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30" US General 5-Drawer Mechanic's Cart Buildout — Mechanic + Farm + Diesel Truck Loadout
Snapshot: 2026-05-11   ·   Father's Day 2026: Sun June 21 (HF historically: 20% off single item + Parking Lot Sale 35% off Icon/Quinn)   ·   Vehicles: Kioti tractor, Kawasaki Mule, Husqvarna 2-cycle, 2019 F-250 6.7 PSD, Santa Fe, Odyssey
Owned already have it
Buy Now active sale, ending soon
Wait hold for Father's Day (Jun 18-21) or next Parking Lot Sale
Anytime stable cheap price, low variance
Non-HF better off buying elsewhere
Ad-hoc spotted-coupon items not on the planned BOM
6.7 PSD Power Stroke-specific
Buy Now (sale window)
~$465
Wait for Father's Day
~$430
Anytime / Stable Cheap
~$190
Non-HF specialty
~$130
Grand Total Estimate
~$1,215

Buy-now vs Wait Strategy

Owned Already Have

Baseline — don't re-buy.

ItemNotes
US General 30" 5-Drawer Mechanic's Cart (Orange) The cabinet. Smaller-drawer constraint drives the rest of this list — fewer "filler" sets, more dual-use items.
Ryobi Grease Gun Skip Lincoln / HF replacements. Kioti has ~15-20 zerks, Mule has more — you'll use this constantly.
Foxwell OBD-II Scanner (handheld) Code reading + clearing on the F-250, Kioti, Mule. Standalone handheld — doesn't replace the OBDLink EX recommendation below (that one is specifically for FORScan module programming on the 6.7 PSD, which a Foxwell can't do).

Buy Now Active ITC Sale — Ends 5/28/2026

Inside Track Club member pricing. If you're not ITC, sign up at the register before checking out — $30/yr pays back on this list alone.

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ItemSKU / TierPriceWhyBuy
ICON Split Beam Torque Wrench, 1/2" Drive, 40-250 ft-lb
The one Icon tool nobody should compromise on. Project Farm tested as within a few % of Snap-On for ⅕ the price. Critical for F-250 lug nuts (150 ft-lb), Kioti wheel work, anything you don't want to over/under-torque.
Lot #57923
ICON
$114.99
Ends 5/28
ITC-only pricing; Father's Day coupon won't beat this on Icon torque wrenches. 🛒 Buy
ICON 3/8" Drive Professional Deep Socket Set
Deep sockets for spark plugs, long bolts, anywhere a shallow socket can't reach. 6.7 PSD has lots of these spots.
ICON
$34.99
$44.99
Save 22%
Lifetime warranty + Icon quality at Pittsburgh-tier price right now. 🛒 Buy
ICON 3/8" Impact Swivel Socket Set
Swivel impacts = the difference between "ugh" and "done" on every diesel engine bay job. Specifically the 6.7's valley bolts.
ICON
$89.99
$114.99
Save $25
Most people skip these and regret it the first time they need one. 🛒 Buy
ICON Professional Impact Socket Adapter Set, 4-Piece
Step-up/step-down between 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drives. Lets one ratchet drive all your sockets.
ICON
$24.99
$32.99
Save 24%
Tiny drawer footprint, big utility. 🛒 Buy
QUINN Master Bit Socket Set, 87-Piece
Torx, hex, square, Phillips, slotted in socket form. Covers F-250 modern Torx + Kioti panel screws + everything in between. Replaces the need for separate Torx, hex, security-bit sets.
QUINN
$79.99
$99.99
Save 20%
Single-set replacement for 3-4 bit-set categories. Best space-per-dollar on the list. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH 3/8" + 1/2" Drive SAE/Metric Impact Socket Set, 37-Piece
Two drive sizes in one box. Covers F-250 lug nuts (21mm or 27mm depending on wheel), Mule axle work, Kioti loader pins. Pittsburgh-tier is correct for impact sockets — they get beat up regardless.
#68011
PITTSBURGH
$33.99
ITC-only, ends 5/28
This + the Icon set above = sockets handled. Don't buy the 13pc 1/2" set if you grab this. 🛒 Buy
Buy Now subtotal ~$378.94 + ITC $30 if needed

Wait Hold for Father's Day Window (Jun 18-21)

These are at full price now. Historical pattern: HF runs 20% off single item + Parking Lot Sale 35% off Icon/Quinn sockets in the Father's Day window. Plan one Saturday morning trip on 6/20/2026.

