Best Mobile Workbenches With Drawers

The best mobile workbenches with drawers include the Eltean 55 in Rolling Workbench for a full-width top, six drawers and a cabinet, the Rumetol 55 in Rolling Workbench for a cold-rolled steel bench with a key-lock cabinet, and the Garvee 24 in Rolling Tool Chest With a Top for a small rolling top with a central lock.

On this page (10 sections)

1. The 7 best mobile workbenches with drawers in detail
2. Side by side: drawers, size and load
3. How we picked these seven mobile workbenches
4. Which of these are true workbenches and which are chests
5. Casters and locks: rolling a mobile workbench with drawers
6. Drawer slides, locks and how the drawers hold up
7. Delivery, assembly and weight
8. Moving a loaded cart on a sloped garage floor
9. Top surface, width and fit in a small garage
10. Which mobile workbench with drawers to pick

A mobile workbench with drawers is a bench or cart on wheels that holds your tools and gives you something to work on. This roundup compares seven of them on top, drawers, wheels, locks and rated load.

Only two are true workbenches, the Eltean and the Rumetol. The other five are rolling tool chests, and some have a small top that handles light work.

If you're still deciding between a bench and a chest, read mobile workbench vs tool chest first.

Our picks at a glance

1. 1
   Best for a full-width top, six drawers and a cabinet

   Eltean 55 in Rolling Workbench

   8.9/10 our score

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2. 2
   Best for a cold-rolled steel bench with a key-lock cabinet

   Rumetol 55 in Rolling Workbench

   8.7/10 our score

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3. 3
   Best for a small rolling top with a central lock

   Garvee 24 in Rolling Tool Chest With a Top

   8.0/10 our score

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4. 4

   LARBANKE 7-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest

   Best for silent wheels and a stackable chest
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5. 5

   WEN 52 in Premium Rolling Tool Cabinet

   Best for nine drawers and a two-year warranty
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6. 6

   Goplus 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest

   Best for a top box that lifts off and works alone
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7. 7

   Maxority 7-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest

   Best for a narrow cart with four locking wheels
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The 7 best mobile workbenches with drawers in detail

The Eltean scores highest because it is a true rolling bench with six drawers, two cabinet doors and a 1,000 lb maker's rating, and it states more about its slides and assembly than its near twin, the Rumetol. The Maxority scores lowest because it is a narrow cart that doesn't describe a work top or a load limit.

1

Eltean 55 in Rolling Workbench

Best for a full-width top, six drawers and a cabinet

8.9/10Our score

• 6 drawers and 2 cabinet doors
• Adjustable shelf inside the cabinet
• Pegboards on both sides
• Two wheels with brakes

Six drawers, two cabinet doors and an adjustable shelf on a 55 in rolling frame. Eltean rates it for 1,000 lb, and pegboards on both sides keep tools in view.

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Pros

• Full-width top at 37.5 in tall, with a rubber mat
• Locking cabinet for bulky items
• Four rubber wheels, two with brakes

Cons

• At 108 lb, it needs a second person to move
• At 55 in wide (58.3 in with handles), it needs a wide aisle

Eltean suits a garage that wants a true rolling bench with drawers and a cabinet in one steel unit. It is 55 in wide, 19.7 in deep and 37.5 in tall, and Eltean rates it for 1,000 lb.

The bench has six drawers, four narrow and two wide, plus two cabinet doors. The drawers glide on ball-bearing slides, and the cabinet has an adjustable shelf for bulky tools or large boxes.

Pegboards on both sides hang pliers and wrenches, and Eltean says they also keep the cabinet ventilated. A rubber mat on the top protects tools and keeps them from sliding.

It rolls on four heavy-duty rubber wheels, and two of them have brakes. The magnetic cabinet doors lock with a key.

The catch is weight at 108 lb, so plan a second person for the lift. With the handles it measures 58.3 in wide, so measure from there.

Skip it if you need a narrow bench for a tight aisle. Pick it if you want a bench top, drawers and a locked cabinet in one unit.

2

Rumetol 55 in Rolling Workbench

Best for a cold-rolled steel bench with a key-lock cabinet

8.7/10Our score

• 6 drawers in two sizes
• Lockable magnetic cabinet with adjustable shelf
• Double side pegboards
• Two lockable swivel wheels

A six-drawer layout with a 1,000 lb maker's rating and a cabinet that locks. Rumetol describes the frame as cold-rolled steel and adds a screwdriver slot in the handle.

