I work at harbor freight and just finished building our display unit, the pricing starts at around 3999 for the bottom base box and goes up from there, i didnt check it myself but another employee said all together for the display model it was around roughly 8-9000. The build quality is stupid good on this box, everything is very well put together and doesn't seem like it should be sold at HF but then again that is what we have been working on for the past few years is making product that is actually competitive with snap-on, dewalt, makita etc.
Chaston97 I noticed the built felt really good, I have a MATCO 4s and this box takes the cake. I’ve had mine for a year and would’ve bought this one. But I got my box with a free hutch. All together for $5k.
1bigjohn11 it’s a better box buy once cry once I bought a 12k 84” box from cornwell for 8k brand new. Don’t be such a tight ass this box is made for HD everyday mechanics not like the US general brand
i only wish the whole thing can be delivered to me all put together. The process of having to put together all the set is what's keepping me from buying it.
@@craigjorgensen4637 but trying to get a replacement part off the truck, how likely is that. Plus don't forget how they treat their truck owners, snap on is horrible. Check out the bears video on the history of snap on.
@@garattyfisher you think habor freight is going to have parts for the tool boxes in stock? also i havent met a snap on truck owner who wasnt happy with what he has done...
I don't think the tool truck model is a profitable model any longer. I'd be very surprised if HF jumped on board with that. The problem with tool trucks is that with a proper supply setup, a company could warranty and replace your tools faster through the mail than they could on a truck. Snap-On likes the truck model because it minimizes their risk by allowing a third party to assume their risk for a small profit margin.
YES! my hopes for a set of reasonably priced double box end wrenches have been answered! Those boxes seem seriously impressive and i cannot wait to see the rest of the icon tools, too
Only issue I have is why the heck are they making the ratcheting side of the box wrenches 12 point and not 6? While I don't have any Tekton ratchet wrenches, that's the one thing about them I love the most.
The gearwrench ones are slightly better because you can get the add on's up to 25mm, I say slightly because there's no store to warranty them out to so you'll have to mail them in.
@@DickTickles Even my Matco extra long $300 10mm to 19mm set touches the bolts in lots of places instead of 6. Works quite well...designed to do many types of bolts. HF has a cheap copy which doesn't work. If there's an ICON serious wrench I could consider it (realize I mostly by HF and Duralast, my nose isn't high in the sky, but I had to go high up to make alignments easier and get length on the wrenches).
I have a USG 5 drawer cart, and a USG 44 inch box (slowly building out of both of them). Was considering going for something from Montezuma or even Matco, but I agree with you. This box is no joke!
That would be a true statement as the hutch has the same walls and hinges and struts as the Mr Big my friend has in fact it’s mostly the same as the Tampon box
They have BEEN serious competition. Now that they've made a name for themselves and don't have to undercut the competition as much, they're unfortunately moving on to these new house brands that they can demand a higher price for which is more in line with their competition. I'm guessing it won't be long before they either phase out, or reduce the qualiy of, a lot of their existing lower priced but good quality stuff
Looks like HF is really stepping up their game. These cabinets blow Craftsman away from what I can see on your vid. All modular and appear to be well built. Looking forward to seeing the price point and able to compare them to Milwaukee and Craftsman. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Bear!
Unfortunately the Craftsman quality is junk now. The old Kobalt boxes were much better but now Lowe's is phasing them out and overcharging for their new Craftsman line.
@@diltzm I have 5 of the older Kobalt tool boxes that I purchased in 2010 and they are nothing to write home about. The drawers stick and are hard to open and close even after using silicon spray lube. I'm looking to replace them and seriously want to check out these new Icon's before I make a decision.
Those are some very nice looking tool cabinets. I purchased a US General toolbox and chest combo from HF about a year ago and I am very pleased with them.
@neutrodyne; We are thrilled that yous be diggin’ yo HF drawers cause if you weren’t poppin’ wood over these babies, then just bring em back and we make you happy.
It is located in Covina. 440 W. Arrow Highway Covina, Ca 91722. 56" Box $2,500, $1,000 for the work center, over head $500, 28" end locker $1,300, end cap $1,700, stainless top $300.
That’s already too high, plus they’re probably gonna want cash up front and not offer any financing. Tool trucks often run specials and you can trade in your box, after all is said and done you are not far off from a truck brand box.
@@oscarrodriguez654 I agree, for harbor freight that's high especially having a great big box for 1000. I don't think it's going to sell like they want. I was thinking around 1500$ when I seen it not 2500$. I'm going with the 1000$ one.
@@lovetolearn5253 Yes $3,700 is steep usually when I spend that much I get 4 wheels and a engine. Don't get me wrong they are really nice and if you are a Mechanic then they are well worth it. I have a 56" US General Series 2 tool box and could not be Happier.
Looks so sweet. I remember when snap-on came out with the side cabinet and I took one look at it and laughed it was nothing but a locker for your coat and boots lol. But Icon hat’s off incredible design!!
Holy moly! Matching snappy’s quality of appearance if not surpassing it, I’m impressed! I could already picture my coffee maker on that stainless shelf lol. Once these take off I’d imagine the Generals may come down in price a tad. One can hope, I’m looking to upgrade my original HF “storehouse” dark gray triple decker and a couple of Craftsman units, another triple and a tall single. I’ve had my eye on a couple of different combos that the General would gladly show up at my garage for😉 just need to keep stuffing that piggy bank for him to arrive, it’ll happen! Thanks for the sneak peek brother wow, shine on!
Bahaha I gaurOntee you it aint even close to the quality of Snap On muchless surpassing it thats the funniest damn comment yet!! probably better than Crapsman or US general but NO just NO. that thing sounds cheap as crap when he closes those drawers and you hear that big bang Hahahahhaha thats shit bro!
