HARBOR FREIGHT KILLER?? (72" Husky -vs- US General) Home Depot -vs- Harbor Freight 

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The only thing husky in my garage is me.

Dude, harbor freight absolutely crushed it with that toolbox. That thing is a tank.

That is possibly the most comprehensive comparison of two items that I have ever seen. Excellent job. Thank you for your hard work in doing this video.

Dude this review is so thorough. You drilled through a new toolbox to see how a caster was attached. You have my respect and now my subscription sir!

I work at harbor freight in riverside California and I’m glad you are pointing towards the us general because it might make stock room space open up a bit.

I especially love that each drawer locks independently when you close it on the US General. I hated other brands boxes that you would have to lock the whole cabinet to keep the drawers from sliding open on their own when sitting on uneven surfaces. This setup is just way more convenient and solid

Harbor Freight linked to this review in their newsletter today It looks like they definitely pay attention to what people are saying about their tools and products. Thank you for your detailed reviews. Your efforts show that you care about truthful information and showing the extents of what these products are capable of. Whenever I consider buying a new tool I look to this channel to see what I would be purchasing. Thank you for always upholding your standards in reviewing these different brands.

I wasn’t even looking to buy a new tool box but you sold me on the US general. Good vid man!!!

In our shop my dad and grandfather bought Craftsman,Waterloo and Williams tool chests. I have bought Matco, MAC and Snap-on chests. Recently I purchased a US GENERAL chest for my son. I was so impressed by the US GENERAL that I went back and purchased a top chest for my pickup. We are farmers and drive very rough terrain. After close inspection the other day that box is still in new condition other than chips and scratches.

As an engineer by trade, I can definitely appreciate the level of detail that you go into on your reviews. This is one of the main reasons that I subscribed months ago......I've made numerous shop and tool purchases based on the information I've found here, and have not been disappointed once. Thank you very much for the honest reviews!!!

I have the Harbor Freight sitting in my Garage, love it.

Easily the best tool reviewer on RU-vid! You’re really taking the “cheap” stigma away from HF tools. It seems like they really started improving the quality of their tools over the last 10 years. Like we all know, HF tools were thought of as throw away tools so it didn’t matter that they were cheap overseas junk. Now we’re seeing noticeable updates and upgrades which is exciting for guys who don’t have a fortune to spend and yet still want quality tools. Well done sir! Double thumbs up!!

*Husky has left the chat*

Props for drilling into the cabinet to inspect how the casters were attached.

The most complete review I've ever seen. You just put to shame Consumer's Review ! Heck, they should offer you the Editor's Review of the Year Award.

One of the best comparison videos I've ever seen.... Good job!

You went thru unbelievable great lengths to compare very fine details of these 2 boxes, thank you so much for such a thorough review and tear down of these boxes!

Home Depot should be embarrassed to offer such junk

I saw the Husky at Home Depot and was impressed and felt it was a good value. I does have some attractive features however the US General is a step above and built to last I feel. Thank you for the in depth review.....well done !

Harbor Freight really stepped up their game. Great Review.

I just graduated from Automotive college and during my tenure I had purchased the 5 - drawer tool cart from HF and has been a great. What I love is that I can continue to customize it to my liking without the high cost... 👨‍🔧🔩

Why don’t you post anymore? Your videos are very nice I would love for you to start posting again.

OMG now that is one intense review. Great review and thanks for telling it like it is. I am an old man now (80), so I wont be buying a tool box any time soon. For years I worked as a mechanic and worked out of a Craftsman tool box with all craftsman tools. I worked next to a guy with a Snap On tool box, of which he paid a small fortune. He had every tool under the sun and was a very good mechanic. One day I came to work, and he had quit as a mechanic and was working in the parts department huh ? The Snap On truck guy loved this guy, as he always bought something off that truck. Now what really got me was a young guy working LOF and purchased a Snap On tool box just to change oil. His tool payments were more than he was making, and he soon quit and lost everything. Three tool trucks came by every month Snap On, Mac, and Matco. I worked there at that Oldsmobile dealership for about a year, then went into Law enforcement, where I retired after working 11 years, due to an accident. After retirement I began shopping at harbor freight and bought some very good tools. The price was right and HF sure has improved over the years. Yes HF has some made in China junk, but not everyone can afford made in USA. PS, Oldsmobile went out of production as we all know. I am a retired US Army officer w/ 20 years, Vietnam Vet with two purple hearts and retired Police, so I do well. After retirement I bought a huge tool box from COSTCO, can't guess where it was made, but has served me well. I enjoy watching your tool reviews, knowing I will see a fair honest review. I understand this review is about HF vs US Husky. A guy should buy what he can afford and gets the job done. ..Ken

That was one professional review.

