# Milwaukee 46 in. 16-Drawer Steel Storage Combo vs Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Milwaukee 46 in. 16-Drawer Steel Storage Combo (Milwaukee) and Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) (Craftsman) among tool chests.

## Side by side

| Spec | Milwaukee 46 in. 16-Drawer Steel Storage Combo | Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | not published | not published |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Craftsman |
| Drawer count | 16 | 5 |
| Overall width (in) | 46 | 26.5 |
| Total load capacity (lb) | 1800 | 1500 |
| Drawer slide type | 100 lb-rated soft-close ball-bearing slides (2 of the 16 drawers rated 200 lb each) | Ball-bearing, soft-close, 100 lb rated per drawer |
| Steel gauge | — | 18-20 gauge steel I-Frame construction |
| Caster load rating (lb) | — | — |
| Lock type | Independent locking drawer, keyed | Overmold key, internal locking system |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |

## Key differences

- Drawer count: Milwaukee 46 in. 16-Drawer Steel Storage Combo 16 vs Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) 5
- Overall width (in): Milwaukee 46 in. 16-Drawer Steel Storage Combo 46 vs Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) 26.5
- Total load capacity (lb): Milwaukee 46 in. 16-Drawer Steel Storage Combo 1800 vs Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) 1500
- Drawer slide type: Milwaukee 46 in. 16-Drawer Steel Storage Combo 100 lb-rated soft-close ball-bearing slides (2 of the 16 drawers rated 200 lb each) vs 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
- Lock type: Milwaukee 46 in. 16-Drawer Steel Storage Combo Independent locking drawer, keyed vs Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red) Overmold key, internal locking system

## Sources

- Milwaukee 46 in. 16-Drawer Steel Storage Combo: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/46-steel-storage-combo/48-22-8500 (milwaukeetool.com, verified 2026-08-12)
- Craftsman 2000 Series 26.5 in. W x 37.5 in. H 5-Drawer Steel Rolling Tool Cabinet (Red): https://www.craftsman.com/en-us/product/cmst98268rb/s2000-series-26-inch-5-drawer-steel-rolling-tool-cabinet-red (craftsman.com, verified 2026-08-12)

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