wheels
Cons
- No stated kilogram load
- English instructions are not guaranteed
Best for: Boxed power tools and cases in a garage with room for a 46 cm-deep cabinet.
Less suitable: Loose sockets, a narrow car-side aisle or loads that require a verified rating.
Specifications
- Model
- SUPEER 2-door cabinet, 90 cm
- Brand
- SUPEER
- Price
- ∼£140
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(45)
- Layout
- 2 doors, 1 shelf
- Size
- 90 × 77 × 46 cm
- Wheels
- 4 lockable wheels
- Lock
- Lockable
- Assembly
- Required
- Weight
- 25 kg
- Worktop
- Top workbench
Common questions
Does this SUPEER cabinet have a lock?
Special features say lockable. The raw file does not state the lock type or how many keys are included.
Can the shelf be removed?
The listing describes one adjustable shelf. It does not say the shelf can be taken out and left out. Load per shelf is not stated.
Is assembly required?
Yes. Instructions are included, and the listing says English is not guaranteed.
Our view
The BIZOEIRON gives you three drawers in an 88 x 75 x 42 cm listed cabinet, with four braked swivel wheels and a stated 75 kg maximum. Its raised side and back panels can help stop loose items sliding from the top. The key lock adds basic access control, although the listing does not state anti-tilt protection. Assembly is required, and the carton is described as containing many parts rather than a wheels-only fit. The 4.6 rating comes from only 10 reviews, so it is a promising but small evidence base. The specification also conflicts over the base type and dimensions, while the fireproof wording has no test number.
Pros
- Four stated braked swivel wheels
- 75 kg listing maximum
- Raised side and back panels
Cons
- Assembly involves many parts
- Small review sample and conflicting specifications
Best for: A home garage needing three lockable drawers and braked mobility.
Less suitable: Anyone needing stated anti-tilt protection, a verified fire rating or a large review record.
Specifications
- Model
- BIZOEIRON 3-drawer rolling cabinet
- Brand
- BIZOEIRON
- Price
- ∼£180
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(10)
- Layout
- 3 drawers
- Size
- Sizes disagree
- Stated load
- 75 kg maximum
- Wheels
- 4 braked wheels
- Lock
- Key lock
- Assembly
- Required
- Weight
- 29.5 kg
- Worktop
- Raised edges
Common questions
Does the BIZOEIRON cabinet need assembly?
Yes. The listing says assembly is required and that the carton has many parts. It does not say the build is tool-free.
Do the wheels have brakes?
The bullets say four silent rubber wheels that swivel, each with a brake. The specification table lists the base type as sled.
Is it fireproof?
The bullet says the powder coat is waterproof and fireproof. No test number is printed. That line is a listing claim, not a rated cabinet.
Our view
The blue LARBANKE gives you seven drawers in two depths, a recessed plastic top and four rods for connecting cabinets in the same series. It is the only drawer chest here whose listing states anti-tilt, and two of its four swivel wheels are braked. The key lock is described as sharing a pattern, which is convenient within a series but not individual keying. No kilogram load is printed. The overall size lines disagree, so its footprint should be confirmed rather than inferred from the 24 x 13 x 28 bullet. At 4.5 from 166 reviews it has a useful feedback base, but the unverified waterproof wording and uncertain dimensions prevent it being the automatic small-garage choice.
Pros
- Seven drawers in two depths
- Stated anti-tilt feature
- Connecting rods for matching cabinets
Cons
- No stated kilogram load
- Conflicting overall dimensions
Best for: Layered hand-tool storage where stated anti-tilt and expansion within one cabinet series matter.
Less suitable: A precisely measured space or anyone needing a verified load figure.
Specifications
- Model
- LARBANKE 7-drawer chest
- Brand
- LARBANKE
- Price
- ∼£175
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(166)
- Layout
- 7 drawers
- Size
- Sizes disagree
- Wheels
- 4 wheels, 2 braked
- Lock
- Key lock
- Anti-tilt
- Stated
- Assembly
- Not required
- Weight
- 26.1 kg
- Worktop
- Recessed plastic
Common questions
Does this LARBANKE chest have anti-tilt?
Yes. Special features include anti-tipping, and the bullet says an anti-tip function with full drawer extension. A kilogram load is not printed.