Figures that I bought my HF 72” and locker just before the new colors, and now this! I want one of these so bad, but what I have is so good I just can’t justify it. At the end of the day they just sit there and have drawers that hold your tools. Having this would be like going from a Chevy Silverado to a GMC Denali. I’ve always been the guy who wants one but the Silverado is good enough. I’m sure a lot of other people are in the same boat. If it wasn’t for Harbor Freight, I wouldn’t even have any business thinking about the box I have now! HF has blessed my life a lot!
Wow didn't know they were coming out with these. Just started in the diesel world and purchased the us general v2 the 44" to start. Already filled up. This might be my next buy, or a used name brand off FB. Good job covering this new box👍
Hey Mr Toolbear. Off topic a bit, but I just bought a McGraw 8 gallon oil free compressor. I find it to be very high quality. It is very much better than the fifteen year old craftsman it replaces. McGraw is very well thought out and executed.
As a Snap-on Epiq owning 20+yr dealer master tech, I'll have to say this is a pretty awesome box. I had a US General 56" a while ago, used it almost 6 years, and it is a few bays down from to being used by the guy I sold it to when I upgraded. If I were to go back and chose again, I'd still get my SO that cost more than some new cars, but doesn't mean this new one isn't good. Maybe if this box was an option, I might have chosen it, but I love my SO Epiq.
@@frugalprepper It seems like they listen to some of the people who support them. And on the simple things that they can. Fix they have no intention whatsoever to fix.
Hey Bear, I went to go look at it and it does not disappoint! This thing is nice! Talking to one of the employees, their location is one of a hand full of test stores across the country and the they said 3 to 4 thousand dollars complete for this beast.
Damn. Icon is going all out. Looks good. Lol it's funny how much they are copying snap on. But still that is going to be a big seller. Thanks for sharing 👍
After all the driving you did from Montana to Las Vegas. And then you jump into your truck ha head off to California. That's dedication to your audience. Way to go above and beyond Mr. Bear.
They have this on display at the North Hollywood location on Lankershim. It is really a nice unit and looking forward to the pricing on this new line!!!
Bear. Earlier today I visited my local Harbor Freight in Camarillo California. I was there to purchase a new tool box with accessories since I have grown out of my already large toolbox I have in my hangar. Walking in the front door I immediately saw the new Icon Roller Cabinet, Top Chest, upper Hutch and Side Cabinet configuration they had on display. I was very intrigued by the Icon set up and the size was exactly what I was shopping for. That is until I asked the store manager how much the entire unit cost with all the cabinets mentioned above. I just about fell over when he told me the price was $16,000.00. If I was going to spend that kind of money on a tool box I would have bought a Snap-On. What on Earth is Harbor Freight thinking? HF has established a reputation for offering good quality tool boxes to people who refuse to pay tens of thousands of dollars to store their tools. There is no way HF is going to compete with Snap-On, especially if their prices are comfortable. I ended up buying a US General 72in Triple Bank Roller Cabinet, 56in Top Chest and End Locker for $1,600 with coupon. And the US General tool box configuration I purchased has 1/3 more storage space than the Icon. Spending $16,000 for less storage space for a slightly better quality tool box is just stupid money. Harbor Freight is making a big mistake and in my opinion will be a short-lived product.
It’s a mini house! I’m gonna buy a few, weld them together and live in the SOB. The free delivery saves you about $20K! The adjustable force drawers should be called the how pissed off am I adjustment.
I love the green with the black trim, I can't wait to buy one! All those Icon hand tools are getting me excited too... I've been saying for a while that HF needs to release some new, premium ratchets and wrenches. I hope they roll those out soon, I really like the look of them.
The box looks like a combination of snap on epiq and matco boxes. But what snap on, Matco, cornwell and mac have going for them is they have it where u can pay $50 a week for a big box and not have to come up with the $6k-8k for a box from HF. Unless your a shop owner most of us techs dont have money like that to spend on a box at one time.
I just purchased the 72 inch bottom box 4 months ago . I'm extremely satisfied with it , especially for 1000 dollars . I'm not sure my budget would stretch far enough to get into a icon , as much as I would like to .
I am starting to have a hard time finding item when I visit my local HFT store. I wonder if they will start moving some of the older smaller stores to bigger locations...
From my understanding, when the Icon boxes are released to sell, the US GENERAL boxes will be reduced to sell quickly. Now, I was told this 2 years ago, before they got into the Starburst colors on the Gens. They might just do the good, better, best thing on the tool boxes now.
Wow Bear I feel bad you drove all the way from Las Vegas. I should be so lucky that this store location is less than a minute away from me. I think I'll go check it out. Thanks Bear!
Have you ever had receptacles in the front of a tool box? The cords get in the way of opening and closing of the drawers. Mine are on the side. Much more usable and almost frustration free.
The Icon series boxes will decently beat out all the rest you can say they will be "ICONIC'.Ones that everyone wants own or anyone who will own will be ones to remember.
Awesome tool box, to bad we can’t get them in Australia. Always good to see what’s out there, and that you don’t need to mortgage your house to get one.
Decent looking box. Curious to see the price tag. I own a snap on epiq and love the depth. I think the box is 30 deep and drawers somewhere between 27-28. Might not sound like much but it makes a huge difference!! Most people knock snap on because of the price and I agree that they are quite high. However I rarely pay sticker price on the snap on truck so to me it’s totally worth it!!
Probably not because the tool truck sales model is completely obsolete and I'm sure Eric Smidt knows it. It makes far more sense to open up enough stores to serve a given area.
I doubt they get into that market, I know gearwrench is slowly dipping into it, but I think more guys are starting to get into independent tool truck dealers versus specific brand. It's nice when you deal in every brand.
