Pelican Product Spotlight: The Best Rolling Tool Box

August 22, 2022

Regardless of the field or trade you work in; it is vital that you protect your tools. These tools are not only your livelihood or hobby gear but also represent a large financial investment. A basic set of tools can cost $2,250 for a student in trade school and up to $25,000-$50,000 for an experienced tradesman’s tools.

Protect this valuable investment from damage or loss with a rolling tool box from Pelican. Pelican has been a trusted name in protective cases since 1976 and offers a range of mobile tool boxes for hobbyists and professionals. The cases come in various sizes, with different features depending on the intended use. Check out these three Pelican rolling toolboxes and see which might be right for you.

1460 toolbox

1. The Compact and Durable 1460TOOL Protector Mobile Tool Chest

Small, tough, and rugged, the Pelican 1460 tool is one of Pelican's best mobile toolboxes. It has solid polypropylene walls with an open cell core for added durability. It has silicone O-ring seals to keep out dust and water and an automatic purge valve to keep internal pressure equalized.

The chest can be customized to your preferences with removable tool tray dividers. The lid can open to 180° for easy accessibility, and the toolbox features an anti-roll design for stability when the lid is open.

The chest can be customized to your preferences with removable tool tray dividers. The lid can open to 180° for easy accessibility, and the toolbox features an anti-roll design for stability when the lid is open.

2. The Versatile 0450 Protector Mobile Tool Chest

This smaller case is excellent for field work where only a few specific tools are needed. It is lightweight at only 13 lbs. empty and can be easily carried wherever you need to go.

The Pelican 0450 rolling tool chest is Pelican’s toughest mobile toolbox. It features customizable, removable drawers on smooth aluminum rails. You can choose between two configurations: four shallow drawers with two deep drawers or six shallow drawers with one deep drawer.

The chest has two-way handles, an extended trolly handle, and heavy-duty hinges. It has wide-spaced field-replaceable wheels for stability over rough terrain. It can be dropped from five feet with no damage, it can be submerged underwater, and it can handle extreme temperatures.

This case can handle whatever you throw its way and keep your tools safe and secure. If your job or life takes you to extreme locations, keep your tools in this Pelican case.

1646 air case

3. The Large 1646 Air Case

Light, durable, and perfect for air travel, keep your tools safe when you travel with the Pelican 1646. This MIL-SPEC case is made in the USA and is 40% lighter than previous models. Pelican’s proprietary HPX²™ Polymer gives the case unparalleled strength and the ability to withstand temperatures from -60° F to 160° F.

This long and deep case is perfect for more extensive toolsets and bigger equipment. It is 35.29’’ long by 19’’ wide by 15.08’’ tall and weighs 20.5 lbs. empty or 25.7 lbs. with the protective foam installed.

This Pelican case is perfect if you need a heavy-duty case that can take a beating wherever you take it.

Pelican Quality for Your Tools

Your tools are an important investment and must be well protected. Check out Pelican’s range of tough, rugged rolling toolboxes and choose the right one for the job. Protect your tools with a Pelican case.

shop pelican cases

SIGN UP FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

Sign up for our newsletter and get exclusive access to new product launches, special offers and much more.

Compare