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Tool Caddy Can Store 100 Pounds of Gear

Minimizer has added the Tool Caddy to its line of maintenance products, offering space to store tools and gear in a nearby location.

The Tool Caddy is designed to fit three applications – standard tires 245 to 295, Super Single tires and flatbed trailers.

Attaching to the tire or trailer, the Tool Caddy can store up to 100 pounds of tools and gear. It can help keep crucial repair and maintenance tools nearby if a truck breaks down on the side of the road or in the shop.

The flatbed version is designed to hold straps while cargo is being loaded, featuring a compact design that fits inside of a 36-inch Minimizer Tool Box.

The Tool Caddy is designed to fit three applications – standard tires sizes from 245 to 295, Super Single tires and flatbed trailers.

Attaching to the tire or trailer, the Tool Caddy can store up to 100 pounds of tools and gear. It can help keep crucial repair and maintenance tools nearby if a truck breaks down on the side of the road or in the shop.

The flatbed version is designed to hold straps while cargo is being loaded, featuring a compact design that fits inside of a 36-inch Minimizer Tool Box.

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