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Pros

• Two side pegboards for pliers and clamps
• Screwdriver slot in the handle
• Key and lock included

Cons

• At 109 lb, it needs two people to assemble and move
• Only two of its four wheels lock

Rumetol suits a shop that wants nearly the same bench as the Eltean. It is the same 55 x 19.7 x 37.5 in size, with the same 1,000 lb maker's rating and the same six drawers and cabinet.

The six drawers come in two sizes, two tall and four short. The cabinet has a magnetic door that locks with a key, and Rumetol says its adjustable shelf can be set for tall items.

Two side panels carry pegboard for pliers, clamps and wires. Rumetol says the pegboard holes let air circulate inside the cabinet.

A screwdriver slot in the handle keeps frequently used tools within reach, and a rubber pad covers the top. Rumetol describes the steel as cold-rolled.

It rolls on four rubber wheels, and two lockable swivel wheels handle steering and braking.

The catch is weight, since it comes in at 109 lb and Rumetol says two people can assemble it. Skip it if you need a narrow chest for a tight aisle.

Pick it if you like the Eltean layout and want cold-rolled steel.

3

Garvee 24 in Rolling Tool Chest With a Top

Best for a small rolling top with a central lock

8.0/10Our score

• Sturdy tabletop
• Central lock with keys
• Ball-bearing slides
• Two wheels with brakes

A small tabletop on a rolling five-drawer chest. Garvee says each drawer holds up to 15 lb, and two of its four wheels have brakes.

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Pros

• Small work surface on top
• One key locks every drawer
• Mostly pre-assembled

Cons

• Only 13 in deep and 25.4 in tall, so the top is small and low
• 15 lb per drawer is light for heavy tools

Garvee suits someone who wants a small rolling chest with a usable top, five drawers and a lock, but not a full bench. It is 24.3 in wide, 13 in deep and 25.4 in tall, and it weighs 55.1 lb.

Garvee calls it a tool chest workbench. At 25.4 in tall, the top sits 12 in lower than the Eltean's, so it works better for sitting or small parts than for standing work.

Garvee gives the drawer count as five in most places and six in one, so count them when the chest arrives.

Each drawer has ball-bearing slides and a liner. Garvee says each drawer holds up to 15 lb, which is light, so weigh a full socket set before you load one.

One key locks every drawer, and two of the four wheels have brakes. It arrives mostly pre-assembled, and Garvee says most buyers finish setup in about 10 minutes.

Skip it if you need a bench for big projects. Pick it if you want a compact rolling chest with a top, a lock and drawers for hand tools.

4

LARBANKE 7-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest

Best for silent wheels and a stackable chest

7.6/10Our score

• Drawers in 1.37 in and 3.1 in heights
• Plastic top with compartments
• Four 2.5 in silent wheels, two with brakes
• Connecting rods to stack with the 5-drawer chest

Seven drawers in two heights, with a plastic top that has compartments. It rolls on four 2.5 in silent wheels, and its casters detach when you don't need them.

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Pros

• Seven drawers and a lock in one chest
• Plastic top resists water and rust, LARBANKE says
• Chests in the same series share locks

Cons

• The plastic top suits small tools, not heavy work
• LARBANKE doesn't state a load limit

LARBANKE suits someone who wants seven drawers, a lock and a small top with compartments, in a chest narrow enough for tight spaces. It is 24.6 in wide, 13 in deep and 28.7 in tall, and it weighs 57.5 lb.

Two drawers are 1.37 in tall and five are 3.1 in tall, so you can sort flat items from bulky ones. Each drawer has PE foam padding, and LARBANKE says the drawers pull out completely.

The top is plastic with compartments, and LARBANKE says it is waterproof and rust resistant. It's a handy spot for the tools you're using, not a surface for heavy work.

Four 2.5 in silent universal wheels roll it, and two have brakes. LARBANKE builds in an anti-tipping feature, and chests in the same series share locks.

Four connecting rods let you stack it with the matching 5-drawer chest.

Skip it if you need a steel top for a heavy project, since LARBANKE gives no load limit. Pick it if you want seven drawers, a lock and quiet wheels in one chest.