@@navalseabee87 How does that work as far as getting the original buyer warranty? I know there are brands like Tekton where it doesn't matter. Still, it means the truck owner has to tie up their money in enough inventory that they will have what's wanted. Not a very viable model these days.
@@CrimFerret the easiest way to deal with warranty issue is with manufactuer but it's your dealer. Nick morello has grown his business as an independent tool brand dealer to the point he now had his tool truck and store front. But he will warranty the tire tile he sells. Same as any other dealer
@@navalseabee87 That's great. What happens if he goes out of business in 5 years or decides to do something else? Maybe it's just me, but I'd rather just shop and compare online and order or, in the case of Harbor Freight, verify the local one has what I want and pick it up myself. No need to pay a middleman and for certain he's charging more than if you bought direct.
For home use the HF boxes can’t be beat. Their tool carts are amazing. No way would I buy a cart off a truck. Their hand tools still mostly suck. But to say a HF tool box is as good or better than a Snap On or a Matco is just not even close to true. They compare Themselves to Snap On by cherry picking their data and numbers, that’s not a real comparison. While the dimensions are improved, most of you would be surprised at how much that extra inch in the Snap On and Matco box really makes. And it’s just no comparison to a 30” deep box. Not to mention that when you order a Snap On and Matco you can get custom drawer configurations to suit you.
That looks amazing I would love to pick one up in green with the black trimming. It does however need to be at a reasonable price AND if it’s going to compete with tool truck boxes harbor freight has to be able to offer financing on the box, that’s the main benefit you get buying off of a truck.
I hope these are good quality and the price isn’t too high. These could be killer boxes if so. They seem very good quality. Have good features and options now too.
I'm not a harborfreight person myself but the icon box is impressive and I'm looking to get into a new/ another setup I do buy most my tools from the truck but when it come to storage I can't do it, I can afford it but my mechanical tools are toys my shop is for pleasure it doesn't make me money. I'm liking the homak and extreme tool boxes but I can't wrap my head around the prices of all the accessories. If icon comes in reasonably it might finally convince me to see the harborfreight light.
Looks amazing, thanks for driving all the way there! Could you look at those photo inserts and see if there were any spoilers worth going over? New wrenches, ratchets, or power tools worth looking at?
HF is going to push the strap on market to the side. Branding is awesome, features are awesome, it’s a solid box with a warranty to match. Can’t wait to add one to the shop
They have green with vblack trim but for some reason no blue and black. Which if it were Id totally grab the blue with black trim. I just hate the chrome. wuhwuh.
Wow I’ve been waiting for these, I’m going to have to wait for an orange one. I wish they would go to a 30” depth. The extra 2” ain’t much, but I dig the idea of the hutch & locker!
If you traveled to Southern California from Montana to film this video that really shows your dedication to your channel and viewers. Looks like a great box can’t wait to see this tool line release the ratchets and wrenches
Just bought a us general 72" and it hasn't came in yet. Wonder if I should return it and get the icon? Wouldn't pay double price for the same size box. Would be nice to know some real details.
Might as well order one and have it all delivered to the shop I'm at. I'm going to see if I can get that blue one with the black trim off the green box.
Looks like a nice box. I see a lot of parallels to a Snap-on master series. Would be a nice option for those guys out there who aren't willing or able to buy a Snap-on box.
Wow they appear to be going after the tool truck market with the free delivery and lifetime warranty ! The Icon boxes look good as well You didnt mention anything on who/ where they are manufactured by Thats a pretty impressive step in marketing for Harbor Freight towards being a big. Supplier to the professional market its interesting to see how that will play out for them. Over time
I wonder if the Icon brand hutch and side cabinets will fit/attatch to the new generation of US General boxes. Also wonder if those adjustable drawer slides will fully extend. On my new model US General to get the last inch or so of slide I have to pull harder than I should. Gets worse the heavier the drawer is. Either way that looks like a very impressive tool storage system.
Really looks like Icon while being expensive for HF standards is worth the money because its a more premium line from them that I believe more directly competes with Snappy and Mac. They definitely have a broad range of tool quality/ pricing that markets to both the professionals and the DIYers.
Looks nice! As a pro, I wouldn't have enough room, the drawers are too shallow for me. I have almost twice that depth, with current setup, and I was running out of room.
Always my luck, just bought the 56in US General top, bottom and side locker for Christmas last year and now this comes out. Guess it's going to see a drill and saw to add the power outlets. Maybe one tray will be modified for a charging station. Also wonder if those locks will fit the US General, I have 3 different keys and would like them keyed the same.
Rather than buy one here in So Cal,I am going to wait and buy one at the Harbor Freight in Carson City NV where I am moving to soon when I sell my house and get out from "Commiefornia" I am going to buy just the bottom box because I am going use my Snap On top boxes,[won in a raffle on the Snap on Truck in the mid 1980's! ] This will allow met to get rid of 3 tool roll away boxes and condense into one large box! I am retired,so I do not need to haul tools from job to job........
very impressed that is well and good for people with a place to put them. as I live in an apartment on the 2nd floor what I have been hoping to see from harbor freight is something like the Tstak system that Dewalt has. being able to put my tools in drawers that I can carry down stairs would be great. I would like them just a little bit wider the the Tstak's are though.
yeah for some reason they do not think people in apartments own tools or need something nice to organize their tools in. how about a little love Harbor Freight ?
A NICE, SOLID, WELL DESERVED KICK IN THE BALLS FOR SNAP-ON!!! Thank you Harbor Freight!!! I can't wait for all those Icon tools to come out! I also know that a "Vulcan Pro Tig 205 is coming out soon to replace the discontinued Vulcan Pro Tig 200. I wonder if the spy bear, Deep Freight can tell us a little bit about it?