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ItemSKU / TierPrice (now)Projected FD PriceBuy
ICON 3/8" Drive SAE/Metric Modular General Service Socket Set, 54pc
The flagship Icon socket set. 6-point, both standard and deep, both SAE and metric, ratchet + extensions all in one tray. This is the centerpiece of the cart.
ICON
$159.99 ~$104 at 35% off Parking Lot Sale 🛒 Buy
ICON 1/4" Drive SAE/Metric Modular General Service Socket Set, 48pc
Small fasteners — Husqvarna trimmer head, Mule plastic body screws, Odyssey dash work, electrical/sensor work on the 6.7.
ICON
$119.99 ~$78 at 35% off 🛒 Buy
QUINN 100-Tooth Metric Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set, 12pc
100-tooth = 3.6° arc, works in tight tractor/engine bay spaces. Metric covers Kioti / Mule / Husqvarna / Santa Fe / Odyssey — five of six vehicles.
#58756
QUINN
$99.99 ~$80 with 20% FD single-item coupon 🛒 Buy
QUINN 100-Tooth SAE Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set, 13pc
For the F-250 + older equipment + farm hardware (clevis pins, deck bolts).
#58934
QUINN
~$99.99 ~$80 with 20% FD coupon 🛒 Buy
ICON Digital Multimeter
For 6.7 PSD charging system, glow plug diagnostics, Kioti electrical gremlins, kid-iPad-charger-not-working detective work. Alternative: Fluke 117 ($150+) if budget allows.
ICON
~$89.99 ~$72 with 20% FD coupon 🛒 Buy
Wait subtotal (at FD pricing) ~$414 (vs $570 now — save ~$156)

Anytime Stable Cheap — Buy on Same Trip

Pittsburgh / generic items that rarely move more than a couple dollars. Pick up whenever — no point waiting.

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ItemSKUPriceWhyBuy
PITTSBURGH Pry Bar Set, 4-Piece
Indented + flat + rolling-head, various lengths. Unbeatable price for the function.
#58388
~$9.84
Trim work on Mule, separating stuck castings, lifting tractor implements. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH 36" Jumbo Pry Bar
For when 4pc set isn't enough. Tractor implement work, stuck wheel removal.
#68139
~$14.99
Add only if you've ever needed leverage on a Kioti loader pin. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH Punch & Chisel Set, ~12pc
Pin punches, center punches, cold chisels. You'll use the pin punches every time you separate a chain or knock out a tractor hitch pin.
PITTSBURGH
~$14.99
One-time buy, will outlive you. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH Hammer Set (ball-peen, claw, dead-blow, small sledge)
PITTSBURGH
~$30-40 total
Buy individually if a set isn't on shelf. Dead-blow + ball-peen are the daily ones. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH 1/2" Drive Impact Extension Set, 4pc
#67972
~$8
Pairs with the 37pc impact set above. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH 24" Breaker Bar, 1/2" Drive
PITTSBURGH
~$15
F-250 lug nuts when impact isn't around; Kioti hub bolts. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH Jumbo Metric Socket Set, 1/2" Drive, 20-36mm
Covers Kioti hubs, F-250 spindle areas, big Mule fasteners that the master set tops out below.
PITTSBURGH
~$25-35
Must-have because most master sets stop at 19-22mm. 🛒 Buy
Cap-Style Oil Filter Wrench Kit (multiple sizes)
Single $25 kit covers Odyssey (64mm), Santa Fe (65-67mm), and other cars. Doesn't include 36mm 6.7 PSD oil filter cap — see Buy Now / 36mm socket below.
PITTSBURGH
~$25
Best ROI per dollar across 3 vehicles. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH Pliers Set (channel locks, needle nose, dikes, slip-joint)
PITTSBURGH
~$20
Mid-tier. Skip if you're getting Knipex (see Non-HF section). 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH Flare Nut Wrench Set, SAE + Metric
For Kioti hydraulic lines, brake lines on all cars. Open-end will round these fittings.
PITTSBURGH
~$15-20
Tractor + brake work essential. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH Snap Ring Pliers Set (internal + external)
PITTSBURGH
~$10
PTO work, Mule CV joints, axle service. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH Ball Joint / Tie Rod Separator Kit
PITTSBURGH
~$25-30
F-250 Super Duty front end wears hard with farm use. 🛒 Buy
Anytime subtotal ~$190

