Rousseau 24” R-Series Modular Drawer Carts

Rousseau 24" R-Series Modular Drawer Carts provide heavy-duty mobile storage for tools, parts, components, and maintenance supplies. Designed for manufacturing facilities, machine shops, maintenance departments, and industrial workspaces, these rugged steel carts bring organized drawer storage directly to the point of use, reducing unnecessary trips to stationary cabinets and keeping essential tools and supplies within easy reach.

400 lb per drawer100% Drawer ExtensionLifetime Warranty on Modular Drawer Rolling Mechanisms

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Model Number	Width x Depth x Height	Drawers	Partitions	Price	View Model
R5BCD-2801	24" x 21" x 33-1/4"	(4) 6"	Yes	$1,225.79	View Model
R5BCD-2802	24" x 21" x 33-1/4"	(4) 6"	No	$1,120.04	View Model
R5BCD-2803	24" x 21" x 33-1/4"	(1) 3" (2) 6" (1) 9"	Yes	$1,212.84	View Model
R5BCD-2804	24" x 21" x 33-1/4"	(1) 3" (2) 6" (1) 9"	No	$1,117.88	View Model
R5BCD-2805	24" x 21" x 33-1/4"	(2) 6" (1) 12"	Yes	$1,073.63	View Model
R5BCD-2806	24" x 21" x 33-1/4"	(2) 6" (1) 12"	No	$1,003.50	View Model
R5BCD-3051	24" x 21" x 35-1/4"	(2) 3" (3) 4" (1) 8"	Yes	$1,505.24	View Model
R5BCD-3052	24" x 21" x 35-1/4"	(2) 3" (3) 4" (1) 8"	No	$1,332.60	View Model
R5BCD-3053	24" x 21" x 35-1/4"	(1) 3" (1) 4" (1) 5" (1) 6" (1) 8"	Yes	$1,377.92	View Model
R5BCD-3054	24" x 21" x 35-1/4"	(1) 3" (1) 4" (1) 5" (1) 6" (1) 8"	No	$1,232.25	View Model
R5BCD-3055	24" x 21" x 35-1/4"	(2) 4" (3) 6"	Yes	$1,370.38	View Model
R5BCD-3056	24" x 21" x 35-1/4"	(2) 4" (3) 6"	No	$1,232.25	View Model
R5BCD-3401	24" x 21" x 39-1/4"	(1) 3" (3) 6" (1) 9"	Yes	$1,382.24	View Model
R5BCD-3402	24" x 21" x 39-1/4"	(1) 3" (3) 6" (1) 9"	No	$1,262.47	View Model
R5BCD-3851	24" x 21" x 43-1/4"	(2) 3" (2) 4" (2) 6" (1) 8"	Yes	$1,710.26	View Model
R5BCD-3852	24" x 21" x 43-1/4"	(2) 3" (2) 4" (2) 6" (1) 8"	No	$1,512.81	View Model
R5BCG-2801	24" x 27" x 33-1/4"	(4) 6"	Yes	$1,278.65	View Model
R5BCG-2802	24" x 27" x 33-1/4"	(4) 6"	No	$1,155.64	View Model
R5BCG-2803	24" x 27" x 33-1/4"	(1) 3" (2) 6" (1) 9"	Yes	$1,271.10	View Model
R5BCG-2804	24" x 27" x 33-1/4"	(1) 3" (2) 6" (1) 9"	No	$1,152.41	View Model
R5BCG-2805	24" x 27" x 33-1/4"	(2) 6" (1) 12"	Yes	$1,122.20	View Model
R5BCG-2806	24" x 27" x 33-1/4"	(2) 6" (1) 12"	No	$1,033.71	View Model
R5BCG-3051	24" x 27" x 35-1/4"	(2) 3" (3) 4" (1) 8"	Yes	$1,598.04	View Model
R5BCG-3052	24" x 27" x 35-1/4"	(2) 3" (3) 4" (1) 8"	No	$1,375.77	View Model
R5BCG-3053	24" x 27" x 35-1/4"	(1) 3" (1) 4" (1) 5" (1) 6" (1) 8"	Yes	$1,454.53	View Model
R5BCG-3054	24" x 27" x 35-1/4"	(1) 3" (1) 4" (1) 5" (1) 6" (1) 8"	No	$1,271.10	View Model
R5BCG-3055	24" x 27" x 35-1/4"	(2) 4" (3) 6"	Yes	$1,440.51	View Model
R5BCG-3056	24" x 27" x 35-1/4"	(2) 4" (3) 6"	No	$1,271.10	View Model
R5BCG-3401	24" x 27" x 39-1/4"	(1) 3" tall (3) 6" tall (1) 9" tall	Yes	$1,449.14	View Model
R5BCG-3402	24" x 27" x 39-1/4"	(1) 3" (3) 6" (1) 9"	No	$1,301.31	View Model
R5BCG-3851	24" x 27" x 43-1/4"	(2) 3" (2) 4" (2) 6" (1) 8"	Yes	$1,809.54	View Model
R5BCG-3852	24" x 27" x 43-1/4"	(2) 3" (2) 4" (2) 6" (1) 8"	No	$1,562.44	View Model

Each drawer supports up to 400 lbs. and features full-extension slides for complete access to stored contents. Unlike stationary R-Series modular drawer cabinets, these mobile carts allow tools, parts, and equipment to move between workstations, production areas, and maintenance locations as needed. The compact 24" wide design provides substantial storage capacity while maintaining a narrow footprint for maneuvering through aisles and between equipment.