5

WEN 52 in Premium Rolling Tool Cabinet

Best for nine drawers and a two-year warranty

7.4/10Our score

• Nine drawers rated for 100 lb each
• 21-gauge powder coated steel
• Casters rated for 1,500 lb
• Two-year warranty

Nine drawers, each rated for 100 lb, in a 52 in wide cabinet. At 212 lb it is the heaviest unit here, so plan where it sits before it arrives.

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Pros

• Most drawers in one cabinet
• Soft-close ball bearing slides
• Internal locking system and keys

Cons

• WEN doesn't describe a work surface
• At 212 lb, it is a cabinet to place, not to roll often

WEN suits a garage that wants a lot of lockable drawer space in one wide, bench-height cabinet and doesn't need a top to work on. It is 52 in wide, 18 in deep and 37 in tall, with nine drawers.

Each drawer is rated for 100 lb and runs on soft-close ball bearing slides, and PVC liners come with it. WEN is the only pick here that states a steel gauge, 21-gauge powder-coated steel.

An internal locking system secures the drawers with a key. WEN rates its 5 x 2 in casters for 1,500 lb, but it doesn't state whether they lock.

At 212 lb empty, it is the heaviest pick here, so plan its spot before it arrives. WEN backs it with a two-year warranty.

The catch is that WEN doesn't describe a work surface, and it is designed to pair with its GG531T 6-drawer chest on top.

Skip it if you need a bench to work on or a unit you can roll often. Pick it if you want the most drawers in one cabinet.

6

Goplus 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest

Best for a top box that lifts off and works alone

7.2/10Our score

• Detachable top box
• Four wheels, two with brakes
• Locking bar for rolling
• Powder coated steel with EVA liner

A five-drawer chest with a top box that lifts off and works alone. Goplus says a locking bar keeps the drawers shut while you roll it.

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Pros

• Top box splits off for small jobs
• Lightest chest here at 38 lb
• Six tool holes in the side handle

Cons

• The top is a box, not a work surface
• Goplus doesn't state a load limit

Goplus suits a garage that wants five drawers and a top box that can come off and work on its own. The box lifts off the rolling chest, so you can carry small tools to a job without the whole unit.

The chest has five drawers and two trays. The bottom shelf adjusts or comes out for taller tools.

Four universal wheels roll it, and two have brakes. A locking bar keeps the drawers from sliding out and the cabinet door from opening while you roll it.

Goplus says the steel is powder coated, with EVA padding in the drawers, and six tool holes in the side handle hold screwdrivers.

The main unit comes pre-assembled, so you only attach the wheels and racks. At 38 lb, it is the lightest chest here.

The catch is that the top is a box rather than a work surface, and Goplus gives no load limit.

Skip it if you want a bench to work on. Pick it if you want a chest that splits into two pieces.

7

Maxority 7-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest

Best for a narrow cart with four locking wheels

6.9/10Our score

• Seven drawers on ball-bearing slides
• Four lockable swivel wheels
• Key lock with a key box
• 13 in deep

Seven drawers in a 24 in wide cart with ball-bearing slides and a key lock. At 60 lb, it is a light cart next to the 100 lb benches.

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Pros

• Narrow footprint for a tight aisle
• All four wheels lock
• Assembly instructions in the package

Cons

• Maxority doesn't describe a work surface
• Only 13 in deep, so its drawers are shorter front to back than the WEN's

Maxority suits a tight garage aisle or a shop that wants seven drawers in a narrow cart. It is 24 in wide, 13 in deep and 30 in tall, and it weighs 60 lb.

The seven drawers run on ball-bearing slides, and Maxority says they open smoothly even under heavy load. A key lock secures the cart, and a key box comes in the package.

All four swivel wheels lock, so you can stop the cart from rolling in any direction. It's the only pick here where every wheel locks.

Maxority describes the steel as heavy-duty and says the smooth surfaces wipe clean. It also says the assembly instructions are clear.

The catch is that Maxority doesn't describe a work top or give a load limit, so this is a storage cart first. At 13 in deep, it fits a narrow aisle but leaves less room for big items than the 18 in deep WEN.

Skip it if you need a work surface. Pick it if a narrow cart with seven drawers and four locking wheels fits your space.

