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A quick guide to choosing the perfect Paramount toolbox
When it comes to selecting a top-notch toolbox for your ute, Paramount Boxes has got your ute bed covered. With a wide range of high-quality options, we offer sleek and sturdy storage solutions for every trade professional or adventure seeker.
Key Insights
- The six main toolbox types and benefits of each
- Steel vs aluminium and why you may want one over the other
- Recommended use cases for toolbox designs
To help you make an informed decision, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to the various types of Paramount Toolboxes.
Steel Toolboxes
- Made from heavy-duty steel built to withstand what life throws at ya.
- Ideal for trade professionals requiring robust and secure storage for their tools.
- Feature a lockable lid and sturdy construction for added security and durability.
- Available in different sizes and designs to suit your specific needs.
- Perfect for maintaining an organised and clutter-free workspace.
Gullwing Uteboxes
- Steel gullwing toolboxes offer secure storage for long items like shovels and rakes, keeping them safely stowed and protected during transportation.
- With their lower height compared to standard one-tonne ute toolboxes, steel gullwing toolboxes provide increased visibility through rear windows, enhancing safety while driving.
- The gullwing design of these toolboxes allows for easy access to your tools and equipment from both sides, enabling efficient retrieval and minimising the need for reaching over or climbing into the tray
Aluminium Toolboxes
- Provides excellent resistance against corrosion and rust.
- Lightweight to stay under your Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) without compromising strength or security.
- Available in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different tools and equipment.
- Easy to clean and maintain, making them a popular choice for tradespeople on the go
Underbody Toolboxes
- Designed to fit discreetly under your ute’s tray or chassis.
- Good for maximising secure and weatherproof storage for tools and equipment.
- Tapered underbody toolboxes offer increased clearance for off-road enthusiasts.
- Great for keeping your gear organised and easily accessible while freeing up space in the tray.
- Perfect for a first aid kit or somewhere to secure valuables while you’re at the beach.
Canopy, or Cross-Deck Toolboxes
- Designed specifically to fit across the top of your ute’s tray
- Finished with an aluminium front plate & galvanised steel body
- Provide ample storage space for odd-shaped items.
- Feature lockable lids and durable construction to protect your tools from theft and the elements.
Undertray Drawers
- Stow long items such as shovels, rakes crowbars, stakes, or flat items like safety signage
- Can be used as an additional raised workspace (keeping within the weight rating)
- Lockable, but with easy accessibility for quick retrieval of tools.
- Organise parts with plastic parts bucke
Jobsite Toolbox
- Portability is the real difference with a steel job site box. Paramount job site boxes are designed for easy transportation, featuring built-in handles optional castor wheels,
- Feet designed to keep the box off the ground, while also being suitable for a forklift or pallet jack to safely lift it in and out of your ute or truck.
- Recessed lock pockets keep padlock mechanisms out of the worst of the weather.
- Built with heavy-duty steel and a total weight of 63kg, job site boxes are designed to withstand harsh job site conditions, including impacts, weather elements, and rough handling.
So, which toolbox is right for my Hilux, Triton, Landcruiser or Ford Ranger?
Why stop at one? Whether you’re a trade professional or an adventure enthusiast, Paramount Toolboxes offers many options to suit your lifestyle. Contact an Authorised Paramount Distributor near you, and they can help you make an informed decision that will serve you well for years to come. Browse the range.
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