Jesse tipped us off about a new larger Husky mobile workbench (thanks!)
The new workbench is the third in their line of heavy duty feature-rich tool storage workbenches. The first Husky mobile workbench came out just last year, and another version, sporting a pegboard backwall and reviewed by Ben here, came out a few months ago.
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This one looks very similar, but there are some very noticeable differences, in addition to it being larger.
First, it is larger, at 72″ long and 24″ deep, compared to the 60″ length of the other 2 models.
The next thing you might notice is that it has an adjustable height wood worktable top. This is not Husky’s first mobile workbench of this kind – they came out with a much smaller mobile workbench with adjustable top back in 2016.
This is what I said about the smaller adjustable-height mobile workbench, after checking it out at a Home Depot seasonal “show and tell” type preview event:
When I briefly demoed the Husky adjustable height workbench, I tested it for stability. This was a very sophisticated test, where I rocked the top back and forth to check for flex. While not rock-solid, it was more stable than I expected, and certainly stable enough for casual home use.
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That workbench is 52″ long. This new one is 72″ long, and deeper too, at 24″ deep vs. 18.25″ deep. This makes the new mobile workbench around 82% larger, at least as far as length and depth are concerned. I can’t make any assumptions as to whether the same “more stable than I expected” claim to apply to this new version. There are some similarities in appearance, but I can only hope that the adjustable height mechanism was scaled up to properly accommodate the much larger top.
You might also notice that, compared to the 2 Husky 60″ mobile workbenches, the drawers are a little different.
The very long top drawer, full-width on the other models, is a little narrower here. The center drawers here are longer, as are the drawers on the right side. There are also drawers on the left side, taking the place of the 1-door tool cabinet found in the other models.
- Left bank: 16″ wide
- Center: 32.1″ wide
- Right: 16″ wide
- Larger drawer: 49.6″ wide x 5.1″ deep
The drawers are 21.8″ deep. In the right bank, the wide top drawer is now replaced by 2 shallower drawers. And as mentioned, all those right bank drawers are wider.
Similar to the upgrade that took place between the first 2 60″ workbenches, this new one also looks to feature 6 swivel casters – 2 fixed and 4 locking ones.
There’s a familiar-looking side handle on the right side – which might be switchable to the left side, it’s hard to tell – and a built-in power strip.
Interesting – the power strip is built into the side of the workbench vertically, not horizontally. Maybe the power strip is vertical so that it doesn’t interfere with the center-located lift post. Next to it is a 2-part screw-on cord wrap.
The power strip features 6 outlets, an on/off switch, and 2 USB charging ports.
- 100 lb load rating per drawer
- 200 lb load rating for the top long drawer and 3 bottom drawers
- Soft-closing drawers
- 1.2″ solid wood work surface
- 38″ to 48″ adjustable worktop height
- 6″ x 2″ casters
- Drawer liners are included
- 19 gauge steel construction
- Barrel key locking system
- Weighs ~567 lbs
- 2400 lbs total weight support capacity
There are 18 drawers in total, with all of the dimensions in the product listing.
Ooh, and get this – Workbench comes with fully assembled casters for customer convenience. Knowing how much of a struggle it can be to get the casters on a 5-foot workbench, this is definitely a nice touch. Maybe it’s expected when you pay over $1K for a rolling tool box
In case you’re worried about the adjustable top’s crank handle getting in the way, it is removable.
Price: $1098
Buy Now(via Home Depot) – Currently unavailable, but we expect it to start shipping soon.
First Thoughts
Downsides… hmm. I’m sure there’s at least one. Maybe the top isn’t rock-solid when fully assembled? But even if that’s the case, then you can lower it back down for heavy duty work. Isn’t it better to be able to raise a work surface if needed, than to not?
If you don’t quite need the adjustable top, you could remove the crank handle and leave it in its lowest position.
My local Home Depot’s don’t have this in stock, so I couldn’t check out the stability of the worktop.
With this being a higher-end Husky offering, aimed at the types of users who would and could spend $1100 on tool storage, I’m inclined to trust that Husky and their manufacturing partner did their due diligence to ensure that it performed as well as could be expected.
This is something that I’d want to see in person before buying. Hopefully Home Depot and Husky will put these on the sales floor for just that reason. But, given its size, that’s not guaranteed.
As for the drawer configuration, I don’t know if the long top drawer needs to be deeper. Perhaps that was done so that they can fit double pairs of slides, rather than 1 at each side and 1 underneath at the center. I’m happy to see that the right and left banks are a good size. And there are more shallow drawers than deep ones, making them more welcoming for hands tools than power tools.
Bye bye cabinet! The cabinet is… okay. Drawers are better, in my opinion, but drive up the cost. The inclusion of more drawers and absence of a cabinet space makes this look even more like a nothing-held-back model.