Which size should you use?
The bullet says 24 by 13 by 28 with no unit, and drawer depths of 3.5 cm and 8 cm. The table says 62.5 x 33 x 72.6 cm, with depth and width labels that do not match a straight reading of the bullet.
Can it stack with another cabinet?
The bullets include four connecting rods for other LARBANKE cabinets in the same series. The lock is described as a shared pattern. Key count is not stated.
Our view
The grey HOMSTEEL is an 80 cm-wide stationary cupboard with two doors, four keys and adjustable feet. It suits cases, consumables and larger items that would waste the shallow layers of a drawer chest. The bullet states 60 kg per shelf, but the listing disagrees over whether there are two or three shelves and also prints an 80 kg maximum. A magnetic catch holds the doors closed without locking them. No wheels or anti-tilt feature are stated, so it is better treated as fixed storage. Its 4.4 rating from 314 reviews is the largest evidence base among the cupboards here, although the water-resistant surface should not be read as a waterproof rating.
Pros
- Wide cupboard format for bulky kit
- Four keys and magnetic catch
- Adjustable feet for levelling
Cons
- Shelf count and load figures conflict
- No wheels or stated anti-tilt
Best for: Stationary garage storage for cases, supplies and larger equipment.
Less suitable: Mobile use, loose socket organisation or exposure that requires a waterproof rating.
Specifications
- Model
- HOMSTEEL grey locking cupboard
- Brand
- HOMSTEEL
- Price
- ∼£104
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(314)
- Layout
- 2 doors
- Size
- 91.5 × 80 × 40 cm
- Stated load
- 60 kg per shelf
- Wheels
- Feet, no wheels
- Lock
- 4 keys
- Assembly
- Required
- Weight
- 23 kg
Common questions
Can the grey HOMSTEEL cupboard be locked?
Yes. The included-components line lists four keys, and the bullets add a magnetic catch that holds the doors without the lock.
Is it waterproof?
The bullet says the surface is water-resistant and easy to clean. It does not give a waterproof rating.
How many shelves does it have?
The bullet says two adjustable shelves. The title says 3-tier and the table says three shelves. The width is 80 cm, which is wider than the white HOMSTEEL ASIN.
Our view
The red DURHAND keeps sockets and everyday hand tools in five drawers within a shallow cabinet of about 69 x 33 x 75 cm. You only need to fit the wheels and side handle, according to the listing and UK reviews. Two braked wheels, two keys and a top EVA mat cover the practical basics for a home garage. The bullet states 15 kg per drawer, but the table also prints 150 kg, so the total capacity is not settled. Anti-tilt is not stated, and reviews mention thin sheet, castor wobble and a bottom drawer sticking after transit. Its 4.4 rating from 224 reviews is a more useful evidence base than listings with only ten ratings, making it the top pick in this set rather than a claim of trade-grade strength.
Pros
- Five accessible drawers at 33 cm depth
- Wheels-and-handle assembly only
- Two keys and top EVA mat
Cons
- Conflicting total load information
- No stated anti-tilt protection
Best for: Home-garage sockets, spanners and hand tools that benefit from shallow drawers.
Less suitable: Large power-tool cases, verified trade loads or a buyer requiring stated anti-tilt.
Specifications
- Model
- DURHAND 5-drawer chest, red
- Brand
- DURHAND
- Price
- ∼£108
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(224)
- Layout
- 5 drawers
- Size
- 69 × 33 × 75 cm
- Stated load
- 15 kg per drawer
- Wheels
- 4 wheels, 2 braked
- Lock
- 2 keys
- Anti-tilt
- Not stated
- Assembly
- Wheels and handle
- Weight
- 21.8 kg
- Worktop
- Top EVA mat
Common questions
What do you fit on the DURHAND 5-drawer chest?
The listing says it arrives unassembled and that you attach the wheels and the handle. UK reviews match that: drawers are already built.
How much can a drawer take?
The bullet says 15 kg per drawer. The table lists a maximum of 150 kg. Those two figures are both on the listing. Anti-tilt is not stated.
Does it include a top mat?
Yes. The bullets include a top EVA mat, and each drawer is part of the steel chest with a key lock and two keys.
