Once you’ve decided that a 1400mm toolbox is the right size for your ute, the next question is often harder: which internal configuration will actually suit the way you work?
Sitec Equipment’s 1400 Mine Series ute toolbox range is available in three main configurations – the 1400-ND-AH, 1400-PD-AH and 1400-FD-AH. They share the same overall 1400L x 600D x 900H dimensions, but the way the storage space is divided between drawers and shelving is different.
That difference matters. A mobile mechanic carrying hand tools, test equipment and small components may need more drawer organisation. A field technician carrying cases, larger equipment or consumables may prefer more open shelf space. For some operators, the best answer is a combination of both.
The goal isn’t simply to buy the toolbox with the most drawers. It’s to choose the configuration that makes the tools you use every day easier to store, find and access.
Here’s how the three 1400mm Mine Series options compare.
- What’s Standard Across the 1400 Mine Series? – The core construction, dimensions and Mine Series features shared across the range.
- 1400-ND-AH: Maximum Shelf Space – No drawers and three full-length adjustable shelves for bulky equipment, cases and flexible storage.
- 1400-PD-AH: Drawers + Shelving – The middle-ground option for operators carrying a mix of hand tools and larger equipment.
- 1400-FD-AH: Maximum Drawer Organisation – Seven drawers plus adjustable shelving for hand tools, components and mobile workshop setups.
- Which Configuration Is Right for You? – Match the ND, PD or FD configuration to what you actually carry and use each day.
- Accessibility vs Storage Capacity – Why easy access to frequently used tools can matter more than simply maximising storage.
- Single Toolbox or Combination Setup? – When pairing 1400mm toolboxes may make more sense for mine-service vehicles and mobile workshops.
- Match the Toolbox to the Job – How mechanics, electricians, mine-service operators and fleet buyers can have very different storage needs.
- Quick 1400mm Toolbox Comparison – Compare the ND, PD and FD options side by side.
- Choose Around the Way You Work – Start with your tools, equipment and everyday workflow rather than simply choosing the toolbox with the most drawers.
What Stays the Same Across the 1400 Mine Series?
Before comparing the internal layouts, it helps to understand what the three models have in common.
Each 1400mm ute toolbox uses a 1400L x 600D x 900H body and is constructed from 1.5mm TIG-welded steel. The range is designed as part of Sitec’s Mine Series for demanding trade, fleet and service applications.
Across the range, the shelving is adjustable, allowing the internal layout to be changed as equipment requirements change. Mine Series toolboxes also include the practical features used throughout the broader range, including whale-tail locks, heavy-duty gas struts, full-length piano hinges, pinch-weld rubber seals and purpose-built tie-down points.
So the main decision isn’t about choosing between three completely different toolbox designs. It’s about deciding how much of that 1400mm storage space you want committed to drawers versus shelving.
Explore the Sitec 1400 Mine Series ute toolbox range.
1400-ND-AH: Maximum Shelf Space, No Drawers
The 1400-ND-AH is the simplest of the three configurations internally. It has no drawers and uses three full-length adjustable shelves.
That makes it the most open and flexible option in the 1400mm ute range. Rather than dedicating space to a drawer bank, the full width of the toolbox is available for shelving and larger equipment.
This configuration can make sense if you carry bulky tool cases, parts bins, diagnostic gear, pumps, hoses, larger power tools or equipment that doesn’t fit naturally into drawers.
It can also suit operators who already use portable toolboxes, cases or modular storage systems and mainly need protected shelf space on the vehicle.
The current Sitec product specification lists the 1400-ND-AH at approximately 100kg, with three full-length adjustable shelves and no drawers.
Best suited to: operators who value open, adjustable storage over fixed drawer organisation.
1400-PD-AH: The Middle Ground Between Drawers and Shelving
For many work utes, the most useful setup isn’t all drawers or all shelves. It’s a mix of both.
The 1400-PD-AH sits between the no-drawer and full-drawer models, giving you dedicated drawer storage while preserving more shelf space for larger equipment.
That type of layout can work particularly well for mobile mechanics, service technicians, electricians and maintenance crews who carry a mix of hand tools, smaller components, cases and larger equipment.
Frequently used hand tools and small parts can be given a permanent place in the drawers, while the remaining shelf space stays available for equipment that needs more room.
Because the current Sitec product page for the 1400-PD-AH should be reconfirmed before publication, the exact drawer and shelf count is best treated as a client-check item in this review copy. The key distinction is that it is the mixed drawer-and-shelf option within the 1400mm ute range.
Best suited to: mixed tool loads where both organisation and flexible shelf space matter.