@@bigbigjohnlee666 I hear you. I had a buddy that use to work for snap-on. He got the shaft, so I like seeing anything that iritates them. The Icon boxes will sell well when they catch on. Throttle is back to 20%. :)
Dangit. This is sweet. Wish I hadn’t spent over $1600 last new year buying a set. I’d love to have this in green. I’m still happy with mine but I’d love the green.
Wish you would if wobbles the drawers to the left and right. I have the 44inch U.S general top chest and it wobbles slightly. But it’s heavy and made with good steel. A ICON 44 inch will weight 1/3+ more since the steel is thicker. A crafts man 44inch would weight half as much as the ICON. Wow good job HF
Original US General, good US General Series 2, better ICON, best But since you can't buy the original US General anymore, will they come out with something under the series 2 or something better than the ICON?
The new herc demo hammer is out! I wonder how they will expand (or if?) into the hammer drill/demolition lineup that they filled out with bauer a lil' bit back.
These boxes compete directly with the tool truck boxes in regards to quality and options. However, they are going to cost $1000's less. The tool trucks are going to have 2 options; lowering prices or start handing out even higher interest loans (than they currently have) to guys and gals who are unable to get credit from them now; I wonder which option they will pick?
bill A huge percentage of the people the tool truck guys deal with won’t qualify for extended credit where they have to mail in payments. Truck accounts where no interest is charged are for small amounts where weekly payments are made and the accounts are paid off in 5-7 weeks. 100.00 sale should be paid off at 20.00 a week.
@@craigjorgensen4637 I know this; I'm referring to Snap-on's options to compete with these boxes if they impact sales. There 2 options to get sales up. Lower prices (not going to happen) or start giving credit to those they aren't currently giving to now.
I work at harbor freight and just finished building our display unit, the pricing starts at around 3999 for the bottom base box and goes up from there, i didnt check it myself but another employee said all together for the display model it was around roughly 8-9000. The build quality is stupid good on this box, everything is very well put together and doesn't seem like it should be sold at HF but then again that is what we have been working on for the past few years is making product that is actually competitive with snap-on, dewalt, makita etc.
Chaston97 I noticed the built felt really good, I have a MATCO 4s and this box takes the cake. I’ve had mine for a year and would’ve bought this one. But I got my box with a free hutch. All together for $5k.
1bigjohn11 it’s a better box buy once cry once I bought a 12k 84” box from cornwell for 8k brand new. Don’t be such a tight ass this box is made for HD everyday mechanics not like the US general brand
i only wish the whole thing can be delivered to me all put together. The process of having to put together all the set is what's keepping me from buying it.
Fantastic looking toolboxes with a lifetime warrantee and without chasing after the snap on truck...awesome. keep up the amazing work Harbor Freight.
garattyfisher I think if you ask Snap on if their toolboxes come with a Lifetime Warranty that you may be
surprised at the answer.
@@craigjorgensen4637 but trying to get a replacement part off the truck, how likely is that. Plus don't forget how they treat their truck owners, snap on is horrible. Check out the bears video on the history of snap on.
@@garattyfisher you think habor freight is going to have parts for the tool boxes in stock? also i havent met a snap on truck owner who wasnt happy with what he has done...
@@karlgregory8190 check the bears' video on truck owners. That'll be an eye opener.
@@garattyfisher my Snap On dealers have been great. I don't buy a lot from them. More from Matco, even more from Harbor Freight and Duralast.
I'm wondering if we'll start seeing Harbor Freight tool trucks... Snap-On can piss off!!! I'm loving this. Shine on!
I don't think the tool truck model is a profitable model any longer. I'd be very surprised if HF jumped on board with that.
The problem with tool trucks is that with a proper supply setup, a company could warranty and replace your tools faster through the mail than they could on a truck.
Snap-On likes the truck model because it minimizes their risk by allowing a third party to assume their risk for a small profit margin.
@@jonathanjiles781 That makes sense.
Joeak74 Clearly, you’re not a professional wrencher.
YES! my hopes for a set of reasonably priced double box end wrenches have been answered! Those boxes seem seriously impressive and i cannot wait to see the rest of the icon tools, too
Only issue I have is why the heck are they making the ratcheting side of the box wrenches 12 point and not 6? While I don't have any Tekton ratchet wrenches, that's the one thing about them I love the most.
The gearwrench ones are slightly better because you can get the add on's up to 25mm, I say slightly because there's no store to warranty them out to so you'll have to mail them in.
@@DickTickles Even my Matco extra long $300 10mm to 19mm set touches the bolts in lots of places instead of 6. Works quite well...designed to do many types of bolts. HF has a cheap copy which doesn't work. If there's an ICON serious wrench I could consider it (realize I mostly by HF and Duralast, my nose isn't high in the sky, but I had to go high up to make alignments easier and get length on the wrenches).
The guys in the tool trucks can no longer dismiss HF as a company that only sells junk. This is SERIOUS
competition now.
I have a USG 5 drawer cart, and a USG 44 inch box (slowly building out of both of them). Was considering going for something from Montezuma or even Matco, but I agree with you. This box is no joke!
Yes, and as more old timers give mentorship, Snap-On’s business model will probably disappear!
No its junk ....all of it ....work there ....its all garbage
That would be a true statement as the hutch has the same walls and hinges and struts as the Mr Big my friend has in fact it’s mostly the same as the Tampon box
They have BEEN serious competition. Now that they've made a name for themselves and don't have to undercut the competition as much, they're unfortunately moving on to these new house brands that they can demand a higher price for which is more in line with their competition. I'm guessing it won't be long before they either phase out, or reduce the qualiy of, a lot of their existing lower priced but good quality stuff
Looks like HF is really stepping up their game. These cabinets blow Craftsman away from what I can see on your vid. All modular and appear to be well built. Looking forward to seeing the price point and able to compare them to Milwaukee and Craftsman. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Bear!
