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12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
The 12 gallon heavy-duty work-tote is an industrial strength storage container ideal for storage. Attached tops are permanently attached with steel hinges that interlock for stacking strength and security. Stack for maximized storage and nest when empty. Ergonomically designed handles allow for easy lifting. Lids close securely to protect parts from dust or damage.
Overall rating:
(13 reviews) 13
Rating breakdown 13 reviews
5 stars
8
4 stars
0
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 star
4
8 out of 11(73%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
Review 1 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
Overall rating
New "model" inferior
,PostedApril 25, 2013
erik
Quality
1
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5
Value
1
/
5
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The new model doesn't appear to be by Monoflo. Additionally, it's manufactured in Canada, whereas the Monoflos were made in the US. Additionally, these fit well on 4' wirerack shelfing 3 across. The translucent boxes don't as it gets down to fractions of an inch.
The barcode on the US manufactured model reads: 34359 21001. It's product description is "12 Gallon Industrial Strength Storage Container"
I wish I could get more of the old US ones.
Cons: poor quality, foreign product
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Review 2 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
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New Design and Mold Equal Poor Product
,PostedSeptember 22, 2012
davidmp
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
Quality
1
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5
Value
1
/
5
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Just got home with these and had one old design to compare. The other reviewers are correct. The mold is different and if you hold the tote up and look at the bottom you will see light around the base. You will not see light around the base of the old tote design. This means there is less resin on the base edge perimeter and is susceptible to breakage as others are discovering. It would seem the OEM Monoflo has changed molder and tool (mold) for this product. Stick to the old design. Heading back to store to return all the new ones for what they have of older design.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 3 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
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GREAT PRODUCT UNTIL THEY CHANGED THEIR MATERIALS AND DESIGN
,PostedJuly 4, 2012
1811
Quality
1
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5
Value
4
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5
Ease of setup
4
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5
I've bought a about a dozen of these early in the year for general storage. It appears that the quality has gone downhill for the tote (also known an attached lid container). At first glance the dimensions are the same but the details are the read giveaway. The older container has a semi-rough surface on the exterior bottom while the newer one has a almost smooth bottom. If you compare the plastic material used in the older container it is a lot more dense. The newer one feels more flimsy and not as rigid. The older exterior has a semi-textured feel around the exterior walls where the newer model is smooth. Prior to purchasing the the tote, I saw multiple containers from different stacks with structural cracks along and near the handles. I counted approximately 10 that had this issue. I hope that Home Depot and Monoflo (manufacturing company) address this issue soon.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 4 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
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New Design is Cheap
,PostedMarch 31, 2013
Anonymous
from New Orleans, LA, USA
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:3 months
Quality
2
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5
Value
3
/
5
The old design/mold was good. The new design does not stack with the old design is of poor quality and cracks far easier.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 5 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
Overall rating
Great product, great price.
,PostedAugust 13, 2012
Mpritche
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
Ease of setup
5
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5
I bought these after seeing them online and am very satisfied. I will agree with the previous post that the newer ones lack in quality. My store had 5 of the new style(Smooth and shiny exterior) and 9 of the old style ( Textured with a dull finish). Both containers have the same measurements. I found that three of the new style containers where cracked in the bottom corners while all nine of the old style containers were in perfect shape. So I bought all the old style they had. My advice is to only buy the old style containers since the new containers are obviously made of a cheaper material.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
Overall rating
Great storage - to a point
,PostedJuly 11, 2012
RexB
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
2
/
5
Value
4
/
5
Ease of setup
5
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5
I must agree with another reviewer, these have change in material, being of an apparent lesser quality - I have older ones holding the same basic stuff (CD/DVD/HD media) standing tall and firm, while my newer 10, stacked 5-6 high in about 6 months, have the bottom two totes bowing out and buckling at the sides and some breaking at the top corners, nearly starting to put adverse weight on the contents - Estimated weight with contents 30-40 lbs per tote - I wouldn't call these "heavy duty", maybe "medium duty". I feel 50 lbs stacked 6 high would be "heavy duty". I can find no weight and/or stacking limits on these totes. As far as I can tell these are the best available at retail - I guess I'll have to look into commercial storage totes.
Note - The manufacture's PDF spec sheet does not list the model being sold here.
Note - The manufacture's PDF spec sheet does not list the model being sold here.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
Overall rating
Great lockable storage
,PostedJanuary 12, 2012
Rick
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
Ease of setup
5
/
5
Used for tool, hardware, and small supply storage. Easily lockable with a padlock as well. Only drawback is lids do not prevent rain from entering the container, other than that, totes work great for job site storage at customers homes and businesses.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 8 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
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Quality
,PostedJanuary 10, 2013
Anonymous
These totes were better quality than the other options. They have a metal shaft through the hinge instead of a snap together plastic one. The price is comparable at $9 also. I plan on buying several more.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
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These are a true FIND
,PostedFebruary 17, 2012
Cynth
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Ease of setup
5
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5
These are by far the best hinged lid tote or bin on the market. I've broken one in two years. I use these in an industrial setting. I went through an average of 60 a year with the clear bins. I love these and can't wait for Home Depot to carry them in the other sizes.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 10 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
Overall rating
Great - but DISCONTINUED!
,PostedJune 26, 2012
Dave
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
4
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5
Value
5
/
5
Ease of setup
5
/
5
These are great, not flimsy, and perfect size to be able to move around without being too heavy or bulky.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
Overall rating
great value and holds up
,PostedApril 24, 2012
happyshopper
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
Quality
5
/
5
Value
4
/
5
Ease of setup
5
/
5
Love these totes, I am moving and great for making small trips and easy to carry!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
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Happened upon an excellent buy
,PostedApril 2, 2012
macinnis17
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Ease of setup
5
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5
These bins are awesome. Well manufactured. You can stack these easily. Lock them with a padlock. Great for storing tools. Very Durable. The hinged bi-fold lid is perfect to make this an all one piece storage bin.
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Review 13 for 12 gallon Heavy Duty Storage Tote
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these are great!
,PostedMarch 24, 2012
JustThisGuy
Quality
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Ease of setup
5
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5
These totes are basically a smaller version of the totes that auto parts stores use to shuttle stuff back and forth between stores and warehouses. They're very sturdy, I have them stacked quite high (I have two stacks right now that are almost to an eight foot ceiling) and loaded with heavy items (tools, car parts, towing accessories, books, etc.) and they don't collapse or even seem to be affected at all. I keep buying more and slowly moving stuff from random cardboard boxes (which collapse if you stack them too high) into these things. They're great for rarely used items that still need to remain accessable, and when the containers are empty they stack much more compactly and there's no separate lids to lose. The only thing that could possibly make these better is not having to use tape to make labels on the ends, but that's a minor quibble. The only downside is availability; I just went to get more today and one of my local stores was completely out and my other one only had maybe 15 of them (I bought eight...)
Yes, I recommend this product.
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