If the tool user is moving from job to job several times per day or rolling several hundred feet per day, a minimum caster size of five-by-two inches provides protection from obstacles and grates; manufacturers such as Snap-on offer six- by two-inch casters. Soft monoprene caster material that is quieter on bumpy floors will also keep tools from shaking around. If the technician uses the cart for drawer storage and accesses those drawers often, consider the comfort of the drawer pulls. Some pulls offer very little finger room and use cumbersome detents.

If the top of the cart is used as a work surface, consider the weight capacity and parts’ sizes. Some lids are constructed of stainless steel or heavy gauge material. If the material flexes, it is probably not designed to be a work surface. Consider the construction: chrome plated tubular stock, L-brackets, or a welded case design. An L-bracket design usually supports more weight than square stock. Carts which use a welded design, usually associated with tool boxes, have a more rigid case, giving the cart both high mobility and durability.

What about security? In many cases, a cart may need to be locked and unlocked several times per day. A simple, single hook lock may not last long in this scenario. Consider an internal locking lever/switch and two point lock bars for extra security. A lock with an independent rotating collar will outperform a simple cylinder lock and welded locking tabs on t...

Click here to read the rest of the article at Tire Review