Side by side: drawers, size and load

Drawer count and rated load are the numbers to compare first, because they set how much a unit holds and how much weight it can take. The Eltean and Rumetol lead at 1,000 lb for the whole bench, while Garvee and WEN are the only two that give a per-drawer figure.

Size reads width, depth and height in inches, so check the footprint against your aisle before you read the cards. Weight matters too, since the 212 lb WEN is a different job to move than the 38 lb Goplus.

How we picked these seven mobile workbenches

We compared specs and materials, and we looked at what owners report, then scored each one against what a mobile workbench with drawers has to do. Our score weighs specs, features and buyer feedback against what you're shopping for.

We put the work surface first, then drawer count, wheels and locks, then the rated load and the weight. A chest with no work surface scores lower, even when it holds more tools, because this roundup is about a bench you can also work on.

We left price out of the score, so it reflects the unit itself. That is why the WEN, with nine drawers, sits below the Garvee, which has a top you can work on.

The WEN sits above the Goplus because it states far more numbers, from per-drawer loads to caster capacity and a warranty. The Goplus has no stated load limit, and its top is a box.

Which of these are true workbenches and which are chests

Only the Eltean and Rumetol are true rolling workbenches, because they pair a full-width top with drawers, a cabinet and pegboards. The other five are rolling tool chests or carts, and only the Garvee and LARBANKE give you a small top to use.

A bench takes the hammering, while a chest mostly holds tools. The table sorts the seven by what each one is and what work surface it offers.

Height matters too. The Eltean and Rumetol stand 37.5 in tall, while the Garvee's top is 12 in lower, so it suits sitting or small parts better than standing work.

For the height that suits you, read what height a garage workbench should be. For a lighter option you can fold away, compare portable workbench vs sawhorses.

Casters and locks: rolling a mobile workbench with drawers

Five of the seven have two braked wheels out of four, and only the Maxority locks all four. WEN doesn't say whether its casters lock.

Mobile workbench with drawers: wheels that roll under load

A loaded unit rolls much harder than an empty one, so check the wheels and brakes before the drawers fill up. Eltean and Rumetol use heavy-duty rubber wheels, and WEN rates its 5 x 2 in casters for 1,500 lb.

LARBANKE's four wheels are 2.5 in, the smallest size stated here, and LARBANKE says they're silent. LARBANKE also says its casters detach when you don't need them.

Bigger wheels roll over cracks and door thresholds more easily than small ones. Garvee says its wheels move the chest over concrete or tile floors.

On the Eltean, Rumetol, Garvee, LARBANKE and Goplus, the two wheels without brakes can still turn. Park on a flat spot and lock both braked wheels.

Drawer slides, locks and how the drawers hold up

Ball-bearing slides are the feature to look for, and most of these units have them. Maxority's seven drawers, Garvee's five, Eltean's six and WEN's nine run on ball-bearing slides, and WEN's are soft close.

Rumetol says its drawers have smooth slides, and LARBANKE says its drawers pull out completely. Goplus doesn't describe its slides.

A lock matters most when you roll the unit, since a drawer can slide open on a bump. Goplus uses a locking bar, Garvee has one central lock, and Maxority and WEN use key locks.

On the Eltean and Rumetol, the key lock covers the cabinet doors, and neither maker says the drawers lock. Keep them closed while you roll the bench.

Liners protect tools from scratches. Garvee, LARBANKE, WEN and Goplus all include them, and the Eltean and Rumetol add a rubber mat or pad to the top.

Drawer count only helps if the drawers fit your tools, so measure your longest wrench or socket set before you buy. WEN gives its drawer sizes: one is 47.5 in wide, four are 32 in wide and four are 12.5 in wide.

Two of WEN's nine drawers are 9.5 in tall for bulkier items, and the other seven are 3 to 3.5 in tall.

Delivery, assembly and weight

Expect a heavy box and plan for two people on the Eltean, Rumetol and WEN. They weigh 108 lb, 109 lb and 212 lb before any tools go in, while the Goplus is 38 lb, the Garvee 55.1 lb, the LARBANKE 57.5 lb and the Maxority 60 lb.

Garvee and Goplus arrive mostly pre-assembled, and you attach the wheels and the handle or racks. Eltean and Rumetol need more work, and Rumetol says two people can finish it with the tools and video guide in the box.