6.7 PSD 2019 F-250 Power Stroke Add-ons

Tools that only matter because you own the 6.7. Some HF, some not.

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ItemSourcePriceWhy specifically 6.7Buy
Lisle 24680 Spill-Free Coolant Funnel Kit
The 6.7 has two separate cooling systems (primary + secondary CAC/EGR). Bleeding both without this kit is a multi-hour fight with air pockets.
Amazon / NAPA
Lisle
~$35
#1 6.7-specific tool. Non-negotiable. 🛒 Buy
36mm 1/2"-Drive Socket
Engine-top fuel filter housing AND oil filter housing on the 6.7 both take 36mm caps. One socket covers both filter services.
PITTSBURGH or ICON
~$8-15
Every oil + fuel filter change uses this. 🛒 Buy
PITTSBURGH E-Torx (External/Inverted Torx) Socket Set
Multiple engine + chassis bolts on the 6.7 use E-Torx. Regular Torx and hex don't fit.
PITTSBURGH
~$15
Cheap insurance. 🛒 Buy
10mm Swivel/Wobble Socket + Extra Deep 10mm
The 6.7 engine bay is a 10mm-bolt jungle. You will drop them into the valley. Plan accordingly.
ICON for swivel
~$15-25
The Quinn 87pc bit set doesn't replace these. 🛒 Buy
OBDLink EX + ForScan software (free)
Ford-specific scan tool. Reads/clears codes regular OBD2 can't. Lets you do PCM tweaks (tow/haul mods, dead pedal fix, etc.).
Amazon
OBDLink
~$60
Lives in the truck, not the cart. But every 6.7 owner should have one. 🛒 Buy
DEF Jug (2.5 gal) + Dedicated DEF Funnel (Sharpie-labeled)
Never reuse a diesel funnel for DEF — contamination = fault codes + DEF system replacement.
Any auto parts
~$25
Keep on shelf with the jug. 🛒 Buy
6.7 PSD subtotal ~$160

⚠ CP4 Pump Note (not a tool, but read this)

The CP4 fuel pump is the 6.7's known weak point. If it fails, metal contaminates the entire fuel system — $10-15K repair. Mitigations:

  • Run premium fuel filters on schedule — Motorcraft FD-4615, every 15K miles or sooner.
  • Consider a CP4 disaster prevention kit (S&S, DCR, etc.) ~$200 — diverts pump aeration return to tank instead of sending it back into the fuel rail.
  • Or upgrade to a lift pump (FASS, AirDog) ~$800-1000 — better long-term solution, also boosts fuel system reliability for heavy hauling.

Preventive only — once a CP4 fails, the fix is the whole fuel system.

Non-HF Buy Elsewhere — Better $/Quality

A few items where HF isn't the right answer. Skip these, go to Amazon / auto parts / hardware store.

