So you’re sick of your tools rolling around your ute tray bed like a bunch of drunken buffoons. It’s unsafe, it certainly isn’t economical in terms of space and durability, and it’s just a downright bloody mess to deal with. It’s time to get a toolbox.
We wish we could just leave it at that. You’d get your toolbox, put your gear in it and head to the pub for a coldie. But that simply wouldn’t be doing you or your tools justice. So sit back, because we’re about to lay some important information on you. This information could very well make your working day a heck of a lot easier!
Your options
When it comes to buying a toolbox, you don’t want to settle for one made by any old Tom, Dick or Harry. You want to make sure it’s made by a trusted, experienced company like Austates, who specialise in ute accessories. Furthermore, you want to make sure it’s sturdy, durable, weather resistant and optimised for your needs. What’s better than a toolbox fully customised for your trade and tools? One that can assist your ute in seamlessly transforming from work vehicle to outback adventure ride with a few quick tweaks. But we’ll get into that later. For now, these are your core options.
The no-fuss aluminium toolbox
What a classic! Made out of 3mm Aluminium smooth plate and powder coated in white, this toolbox can be bought with either a sloping or straight door. It features one adjustable shelf, stainless drop T-locks for security and a rubber door seal to keep out dirt and grime. Did we mention that it’s SUPER sturdy, too?
The sturdy and compartmentalised steel toolbox
This one’s for those tradies that have lots of bits and bobs… We’re talking 20 different varieties of nails and more than five types of hammer. Investing in a compartmentalised toolbox will make your day way more efficient because you won’t be wasting precious time rooting around trying to find the right tool for the job at hand. With two drawers and numerous shelving, every tool will have a home. Made from 1.5 electrolytically galvanized steel with white coating, this toolbox is an absolute breeze to navigate. Ball bearing drawer runners also mean that you can ditch the WD40 and stop cursing stuck runners in wet weather.
The space-efficient half canopy
So you want a canopy, but you don’t want to go the whole nine yards. We have some good news for you! For those that need more coverage for their gear than a toolbox but don’t want to take up their full ute tray bed, you can get a half canopy. This means all your big equipment can be chucked in the back without height restrictions, and all your smaller tools are safely and securely packed away. Like our classic toolbox, our half canopies are made from 3mm aluminium smooth plate and powder coated in white. What else do they come with?
- Sloping doors
- 1 Stainless Drop T Lock
- 2 Gas struts
- Stainless piano hinge
- Rubber door seal
- 2 adjustable/removable shelves
The full canopy with all the specs
You know how we talked about combining work and adventure in one vehicle? This is possible with a customised Ausbox ute canopy. We can design a ute canopy for all of your needs, from fitting a hose reel and tanks for a pest control work vehicle to integrating the support framework for a camping fridge. Choose the number of shelves you want, and how you want them configured, have small or large drawers installed, get underbody tanks fitted and decide what shape canopy best suits your vehicle. The possibilities are endless. All you need to do is give us a call to discuss what you need, and we’ll design a canopy specifically for you! Head over to our gallery to view custom jobs that we’ve completed for ideas and inspiration!
Looking for a ute toolbox or canopy? Contact Austates today!