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Westward 42" Rolling Tool Cabinet vs Performax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet

The Performax M42MWC8 is the better pick for most home garages. It adds two more drawers, a solid wood worktop and a built-in power strip with USB ports, which the Westward lacks entirely. The Westward is the heavier-duty box: thicker steel, ball-bearing slides rated 100 lb shallow and 200 lb deep, and a higher load rating. Owners of the Performax praise the top and outlets but note the drawers feel lighter than pro boxes. Choose the Westward if the cabinet will see daily trade use and heavy drawer loads.

  • Choose the Westward if you need a heavy-duty steel box for daily shop or trade use and want higher drawer and load ratings over a worktop and outlets.
  • Choose the Performax if you want a wood work surface and built-in power for a home garage and prefer more, smaller drawers.

Prices

  • Westward 42" Rolling Tool Cabinet: $1,392.19 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
  • Performax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet: $399.99 at Tractor Supply Co (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Performax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet is $992.20 cheaper than the Westward 42" Rolling Tool Cabinet at the latest prices (Nov 10)
Westward
WESTWARD Rolling Tool Cabinet, 6-Drawers, Gloss Black, 42" W x 19" D x 40" H

Westward 42" Rolling Tool Cabinet

WESTWARD Rolling Tool Cabinet, 6-Drawers, Gloss Black, 42" W x 19" D x 40" H

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$1,392.19at WalmartChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Thicker 14-gauge steel body for a stiffer box
  • Deep drawers rated to 200 lb on ball-bearing slides
  • Higher total load capacity
  • More cubic storage in the same footprint
  • Taller working height
Cons
  • No worktop beyond a foam mat
  • No power outlets
  • Fewer, larger drawers mean less sorting
  • Spec sheet lists conflicting gauge and load figures
Performax
Performax 42" x 18" Black 8-Drawer Mobile Rolling Tool Cabinet with Solid Wood Top

Performax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet

Performax 42" x 18" Black 8-Drawer Mobile Rolling Tool Cabinet with Solid Wood Top

$399.99at Tractor Supply CoChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Solid wood top doubles as a workbench
  • Built-in power strip with USB and USB-C
  • Eight drawers give finer organization
  • Slightly shorter, easier to reach the top
Cons
  • Lighter 100 lb rating on every drawer
  • Lower total load capacity
  • Less total storage volume
  • Steel gauge not published

What separates them

Westward 42" Rolling Tool CabinetPerformax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet
Drawer count6 drawers8 drawers
Work surfacePolyethylene foam matSolid wood top
PowerNone6 outlets, 1 USB, 1 USB-C
Body steel gauge14 ga body (listing also states 20 ga drawers)Not published
Drawer slide rating100 lb shallow, 200 lb deep, ball bearing100 lb per drawer
Load capacity2,000 lb total (listing also states 1,540 lb)1,500 lb
Storage volume15,426 cu in12,548 cu in
Height39-13/16 in37-1/4 in

Price history

  • Performax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet: lowest $399.99 on Nov 10 at Tractor Supply Co.

Prices at every store

Westward 42" Rolling Tool Cabinet

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by M&R Market, LLCReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $1,392.19Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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Performax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet

  • Tractor Supply CoNew

    In stock

    $399.99Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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Specs compared

SpecWestward 42" Rolling Tool CabinetPerformax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet
Number of Drawers68
Overall Width42 in42 inch
Overall Depth18-15/16 in18-1/8 inch
Overall Height39-13/16 in37-1/4 inch
Caster Size5 in x 2 in5" x 2"
colorBlack—
size42" W x 19" D x 40" H—
Body MaterialSteel—
Body Gauge14 ga—
Caster MaterialTPR—
Caster TypeRigid; Swivel—
Total Load Capacity2,000 lb—
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SpecWestward 42" Rolling Tool CabinetPerformax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet
Total Storage Capacity15,426 cu in—
Drawer Slide TypeBall Bearing—
Model Number—M42MWC8 Menards ® SKU: 2452136
Storage Capacity—12,548 cubic inch
Maximum Weight Capacity—1500 pound
Drawer Slide Capacity—100 lb. per drawer
Caster Load Capacity—1,500 lb.
Power Strip Outlets—6 outlets, 1 USB, and 1 USB-C port
Material—Wood Top, Steel

What reviewers say

Performax 42" 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet

Owners of the Performax 42-inch cabinet generally find it a solid value for a home garage, praising the wood top, the power strip and the smooth-rolling casters. Some note the drawers are not as refined as premium boxes and that the unit is heavy to move once loaded.

What people mention
  • Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the steel body as sturdy and well finished for a home garage box.
  • Wood topPraisedBuyers like the solid wood top as a flat work and assembly surface.
  • Power stripPraisedThe built-in outlets and USB ports are called a convenient extra.
  • Drawer slidesMixedSlides hold 100 lb each but are not soft-close or as smooth as premium boxes.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a home garage?
The Performax. The wood top and built-in outlets suit weekend projects, and eight drawers keep small tools sorted. The Westward is overbuilt for occasional use.
Which holds more weight?
The Westward. Its deep drawers are rated to 200 lb and its published load capacity is higher. The Performax rates every drawer at 100 lb.
Does either have a work surface?
Only the Performax, which has a solid wood top. The Westward ships with a polyethylene foam mat, not a hard worktop.
Which lasts longer under heavy use?
The Westward, on paper. Its 14-gauge body and heavier slides point to a longer service life in a trade setting. The Performax is built for lighter home use.
Is the Performax worth stepping up to over the Westward?
If you want a worktop and power in one unit, yes. If you need maximum drawer strength and capacity, the Westward is the stronger box.
Can I plug tools into the cabinet?
Only the Performax has outlets: six plus USB and USB-C. The Westward has no power.

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