Our view
The white HOMSTEEL is a two-door cupboard with two adjustable shelves, four keys and feet for levelling it on an uneven floor. Its shelf format suits cases and supplies better than loose sockets that need shallow organisers. The bullet states 60 kg per shelf, but the table also prints an 80 kg maximum, so those figures should not be combined. It stays in place rather than rolling because no wheels are stated. The magnetic catch lets the doors stay shut without using the lock. At 4.4 from 51 reviews, it has a broader record than several newer listings, although its recommended-use field says files and folders rather than workshop tools.
Pros
- Two adjustable shelves
- Four keys and magnetic catch
- Adjustable feet for uneven floors
Cons
- Conflicting load figures
- No wheels for moving a loaded cupboard
Best for: Stationary storage for boxed tools, consumables and other bulky garage items.
Less suitable: A mobile workstation or organised storage for many loose sockets and spanners.
Specifications
- Model
- HOMSTEEL white locking cupboard
- Brand
- HOMSTEEL
- Price
- ∼£95
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(51)
- Layout
- 2 doors, 2 shelves
- Size
- 90 × 75 × 40 cm
- Stated load
- 60 kg per shelf
- Wheels
- Feet, no wheels
- Lock
- 4 keys
- Assembly
- Required
- Weight
- 24.5 kg
Common questions
Does the white HOMSTEEL cupboard come with a lock?
Yes. The bullets include four keys and a magnetic catch that holds the doors shut without using the lock.
Does it have wheels?
No wheels are stated. The base type is legs, with adjustable feet for an uneven floor.
Is it sold as a tool cabinet?
The title covers garage and utility storage. The recommended-use line says files and folders. Shelf load is printed as 60 kg per shelf, and the table also says 80 kg maximum.
Our view
The LARBANKE G-32M is an 80 x 40 x 90 cm double-door cabinet with a movable partition, despite a specification field that says five drawers. It gives boxed tools a wider opening than a drawer chest and includes two keys. Four swivel wheels and foot pads are stated, but the listing does not say the wheels have brakes. No kilogram load or anti-tilt feature is provided. Assembly is required, and one UK review says both doors arrived with only half their hinge pins fitted. With 4.3 from 10 reviews, the rating is too small a sample to outweigh those missing specifications.
Pros
- Door layout suits boxed and bulky tools
- Movable internal partition
- Includes wheels, foot pads and two keys
Cons
- No stated load or wheel brakes
- Small review sample with a hinge-pin complaint
Best for: A mixed collection of cases and supplies where internal drawer organisation is unnecessary.
Less suitable: Loose sockets, a known heavy load or a cabinet that must lock its wheels.
Specifications
- Model
- LARBANKE double-door cabinet
- Brand
- LARBANKE
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(10)
- Layout
- 2 doors
- Size
- 80 × 40 × 90 cm
- Wheels
- 4 swivel wheels
- Lock
- 2 keys
- Assembly
- Required
- Weight
- 28 kg
Common questions
Is this LARBANKE a five-drawer chest?
No. The title and bullets describe a double-door cabinet with a movable partition. The specification field still says 5 drawers. Treat the doors as the product.
Can the wheels be locked?
The raw questions ask that, and the bullets do not say the wheels have brakes. They do say four rubber swivel wheels plus foot pads.
Does it need assembly?
Yes. Instructions and some pre-assembled parts are included. One UK review says both doors arrived with only half the hinge pins fitted.
Our view
The matte-black DURHAND puts seven drawers into a shallow 69 x 33 x 75 cm chest, making hand tools visible without taking 46 cm from a garage aisle. Four wheels and a side handle help reposition it, and two wheels are braked. EVA drawer mats and two keys are included. The listing prints both 15 kg per tier and 150 kg total, while its table gives 15 kg as the maximum, so the load claim is unresolved. Anti-tilt is not stated, and UK reviews describe tipping when more than one drawer is open. Its 4.2 rating from 251 reviews provides substantial feedback, including reports of a lock turning without retaining the drawers.
Pros
- Seven drawers in a 33 cm-deep cabinet
- EVA drawer mats included
- Two braked wheels and side handle
Cons
- Conflicting load figures
- No stated anti-tilt and reviews mention tipping
Best for: Separating sockets and hand tools in a shallow home-garage chest.