Boy, do I wish I had the space for one of these.
The yeti
Looks like something i want
The yeti
Off topic .. fire extinguisher recall. . Kidde . Anything with a plastic handle made by kidde . Is junk. Apparently life threatening junk
JMG
I could do with one of these, but without the adjustable height top. I can’t think of a real reason I would need to raise the top, unless it was to store something in the space under it…
OhioHead
Think about a “standing desk” – this will make ergonomics better vs. straining.
Chris
Yes definitely. Especially for small, precision work. I find myself leaning over my bench all the time trying to get a good view of whatever I’m working on.
Austin
How difficult is this to move fully loaded with tools? Think about buying this as our current tool cabinet is WAY too small. However we are considering moving in a year. How hard would this be to load onto a moving truck?
Stuart
You’d need a liftgate.
Frankly, you should empty it of tools anyway. It won’t be good on the tools or loaded drawers to endure all the bumps and rattles of road or highway traffic. Pack the tools separately in a large tool box or two, or smaller cardboard boxes. I wrapped small groups of tools in brown paper, and they were in great shape.
Adam
If I had to find a negative, it would be the USB ports are at the bottom of the strip. I’d prefer those closer to the counter
Benjamen
It looks like the same strip and mount as the other workbenches. You just remove the 6 screws, pop off the plate, pull out the power strip and turn it around, then put it back together.
You might lose a little bit of cord length.
Adam
I didn’t even notice the plate. My current bench isn’t like that, and the way the cord is situated inside, it would be a much more invasive task than I’d like to think it should be.
I really like these Husky benches. I guess it would be cool if they had single power outlet (maybe a USB too) directly in the work counter. Would have to be centered front to back if the work surface is flip-able.
fred
If you load this up to its 2400 pound capacity – you might need a motorized tugger to move it around. When you look at some other options sold by HD in this size range, $1100 does seem inexpensive.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Extreme-Tools-76-in-12-Drawer-Professional-Roller-Cabinet-Includes-Vertical-Power-Tool-Drawer-and-Stainless-Steel-Work-Surface-Black-EX7612RCBK/205178457
fred
I see that the Extreme Cabinet can also be had in blue (Model# EX7612RCBL ) for an extra $770 – boosting HD’s price to about $5238 plus tax. I’m buying 2 (just kidding.)
Jalopy_J
I thought I was going to be pissed when I saw this. I just bought the 60×24 Husky with the top and pegboard, and now they come out with a 72×24 that I would have rather had. In reality though, the 60in cost me $599 from Home Depot. At $1100 this is almost twice as much. Doesn’t seem worth it. Seems like they should have gotten rid of the worthless adjustable top and made it $900 or so.
fred
You’re right that it must add to the cost – and the cost/benefit may be low. But when raised, it looks like it exposes a trough to put your tools out of the way from your work piece.
Bill K
Question…. why would one like to have a benchtop surface that could be raised?
I was thinking it might be nice if I had a project on top but had a need to have a new temporary bench top…. just raise it up and work on the surface underneath.
Looking underneath, as far as I can tell there is no flat working surface. Nix that idea.
?????
Bill K
Other than ergonomics.
Nathan
only main reason. I mean I will say for most of the things I ever put on top of my roll around they were fairly small such as it would have been nice to have a table at my height. SO I and a few others actually built small risers and table to put on top of our roll arounds. easy peasy – but still something you have to store/move. I’d have loved one with a crank up top – don’t know I’d pay that much more for one. But I like the idea.
Bolt
The raising tabletop would also make it easier to clamp stuff to the top.
Bill K
Good point
Nathan
like someone else above said – seriously evaluate how much you think you need to move that in your shop. it’s a bit too big to really roll around.
I’ve gotten to where I prefer smaller devices and more of them.
KL
Not necessarily. I modified the Milwaukee 60” to be 78” and I move it around all the time. In fact I need to go move it right now so I can pull a vehicle on my lift!
MtnRanch
I wonder if this fully assembled product can be broken down far enough to get it into a basement?
Bill K
I agree with Nathan…. smaller units offer more versatility and also can me moved (downstairs) easily. I’ve only have a small basement shop… packed tight!
KL
Oh & I roll my ‘ 78” ‘ to my lathe regularly. Gives me a nice long bench to lay out small production runs. When I’m finished it goes to the rear of the shop and up against the wall to make room for vehicles to drive in. Not IDEAL but also works quite well and has for years.
Stuart
Even taking all the drawers out, and the casters, maybe even the top, this is going to be very weighty.
It might be possible, but would require several people, lots of planning, and extreme caution.
That’s hypothetical.
Realistically, it’d be a risky and difficult task unless you or someone who helps you has experience in moving huge, bulky, and heavy things down stairs.
Mike
What is the unit’s weight empty?
Stuart
According to Home Depot’s listing, 567 lbs.
