Klein Tools 55600 Tradesman Pro Work Cooler 17 Quart
- 17 quart capacity, holds 18 cans
- 30 hours cold per the title
- Supports 300 pounds, usable as a seat
- 12 x 16.2 x 12 inches, 6.8 pounds
- Interior lid compartment
- Gray and orange
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A work-site lunch cooler that holds a day's food and doubles as a seat. The cold-hold claim comes from the title, and warranty terms sit only on the manufacturer website.
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ASIN: B06XGJTTRYModel: 55600Category: Camping Coolers
Overview
Klein Tools builds the Tradesman Pro Tough Box as a foam insulated lunch cooler for work sites, with a lid compartment and a lid rated to carry a seated person.
A box that serves as both cooler and seat saves carrying a separate stool on the job, and the lid compartment holds small items. The limitation is that the cold-hold figure is a seller claim and the insulation entry looks unreliable.
Who it's for
Job sites, shop floors and day trips where a cooler must survive rough handling. Multi-day trips or large groups need a bigger, rated ice chest.
Pros and cons
- Doubles as a seat
- Interior lid compartment
- Polyurethane foam insulation
- Holds eighteen cans
- Cold-hold time is a seller claim
- Insulation entry looks unreliable
- Warranty terms off-page
Performance notes
Polyurethane foam slows heat moving into the box, so ice lasts longer when the lid stays closed. A compact interior holds less cold mass than a large chest, so contents warm sooner if the box is opened often.
Specifications
| Brand | KLEIN TOOLS |
|---|---|
| Model | 55600 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Chamber Depth | 16.75 incheshigher than 96% of 25 camping coolers |
| Chamber Height | 13.5 inches |
| Item weight | 6.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12 x 16.2 x 12 inches |
| Size | 17-Quart Cooler |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 17 quartslower than 63% of 36 camping coolers |
| Can capacity | 18 cans |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Polyurethane foam |
| Color | Gray, orange |
| Insulation Material Type | stainless steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | See manufacturer website |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Box |
| Additional Features | Supports 300 lb, interior lid compartment 6-1/2 x 4 x 1 inches |
| Pattern | Work Cooler |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Lunch, Food Cooler |
Closest rivals on specs
Igloo Trailmate Hard Cooler- Capacity 17 vs 25 quarts (-32%)
- Chamber Depth 16.75 vs 15 inches (+12%)
RTIC Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler 20-Can- Chamber Depth 16.75 vs 13.5 inches (+24%)
Igloo Tag Along Too Rolling Cooler- Capacity 17 vs 11 quarts (+55%)
- Chamber Depth 16.75 vs 13 inches (+29%)
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Klein Tools 55600 work cooler?
The listing gives no care steps. Wiping the interior with mild soap and leaving the lid open to dry is the usual approach.
What is the warranty on the Klein Tools 55600 cooler?
The warranty field says to see the manufacturer website.
Does the Klein Tools 55600 really stay cold for 30 hours?
That figure comes from the title. The listing gives no test conditions.