Less suitable: Heavy trade loads, bulky tool cases or anyone likely to open several loaded drawers.
Specifications
- Model
- DURHAND 7-drawer chest, matte black
- Brand
- DURHAND
- Price
- ∼£119
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(251)
- Layout
- 7 drawers
- Size
- 69 × 33 × 75 cm
- Stated load
- 15 kg per tier
- Wheels
- 4 wheels, 2 braked
- Lock
- 2 keys
- Anti-tilt
- Not stated
- Assembly
- Required
- Weight
- 23 kg
Common questions
Does the DURHAND 7-drawer chest lock?
Yes. The bullet says it is lockable and includes two keys. UK reviews also describe a key that turns without holding the drawers shut.
How much weight does the listing allow?
The bullet says 150 kg total and 15 kg on each tier. The specification table lists a maximum of 15 kg. Anti-tilt is not stated.
What do you assemble?
Assembly is required. UK reviews usually describe fitting the wheels and the side handle, not building every drawer.
Our view
The white SUPEER stores cases behind two doors while keeping frequently used items visible on a pegboard with four hooks. At 87 x 66 x 35 cm, it is shallower than the larger SUPEER cupboard and easier to place beside a parked car. Lockable swivel castors add mobility, and fences on three sides help contain items on top. No kilogram load or key count is printed, so heavy storage remains an unsupported use. UK reviews mention thin panels, missing fixings and instability at the wheels, with advice to put heavier items low. Its 4.2 rating from 216 reviews and £89.99 listing price make it the best value here for boxed kit, provided you do not need socket drawers.
Pros
- Pegboard, four hooks and enclosed shelf
- Shallow 35 cm listed depth
- Lockable swivel castors
Cons
- No stated kilogram load
- Reviews mention thin panels and missing fixings
Best for: Boxed tools, chargers and accessories in a compact home garage.
Less suitable: Loose socket organisation, a verified heavy load or a cabinet expected to feel trade-grade.
Specifications
- Model
- SUPEER pegboard cabinet, white
- Brand
- SUPEER
- Price
- ∼£90
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(216)
- Layout
- 2 doors, pegboard
- Size
- 87 × 66 × 35 cm
- Wheels
- Lockable castors
- Lock
- Lockable doors
- Assembly
- Required
- Weight
- 18 kg
- Worktop
- 3-side fences
Common questions
Does the white SUPEER cabinet include a pegboard?
The title and the item highlight include a pegboard, doors, one shelf and four hooks. The raw questions ask about the pegboard, and the bullets describe lockable doors and top fences.
What load is stated?
No kilogram figure is printed. The size is 87 x 66 x 35 cm and the weight is 18 kg. UK reviews say heavy items belong at the bottom.
Is assembly required?
Yes. Paper instructions and videos are mentioned. It is not described as tool-free.
Our view
The red GiantexUK combines five drawers, a lower cupboard, a top tray and a small pegboard in a 59 x 28 x 102 cm unit. Its upper chest separates from the cabinet, which gives you more layout flexibility than a single rollcab. Four hooks and two braked wheels are included, and the listing states a 55 kg maximum. The narrow footprint helps in a tight garage, but the tall 17 kg structure deserves careful bottom-first loading. UK reviews say it looks smaller than the photographs, and one reports a drawer falling out when opened. The listing also says assembly is not required while supplying instructions, so check the delivered configuration before loading it.
Pros
- Drawers, cupboard and pegboard in one unit
- Detachable upper chest
- Two braked wheels and four hooks
Cons
- Reviews describe a smaller-than-expected unit
- A review reports a drawer falling out
Best for: A mixed collection of small hand tools and a few compact cases in limited floor space.
Less suitable: Large cases, heavy trade storage or buyers expecting a full-width workshop rollcab.
Specifications
- Model
- GiantexUK chest on cabinet, red
- Brand
- GiantexUK
- Price
- ∼£110
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(148)
- Layout
- Chest on cupboard
- Size
- 59 × 28 × 102 cm
- Stated load
- 55 kg maximum
- Wheels
- 4 wheels, 2 braked
- Lock
- Lid and buckle
- Assembly
- Not required
- Weight
- 17 kg
- Worktop
- Top tray
Common questions
Does the red GiantexUK cabinet need assembly?
