Steel Tote Boxes – Ontario Manufacturer

Heavy-Duty Welded Tote Boxes with Forklift Pockets

Ontario-made painted steel tote boxes, 1 1/3 cubic yard capacity, heavy-duty welded construction

JT Fabrication manufactures heavy-duty steel tote boxes for industrial material handling across Ontario and beyond. Our welded steel totes are designed for scrap, parts, castings, forgings, waste, and bulk materials, with integrated forklift pockets for safe, efficient handling.

Whether you need a standard shop tote or an extreme-duty box for hot or dropped loads, our tote boxes are built to take real industrial abuse, not brochure abuse.

Industrial Applications

JT steel tote boxes are commonly used in:

  • Fabrication and machine shops

  • Foundries and forging operations

  • Construction and demolition sites

  • Steel mills and metal processors

  • Manufacturing plants and maintenance departments

Available in multiple wall thicknesses and capacities, with custom sizing available on request.

Heavy-duty painted steel tote boxes, 1 1/3 cubic yard capacity, ready for industrial use

Duty Ratings and Construction Options

Standard Duty – 10 Gauge Steel
General-purpose use, light metals, waste, parts, and shop applications.

Heavy Duty – 3/16″ Plate
Construction debris, heavy steel parts, dense scrap, and industrial handling.

Extreme Duty – 1/4″ Plate
Severe service applications, dropped loads, and hot materials in foundries and forges.

All totes are fully welded steel construction, built in-house by experienced fabricators.

Photo of tote boxes for an aluminum manufacturer ready for shipping

Quality Made in Ontario

Need Something Custom? We do that!

Popular Tote Box Options

Customize your tote box to suit your operation:

  • Forklift pockets (standard)

  • Heavy-duty casters in multiple sizes and styles

  • Drain valves and filter screens

  • Powder coating for corrosion resistance and durability

  • Colour of your choice

  • Stenciling for identification or asset tracking

  • Welded serial numbers

  • Custom lids and covers

  • Custom sizes and configurations

If you have a drawing, a sketch, or just an idea, we can build it.

Warranty

One-Year Warranty on Welding

We stand behind our workmanship. Every JT tote box is backed by a one-year weld warranty.

Painted industrial steel tote bins with forklift pockets, 1 1/3 yard capacity, staged for shipping

MODELCAPABCDEF
JT-121212-10-TB1/30 Y16.62516.6251214.51212
JT-242412-10-TB1/7 Y28.62528.6251214.52424
JT-242424-10-TB1/3 Y28.62528.6252426.52424
JT-363624-188-TB2/3 Y40.7540.7524293636
JT-363636-188-TB1 Y40.7540.753640.56253636
JT-404036-188-TB1 ¼ Y44.7544.754040.56254040
JT-404040-188-TB1 1/3 Y44.7544.754444.56254040
JT-484840-188-TB2 Y52.7552.754444.56254848
JT-484848-188-TB2 1/3 Y52.7552.754852.56254848
JT-606048-25-TB3 ½ Y69.87569.8754852.68756060
JT-606060-25-TB4 ½ Y69.87569.8756064.68756060

Why JT Fabrication Tote Boxes?

  • Manufactured in Ontario

  • Heavy industrial build quality

  • Real plate thicknesses, not “nominal” claims

  • Custom work welcomed

  • Long service life in demanding environments

If you’re tired of replacing light-duty bins, our tote boxes are built for the long haul.

Request a Quote or Custom Tote Box

We can satisfy your custom tote box requirements, from one-off builds to repeat production runs.

Contact us to discuss:

  • Capacity and dimensions

  • Material thickness

  • Forklift or caster requirements

  • Coatings and finishes

  • Special operating conditions (heat, impact, environment)