THE US GENERALS BLOW THE CRAFTSMAN BOXES AWAY
Yep! What he said /\ /\ /\
Unfortunately the Craftsman quality is junk now. The old Kobalt boxes were much better but now Lowe's is phasing them out and overcharging for their new Craftsman line.
@@diltzm I have 5 of the older Kobalt tool boxes that I purchased in 2010 and they are nothing to write home about. The drawers stick and are hard to open and close even after using silicon spray lube. I'm looking to replace them and seriously want to check out these new Icon's before I make a decision.
@@TheFlatlander440 the us general are still really good too but the icon is definitely an improvement over them
Awesomeness!! Can't wait til my Harbor Freight starts stocking them! Cheers!
Does anyone have a price
I like it... Argh, I just dont know if I would love it
Those are some very nice looking tool cabinets. I purchased a US General toolbox and chest combo from HF about a year ago and I am very pleased with them.
@neutrodyne; We are thrilled that yous be diggin’ yo HF drawers cause if you weren’t poppin’ wood over these babies, then just bring em back and we make you happy.
The new ratchets and wrenches look awesome. Cant wait to see them in stores soon.
Me either almost need a review on the tool inserts in the drawers
It is located in Covina.
440 W. Arrow Highway
Covina, Ca 91722.
56" Box $2,500, $1,000 for the work center, over head $500, 28" end locker $1,300, end cap $1,700, stainless top $300.
Darn can't slip that pass the wife. If it was 1700$ maybe but 2500 plus tax can't do. Also I want the hutch
That’s already too high, plus they’re probably gonna want cash up front and not offer any financing. Tool trucks often run specials and you can trade in your box, after all is said and done you are not far off from a truck brand box.
@@oscarrodriguez654 I agree, for harbor freight that's high especially having a great big box for 1000. I don't think it's going to sell like they want. I was thinking around 1500$ when I seen it not 2500$. I'm going with the 1000$ one.
lovetolearn 52 I currently have the husky 52” top and bottom box but I want to trade it in for a nicer box
@@lovetolearn5253 Yes $3,700 is steep usually when I spend that much I get 4 wheels and a engine. Don't get me wrong they are really nice and if you are a Mechanic then they are well worth it. I have a 56" US General Series 2 tool box and could not be Happier.
Oh my god!!! Yessss. On our truck today we got new red Pittsburgh floor jacks. 3 ton and 3 ton low profile! New packaging and everything
Looks so sweet. I remember when snap-on came out with the side cabinet and I took one look at it and laughed it was nothing but a locker for your coat and boots lol. But Icon hat’s off incredible design!!
Yeah. The closet cost way too much! I've nosed up at $200 for a closer. It might be shared but my employer provides a closet. Lol
Very nicely done !! Be safe going back home. SHINE ON MY FRIEND !!!
Holy moly! Matching snappy’s quality of appearance if not surpassing it, I’m impressed! I could already picture my coffee maker on that stainless shelf lol. Once these take off I’d imagine the Generals may come down in price a tad. One can hope, I’m looking to upgrade my original HF “storehouse” dark gray triple decker and a couple of Craftsman units, another triple and a tall single. I’ve had my eye on a couple of different combos that the General would gladly show up at my garage for😉 just need to keep stuffing that piggy bank for him to arrive, it’ll happen! Thanks for the sneak peek brother wow, shine on!
Bahaha I gaurOntee you it aint even close to the quality of Snap On muchless surpassing it thats the funniest damn comment yet!! probably better than Crapsman or US general but NO just NO. that thing sounds cheap as crap when he closes those drawers and you hear that big bang Hahahahhaha thats shit bro!
Figures that I bought my HF 72” and locker just before the new colors, and now this! I want one of these so bad, but what I have is so good I just can’t justify it. At the end of the day they just sit there and have drawers that hold your tools. Having this would be like going from a Chevy Silverado to a GMC Denali. I’ve always been the guy who wants one but the Silverado is good enough. I’m sure a lot of other people are in the same boat. If it wasn’t for Harbor Freight, I wouldn’t even have any business thinking about the box I have now! HF has blessed my life a lot!
Wow didn't know they were coming out with these. Just started in the diesel world and purchased the us general v2 the 44" to start. Already filled up. This might be my next buy, or a used name brand off FB. Good job covering this new box👍
When I build my garage that’s going in.. and be been looking all over the place for a good box... that’s a fantastic box.....
That box looks great ! I hope they come out with more colors, trim colors options and also a 30" depth, then Snap on will have some compitition. 👍
There’s definitely a new Sheriff in town! Look out snap-on!
Hey Mr Toolbear. Off topic a bit, but I just bought a McGraw 8 gallon oil free compressor. I find it to be very high quality. It is very much better than the fifteen year old craftsman it replaces. McGraw is very well thought out and executed.
As a Snap-on Epiq owning 20+yr dealer master tech, I'll have to say this is a pretty awesome box. I had a US General 56" a while ago, used it almost 6 years, and it is a few bays down from to being used by the guy I sold it to when I upgraded. If I were to go back and chose again, I'd still get my SO that cost more than some new cars, but doesn't mean this new one isn't good. Maybe if this box was an option, I might have chosen it, but I love my SO Epiq.
ICON toque wrenches beat Snap On for accuracy and consistency at a 5th of the cost. Lol
The ICON stuff is very nice.
Looks like a decent box. HF is definitely going after the mechanics. Would like to see what the warranty does and doesn't cover.
Yeah, but yet they still don't have a wrench set that doesn't skip sizes.
@@dutchynehtam Tractor Supply has some that are cheap.
@@dutchynehtam Tekton has no-skip sets. around $50
@@frugalprepper
It seems like they listen to some of the people who support them. And on the simple things that they can. Fix they have no intention whatsoever to fix.