All carts are 24" wide, with two depth options: 21" deep (R5BCD Series) and 27" deep (R5BCG Series). Cart heights range from 33-1/4" to 43-1/4", with configurations offering 3 to 7 drawers and individual drawer heights from 3" to 12". Most models are available with or without drawer partitions for organized small-parts storage. Manufactured in North America, Rousseau R-Series modular drawer carts are built for dependable performance in demanding industrial environments.

Selecting the Right Cart:
♦ Depth 21" (R5BCD) vs. 27" (R5BCG): The 21" depth keeps the cart footprint compact for tight aisles and between-machine navigation. The 27" depth provides additional drawer interior space for longer tools and items that need more front-to-back clearance. Both depths roll equally well depth selection is driven by what the drawer interior needs to hold, not by mobility.
♦ Cart height and drawer count: The 33-1/4" height (2801/2802/2803/2804/2805/2806 series) provides 3 to 4 drawers in the most compact cart profile. The 35-1/4" height (3051/3052/3053/3054/3055/3056 series) reaches 5 to 6 drawers. The 39-1/4" height (3401/3402 series) offers 5 drawers in a mid-height cart that stays below most workbench-height surfaces. The 43-1/4" height (3851/3852 series) is the tallest option, with 7 drawers and the most storage per cart footprint.
♦ Drawer configuration: Configurations with uniform drawer heights; four 6" drawers; five 6" drawers with two 4" drawers; and six drawers with a 3"/4"/8" mix suit inventories where items fall into consistent size groups. Mixed-height configurations, one 3" over two 6" over one 9", or one of each from 3" to 8", suit working sets where items range widely in size, and each needs its own dedicated drawer position without splitting the set across multiple carts or cabinets.
♦ Partitions: Models marked "Yes" include drawer divider partitions. Models marked "No" have open drawer interiors.

Where Commonly Used:
♦ CNC and Machining Setup: Rolling the setup cart to each machine at the start of a production run, carrying the toolholders, inserts, collets, and gauges needed for that program in organized drawer positions that match the setup sheet, then rolling to the next machine at changeover.
♦ Vehicle and Fleet Service: Bringing organized tool and parts storage directly to the vehicle being serviced, rather than making multiple trips to a stationary tool crib, with the cart staying at the bay until the job is complete.
♦ Maintenance and Repair Operations: Moving a dedicated maintenance cart to the equipment being serviced and carrying the tools, spare parts, and measurement equipment for that specific repair reduces travel time and the risk of leaving tools behind at the job site.
♦ Assembly and Production Support: Staging a cart adjacent to an assembly position at the start of a production order, stocked with the specific fasteners, components, and tools for that assembly, then cleared and restocked for the next order.
♦ Tool Crib Dispensing: Serving as a mobile dispensing unit that brings tools from a central tool crib to a job site or work area within the facility, allowing tools to be checked out and transported to the point of use in an organized, secure format.
♦ Quality and Inspection: Transporting gauges, fixtures, and inspection equipment between measurement points and CMM stations without carrying individual items by hand, keeping the full inspection kit together in a mobile, organized unit.

CustomMHS is an authorized Rousseau distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Rousseau 24" R-Series modular drawer cart?

The 24" R-Series cart brings the R-Series 400 pound per drawer capacity and full-extension slide construction to a mobile platform. Where R-Series floor cabinets stay in one position, these carts roll to the point of use, stay put while work is underway, and move again when the job is done. All carts are manufactured in North America. CustomMHS is an authorized Rousseau distributor, and all purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.

Why choose the 24" width?

The narrow format navigates between machines and through aisles without requiring wide clearances, which is what determines whether a cart actually gets used or ends up parked somewhere convenient. Wider carts hold more but need more room to maneuver, so in tight production areas, the 24" width is the one that reaches the work.

What is the difference between the 21" and 27" depths?

The 21" depth, model prefix R5BCD, keeps the footprint compact for tight aisles and between-machine navigation. The 27" depth, prefix R5BCG, gives more drawer interior space for longer tools and items needing front-to-back clearance. Both depths roll equally well, so the choice is driven by what the drawer interior has to hold rather than by mobility.

What heights and drawer counts are available?

Four heights. The 33-1/4" height gives 3 to 4 drawers in the most compact profile. The 35-1/4" height reaches 5 to 6 drawers. The 39-1/4" height offers 5 drawers while staying below most workbench surfaces. The 43-1/4" height is the tallest at 7 drawers and the most storage per cart footprint. Drawer heights across the line range from 3" to 12".

Should I choose uniform or mixed drawer heights?

Uniform configurations, such as four 6" drawers or five 6" drawers with two 4" drawers, suit inventories where items fall into consistent size groups. Mixed-height configurations, such as one 3" over two 6" over one 9", suit working sets where items range widely in size and each needs its own dedicated position without splitting the set across multiple carts.

How does the 24" cart help your facility?

The gain is eliminating trips back to a fixed tool location, which is where maintenance and setup time quietly disappears. In CNC work, the cart rolls to each machine at the start of a run carrying the toolholders, inserts, collets, and gauges that match the setup sheet, then moves to the next machine at changeover. In fleet service, it goes to the bay and stays until the job is done. In inspection work, gauges and fixtures travel between measurement points and CMM stations as one kit rather than being carried by hand.