Hazet’s Assistent tool trolley (166N) is more than just a toolbox, it’s a mobile workcenter. It features 4 tool storage levels and fold-down supports that also serve double-duty as pull handles. Although the Hazet Assistent cannot hold as many tools as a mobile tool cabinet, it can still hold plenty and is smaller, lighter, and far more maneuverable.
(If you’re looking for a portable toolbox with a pull handle and wheeled base, but no worktop, check out the new Snap-on dog boxes.)
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The Assistent’s two mid-level sections can be organized to suit your needs using adjustable dividers, and the top level’s plastic worktop has a built-in wood board for added strength.
The made-in-Germany Hazet Assistent looks to be a great workshop assistant, but its price will sting you. It’s currently available on Amazon for ~$1365.
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harry
Ah, the kid’s expandable bath tub tool box. I always thought those had a cult following similar to air cooled VWs and old Subarus. I’ve seen guys put quite a bit in their Assistants but, I still think they’re from a time when fewer tools could do much more on cars that were vastly simpler than today’s cell phones with wheels. I also like the other option that Woot sold pretty cheap last year I think, it’s a cantilever style tool box with wheels and a handle that you can move around, and then you can pull it upward locking it into a base making higher for easy access to your tools. http://www.whitesidemfg.com/nwproducts/rb.html
Those Snap on Dog boxes remind me of my days in community college auto classes. I had an old MBC top chest that I placed on a movers dolly to move my tools around the shop on lab days. It offered ease of transportation so, I could throw the box and dolly in my trunk when the term was over or needed elsewhere.
RX7
Now that’s a nifty design at a reasonable price!
Walty
Being a handyman in commercial settings, I’m always looking for portability. This fits right where I need it, but the price is ridiculus for some plastic. It looks like all they did was modify a cooler. BTW, the price is now $1,781!!
Cameron
the idea is awesome but cheaper versions would be much more successful and easily done. 1700 is to much
fred
When Amazon was selling Beta Tools – I took a look at some of their tool cart offerings – some of which also seemed to possess “that European design flair”
http://www.beta-tools.com/catalog/articles/view/C25+-+2500/__lang_en/__catlang_en/__catalog_beta/__filters_
fred
I see Wal-Mart lists the Beta Tank for about $717:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/34403922
Mike47
Somebody could come up with a pretty good DIY version of this for a LOT less cash, in which case the Hazet version may have some purpose. Otherwise at $$$$, maybe they might sell one to the Sultan of Brunei for his Rolex mechanic.
joe
Sorry that’s a lot of though for me. Looks like it can be replicated though. Lol
I imagine the locking mechanism is just a rod through the metal shafts. Once I buy my 3D printer, it’s on lol
Jordan
I’ll admit, I’ve really wanted one of these for a long time, but it’s so hard to justify (especially when the wife frequently checks the garage for new tools). I used to look these things up all the time.
In the end, I settled on Ikea’s Raskog instead.
It was 50$, which was significantly cheaper.
It’s roughly the same color and it’s decently sturdy for what it is.
It can hold all the tools I need for most jobs but it can get a little cramped at at times.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t collapse. It’s not the end of the world for a single user garage, but it’d be nice to have.
The worst thing about the Raskog is that I lost a lot of garage-cred. Do a google image search on it. I dare you to find one picture of one of these in the garage. 🙂
Stan
For that amount of money, I could probably make my own and while this wouldn’t be as skillfully designed, $1000+ is way too much. Especially since this item isn’t even made in USA either.
Stuart
Why would it be made in the USA? Hazet is a German brand, so it makes sense that this is made in Germany.
Stan
What I meant is the price point. Yes Hazet is a German company, but if I was going to spend THAT much money, I’d look for a USA version first. For that much money, I don’t know about anyone else, but that is a great deal of money.
This isn’t a knock against Hazet, not at all in the least. But maybe this just me, but that is quite a high asking price for plastic though.
Stuart
Why do you think it’s plastic? Looks to me like it’s metal, except for the top work surface and accents.
The pricing is certainly outrageous, but I try not to judge.
Stan
I could be wrong, but a comment here and elsewhere mentioned this was plastic, but maybe this is metal?
As for the price, I am not judging this brand myself, as I never owned anything from Hazet. Wouldn’t be fair to Hazett or to others if I did that.
fred
Maybe if you are a German car collector, have a nice set of Hazet, Stahlwille and other German tools to work on your expensive vintage classic cars – then this makes perfect sense – looking as good in your garage a your cars – and costing a whole lot less than what your vintage Horch or Daimler cost you.
Monte
All blue parts are metal and the columns too.
Bart
The black part (top work surface is also metal – with a rubber mat). I have one I bought used for a fraction of the cost mentioned here. Still not cheap though.
SteveR
I suspect you can buy an excellent 41″ set of top tool box and bottom tool cabinet for this kind of money that you would be proud of. However, that would be too large to drag around. This seems made for small jobs with specific tools in mind (such as brake jobs or tearing down a transmission, perhaps?)
You could probably find a less-expensive alternative if you looked laround. It comes at such a high price point that I’m not certain who comprises their target market; Jay Leno and Tim Allen, among others? I’s also important to note that you’re getting the rolling unit ONLY; no tools would be included. I checked Chad’s Tool Box (one of the largest German tool sellers in the country); they’re selling it for $1,549.52 plus shipping.
Keep in mind that Stuart is showing us this as an example of what’s available in the market place, and that it is a springboard for exchanging ideas and opinions.
Stuart
Exactly! I’m not trying to say “hey, everyone go out and buy one,” but a cool toolbox shouldn’t be ignored just because it’s outrageously priced.
Maybe we’ll see an eventual price drop, or maybe crafty readers will be inspired to put together a lower cost but equally functional DIY version.
Stan
Stuart, I personally wasn’t implying you were forcing your opinion down others and bashing for this either.
With the internet, misunderstandings happen frequently and sometimes this is really hard to explain as well.
Believe me when I write this, I wouldn’t be interested in this blog if the content wasn’t interesting and forced.
Stuart
Relax, this comment wasn’t aimed at you or referencing your comment. =)
It was more of a general explanation. I hate it when magazines feature nothing but $200 socks, $400 shirts, $500 pants, and things like that, and wanted to clarify why I posted about a prohibitevely expensive product.
mike
I think its pretty cool,if all the shelves and such are metal think about this.
Those pieces need to be formed to those shapes,someone had to machine and make the dies to do so,there is alot of labor involved on the manufacturing end which would
be passed on to the consumer.
At least it’s not made in China 😀
RX7
Fantastic design.
The price? Nein, Nein, Nein!
Jim
At a fraction of the price, the KTC Tool Buggy, Model SKT23-M is a reasonable alternative.
http://www.frankstools.com/ktc-tool-buggy-skt223.html
Anthony
I am on my second one of these.
As a Service Technician working on industrial equipment I could load up the tools I think I would need and load it into the back of my pickup.
A lot of the companies I service are very large and sometimes a long way from the parking lot.
Has served me well.