@@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193 True, but... that's okay, Lowes had a full set of wrenches!
Hey Bear, I went to go look at it and it does not disappoint! This thing is nice! Talking to one of the employees, their location is one of a hand full of test stores across the country and the they said 3 to 4 thousand dollars complete for this beast.
Impressive graphic print mats really market this tool box. A lot of thought went into the design.
Damn. Icon is going all out. Looks good. Lol it's funny how much they are copying snap on. But still that is going to be a big seller. Thanks for sharing 👍
They're copying Snap On and Matco actually...there are features here which you see on Matco and not Snap On at times.
@@DENicholsAutoBravado that's not surprising lol. But smart on icons part. I'm sure it will draw alot of attention
After all the driving you did from Montana to Las Vegas. And then you jump into your truck ha head off to California. That's dedication to your audience. Way to go above and beyond Mr. Bear.
Thanks I don't think I ever want to drive again right now
Fantastic setup.. saw it locally. Real expensive but a big step up from the US GENERAL. Only knock is drawers not self closing
Harbor Frieght is coming up in the world! I'll stick with my Snap-on Box. I'm sure the price will be real close to the Classic Series Snap-on box.
Congrats to Harbor Freight for their professional line of tools.
Can't beat the price or warranty
They have this on display at the North Hollywood location on Lankershim. It is really a nice unit and looking forward to the pricing on this new line!!!
Bear. Earlier today I visited my local Harbor Freight in Camarillo California. I was there to purchase a new tool box with accessories since I have grown out of my already large toolbox I have in my hangar. Walking in the front door I immediately saw the new Icon Roller Cabinet, Top Chest, upper Hutch and Side Cabinet configuration they had on display. I was very intrigued by the Icon set up and the size was exactly what I was shopping for. That is until I asked the store manager how much the entire unit cost with all the cabinets mentioned above. I just about fell over when he told me the price was $16,000.00. If I was going to spend that kind of money on a tool box I would have bought a Snap-On. What on Earth is Harbor Freight thinking? HF has established a reputation for offering good quality tool boxes to people who refuse to pay tens of thousands of dollars to store their tools. There is no way HF is going to compete with Snap-On, especially if their prices are comfortable. I ended up buying a US General 72in Triple Bank Roller Cabinet, 56in Top Chest and End Locker for $1,600 with coupon. And the US General tool box configuration I purchased has 1/3 more storage space than the Icon. Spending $16,000 for less storage space for a slightly better quality tool box is just stupid money. Harbor Freight is making a big mistake and in my opinion will be a short-lived product.
It’s a mini house! I’m gonna buy a few, weld them together and live in the SOB. The free delivery saves you about $20K!
The adjustable force drawers should be called the how pissed off am I adjustment.
Man, Harbor Freight is doing things big, they are playing right up there with the big boys now....fantastic
Love it. I could live in that thing.🤗
Bear you are the absolute best. I’m sooo hyped up for this tool cabinet thanks for taking that drive for us. SHIIINE ON
I love the green with the black trim, I can't wait to buy one! All those Icon hand tools are getting me excited too... I've been saying for a while that HF needs to release some new, premium ratchets and wrenches. I hope they roll those out soon, I really like the look of them.
Whoa Bear... way to scoop the world!
The box looks like a combination of snap on epiq and matco boxes. But what snap on, Matco, cornwell and mac have going for them is they have it where u can pay $50 a week for a big box and not have to come up with the $6k-8k for a box from HF. Unless your a shop owner most of us techs dont have money like that to spend on a box at one time.
I just purchased the 72 inch bottom box 4 months ago . I'm extremely satisfied with it , especially for 1000 dollars . I'm not sure my budget would stretch far enough to get into a icon , as much as I would like to .
I swear the location I work at will just run out of room for displays at some point. So much new stuff.
I've been wondering the same thing every time I go to my local HF.
What store you work at? I'm at #324
I am starting to have a hard time finding item when I visit my local HFT store. I wonder if they will start moving some of the older smaller stores to bigger locations...
@@TeamWagy #2952 here
From my understanding, when the Icon boxes are released to sell, the US GENERAL boxes will be reduced to sell quickly. Now, I was told this 2 years ago, before they got into the Starburst colors on the Gens. They might just do the good, better, best thing on the tool boxes now.
Finally some room for My Routers and wood working tools
Wow Bear I feel bad you drove all the way from Las Vegas. I should be so lucky that this store location is less than a minute away from me. I think I'll go check it out. Thanks Bear!
Have you ever had receptacles in the front of a tool box? The cords get in the way of opening and closing of the drawers. Mine are on the side. Much more usable and almost frustration free.
reltub20001 good point! - gonna have to add a power rail/bar in the hutch and on the side, typically.
Omg I want it, finally a manufacturer that takes power tools into consideration from the get go.
All those ICON tools inside look pretty freakin sweet
The Icon series boxes will decently beat out all the rest you can say they will be "ICONIC'.Ones that everyone wants own or anyone who will own will be ones to remember.
Awesome tool box, to bad we can’t get them in Australia. Always good to see what’s out there, and that you don’t need to mortgage your house to get one.
Decent looking box. Curious to see the price tag. I own a snap on epiq and love the depth. I think the box is 30 deep and drawers somewhere between 27-28. Might not sound like much but it makes a huge difference!!
Most people knock snap on because of the price and I agree that they are quite high. However I rarely pay sticker price on the snap on truck so to me it’s totally worth it!!
Not to mention the resell value.
Is it September 30th yet? I want to put my hands on this box. Snap-On take a hike. ICON is here. And I am loving it.
Snap on boxes have always been over rated. They aren't that nice, especially for the price.