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ItemWherePriceWhy not HFBuy
Knipex Cobra Pliers (10") + Knipex Pliers Wrench (10")
Cobra replaces channel locks; Pliers Wrench replaces adjustable wrenches without rounding fasteners. Best non-HF investment you can make.
Amazon
~$80 pair
HF pliers are mediocre. Knipex is generational quality — these never wear out. 🛒 Buy
Wera or Wiha Screwdriver Set (~6pc)
Kraftform handles, magnetic tips. You'll feel the difference on every screw.
Amazon
~$40-60
HF Icon screwdrivers are OK. Wera is better and not much more. 🛒 Buy
Bondhus L-Key Hex Set (SAE + Metric, ball-end)
Hardware / Amazon
~$15-20
The Quinn 87pc bit set covers most uses — but a small Bondhus L-key set in the truck/Mule glovebox is worth it. 🛒 Buy
Non-HF subtotal ~$130

Anytime Cart Organization & Consumables

What turns a box of tools into a working shop. Most are HF, all stable price.

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ItemWherePriceNotes
Rubberized Drawer Liner Roll
HF ~$8 Do this BEFORE any tools go in. Cut to fit every drawer. Stops rattle. 🛒 Buy
Magnetic Parts Tray Set (4pc)
HF Pittsburgh ~$10 Stick to fender, cart, tractor. Best $10 in the box. 🛒 Buy
Side-Mount Paper Towel Holder
HF ~$8 Mounts to cart panel. 🛒 Buy
Side-Mount Trash Bag Hook
HF or shop fab ~$3 You'll use this every job. 🛒 Buy
Side-Mount Spray Can / Bottle Holder
HF ~$8 Brake clean, WD-40, PB Blaster. 🛒 Buy
Magnetic LED Light Bar (USB rechargeable)
HF Bauer or Hercules ~$20 Slap on any ferrous surface. Tractor work in the barn at night. 🛒 Buy
Magnetic Telescoping Pickup Tool
HF ~$5 You will drop fasteners. This is non-negotiable. 🛒 Buy
Brother PT-D200 Label Maker
Amazon ~$25 Label every drawer. Future-you at 9pm will thank you. 🛒 Buy
Nitrile Gloves (6-8 mil), box of 100
HF or Costco ~$15 Not the thin medical kind. 🛒 Buy
Shop Towels (blue) + Cotton Rags
HF / Costco ~$15 Stock heavy. 🛒 Buy
Hand Cleaner (GoJo / Fast Orange w/ pumice)
Any auto parts ~$8 Diesel + grease = needs pumice. 🛒 Buy
Sprays: Brake Clean, Carb Clean, WD-40, PB Blaster
Any auto parts ~$25 total PB Blaster specifically for rust — you'll use it constantly on the F-250 and farm gear. 🛒 Buy
Loctite (blue + red), Anti-Seize, Dielectric Grease, Wheel Bearing Grease
Auto parts ~$30 total All four are routine on this fleet. 🛒 Buy
Zip Ties (assorted), Electrical Tape, Gorilla Tape, Sharpies (incl silver)
HF / Walmart ~$15 Stock both colors. Silver Sharpie marks dark/oily surfaces. 🛒 Buy
Cotter Pin / Hitch Pin / Hose Clamp Assortment
HF ~$15 Kioti + Mule eat clevis pins. 🛒 Buy
5lb ABC Fire Extinguisher (mounted to cart)
HF / hardware ~$25 Grinding/welding near Mule fuel — this matters. 🛒 Buy
Safety Glasses (pile of cheap ones) + Hearing Protection
HF ~$15 Plus knee pads or creeper for F-250 brake jobs. 🛒 Buy
15-quart Low-Profile Drain Pan
HF ~$10 Slides under F-250 / Mule. 🛒 Buy
Hand Pump for Hydraulic Fluid (5-gal pail)
HF / TSC ~$15 Kioti hydraulic fills out of pails — without a pump this is misery. 🛒 Buy
Organization & consumables subtotal ~$280

Action Plan

Total all-in: ~$1,545 spread across 2 HF trips + 1 Amazon order + 1 auto parts stop. Subtract anything you already have on hand.

Where to Buy & Coupons

In-store purchase saves more on the HF items (Father's Day 20% + Parking Lot Sale 35% off Icon/Quinn stack on top of regular sale pricing). Print coupons before each trip. Amazon picks for non-HF specialty items below.

