The 5 Most Expensive Toolboxes You Can Buy From Snap-On

Snap-on makes some overpriced products, and its tool storage units are certainly not the affordable options on the market. The cheapest of them costs a few grand, while the more expensive ones can run as much as a brand-new car. Sure, taking care of your tools is important, but many craftspeople might be wondering exactly what it is about Snap-on's product line that could justify that kind of expense, especially when it comes to the ones on the higher end.

Well, one of the reasons that many people choose to spend more money with Snap-On storage solutions is because they are considered more durable. This isn't as big a deal for a casual handyperson, but it could be a game changer for shops where these drawers will be in constant use and suffering from the wear and tear that comes with it. That's why the company's real target demographic is working professionals in the automotive industry. It's also worth pointing out that it is renowned for its customer service and warranty policies.

Still, many of you might be wondering about the most expensive among these toolboxes. Some Snap-on products might be worth the price, but what about the company's top-end models? What is it about their design that's so special, and what features do they offer? Here are five of the priciest Snap-on toolboxes.

There are a lot of really pricy toolboxes available from Snap-On. Nearly all of the most expensive options are in the larger, 144-inch category, but that doesn't mean the 120-inch models are cheap. The most expensive of these is the 20-Drawer Triple-Bank EPIQ Series Stainless Steel PowerTop with LED Light Roll, which is currently priced at $32,310. Prospective buyers might be curious about what kind of specs and features this box offers, given that it costs about as much as a reasonably priced sedan.

This triple-back cab is part of Snap-On's EPIQ series, which the company claims "is designed for auto repair in the 21st Century, offering smart features that will help technicians become better organized; resulting in less wasted time and improved productivity." This means the cab is equipped with a combination of Snap-On's traditional corner gussets and standing seam construction. It also means it has extra support at the top, bottom, and sides for heavy-weight bearing. This gives it the phenomenal load capacity of up to 16,000 pounds. 

It has several other upgraded features as well. The company's InPulse drawers are designed to operate easily while supporting weight without drifting. It's ISO-Ride+ swivel lock mag wheels come with a compression puck suspension system, which keeps the rolling action smooth, even over rough surfaces. Finally, the PowerTop has an LED bar as well as 10 outlets, four USB ports, and a stainless steel work surface constructed from high-grade, 16-gauge 304 stainless steel. 11 of the 20 drawers are 54 inches in length, taking up roughly half the span of the cab.

Snap-on makes a lot of pricy storage solutions, but as mentioned, the more expensive ones come in the 144-inch form factor. The 144-inch 23-drawer Four-Bank EPIQ Series Roll Cab with Speed Drawer is the least expensive model on the list, but still goes for $33,685. That's obviously way outside the price range of the average weekend mechanic. So what do buyers get for that hefty stack of Benjamins?

Well, they get 23 of Snap-on's SpeedDrawers, which have its trademarked EPIQ reinforcement. These are designed to handle significantly higher weight capacities than standard drawer systems without suffering wear. These also use the company's trademarked InPulse drawer action system, which is sort of like a soft-close system that makes draws easier to open and close while also ensuring that they don't drift open. Then there are the eight swivel lock mag wheels that the whole thing is resting on. These have compression puck suspensions that are supposed to make it easy to move the unit smoothly over rough or uneven surfaces.

That still might not be enough to convince the average consumer that it's worth the price tag. However, it might seem a bit more reasonable to those who use these drawer units every day and have already had to replace them once or twice.

This next one is interesting. It's another 144-inch unit, but it has a few extra drawers and comes with one particular feature that largely contributes to the added expense. The 144-inch 26-drawer Five-Bank EPIQ Series Roll Cab comes with Snap-on's PowerDrawer system. This means that one of its 26 drawers is designed for organizing and storing power tools. This special power tool drawer also comes with a built-in powerstrip with five power outlets and two USB ports that can be used to charge batteries and even running cords right out of the cab. That's an incredibly handy addition, and probably the unit's defining feature.

It has a few other things going for it, too, though. The toolbox has a stainless steel top with a raised lip made from 16-gauge 304 steel, as well as many of the features found in the other 144-inch model. It has the same, trademarked EPIQ Strength drawer system with InPulse Drawer action and the same swivel lock mag wheels with compression puck suspension.

The PowerDrawer is a big draw, and the steel top could be useful in a number of situations, but whether these additions are worth the extra money is a matter that any prospective buyers will have to decide for themselves.

It probably doesn't come as too much of a surprise that yet another of the priciest toolboxes from Snap-On is the one that comes with the most drawers: the 144-inch 27-drawer Five Bank EPIQ Series Stainless Steel Power Top with LED Light Roll Cab. This is currently priced at $37,545, making it the second most expensive toolbox that the company sells. As the name implies, this cab comes with 27 drawers, including six ultra-wide 54-inch drawers.

This is another model that is part of the EPIQ series, giving it the same gussets, seams, and other reinforcements in the top, bottom, and sides that grant it an improved load capacity. It's styled with flush fronts and trim in order to prevent snagging in the shop when you need to move around it. The toolbox comes with the same high-grade, 16-gauge 304 stainless steel PowerTop that we've seen on previous models, including the 10 power outlets, four USB ports, and LED light bar. It also has the InPulse action for added weight support across its SuperCab drawer system. All of this is piled onto a set of ISO-Ride+ swivel lock mag wheels that Snap-On promises can hold up to 1 ton each.

The most expensive model that Snap-on sells is a strange one. It's smaller than some of its nominally cheaper siblings, but it comes with one structural element that considerably ups the cost. There is a version of the 144-inch 22-drawer Four-Bank EPIQ Series Roll Cab with PowerDrawer that comes with titanium trim and blackout details. Part of the reason to buy this is obviously for its unique aesthetic charm, but titanium also has several advantageous structural properties. 

The 22nd element on the periodic table is renowned for its tensile strength and resistance to corrosion. This can be invaluable in hazardous work areas where you need protection that goes beyond the capabilities of steel. On top of that, it also comes with the PowerDrawer and SpeedDrawer features that the others have.

This is the only toolbox that Snap-on sells that breaks $40,000. That might seem an outrageous price to pay for most mechanics in the market for a toolbox, and yet it's also currently only available on backorder. It seems that some craftspeople have found that it's worth the price.