@@BlueMax717 No, they don't. They make the most expensive box, like it or not. They have the most gadgets and features, if you can afford them.
@@BlueMax717 Are you an idiot?
They are over rated......PERIOD!
Harbor freight is literally just on a mission to kill snapon at this point lol. I'm betting harbor freight tool trucks are coming in the near future
Probably not because the tool truck sales model is completely obsolete and I'm sure Eric Smidt knows it. It makes far more sense to open up enough stores to serve a given area.
I doubt they get into that market, I know gearwrench is slowly dipping into it, but I think more guys are starting to get into independent tool truck dealers versus specific brand. It's nice when you deal in every brand.
@@navalseabee87 How does that work as far as getting the original buyer warranty? I know there are brands like Tekton where it doesn't matter. Still, it means the truck owner has to tie up their money in enough inventory that they will have what's wanted. Not a very viable model these days.
@@CrimFerret the easiest way to deal with warranty issue is with manufactuer but it's your dealer. Nick morello has grown his business as an independent tool brand dealer to the point he now had his tool truck and store front. But he will warranty the tire tile he sells. Same as any other dealer
@@navalseabee87 That's great. What happens if he goes out of business in 5 years or decides to do something else? Maybe it's just me, but I'd rather just shop and compare online and order or, in the case of Harbor Freight, verify the local one has what I want and pick it up myself. No need to pay a middleman and for certain he's charging more than if you bought direct.
Sharp looking boxes! Wow. Very impressed!!!
For home use the HF boxes can’t be beat. Their tool carts are amazing. No way would I buy a cart off a truck. Their hand tools still mostly suck.
But to say a HF tool box is as good or better than a Snap On or a Matco is just not even close to true. They compare Themselves to Snap On by cherry picking their data and numbers, that’s not a real comparison. While the dimensions are improved, most of you would be surprised at how much that extra inch in the Snap On and Matco box really makes. And it’s just no comparison to a 30” deep box. Not to mention that when you order a Snap On and Matco you can get custom drawer configurations to suit you.
extra inch? try 4 or 6. Master and Epiq series are 28" and 30" . Its funny everything down to their packaging looks identical
Did you notice that I mentioned that there are boxes up to 30” deep? Or did you quit reading a little to early?
That looks amazing I would love to pick one up in green with the black trimming. It does however need to be at a reasonable price AND if it’s going to compete with tool truck boxes harbor freight has to be able to offer financing on the box, that’s the main benefit you get buying off of a truck.
Chomping at the bit for stuff to roll-out!!! Some of those new wrenches and ratchets look very nice!
I hope these are good quality and the price isn’t too high. These could be killer boxes if so. They seem very good quality. Have good features and options now too.
I'm not a harborfreight person myself but the icon box is impressive and I'm looking to get into a new/ another setup I do buy most my tools from the truck but when it come to storage I can't do it, I can afford it but my mechanical tools are toys my shop is for pleasure it doesn't make me money. I'm liking the homak and extreme tool boxes but I can't wrap my head around the prices of all the accessories. If icon comes in reasonably it might finally convince me to see the harborfreight light.
Looks amazing, thanks for driving all the way there! Could you look at those photo inserts and see if there were any spoilers worth going over? New wrenches, ratchets, or power tools worth looking at?
HF is going to push the strap on market to the side. Branding is awesome, features are awesome, it’s a solid box with a warranty to match. Can’t wait to add one to the shop
Toolbox overkill lol, most of us will need a step stool to get in the top half 😂😂😂
Wow, lots of good stuff from HF. Keep holding off on a new base box as so much choice now. Not a bad problem!
Dang. A DIYer like me will probably stick with US General, but these would sure be tempting.
The only other thing I could say is Snap-Who?
still fun to go on the snap on truck
I'll take a Blue, Black or Yellow if they ever offer those colors later on! Cheers!
They have the matco detents looked like
If you watched the whole video it shows you which 4 colors they'll offer.
Elliot Glenn I did. I just commented to you soon. I do that sometimes LOL
They have green with vblack trim but for some reason no blue and black. Which if it were Id totally grab the blue with black trim. I just hate the chrome. wuhwuh.
Wow I’ve been waiting for these, I’m going to have to wait for an orange one. I wish they would go to a 30” depth. The extra 2” ain’t much, but I dig the idea of the hutch & locker!
Icon 24” - 22” us general= 2” thanks for the math lesson tho
If you traveled to Southern California from Montana to film this video that really shows your dedication to your channel and viewers. Looks like a great box can’t wait to see this tool line release the ratchets and wrenches
Just bought a us general 72" and it hasn't came in yet. Wonder if I should return it and get the icon? Wouldn't pay double price for the same size box. Would be nice to know some real details.
I have seen them in Nashville. They are well built. Strictly Tool boxes might be a little less and they are well built too.
I just saw one today....it’s a solid box. Super nice
I got the whole 44 inch years ago. Now I will be Upgrading for sure!
Might as well order one and have it all delivered to the shop I'm at. I'm going to see if I can get that blue one with the black trim off the green box.
Harbor freight is going to need some type of in-house financing to move those.
What retailer doesnt have a CC these days
@@ly-yx1rk harbor frieght doesnt lol
@@Tailgatesntoolboxes the idea is that they will soon
Looks like a nice box. I see a lot of parallels to a Snap-on master series. Would be a nice option for those guys out there who aren't willing or able to buy a Snap-on box.
Been watching the channel off and on. Finally subbed. Thanks man
Free shipping to Alaska NOT! Sad Wish they would come to the 49th State Looks Great!
Nice! now time for them to make a hutch that will fit my 72" US general
Yeah. I want to close the top or my box with a hutch and not put more drawyer there. You know?
@@DENicholsAutoBravado me too.
