Rank #6 in Best Tool Chests 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Load Limits Disagree
GiantexUK 2-in-1 Tool Cabinet, 5 Drawers, Black and Grey
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The GiantexUK Tool Cabinet is a 2-in-1 steel rolling tool chest at £109.59, sixth in our best tool chests guide. It is the entry in this guide that declines to publish a load rating at all: where other chests here quote 450 kg in total, 150 kg in total, 60 kg or 27 kg of maximum weight, the GiantexUK listing says only that the steel has "strong load-bearing capacity". The only weight it puts in figures is 17 kg, which is the weight of the unit itself. It also disagrees with itself on drawers: the product title offers "5/6 Drawers", while the bullet text says 5 drawers and the specification field "Number of Drawers" says 5. On ratings, the listing shows 4.2 stars from 147 ratings, but its own star histogram (65 + 15 + 9 + 3 + 8) adds up to 100.
What the listing does state is checkable: 28 x 59 x 102 cm, 5 drawers, 3 shelf levels, a pegboard with 4 removable hooks, 4 universal wheels of which 2 lock, and an automatic locking system that locks the drawers when you close the lid. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing rather than from any test of our own — we have not assembled, loaded or weighed this chest.
How those 147 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £109.59 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 147 ratings |
| Star breakdown | 5-star: 65, 4-star: 15, 3-star: 9, 2-star: 3, 1-star: 8 (totals 100, not 147) |
| Number of Drawers (as listed) | 5 (spec field and bullet), against "5/6 Drawers" in the title |
| Number of Shelves | 3, adjustable through 3 levels |
| Dimensions | 28 x 59 x 102 cm (D x W x H) |
| Item Weight | 17 kg |
| Load capacity | Not stated anywhere in the listing |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“A good solid starter tool chestMany storage compartmentsEasy to assembleLight to move when emptyDownsides, the lock mechanism is very simple and could easily be removed and the top box does not secure to the base it just sits on top.But for the price it is brilliant”
Verified purchase“Well made for the price”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Tool Chests 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Load Limits Disagree.
Questions people ask
Does the GiantexUK tool cabinet state a maximum load?
No. GiantexUK says only that the steel construction has "strong load-bearing capacity". No figure in kilograms appears anywhere in the listing, so it cannot be lined up against the 450 kg, 150 kg, 60 kg or 27 kg limits quoted by other chests in this guide.
How many drawers does the GiantexUK cabinet have?
The specification field and the bullet text both say 5, but the product title reads "5/6 Drawers", so the listing is not consistent with itself. GiantexUK describes a top tray, 5 drawers, a bottom cabinet and a pegboard.
How many shelves does it have?
Three. GiantexUK describes a 3-level adjustable shelf, and the specification field lists 3 shelves.
Can the top chest be separated from the bottom cabinet?
Yes. GiantexUK describes a 2-in-1 design that detaches into a chest and a cabinet, and says the upper chest can be put inside the bottom cabinet for storage. The listing does not describe any fixing between the two parts.
How does the locking system work?
GiantexUK describes an automatic locking system: you push the drawers in and close the lid to lock them, and open the lid to unlock them. It also lists a locking buckle for what it calls extra security.
What size and weight is it?
The listing gives 28 x 59 x 102 cm (D x W x H) and 17 kg.
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