Help me pick a new service cart - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisSedan · 06-23-2011, 12:58 AM

This is what i currently use at work

I am looking to trade it in and upgrade to one of these

YarisSedan · 06-23-2011, 01:03 AM

I am more of a fan of the classic snap-on red but the green does look sexy. My box is orange and unfortunately they dont have a orange service cart.

ilikerice · 06-23-2011, 06:08 AM

why are you upgrading? seems like the one you currenty have is better, I like the fold out sides to put stuff on. the others dont, except the first one.. Id pic the first pic upgrade then. Personal opinion though.

p123456789 · 06-23-2011, 10:18 PM

Not a huge fan of snap on products anymore, I have the same roll cart as you and I couldnt believe my eyes when I walked into harbor freight and saw the exact same one the snap on guy even admitted it. I'd go woth something from matco they will bend over backwards to make their customers happy.

p123456789 · 06-23-2011, 10:19 PM

I'm honestly thinking about making my own out of wood just to have a mobile work bench.

YarisSedan · 06-24-2011, 12:16 AM

Well im upgrading cause my drawers are worn out and dont stay closed which caused all drawers to open one day and the cart falling over the lid no longer closes properly the left top drawer you cant open it now without it completely falling out and its kinda lopsided so its really hard to push around the shop.

The harbor freight one is a nock off and just but recently came out and is a bit smaller than the snap on one. I am thinking of getting the 3 drawer snap on one it has the ability to swap over the sides from my current cart.

ilikerice · 06-24-2011, 04:32 AM

Obviously money is a factor since you are buying snap-on, but snap-on will replace any worn parts out for free. I just had my drawer gliders replaced cuz they wouldnt close back up.

BUt any who, I do like the 3 drawer one also. And since you can swap your side accesories also is also a plus.

Shroomster · 06-25-2011, 04:57 AM

the last one in green the KRS series roller cart is what I have in red (got it from Mac on a trade-in 'used' in near perfect cosmetic condition for $350)....swapped the casters on warranty (flat spotted as it had sat at it's previous location for who knows how long)

Best cart I've owned....it's got three drawers but I do light maintenance and they're deep about 4-6"....

I just wish it could have edge bumpers...my only gripe

YarisSedan · 06-25-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Shroomster

the last one in green the KRS series roller cart is what I have in red (got it from Mac on a trade-in 'used' in near perfect cosmetic condition for $350)....swapped the casters on warranty (flat spotted as it had sat at it's previous location for who knows how long)

Best cart I've owned....it's got three drawers but I do light maintenance and they're deep about 4-6"....

I just wish it could have edge bumpers...my only gripe

You can get edge bumpers they are a add on option with snapon not sure how much they run but they should be standard. My blue point cart came with them but the snap on one that cost almost twice the price is option go figure.

Shroomster · 06-26-2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

You can get edge bumpers they are a add on option with snapon not sure how much they run but they should be standard. My blue point cart came with them but the snap on one that cost almost twice the price is option go figure.

sorry to say but they're not an option on the KRS models.....

I can't find them on snapon.com and my rep doesn't see them either... but I'm sure they would fit from another model, unless they're bolt on in which case the holes wouldn't line up but we all know work arounds on that stuff....

the harbor freight cart is nice (a couple guys in my shop have them)drawbacks:

-harbor freight (don't get me wrong they're stepping up their game, but they still have a stigma)
-they were powder crinkle coated but now they come in gloss red finish
-gas struts do not open 90* more like 75-80
-if the drawers in the snap on cart are open when the lid is closed the drawers can still be closed securely, not so on the HF cart....

YarisSedan · 07-21-2011, 11:03 PM

Pulled the trigger and got one of these. I found out it has a roll and lock system. So the drawers have a latch under each handle you have to pull to the left to unlock each drawer. So there is no possible way for the drawer to fly open when you roll it around the shop.

I found one on craigslist for 500 which is almost half what the new one cost from the tool truck after taxes. Plus it was nearly new. The guy never used it it sat stationary near his main box. No scratches or dents. Ended up selling my old box to a coworker for 250 so really it only costed me 250. Best thing is it matches the color of my main box as well.