The table says assembly is not required. The same block says instructions are included, and the box list includes an instruction sheet.
How does the lock work?
The bullets say you push the drawers in and close the lid to lock them, with a buckle as extra. It is a buckle lock, not a stated key count.
What is the stated load?
The table lists a maximum of 55 kg. Anti-tilt is not stated. UK reviews include a drawer that fell out when opened.
Our view
The black-and-grey GiantexUK combines five drawers, a lower cupboard, a top tray and a pegboard in a 59 x 28 x 102 cm cabinet. Four hooks add visible storage, while four universal wheels include two brakes. The listing states a 55 kg maximum and says this version requires assembly. Its model number, price and 4.2-from-148 rating match the red ASIN, whose assembly field says the opposite, so these may not represent independent review evidence. Closing the lid is stated to lock the drawers, with a buckle as extra, but no key count is given. The narrow and tall format saves floor depth, although it should be loaded low and treated as a compact unit rather than a full workshop rollcab.
Pros
- Mixed drawer, cupboard and pegboard storage
- Only 28 cm deep on the listing
- Two braked wheels and four hooks
Cons
- Assembly information conflicts with the matching red model
- Review line appears shared with the red ASIN
Best for: Compact mixed storage where a shallow footprint matters more than large drawer capacity.
Less suitable: Independent review evidence, wide tool cases or high-capacity workshop storage.
Specifications
- Model
- GiantexUK chest on cabinet, black
- Brand
- GiantexUK
- Price
- ∼£110
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(148)
- Layout
- Chest on cupboard
- Size
- 59 × 28 × 102 cm
- Stated load
- 55 kg maximum
- Wheels
- 4 wheels, 2 braked
- Lock
- Lid and buckle
- Assembly
- Required
- Weight
- 17 kg
- Worktop
- Top tray
Common questions
Is the black GiantexUK the same model as the red one?
Both raw files use model 356GX88, the same price, and 4.2 from 148 reviews. This file says assembly is required and the base type is casters. The red file says assembly is not required and the base type is sled.
Does it lock?
The bullets say closing the lid locks the drawers, with a buckle as extra. A key count is not stated on this ASIN.
What load is printed?
55 kg maximum. Anti-tilt is not stated. The size line is 59 x 28 x 102 cm and the weight is 17 kg.
Our view
The Draper 19572 provides six lockable drawers on ball-bearing runners, with swivelling castors and a stated 70 kg maximum. Two keys are included, giving it the familiar chest-and-cabinet layout for hand tools. Its 4.0 rating from 60 reviews is the lowest star line in this set, though still a larger sample than the newest cabinets. The listing says assembly is not required, but UK reviews describe a short build. One reviewer needed replacement handles before the chest would lock. Most importantly, the listing prints incompatible dimension lines, so you should confirm the actual footprint before ordering for a fixed garage bay.
Pros
- Six drawers with ball-bearing runners
- Stated 70 kg maximum
- Key lock with two keys
Cons
- Conflicting dimensions prevent reliable space planning
- Review reports replacement handles were needed
Best for: A buyer wanting a traditional six-drawer layout who can verify the dimensions before purchase.
Less suitable: A precisely measured recess or anyone wanting a consistently assembly-free delivery.
Specifications
- Model
- Draper 19572 6-drawer trolley
- Brand
- Draper
- Price
- ∼£144
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(60)
- Layout
- 6 drawers
- Size
- Sizes disagree
- Stated load
- 70 kg maximum
- Wheels
- Swivel castors
- Lock
- 2 keys
- Assembly
- Not required
- Weight
- 29 kg
Common questions
Which size is the Draper 19572?
The listing prints 13 x 24.3 x 42.4 cm and also 61.6 x 33 x 107.8 cm, plus a depth of 1078 mm. The model name says 24 inch. Use the line that matches the carton, not a single merged size.
Does it have ball-bearing drawers?
Yes. The bullets say ball-bearing runners. The lock is a key lock with two keys. The stated maximum is 70 kg.
Is assembly required?
The table says no. UK reviews still describe a short build, and one review needed replacement handles before the chest would lock.
