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Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) vs Extreme Tools EX7217RCQ 72 in. 17-Drawer Triple-Bank EX Professional Series Roller Cabinet
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) | Extreme Tools EX7217RCQ 72 in. 17-Drawer Triple-Bank EX Professional Series Roller Cabinet |
| US price | — | — |
| Brand | Craftsman | Extreme Tools |
| Released | — | — |
| Drawer count | 5 | 17 |
| Overall width (in) | 26.5 | 72 |
| Total load capacity (lb) | 1500 | — |
| Drawer slide type | Ball-bearing, soft-close, 100 lb rated per drawer | Full-extension ball-bearing, rated 300-600 lb per drawer |
| Steel gauge | 18-20 gauge steel I-Frame construction | 11-gauge steel frame |
| Caster load rating (lb) | — | 900 |
| Lock type | Overmold key, internal locking system | Locking security drawer |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red): craftsman.com (verified 2026-08-12).
Extreme Tools EX7217RCQ 72 in. 17-Drawer Triple-Bank EX Professional Series Roller Cabinet: extremetools.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) and Extreme Tools EX7217RCQ 72 in. 17-Drawer Triple-Bank EX Professional Series Roller Cabinet?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Drawer count: Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) 5 vs Extreme Tools EX7217RCQ 72 in. 17-Drawer Triple-Bank EX Professional Series Roller Cabinet 17
- Overall width (in): Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) 26.5 vs Extreme Tools EX7217RCQ 72 in. 17-Drawer Triple-Bank EX Professional Series Roller Cabinet 72
- Drawer slide type: Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) Ball-bearing, soft-close, 100 lb rated per drawer vs Extreme Tools EX7217RCQ 72 in. 17-Drawer Triple-Bank EX Professional Series Roller Cabinet Full-extension ball-bearing, rated 300-600 lb per drawer
- Steel gauge: Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) 18-20 gauge steel I-Frame construction vs Extreme Tools EX7217RCQ 72 in. 17-Drawer Triple-Bank EX Professional Series Roller Cabinet 11-gauge steel frame
- Lock type: Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) Overmold key, internal locking system vs Extreme Tools EX7217RCQ 72 in. 17-Drawer Triple-Bank EX Professional Series Roller Cabinet Locking security drawer