Note: HF doesn't support multi-item cart deep-links; you'll build your cart manually on the .com site if ordering online. Most of this list saves more in-store during the windows listed in the Action Plan above.

Ad-hoc Spotted Coupons — Not on the Planned BOM

Items added on the fly when a coupon shows up on hfqpdb. Tick the checkbox to drop into your next shopping list. Move into a planned section (or to Owned) once acquired.

ItemSKUCoupon PriceWhyBuy
18" Long-Neck Funnel
Cheap PITTSBURGH long-neck funnel — useful for hard-to-reach fills (DEF jug → tank, transmission fluid, oil add).
#66479
PITTSBURGH
$2.00
expires 5/20
Stable cheap, current coupon. Picked up on hfqpdb 2026-05-14. 🛒 Buy
Gordon Multipurpose Scissors
Tough kitchen-style shears — for blister packs, zip ties, chicken-feed bags, garden cuttings. Pittsburgh-tier $1 disposable but actually decent.
#47877
GORDON
$1.00
$1.29
expires 5/20
22% off Dollar Days coupon. Buy 3-4 and stash them everywhere. Picked up on hfqpdb 2026-05-14. 🛒 Buy
U.S. General 6" Magnetic Parts Holder
Magnetic dish for screws/bolts during teardowns. Available in 5 colors — pick whichever's on the shelf. 19% off, very cheap.
#57466
US GENERAL
$4.00
$4.99
expires 5/20
Dollar Days coupon. Compare to MATCO SX7000M at $28.95 — save 86%. 🛒 Buy
U.S. General Peg-Type Socket Tray, 3-Piece (Black, Metric)
3-piece peg-type metric socket tray (1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drives). Black/Metric variant only at this Lot #. Other colors: Blue Metric (58937), Green Metric (58938), Blue SAE (58939), Green SAE (58940), Red SAE (70019).
#70018
US GENERAL
$19.99
$24.99
expires 6/4
Instant Savings (no coupon needed) — 20% off auto-applies at register. 🛒 Buy
U.S. General Peg-Type Socket Tray, 3-Piece (Red, SAE)
3-piece peg-type SAE socket tray. Red/SAE variant only at this Lot #.
#70019
US GENERAL
$19.99
$24.99
expires 6/4
Instant Savings (no coupon needed) — 20% off auto-applies at register. 🛒 Buy
U.S. General Peg-Type Socket Tray, 3-Piece (Blue, Metric)
Blue Metric variant. Same Instant Savings deal as the Black + Red variants.
#58937
US GENERAL
$19.99
$24.99
expires 6/4
Instant Savings — 20% off auto-applies at register. 🛒 Buy
ICON Professional Scraper and Removal Tools, 4-Piece
Curved/straight/pointed/hooked scrapers for gaskets, decals, trim removal. ICON lifetime warranty.
#57048
ICON
$19.99
$27.99
expires 5/28
ITC Member Deal — 28% off, auto-applies. Compare to SNAP-ON SGRHTLB3BR at $140 — save $120. 🛒 Buy
Paracord, 1/8" x 50 ft. with 160 lb. Capacity
General-purpose paracord — Mule tie-downs, tractor implement lashings, kid project material.
#56740
$1.79
$2.99
expires 5/28
ITC Member Deal — 40% off. Compare to EVERBILT 72475 at $5.48. 🛒 Buy
Storehouse 36" Heavy Duty HVAC Cable Ties, 25-Pack
36" cable ties — tractor implement / mower deck / fence work. Stronger than standard zip ties.
#71157
STOREHOUSE
$6.74
expires 5/28
ITC Member Deal — auto-applies at register. 🛒 Buy
Storehouse Watertight Heat-Shrink Butt Connector Assortment, 30-Piece