How we compared
Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures for these 12 listings. The score on each card follows that star line. It is not a measured load, a British Standard, or a workshop trial. The top pick and the best value are the display awards: the red DURHAND five-drawer, and the white SUPEER pegboard cabinet at about £89.99. The weights below are the buying criteria used when stars are close. They sum to 100. We did not add shelf ratings together and call the sum a test.
1
Layout
25%Shallow drawers for spanners and sockets. Doors and shelves for cases, chargers and boxes. A seven-drawer title can still be a compact chest if the height is around 28 cm rather than 75 cm.
2
Footprint
20%Depth is the usual limit beside a car. A 33 cm chest needs less aisle than a 46 cm cupboard. Conflicting size lines are not merged into one footprint.
3
Stated load
20%Only the kilogram figure printed on that listing counts. If the line is missing, the load is not available. Shelf ratings are not added up and called a workshop test.
4
Lock and wheels
20%A key lock keeps doors shut. It is not a safe. Brakes on at least two castors matter if the cabinet rolls. Anti-tilt is counted only when the listing states it.
5
Reviews and assembly
15%These are knock-down cartons. The amazon.co.uk review count is the record. A handful of reviews is a thin sample. UK themes such as dents, stuck drawers, thin sheet and missing fixings stay in the reading.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Tool cabinet buying guide
Start with the tools you already own, then the depth beside the car, then the kilogram figure on that listing. A star rating does not settle those three. The 12 rows below are amazon.co.uk pages, with the prices and review counts stored for this comparison. Drawers suit sockets and spanners. Doors suit cases and boxes. A key lock is not a safe, and a fireproof bullet without a test number is not a fire rating.
What is a tool cabinet?
A tool cabinet in this comparison is a floor-standing steel store for a UK garage. amazon.co.uk sells three layouts here. A drawer trolley keeps sockets and spanners in shallow layers. A shelf cupboard hides cases, chargers and boxes behind doors. A chest on a cabinet mixes drawers with a lower cupboard, and sometimes a pegboard.
Best for
- Home-garage sockets and spanners in a shallow drawer chest
- Boxed tools, chargers and cases behind lockable doors
Not ideal for
- A fire rating, a safe, or an insurance-grade security cabinet
- Trade rollcabs and workplaces where employees use the equipment
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying on drawer count alone
A seven-drawer title can be a compact chest around 28 cm high, or a 75 cm trolley. Read the height before you compare drawer counts. The LARBANKE door cabinet still has a specification field that says five drawers. The title describes doors.
- 2
Ignoring depth and a fireproof bullet
A 46 cm cupboard needs a wider aisle than a 33 cm chest. Fireproof on the BIZOEIRON listing has no test number. Powder coat is not an outdoor or fire rating. The Draper 19572 prints two sizes. Do not quote one footprint for it.
- 3
Opening two loaded drawers
Anti-tilt is stated on the blue LARBANKE seven-drawer chest and is not stated on the DURHAND chests. UK reviews describe tipping on the seven-drawer DURHAND and a drawer falling on the Giantex stack. Open one drawer at a time unless anti-tilt is specified.
What to weigh up
Layout and footprint
HighShallow drawers suit spanners and sockets. Doors and a shelf suit cases, chargers and boxes. A seven-drawer title can still be a compact chest if the height is around 28 cm rather than 75 cm. Depth is the usual limit beside a car. The DURHAND five- and seven-drawer chests are listed at 69 × 33 × 75 cm. The larger SUPEER cupboard is 90 × 77 × 46 cm, so it needs a wider aisle. The white SUPEER pegboard cabinet is 35 cm deep, which is the shallower cupboard in this set.
Load, lock and wheels
HighUse the kilogram figure printed on that listing. DURHAND states 15 kg per tier, and the tables also print a 15 kg or 150 kg maximum that does not match the bullet in a tidy way. HOMSTEEL states 60 kg per shelf, and the table also says 80 kg. Giantex states 55 kg maximum. BIZOEIRON states 75 kg. Draper states 70 kg. If the line is missing, the load is not available. Do not add shelf ratings and call the sum a test. A key lock keeps the doors shut and is not a safe.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Household storage
You are storing cases, chargers and boxes, not a socket set in shallow drawers. The grey HOMSTEEL cupboard is the wide stationary option, with four keys and feet rather than wheels. It is the wrong cabinet if the unit has to roll.