If you mean with drawers and top removed? I don’t know, and there’s no easy way to find out.
John S
The height adjust is a God sent for allowing clamping without permanently needing to be raised like the Milwaukee one.
They used to carry a stand alone work table almost exactly like this with that functionality. I was very saddened they discontinued it. I bought 3 of them because every time someone came over and saw it they fell instantly in love and took it with them 😉
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-62-in-x-24-in-D-Work-Table-Black-HOLT62XDB11/206698778
Bring this back guys!
Bill K
Yeh… that’s pretty sweet….& the same design just incorporated in the new mobile workbench being reviewed.
e. baker
Looks like they also have a slightly smaller version of this unit:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-62-in-14-Drawer-Mobile-Workbench-with-Adjustable-Height-Solid-Wood-Top-Matte-Black-HOLC6214BB1MYS/302158736
chris parker
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-46-in-10-Drawer-Roller-Cabinet-Tool-Chest-48-22-8542/302255596
chris parker
has anyone seen the milwaukee tool chest above..i believe it must be new, and kind of has the the look of it’s new packout system with the aluminum edges, and i especially like the the brushed aluminum drawer pulls to add to the contrast..i am intrigued just by looks alone, but i know it will be solid even without question..i really wish i could afford one..i think there is another 30″ wide taller chest shipping soon as well.
e. baker
There’s several of these units at my store…still boxed and palletized but in the overheads.
John Murray
How do theses compare to the harbor freight? Sturdy?
charles
looks homeowner-y honestly. Fails all the Chris Schwartz tests.
fred
For $1100 for this size – you will not get industrial quality. A 39 inch wide Lista would be about half the size and twice the price.
Emma
I got a used Lyon cabinet for about $900. Has about the same volume holding as this, but the drawers hold 400 pounds each and there are 13 of them. Its built like a tank. Down sides is it ways a ton empty, no wheels, and not meant to be moved if mobility is your thing. Mine is also a tall parts cabinet so has no work surface.
Paul
Looks like they have one without the adjustable work top for $200 less.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-72-in-18-Drawer-Mobile-Workbench-with-Solid-Wood-Top-Black-HOTC7218B11MYS/302255875
Justin
Differences I have noticed between the the adjustable top and non adjustable version… Adjustable height top version is “heavier duty” version.
19 ga steel vs 21 ga steel on the non adjustable
Soft close drawers on the adjustable version only
Higher load rating on the adjustable version
Heavier overall weight (due to the thickness of the steel I’m sure plus moving top components) on the adjustable version
I think I’m going to get the adjustable version even though I would prefer the non “all black” look that is only available in the non adjustable. No disillusion that it is some sort of Snap On, Matco or Mac box…. but for a homeowner who might open/close each drawer 15 times on a weekend vs. 50 times a day in a professional shop setting. I would hope it would hold up to casual home use.
Stuart
The non-adjustable-height ones that we previously posted about are also heavy duty and with soft-closing drawers. Which models are you comparing this one to?
Justin
If you read the Q & A section on Home Depots website for the non-adjustable height version they answer a question saying that the non-adjustable ones do NOT have soft close drawers and is not listed as “heavy duty”…. Weight capacity is lower at 1800lbs as well… If you compare the two “side by side” using the comparison tool and look at the chart.. you notice that they list the non adjustable as “general purpose” vs. “heavy duty” for the adjustable version.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/compare/?errorURL=ProductAttributeErrorView&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&prodComp_0=302255875&prodComp_1=302255876&N=5yc1vZcerm
From their listings…
“November 27, 2017
Our apologies. That was a mistake as only the Heavy Duty version of the 7218 in the Matte Black Finish with Adjustable Top has the soft closing slides. This is being corrected online. This unit has regular 100 lb. rated slides not soft close.
Thank you.
Teri
November 27, 2017
The 72″ 18 drawer does not come with soft close. This is a mistake and will be updated.
The version with the soft close is the HD model with the adjustable height work surface.
November 30, 2017
1,800 lb weight capacity is correct for this unit.
Thank you.”
Stuart
Ah. I thought you were talking about the non-adjustable ones in the same product family:
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/husky-60-inch-10-drawer-mega-mobile-workbench/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/review-husky-mobile-workbench-with-sliding-pegboard/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Justin
Yeah.. no just comparing the two 72″ models. While they seem “the same” obviously they are not. The adjustable top matte finish version is heavier and a couple $$ more. Probably worth the upgrade price though.
Drew
Upset with Husky. Two weeks before anger big sale at Homedepot the 48 inch work bench with rollers was $289.00. I figured wait for sale. Oh yes Homedepot raised price to $389.00 and the put on sale for $289.00. I have liver cancer and can’t afford to buy at that price. But what’s wrong with this picture? Sorry people just had to vent. Thanks for putting up with me.