Marine-grade waterproof butt connectors for trailer + tractor + Mule wiring repairs. Heat-shrink with adhesive lining.
#66729
STOREHOUSE
$6.89
expires 5/28
ITC Member Deal — auto-applies at register. 🛒 Buy
U.S. General Magnetic Spray Can and Screwdriver Holder (Orange)
Side-mount cart accessory — holds 2 spray cans + 4 screwdrivers magnetically. Available in 8 colors; orange variant requested. Pick orange off the shelf.
#64643
US GENERAL
$9.98
$14.99
expires 5/28
ITC Member Deal — 33% off. Compare to SNAP-ON BLP3CANHLDRA at $71 — save 85%. 🛒 Buy
U.S. General Wire Pliers Rack
Side-mount cart accessory — holds 6 pliers in a row.
#70022
US GENERAL
$8.98
expires 5/28
ITC Member Deal — auto-applies at register. 🛒 Buy
5-Outlet Magnetic Power Strip with Metal Housing and 2 USB Ports (Orange)
Cart-mount power. Orange variant. No current coupon — wait for one or pay full price.
#57250
US GENERAL
No current coupon. Will pick up via weekly hfqpdb scrape if one appears. 🛒 Buy
Magnetic Paper Towel Holder (Orange)
Side-mount cart accessory.
#56457
US GENERAL
No current coupon. Wait for one. 🛒 Buy
Magnetic Glove/Tissue Dispenser (Orange)
Side-mount cart accessory.
#56463
US GENERAL
No current coupon. 🛒 Buy
Magnetic Tray with Screwdriver Holder (Orange)
Side-mount cart accessory — holds screwdrivers + small parts tray.
#56449
US GENERAL
No current coupon. 🛒 Buy
Folding Side Tray for 4-Drawer Tech Cart (Orange)
Side-mount cart accessory — folding tray adds work surface.
#56442
US GENERAL
No current coupon. 🛒 Buy
Haul-Master 36 in. Pickup and Reach Tool
Long-reach grabber. Useful for picking up dropped fasteners under cars, dropped items behind shop shelves.
#61413
HAUL-MASTER
$2.00
$3.99
expires 5/20
49% off Dollar Days. Compare to ETTORE 49036 at $19.78 — save 89%. 🛒 Buy
Haul-Master Square Bail PTO Lock Pin
Quick-disconnect pin for Kioti tractor PTO + implement hookups. Lose-and-replace cheap.
#60660
HAUL-MASTER
$2.00
$3.99
expires 5/20
49% off Dollar Days. Compare to COUNTYLINE 22PTSA046TSC at $4.49. 🛒 Buy
Pittsburgh Pro Automatic Center Punch with Brass Handle
No-hammer center punch — load it, press, it snaps. Pin-punch alternative for marking metal before drilling.
#621
PITTSBURGH PRO
$3.00
$3.99
expires 5/20
24% off Dollar Days. Compare to KOBALT 67173 at $16.28 — save 81%. 🛒 Buy
Haul-Master Camo Diamond Braid Rope, 3/8" x 75 ft., 225 lb. Capacity
75 ft of 3/8" rope, 225 lb. Camo finish. Tarp tie-down, load lashing, tow recovery for light pulls.
#47835
HAUL-MASTER
$4.00
$5.99
expires 5/20
33% off Dollar Days. Compare to EVERBILT 72304 at $11.62 — save 65%. 🛒 Buy
Avanti Paint Brush Set, 2-Piece (BEST Quality)
Avanti's premium paint brushes — for the next farm gate / mailbox / shed paint job.
#56948
AVANTI
$7.99
$8.99
expires 5/25
11% off Super Coupon. Compare to WOOSTER PRO 0H21460000 at $22.48 — save 64%. 🛒 Buy
Braun 500 Lumen Rechargeable Portable Folding LED Work Light
Magnetic-backed folding work light — engine bay, under-cart, jobsite. USB rechargeable.
#71095
BRAUN
$17.99
$21.99
expires 5/25
18% off Super Coupon. Compare to CLORE AUTOMOTIVE LNC1541 at $49.99 — save 64%. 🛒 Buy