Shroomster · 07-26-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

AWWWW YEAH another KRS.....if you want I can scan and upload the parts manifest for it in case ya need anything...

congrats that ya got it to match...and damn why didn't ya ask me if it had roll and lock lol...

YarisSedan · 07-26-2011, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Shroomster

AWWWW YEAH another KRS.....if you want I can scan and upload the parts manifest for it in case ya need anything...

congrats that ya got it to match...and damn why didn't ya ask me if it had roll and lock lol...

Yeah ive already ordered about 200 bucks in assesories for it so far. Since it utilizes the slots and dots system i got these items to hang on the side

for my impact gun and cordless drill

rack to hang my hammers on the side

holder to put my brake cleaner, brake paste etc on the side of the cart

also a few other things including the bumper guards that are made for the blue point cart im gona put them on this one.

Been searching on ebay to find their limited edition orange screwdrivers and hammers. Seems like the orange and green ones sell for outrages prices. More than the list price brand new.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Snap-...#ht_500wt_1182

Has 12 hours still and is already over 100 dollars

SailDesign · 07-23-2011, 09:45 PM

Just use the Yaris - it's small enough.

06-23-2011, 12:58 AM	#1
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06-23-2011, 01:03 AM	#2
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I am more of a fan of the classic snap-on red but the green does look sexy. My box is orange and unfortunately they dont have a orange service cart.

06-23-2011, 06:08 AM	#3
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	why are you upgrading? seems like the one you currenty have is better, I like the fold out sides to put stuff on. the others dont, except the first one.. Id pic the first pic upgrade then. Personal opinion though.

06-23-2011, 10:18 PM	#4
p123456789 Drives: 07 lb jeep tj Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: dirty south Posts: 126	Not a huge fan of snap on products anymore, I have the same roll cart as you and I couldnt believe my eyes when I walked into harbor freight and saw the exact same one the snap on guy even admitted it. I'd go woth something from matco they will bend over backwards to make their customers happy.

06-23-2011, 10:19 PM	#5
p123456789 Drives: 07 lb jeep tj Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: dirty south Posts: 126	I'm honestly thinking about making my own out of wood just to have a mobile work bench.

06-24-2011, 12:16 AM	#6
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Well im upgrading cause my drawers are worn out and dont stay closed which caused all drawers to open one day and the cart falling over the lid no longer closes properly the left top drawer you cant open it now without it completely falling out and its kinda lopsided so its really hard to push around the shop. The harbor freight one is a nock off and just but recently came out and is a bit smaller than the snap on one. I am thinking of getting the 3 drawer snap on one it has the ability to swap over the sides from my current cart.

06-24-2011, 04:32 AM	#7
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	Obviously money is a factor since you are buying snap-on, but snap-on will replace any worn parts out for free. I just had my drawer gliders replaced cuz they wouldnt close back up. BUt any who, I do like the 3 drawer one also. And since you can swap your side accesories also is also a plus.

06-25-2011, 04:57 AM	#8
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	the last one in green the KRS series roller cart is what I have in red (got it from Mac on a trade-in 'used' in near perfect cosmetic condition for $350)....swapped the casters on warranty (flat spotted as it had sat at it's previous location for who knows how long) Best cart I've owned....it's got three drawers but I do light maintenance and they're deep about 4-6".... I just wish it could have edge bumpers...my only gripe

07-21-2011, 11:03 PM	#11
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Pulled the trigger and got one of these. I found out it has a roll and lock system. So the drawers have a latch under each handle you have to pull to the left to unlock each drawer. So there is no possible way for the drawer to fly open when you roll it around the shop. I found one on craigslist for 500 which is almost half what the new one cost from the tool truck after taxes. Plus it was nearly new. The guy never used it it sat stationary near his main box. No scratches or dents. Ended up selling my old box to a coworker for 250 so really it only costed me 250. Best thing is it matches the color of my main box as well.

07-23-2011, 09:45 PM	#14
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Just use the Yaris - it's small enough.