# Milwaukee PACKOUT vs ToughBuilt StackTech

> Milwaukee PACKOUT and ToughBuilt StackTech don't stack together: we have no source saying either locks onto the other. Milwaukee PACKOUT has 52 products on sale across 10 categories, priced $15.98 to $769.00. ToughBuilt StackTech has 19 products on sale across 9 categories, priced $65.00 to $119.95. Biggest tool box by outside volume: Milwaukee PACKOUT XL Tool Box at about 26 gal against ToughBuilt StackTech XL Tool Box at about 23 gal. Highest rated load: 400 lb (Milwaukee PACKOUT) against 800 lb (ToughBuilt StackTech).

| | [Milwaukee PACKOUT](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/milwaukee-packout/) | [ToughBuilt StackTech](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/toughbuilt-stacktech/) |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2017 | 2023 |
| Products on sale | 52 | 19 |
| Categories | Tool Boxes (6), Drawer Boxes (5), Crates & Totes (5), Small-Parts Organizers (6), Rolling Cases (5), Dollies & Carts (3), Wall Mounts & Hangers (9), Coolers (3), Bags & Pouches (9), Accessories (1) | Tool Boxes (4), Drawer Boxes (2), Crates & Totes (1), Small-Parts Organizers (3), Rolling Cases (1), Dollies & Carts (3), Wall Mounts & Hangers (1), Coolers (2), Bags & Pouches (2) |
| Price range | $15.98 – $769.00 | $65.00 – $119.95 |
| Biggest tool box | XL Tool Box (22 × 16.25 × 17 in) | StackTech XL Tool Box (21 × 16 × 15.6 in) |
| Highest rated load | 400 lb (2-Wheel Cart) | 800 lb (StackTech 2-in-1 Convertible Hand Truck) |
| Weather rating | IP65 on 14 | IP65 on 1 |
| Where sold | Ohio Power Tool, Toolnut, Acme Tools | Lowe's, Acme Tools |

## Questions

**Do Milwaukee PACKOUT and ToughBuilt StackTech stack together?**
No. We have no source saying Milwaukee PACKOUT and ToughBuilt StackTech lock onto each other, so mixing them means two separate stacks.

**Which is cheaper, Milwaukee PACKOUT or ToughBuilt StackTech?**
On the prices we have (as of October 3, 2026), the cheapest Milwaukee PACKOUT tool box is the [Compact Tool Box](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/milwaukee-packout-compact-tool-box/) at $79.97, and the cheapest ToughBuilt StackTech tool box is the [StackTech Tool Box](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/toughbuilt-stacktech-tool-box/) at $65.00. Prices are re-checked weekly.

**Which has more products, Milwaukee PACKOUT or ToughBuilt StackTech?**
Milwaukee PACKOUT: 52 products on sale across 10 categories. ToughBuilt StackTech: 19 across 9.

**Which holds more weight, Milwaukee PACKOUT or ToughBuilt StackTech?**
By the brands' own ratings, the most any Milwaukee PACKOUT piece is rated to carry is 400 lb ([2-Wheel Cart](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/milwaukee-packout-2-wheel-cart/)); for ToughBuilt StackTech it's 800 lb ([StackTech 2-in-1 Convertible Hand Truck](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/toughbuilt-stacktech-2-in-1-convertible-hand-truck/)). Ratings are per piece, not per stack.

**Which is more weatherproof, Milwaukee PACKOUT or ToughBuilt StackTech?**
Milwaukee PACKOUT publishes IP65 on 14 of its 52 products; ToughBuilt StackTech publishes IP65 on 1 of its 19 products. IP65 means dust-tight and protected from water jets, not submersion.

Full product lists with specs and sources: [Milwaukee PACKOUT](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/milwaukee-packout/index.md), [ToughBuilt StackTech](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/toughbuilt-stacktech/index.md). Page: https://modulartoolbox.com/vs/packout-vs-stacktech/

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