I realize this is an older video, but have you considered doing an update video, to see how they have held up over the years? Also, Husky has now introduced three tiers or levels of boxes, from normal/home, heavy duty and professional levels. I'd like to see a comparison

I don't know why this video was recommended, I'm not a mechanic or anything, but it was still very interesting. I figured the Husky would beat the US General, boy I was wrong!

I know harbor freight is considered "cheap". But because of these reviews I would literally have no shame cruising up with the us general tool cart (the one always compared to blue point). These reviews are by far, some of the most useful things to watch when looking for any size box

That's one of the best reviews I've seen. No B.S., to the point and in-depth, without boring me.

WOW the comparison was like night and day. Well done buddy.

This review makes me laugh (in a good way) years ago I bought the HD 52" box. It buckled and collapsed one day from the tools that I had stored in it. The weight in the drawers were ok, but the bottom of the box had such thin gauge steel it couldn't handle the total weight and said it had enough. I never really looked into it back then because it was so cheap between it being a dented unit and getting military discount. I've since upgraded to a snap on box, but I'll tell ya, for the money, I'd take the HF over the snap on.

FINALLY someone who understands what i want in a review! All this stuff i cant find despite looking, and unfortunately i cant spend my time buying, setting up, and testing so many tools. so thank you for doing this for me!

This might be the most detailed review video of any product I've ever seen. EXCELLENT. You could teach people how to do reviews.

Great vid. Huge difference in the boxes for basically the same price point.. If you want a stainless top on a box pick up a piece of 11ga and then you still have the useful lip around the perimeter..

On the soft close, you better buy a few extra slides because they give out in a few years. (cabinetmaker for over 40 years)

The best tool reviews on RU-vid, I wish a US Tool manufacturer could offer a good tool box like this at a affordable price for the US worker. Snap On, Mac, and MATCO tool storage boxes are real nice, but cost the price of a used automobile. Who has that kind of money????

I bought a Husky tool chest a few years back that seemed pretty well built and it came with a nice looking faux wood top. I am impressed with the Harbor Freight comparison!! I saw those chests a lot but never really looked close at them.. Thanks for the side by side in depth comparison....

Thanks for making the Yukon/USG vs Husky videos. I never would have thought HF had a better tool than HD and was going to buy 3 Husky cabinets so I REALLY appreciate your videos ... very detailed and thorough comparison!! Your audio sounds REALLY great on your videos ... what camera, mic, editing software do you use?

This guy needs his own tv show so professional it’s insane you hands down make the best review videos

I have to admit harbor freight is killing the game and snapon guys are pissed lol

I knew who would win having gone through this last year, but, your review was out standing.

Great analysis pointing out the significant differences and also give details. Super video.

This is why I subscribed to your channel, a complete and non biased review. Great video and thanks for sharing

Well that settles that debate. I have been comparing the husky box to the harbor freight one in my mind for the past week trying to decide what one to get and I was set on the husky until I seen this. The fact that the us general uses heavier gauge steel and bolts rather than riv nuts settled that one .

Good comparison, you hit all the key points I was interested in.

Well narrated video. Very informative. Enjoyable to watch as opposed to most utubers.

Harbor Freight is my go to place when I need a tool for casual use. Satisfied 95% of the time.

I have a US General 44" and have had it for about 15 years and guess that it is the better box. YAY!! Ive really been happy with my Gen 1 44" box. Id like to see them make a deeper drawer version than the 22" with soft close drawers! That would be a for sure buy for me! Great review!

I have been a mechanic since the mid 70's and own 95% Snap On . I have tried others and always gone back. The past couple years I went from automotive to Heavy Equipment and needing new tools that I can trash I started buying Harbor Freight and I have noticed a difference in their quality. They are improving but I have never considered Husky to have anything other than poor quality. Good review.

Everybody always thinks harbor freight brands are cheap and terrible, but that obviously isnt the case here.

