New Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Tool Boxes – First Look
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Tool Box Hero](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Tool-Box-Hero.jpg?resize=600%2C422&ssl=1)
Harbor Freight’s line of US General tool storage cabinets and accessories are widely regarded as delivering good quality at an excellent value. The retailer has launched a new generation of US General tool boxes, starting with their 72″ roller cabinet and modular components.
The new Harbor Freight US General Series 3 tool boxes were first teased several months ago, with the promise of an improved drawer layout, integrated power drawer, and “much more.”
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 New Top Hutch Hero](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-New-Top-Hutch-Hero.jpg?resize=600%2C363&ssl=1)
New to the lineup is a 72″ work center hutch, which sits atop the roller cabinet.
The initial launch includes the roller cabinet, top hutch, and a top tool chest option.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Tool Storage Cabinets and Chests from SEMA 2022](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Tool-Storage-Cabinets-and-Chests-from-SEMA-2022.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1)
When the US General Series 3 line was first revealed several months ago, the 72″ roller cabinet was showcased with the top hutch and matching side lockers. The side lockers are not yet available.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Compatibility](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Compatibility.jpg?resize=600%2C393&ssl=1)
Harbor Freight made sure to address compatibility concerns. Yes, the new Series 3 top hutch will fit on top of the outgoing Series 2 triple-bank roller cabinet.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Tool Cabinet Color Options](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Tool-Cabinet-Color-Options.jpg?resize=600%2C270&ssl=1)
The roller cab has launched in 8 colors: red, blue, black, green, orange, grey, yellow, and white.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Roller Cabinet in Blue vs Series 2](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Roller-Cabinet-in-Blue-vs-Series-2.jpg?resize=600%2C833&ssl=1)
The US General Series 3 roller cabinet looks to have been completely redesigned.
In terms of aesthetics, the silver trim is gone, and so are the corner edge protectors. The Series 3 drawers have black drawer pulls across the line.
The drawer configuration is also different – as promised – with two long top drawers instead of just one. The overall drawer count has decreased from 18 drawers for Series 2 to 14 drawers for Series 3.
There’s also only one central lock, rather than a central lock and independently locked drawer bank as with the Series 2 roller cabinet.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Roller Cabinet in Red](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Roller-Cabinet-in-Red.jpg?resize=600%2C504&ssl=1)
The roller cabinets still feature a side handle – with new look – and (4) 6″ shock-absorbing casters, 2 swivel and 2 fixed.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Top Tool Chest in Red](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Top-Tool-Chest-in-Red.jpg?resize=600%2C467&ssl=1)
A 12-drawer top chest is available, and fits Series 2 and 3 72″ roller cabinets.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Top Tool Chest with Gas Spring Lid Stays](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Top-Tool-Chest-with-Gas-Spring-Lid-Stays.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1)
The tool chest has an easy-opening lid with gas struts on both sides.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Top Hutch in Red](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Top-Hutch-in-Red.jpg?resize=600%2C314&ssl=1)
The top hutch features a slotted back wall and comes with two trays to get you started with organizing your tools.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Roller Cabinet with Top Hutch Filled with Tools](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Roller-Cabinet-with-Top-Hutch-Filled-with-Tools.jpg?resize=600%2C518&ssl=1)
Shown here is a fully-loaded top hutch, with laptop, tools, and various Harbor Freight US General magnetic tool box accessories, which are sold separately.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Roller Cabinet with Top Hutch Door Closed](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Roller-Cabinet-with-Top-Hutch-Door-Closed.jpg?resize=600%2C420&ssl=1)
The hutch has a pull-out cover, and can be locked closed.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Power Drawer Outlet Strip with USB](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Power-Drawer-Outlet-Strip-with-USB.jpg?resize=600%2C463&ssl=1)
Back to the roller cabinet, the power drawer features a built-in power strip, with (5) 120V AC outlets and (2) USB charging ports.
Harbor Freight says that the USB charging ports are both “fast-charging USB 3.0 outlets,” but it’s unclear what they mean by this. One is a USB-A port, and the other USB-C.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Power Drawer with Chargers and Cordless Tool Batteries](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Power-Drawer-with-Chargers-and-Cordless-Tool-Batteries.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1)
The power drawer is designed to fit cordless power tool battery chargers, and can also charge other devices such as compact worklights.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Air Tool Drawer](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Air-Tool-Drawer.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1)
The next drawer down features a cordless power tool and air tool holder, for convenient storage of drills and impact drivers.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Top Deep Drawer for Sockets](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Top-Deep-Drawer-for-Sockets.jpg?resize=600%2C585&ssl=1)
The deep top drawer is tall enough to fit deep sockets vertically, and long enough to hold tools such as pry bars and breaker bars.
As mentioned, you also get a long shallow drawer beneath it. The Series 2 roller cabinet only had a single extra-wide drawer.
The drawers are all equipped with full-extension ball bearing slides that support up to 120 lbs per pair.
![Harbor Freight US General Series 3 Roller Cabinet Drawer Retention](https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Harbor-Freight-US-General-Series-3-Roller-Cabinet-Drawer-Retention.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
Lastly, the drawers feature full-width drawer latches for easier opening.
Pricing and Availability
72″ Roller Cabinet – $1800
72″ Top Tool Chest – $1000
72″ Top Hutch – $700
The Series 2 72″ roller cabinets are also now on clearance, for $1300.
Harbor Freight lists all of the new Series 3 tool boxes as being available in-store only.
What do you think about Harbor Freight’s latest generation tool storage products?