WEN points to its assembly instructions through a link or document ID, so look them up before the cabinet arrives. When any box shows up, check it for damage and count the hardware against the instructions.

Moving a loaded cart on a sloped garage floor

Keep a loaded unit off any slope when you can, and lock the wheels as soon as you park it. Many garage floors slope toward the door or a drain, and a loaded cart can drift on one even when two wheels have brakes.

Before you move a loaded unit across the floor, follow these steps.

1. Close and lock every drawer and cabinet door first.
2. Keep the heaviest tools in the lower drawers, so the weight stays low.
3. Release the wheel locks, push slowly and keep a hand on the handle the whole way.
4. Park on the flattest spot you can, then lock every wheel that has a brake.
5. Open one drawer at a time, since several open drawers can tip a loaded chest.

Empty the drawers before you move a heavy unit, since the WEN weighs 212 lb before anything goes in it. The Eltean and Rumetol weigh 108 and 109 lb on their own, so add your tools to that figure and ask for help.

If the unit will park in one spot, read how to level a workbench on an uneven garage floor to see how a sloped slab affects a bench. Follow the maker's manual for anything it says about loading and tipping.

Top surface, width and fit in a small garage

The Eltean and Rumetol give the most top at 55 in wide, and the WEN is 52 in wide. The Garvee, LARBANKE, Goplus and Maxority are 23.5 to 24.6 in wide.

Measure the aisle, not just the wall, since a rolling unit needs room to turn as well as room to open its drawers. Leave space to pull each drawer fully open before you buy.

The two 55 in benches are more than twice as wide as the narrow chests, so they suit a single bay better than a narrow aisle. Depth runs from 11 in on the Goplus to 19.7 in on the two benches.

With its handles, the Eltean is 58.3 in wide, so measure from the handles rather than the cabinet.

Read garage workbench ideas for small garages for layouts that work in a narrow space.

Which mobile workbench with drawers to pick

Pick the Eltean if you want a true rolling bench with drawers, a cabinet and the highest rated load here.

Pick the Rumetol if you want the same size and layout in cold-rolled steel.

Pick the Garvee if you want a small rolling top with a central lock, and the LARBANKE if seven drawers and quiet wheels matter most.

Pick the WEN if you want nine drawers in one cabinet, the Goplus if you want a top box that works on its own, or the Maxority if a narrow cart with four locking wheels fits your aisle. Skip the WEN, Goplus and Maxority if you need a bench to work on.

For storage on a fixed bench instead, see best garage workbenches with storage.

For the wider picture, start with the garage workbenches buying guide before you narrow your list.

Our top 3 picks at a glance

1. 1
   Best for a full-width top, six drawers and a cabinet

   Eltean 55 in Rolling Workbench

   8.9/10 our score

   See it on Amazon
2. 2
   Best for a cold-rolled steel bench with a key-lock cabinet

   Rumetol 55 in Rolling Workbench

   8.7/10 our score

   See it on Amazon
3. 3
   Best for a small rolling top with a central lock

   Garvee 24 in Rolling Tool Chest With a Top

   8.0/10 our score

   See it on Amazon

Frequently asked questions

What is a mobile workbench with drawers?

It is a rolling bench or chest with drawers and wheels, so you can store tools and move them around the garage. A true bench has a full-width top you can work on, while a chest mostly stores tools, and only two of the seven picks here are true benches (the rest are chests).

Do mobile workbenches with drawers have brakes on the wheels?

Most do, usually on two of the four wheels, and the Maxority locks all four. Eltean, Rumetol, Garvee, LARBANKE and Goplus each have two braked wheels, while WEN doesn't state whether its casters lock, so check them yourself when the cabinet arrives and before you load it.

How much weight can a mobile workbench with drawers hold?

The Eltean and Rumetol are rated for 1,000 lb by their makers, and the rating assumes an even load, while Garvee and WEN give per-drawer figures instead, 15 lb and 100 lb. The other chests don't state a load limit, so weigh a drawer of tools before you trust it.

Are mobile workbenches with drawers easy to assemble?

Most arrive mostly pre-assembled, and Garvee and Goplus need only the wheels and handle or racks attached, while the Eltean and Rumetol need more assembly and Rumetol says two people can finish it. Count the parts against the instructions before you start, so you know nothing is missing.