Best value for boxed kit
You want doors, a pegboard and lockable castors without paying the top of this set. The white SUPEER at about £89.99 is the best value, at 35 cm deep. Skip it if you need a stated kilogram load or drawers for loose sockets.
Common questions about tool cabinets
Which tool cabinet is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the red DURHAND five-drawer chest for sockets and hand tools in a shallow garage. It is listed at about 69 × 33 × 75 cm and about £107.99, with 4.4 from 224 amazon.co.uk reviews. You fit the wheels and the side handle. The bullet says 15 kg per drawer and the table also prints 150 kg, so the total is not settled. Anti-tilt is not stated. The score is the star line, not a workshop load test.
Which tool cabinet is the best value?
The best value is the white SUPEER pegboard cabinet at about £89.99, listed at 87 × 66 × 35 cm, with 4.2 from 216 reviews. Two doors, one shelf, a pegboard and four hooks suit boxed tools and chargers. Lockable swivel castors are stated. No kilogram load is printed. UK reviews mention thin panels, missing fixings and wheels that feel unstable, and they say heavy items belong at the bottom. Skip it if you need shallow drawers for sockets.
Should you buy a drawer chest or a shelf cupboard?
Choose drawers when sockets and spanners need one visible layer. Choose doors and a shelf when you store cases, chargers and boxes. The DURHAND chests here are about 33 cm deep. The larger SUPEER cupboard is 46 cm deep and needs a wider aisle. A seven-drawer title can still be a short chest if the height is around 28 cm. If you want an open rolling cart rather than a closed cabinet, see the tool trolley comparison.
How much weight can these cabinets take?
Use only the kilogram figure printed on that listing. DURHAND states 15 kg per tier, and the seven-drawer bullet also states 150 kg total while its table says 15 kg maximum. HOMSTEEL states 60 kg per shelf, and the table also says 80 kg. Giantex states 55 kg maximum. BIZOEIRON states 75 kg. Draper states 70 kg. If the line is missing, the figure is not available. Do not add shelf ratings and call the sum a workshop test.
Do these tool cabinets need assembly?
Most of these are knock-down cartons. On the red DURHAND five-drawer, the listing and UK reviews say you attach the wheels and the handle, and the drawers arrive built. The red Giantex listing says assembly is not required, while the black listing of the same model number says it is, and both include an instruction sheet. If fixings are missing, stop. UK reviews mention missing fixings, half-fitted hinge pins, and handles replaced before a lock would work.
Is a lockable tool cabinet fireproof or a safe?
No cabinet in this set has a fire rating, a waterproof outdoor rating, or an insurance grade. Powder coat is not an outdoor or fire rating. A bullet that says fireproof, as on the BIZOEIRON listing, has no test number. A key lock, often two keys and four on the HOMSTEEL cupboards, keeps the doors shut. It is not a safe. If an insurer wants a rated security cabinet, this category does not supply that rating.
What should you do if a loaded cabinet tips?
Stop and unload it. Open one drawer at a time unless anti-tilt is specified. Anti-tilt is stated on the blue LARBANKE seven-drawer chest and is not stated on most of this sample. UK reviews describe tipping on the DURHAND seven-drawer and a drawer falling on the Giantex stack. At home, Consumer Rights Act 2015 section 9 treats satisfactory quality as including safety and durability. If employees use the cabinet, PUWER 1998 regulation 4 requires suitable work equipment. A home garage is not automatically a workplace.
Our verdict
The top pick is LARBANKE 7-drawer chest, with the highest score in this comparison (8.9 out of 10, from 166 amazon.co.uk reviews). The best value is the white SUPEER pegboard cabinet at about £89.99, 87 × 66 × 35 cm, with 4.2 from 216 reviews, for boxed kit behind doors plus hooks. No kilogram load is printed, and reviews mention thin panels and missing fixings. A trade rollcab is a separate spend, outside these listings.
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SUPEER pegboard cabinet, white
About £89.99 with 216 reviews, doors, a pegboard and lockable castors at 35 cm deep, with no stated kilogram load.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Sources
Public UK sources for cabinet types, locks, work equipment and satisfactory quality. Listings checked 17 October 2026. Prices on amazon.co.uk move.
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