One of the best reviews of any product I've ever seen. Well done sir!!!! Subscribed!

OUTSTANDING review - very surprised and impressed with the quality of this video, thank you!

Using the word “thorough” here is an understatement. Lol Well done 👍🏽

Just the VERY BEST VIDEO ON THE BOXES 100 points It looks like Harbor Freight will become the new Sears.

Another great video. Please keep them coming. I think you are the best “Real Tool Review” channel on you tube. I can’t thank you enough for the content you make / produce.

This video took a lot of work and it shows, nice presintation. Well done..

I own a Harbor Freight 41" wide bottom cabinet, 41" wide top box, and a 16 1/2" wide side box. I've worked out of them for 13 years, and never had a problem with any thing. My total cost was around $1000.00 for all three boxes. MONEY WELL SPENT!! I'm retired, and when I think back to the days of multiple tool boxes, some tools here, some more over there, some under a workbench, etc., I wish I could have bought these, a really long time ago. AND all my U.S.GENERAL, toolboxes, roll with ease any where I needed them, to work on my BIG TRUCKS!! (simi's)

HF is going to kick azz! The quality of everything in the store is going way up

I'm not in the market for a tool box this big however I can definitely appreciate the quality of the US General box. Your review was very thorough. Thank you for taking the time and sharing with all of us.

thanks for spending the time and effort reviewing these tool boxes...

I have 7 Husky tool boxes. You just ruined my morning...thanks. lol

Thanks for the great review and now I know where my next tool box is coming from.

Very informative. I have a General smaller box that I keep in my motorcycle trailer, got to love them locking drawer latches. Husky falls way short for a brand name.

Now that's what I call a review. I bet Home Depot is pissed. 😂

I'm saving up for the Harbour freight box, I'm about half way there

I have been shopping at Harbor Freight for many years now, I've always felt that what I've purchased has been a good quality for the do-it-yourselfer and if I've ever had any problem with the tool I simply take it back for an Easy Exchange no questions asked if you do not have a Harbor Freight near you it is very easy to purchase online and shipping is generally quicker than indicated

This is one of the best RU-vid channels period!!!

I've often thought of buying a larger box from harbor freight now I know the tool boxes are a good buy, great review thanks.

Without a doubt this is the most comprehensive, in depth, detailed review I have ever seen on a tool box. This was quite a bit of planning and work and the end result is spectacular. Thanks for a great video!

That was one of the most detailed and complete comparison/review videos i've seen and you didnt waste time with random chat.

THIS is how you do a review! very thorough, well done.

I recently bought a rolling tool chest from HF and it cost $480 with tax and it weighs 300 pounds empty. It is the BEST BUILT tool chest I have ever seen!You can feel the difference how much more flimsy all other tool chest are how they perform empty and especially when they are loaded with tools. HF, US GENERAL boxes are a no brainer, they are AWESOME!!

Had a Husky top box for about 20 yrs. Used it for field work too. When I got a bigger top box I gave the Husky to my dad. He mounted it on his welding truck. It was on his truck for at least 10-15 yrs and it was still on the truck when he finally sold his truck and welder. Tough box. The drawers never did break down or crack.

Excellent effort, unbiased and in-depth.

You should do a comparison with the big Mastercraft box from menards

My coworkers have HF and husky boxes they both seem to hold up well minus the husky wheels breaking.. I bought a HF cart to go with my Matco box and that cart was trash in so many ways so I sold it.. but the boxes are very nice..

That was an amazing amount of research. Wow.....Thanks.

My son has the 60" Harbor Freight tool box. I want their 72" box after seeing the quality of his tool box and now watching your comparison. Your video convinced me NOT to consider the Home Depot tool box.

Recently, I examined the General top box at Harbor Freight. I found it a quality product. Thanks for this comprehensive review.

Probably the most thorough review ever posted, great job!

Thank you for the time and effort you put into these videos. They honestly do help me a lot.

I initially thought that Husky would be better as far as quality, but not capacity. I was wrong. The US General was better than my Craftsman from Sears...had to replace it 2 times before I got one that was able to handle the tools and roll without losing a caster. Good review.

my guess would be the harbor freight would win out. --- i guessed right! what i didn't guess right is that by how much better the HF would be over the husky! seems like a no brainer to go with the HF box. thanks for another great review!!