1400-FD-AH: More Drawer Organisation for Hand Tools and Components
The 1400-FD-AH is the drawer-focused option in the 1400 Mine Series ute range.
Sitec’s current specification lists seven drawers, including two drawers with dividers, along with two full-length adjustable shelves. That gives the toolbox significantly more dedicated organisation for smaller tools and components while still retaining shelf storage.
This can be particularly useful when the vehicle functions as a mobile workshop. Instead of opening the toolbox and sorting through cases or loose equipment, frequently used tools can be grouped into dedicated drawers and returned to the same location after each job.
For fitters, mechanics, technicians and other operators carrying a large number of hand tools, the extra drawer capacity can make day-to-day access much more efficient.
The current product specification lists the 1400-FD-AH at approximately 120kg.
Best suited to: operators who carry a high volume of hand tools, small equipment and components that benefit from dedicated drawer storage.
Which 1400mm Configuration Is Right for You?
The easiest way to choose between the three configurations is to look at what actually lives in your ute now.
Start by separating your equipment into three groups: tools you use constantly, larger equipment and cases, and smaller parts or consumables.
If most of what you carry is bulky or already stored in cases, the 1400-ND-AH gives you the greatest amount of open shelf space. If your equipment is a genuine mix of small tools and larger gear, the 1400-PD-AH provides a more balanced layout. If hand tools and components dominate your setup, the 1400-FD-AH gives you the highest level of drawer organisation.
There isn’t one configuration that’s automatically better than the others. The right one depends on what needs to come out of the toolbox first, what needs to stay organised, and how much larger equipment you need to carry.
Its Accessibility, Not Just Storage Capacity
It’s easy to compare toolbox specifications by counting drawers and shelves. In day-to-day use, access is just as important.
Think about the tools you reach for ten times a day. If they’re buried behind larger equipment, even a high-capacity toolbox can become frustrating. Conversely, dedicating too much space to drawers can be limiting if most of your gear is large or awkwardly shaped.
A useful setup gives your most frequently used equipment the easiest positions to reach, while less frequently used gear can sit deeper in the toolbox or on higher shelving.
Sitec’s relocatable shelving helps here because the shelf heights can be adjusted as the equipment carried on the vehicle changes.
One Toolbox or a Combination Setup?
For some vehicles, a single 1400mm toolbox is enough. Others need a more complete storage system.
Sitec also offers a 1400 FD-AH + 1400 PD-AH combination, pairing the drawer-focused toolbox with the mixed drawer-and-shelf model. This creates two complementary storage areas rather than forcing every tool and piece of equipment into the same internal layout.
A combination setup can make sense for mine-service vehicles, mobile workshops and work utes carrying a broader range of equipment, particularly where one side of the vehicle can be dedicated to hand tools and smaller items while the other handles larger or less frequently used gear.
Before committing to a combination, however, tray space, payload, mounting and the rest of the vehicle setup should all be considered.
See the Sitec Mine Series toolbox combinations.
Match the Toolbox to the Job, Not Just the Ute
Two identical utes can need completely different toolbox configurations because the people using them do completely different work.
A diesel fitter may prioritise organised drawers for sockets, spanners and diagnostic tools. An electrician may need a balance of drawers, cases and consumables. A mine-service operator may carry larger equipment, making open shelving more valuable. A fleet buyer may want a consistent configuration across multiple vehicles so equipment is stored in the same place from one ute to the next.
That’s why the internal configuration deserves as much attention as the external dimensions.
A 1400mm toolbox gives you the space you need. The right configuration determines how useful that space becomes.
A Quick 1400mm Toolbox Comparison
| Model | Storage emphasis | Current confirmed layout | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1400-ND-AH | Open shelving | No drawers; 3 full-length adjustable shelves | Bulky gear, cases and flexible storage |
| 1400-PD-AH | Mixed drawers + shelves | Mixed configuration – exact counts to confirm | Combination of hand tools and larger equipment |
| 1400-FD-AH | Drawer organisation | 7 drawers; 2 divided drawers; 2 full-length adjustable shelves | Hand tools, components and mobile workshop setups |
Choose the Configuration Around the Way You Work
The best 1400mm ute toolbox isn’t necessarily the one with the most drawers or the most shelf space. It’s the one that reduces the amount of time you spend looking for equipment and makes the vehicle easier to work from every day.
If you’re comparing the Sitec 1400 Mine Series, start with the tools you carry, the equipment you need to access most often and the amount of tray space you still need for the rest of the job.
From there, the choice between the ND, PD and FD configurations becomes much clearer.
Find the Right 1400mm Mine Series Toolbox for Your Setup
Need maximum shelf space? A mix of drawers and shelving? Or a drawer-focused mobile workshop setup?
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