Wow they appear to be going after the tool truck market with the free delivery and lifetime warranty ! The Icon boxes look good as well You didnt mention anything on who/ where they are manufactured by Thats a pretty impressive step in marketing for Harbor Freight towards being a big. Supplier to the professional market its interesting to see how that will play out for them. Over time
I wonder if the Icon brand hutch and side cabinets will fit/attatch to the new generation of US General boxes. Also wonder if those adjustable drawer slides will fully extend. On my new model US General to get the last inch or so of slide I have to pull harder than I should. Gets worse the heavier the drawer is. Either way that looks like a very impressive tool storage system.
Really looks like Icon while being expensive for HF standards is worth the money because its a more premium line from them that I believe more directly competes with Snappy and Mac. They definitely have a broad range of tool quality/ pricing that markets to both the professionals and the DIYers.
Looks nice! As a pro, I wouldn't have enough room, the drawers are too shallow for me. I have almost twice that depth, with current setup, and I was running out of room.
That's a thing of beauty! I remember when my Snap-on looked that good lol
Always my luck, just bought the 56in US General top, bottom and side locker for Christmas last year and now this comes out. Guess it's going to see a drill and saw to add the power outlets. Maybe one tray will be modified for a charging station.
Also wonder if those locks will fit the US General, I have 3 different keys and would like them keyed the same.
I'm similarly lucky. Kept meaning to add to my series 1 and now that's not available. Series 2 isn't compatible...unless I manufacturer/make it fit...
Ive never been so excited about anything!!!
Rather than buy one here in So Cal,I am going to wait and buy one at the Harbor Freight in Carson City NV where I am moving to soon when I sell my house and get out from "Commiefornia" I am going to buy just the bottom box because I am going use my Snap On top boxes,[won in a raffle on the Snap on Truck in the mid 1980's! ] This will allow met to get rid of 3 tool roll away boxes and condense into one large box! I am retired,so I do not need to haul tools from job to job........
very impressed that is well and good for people with a place to put them. as I live in an apartment on the 2nd floor what I have been hoping to see from harbor freight is something like the Tstak system that Dewalt has. being able to put my tools in drawers that I can carry down stairs would be great. I would like them just a little bit wider the the Tstak's are though.
yeah for some reason they do not think people in apartments own tools or need something nice to organize their tools in. how about a little love Harbor Freight ?
You and me both brother I've been wanting to see a stackable tool system from them for some time
Too bad all those 20% of coupons they always have can’t be used 😭
If you go on their website and click on the ICON display --- you will find a 20% coupon for the ICON box
Marc Antonio knock a solid $1000 off it lol
A NICE, SOLID, WELL DESERVED KICK IN THE BALLS FOR SNAP-ON!!! Thank you Harbor Freight!!! I can't wait for all those Icon tools to come out!
I also know that a "Vulcan Pro Tig 205 is coming out soon to replace the discontinued Vulcan Pro Tig 200. I wonder if the spy bear, Deep Freight can tell us a little bit about it?
lmao tap the brakes man lol
@@bigbigjohnlee666 I hear you. I had a buddy that use to work for snap-on. He got the shaft, so I like seeing anything that iritates them. The Icon boxes will sell well when they catch on. Throttle is back to 20%. :)
As long as it doesn't have an Iconic price, I'll love it 😁
*3,999 for the bottom only!*
@@IDABAYAREA650I that's like four 72" cabinets...yeah I don't think so
Dangit. This is sweet. Wish I hadn’t spent over $1600 last new year buying a set. I’d love to have this in green. I’m still happy with mine but I’d love the green.
Same here
This is really nice! I have a feeling this is gonna be some pricey boxes though. I am still happy with my USG 44top and bottome, with end lockers.
Wish you would if wobbles the drawers to the left and right. I have the 44inch U.S general top chest and it wobbles slightly. But it’s heavy and made with good steel. A ICON 44 inch will weight 1/3+ more since the steel is thicker. A crafts man 44inch would weight half as much as the ICON. Wow good job HF
Wow! That's impressive. I look forward to seeing these, but the stores aren't generally big enough to include these as well.
It is by order only it said so....
Original US General, good
US General Series 2, better
ICON, best
But since you can't buy the original US General anymore, will they come out with something under the series 2 or something better than the ICON?
I was about to buy another box but I think I’ll wait on one of these
The new herc demo hammer is out! I wonder how they will expand (or if?) into the hammer drill/demolition lineup that they filled out with bauer a lil' bit back.
Wow the icon boxes are sweet love the hutch
Imagine if harbor freight offered financing! They will kill snap on and Matco and mac
No because it is way overpriced and it is junk
@@davepotter9586 what's overpriced
@@juanorejel5578 the hf box 10k all said and done
@@davepotter9586 so it's junk because it's not snap on or Mac or Matco? Lol
@@juanorejel5578 no its a shined up version of the us general
These boxes compete directly with the tool truck boxes in regards to quality and options. However, they are going to cost $1000's less. The tool trucks are going to have 2 options; lowering prices or start handing out even higher interest loans (than they currently have) to guys and gals who are unable to get credit from them now; I wonder which option they will pick?
bill A huge percentage of the people the tool truck guys deal with won’t qualify for extended credit where they have to mail
in payments. Truck accounts where no interest is charged are for small amounts where weekly payments are made and the
accounts are paid off in 5-7 weeks. 100.00 sale should be paid off at 20.00 a week.
@@craigjorgensen4637 I know this; I'm referring to Snap-on's options to compete with these boxes if they impact sales. There 2 options to get sales up. Lower prices (not going to happen) or start giving credit to those they aren't currently giving to now.
Impressive. Makes me wana trade my classic 77 roll cab!
That'll solve my storage problem and excess cash problem for the next 5 years, all in one go! Hahaha!
Awesome video! Excited to get my hands on them!