Wow! What a great review. Thank you so much for being thorough. Most reviews are so half-hearted. Thank you sir.

The 72" heavy duty husky toolbox with adjustable top is quite impressive and I prefer it to the us general it replaced. However, the new service cart from harbor freight is even more impressive.

Thanks, you made my choice a lot easier. I was just looking at them both last week. Now I know the US General is better made. Great video

husky tool boxes are only good for holding your makeup and gardening equipment while you are out purse shopping.

This was very helpful to anyone thinking about getting a large toolbox. I do like what I saw here, and I will keep that in mind... Go ahead pass it on!!!

Had to stop watching when you were trying to get the husky next to the wall, that was enough for me lol. Great video as always!

Your review pushed me toward the General. Ill get it in couple of weeks. That is a review. Thank you.

Just an FYI I watched your review about a year ago and I bought the US General box! For the money it is the better deal! I'm not a professional mechanic just a DIY'er and coming from a CSPS Costco SS tall box it was a great change up! I like having a wider box that is shorter. It makes it so much easier to find tools and you have a flat surface to work on providing you don't use it as a storage shelf! I looked at the Husky and after I found your review the choice was obvious. Thanks for doing all of the heavy lifting (Research) made my job a lot easier. A year in and no regrets!

Great frickin review man. You didn't miss a beat! I woulda prolly just assumed that the husky would have been a little bit better built than the us general but still got the us general cuz they're a little cheaper in price and i like their boxes. .i'll still go w the us general now for sure! Nice to know that i don't even need to glance at home depots tool chests anymore. I think you just added a few hours of free time onto my life. 👍

A very good review. I also bought 2-3 bay boxes, but I bought Snap On so I didn't need to worry about reviews. They Still make the best boxes available. The price was slightly higher, $13,300 each.

About a year a go I decided I needed another 42" roll around. After looking at the big box stores and Harbor frt. I bought the HF. It doesn't have some of the features you show but seems well made. The differences that I see now: no separate latches on drawers, simpler casters, I haven't measured metal gages but seems strong enough. The deal with the 2 slides on the side of the deeper drawers is that it allows them to be moved to a location that has two shallow drawers. But if you move the bottom deeper drawer up and put two shallow drawers in the place, the bottom shallow drawer will not catch the lock bar. Not a big deal for my use. HF now sells a premium line that is very nice but much more expensive.

I don’t watch tool reviews often especially for kit we can't buy in the U.K. (Are you listening Harbour Freight?). Flipping heck though, you really put some effort and I presume finance into yours. If I was in America I don’t think I’d buy anything without seeing if you’ve done a video about it.

U.S. General hands down, ive seen both in person

I have been wanting to replace my 1970's Craftman tool boxes for years. I built a trolly frame on wheels to load 2 tall stacked Craftsman boxes together just so I could get my tools closer to the projects without having to walk all the way across my 60' wide shop just for one tool. Even added one of the Harbor Freight hang on side box on it and that HF side box, with it''s roller bearing drawers, outclasses those old non ball bearing Craftman boxes. So been thinking of just yard selling the Craftsman boxes off and putting some hard earned cash on the 72" HF Box with the big top box. Have it figured that almost all my tools will fit in that set up. Currently using 6 Craftsmans spread all over the shop now. Each with specific tools for that area. Well, almost. Thanks for the review. Now to just find a Coupon to get an even better deal on them.

Wow, you do a phenomenal job reviewing tools. Thank you!

Impressive for harbor freight!! Impressed! I will definitely consider them for a tool box!!! Love all the colors too! Thx fir great review!! Very professional!

Harbor Freight put this video on the website for the US General box, informative that the coupon at 12:45 show Halloween 2018 expiration date. And the price is 1099 (with coupon $999 ) and now on 9-1-2023 the box is listed at "clearance" price of $1199. I'm not longer sure it a good buy but the box is almost sold out. Only located 2 in the coastal SE from SC to St. Augustine, FL. And I haven't seen any recent coupons for toolboxes. Very helpful video and the kind of publicity that causes makers to improve products. Oldest trick makers use- make it look good on the front hoping customers don't look underneath. Lipstick on a pig as is said. Husky isn't competition unless significantly less costly - like half the price of the US General.