14 Harbor Freight 2026 Arrivals Worth Buying, According To Early Shoppers

The new year has to be one of the best times of year to consider buying tools at Harbor Freight. For starters, there are plenty of post-Christmas deals still doing the rounds, allowing patrons to capitalize on the last of the holiday season's best savings. More than that, January often sees the announcement of new tools and hardware, making it an exciting time for gearheads who're ready to upgrade their arsenal.

This year is no exception. There are countless new arrivals now hitting the shelves at Harbor Freight to tempt an array of practical shoppers. Some, like winches and jacks, will help with the heavy lifting in your home or professional shop. Others, like upgraded power tool batteries and chargers, will enable you to blast through your weekend list of DIY jobs and repairs. Sturdy steps make it easier than ever to access hard-to-reach corners when decorating, while a new super-quiet inverter generator makes powering your tailgate parties a breeze. As you'll see, there's lots to get excited about in Harbor Freight's latest gear drop, with a host of products in which you're unlikely to regret buying.

Designed to power through tough soil and make light work of landscaping jobs like digging holes for fence posts, the 80V Brushless Cordless Auger from Atlas promises 70 feet-pounds of torque. It can dig up to 54 holes per charge, and it's also built with anti-kickback technology. This means that the power cuts out if the auger comes into contact with roots and rocks instead of slipping and veering off messily in new directions.

Atlas has garnered a strong reputation on Harbor Freight for its wider 80V range of gardening tools. All of them have at least four stars, and four have over 1,000 reviews each. As for this particular product, only three users have reviewed it to date; however, they all give the auger five stars. "2x the price for 20x the productivity," says one reviewer on Harbor Freight site who bought the tool to replace another, less satisfactory tool. "Battery lasted over an hour and it turned a 2 man job into 1."

Made by one of Harbor Freight's most popular tool brands, this water-resistant 5-Gallon Bucket Tool Bag from Bauer is as useful for weekend warriors as it is for professional tradespeople. It can carry up to 25 pounds, but it's more than just a bucket where you can toss your tools. Sure, it has a generous central void for storing larger items. But the exterior is also stitched with 18 separate pockets, allowing you to keep smaller tools both organized and handy for when you need them.

Reviews for the product are fairly sparse, most likely because it's so new. However, of the 56 who have reviewed it so far, 50 give it full marks. The wider Bauer storage range is also highly rated, with an array of toolboxes, bags, and totes all achieving at least a four-star rating. Add this to what is a very reasonable price tag, and if you're in the market for portable tool storage, we think you're unlikely to regret choosing this bucket bag from Bauer.

Designed with security and stability in mind, this 3-Step Steel Folding Step Stool from Franklin is unlikely to disappoint anybody who adds it to their arsenal of tools. It can bear up to 225 pounds, which is reassuring to most users, and while the product's recent launch means there are few reviews to go on, you need only look to its two-stepped sibling to see that it's probably worth buying. In fact, Franklin's 2-Step Steel Stool has been reviewed by no fewer than 1,328 users, of which 1,116 have given it five stars.

As for the 12 users who have reviewed the three-step stool so far, every last one gives it at least four stars, with 11 giving it five stars. Users cite their relief that they feel genuinely safe when using it. They also praise its ease of storage, not to mention the value for money it represents. "Just what I was looking for," says one. "Stable, tough, easy to open, easy to close."

With a reputation for delivering solid, reliable tools that are often comparable with more expensive name brands, Hercules has plenty of tools worth buying at Harbor Freight. The newest example is the brand's 20V Brushless Cordless, 4½-Inch Compact Circular Saw. While its compatibility with your needs will depend on how heavily you intend to use it, you'll find that it's more than up to the demands of most DIY weekend warriors.

It helps to deliver smooth, clean cuts on a range of materials, and with ergonomic handles, it's unlikely to become uncomfortable during use. Internally, the all-metal gearing improves the tool's durability, meaning it's likely to last for years. Of the 14 users who've reviewed the tool so far, 13 give the saw five stars. "Perfect for small tasks," says one, who adds that they would "definitely recommend this over many of the competitors."

Another example that proves Hercules tools can pack a punch, this 20V Brushless Cordless Rotary Hammer is armed with the power required to smash through concrete and masonry. You can use it with four different modes — drilling, hammer drilling, chiseling, and bit-rotation — and thanks to its brushless motor, you needn't worry about occasional heavy jobs reducing the lifetime of your tool. This is especially true when you factor in the five-year warranty that comes with the tool as standard.

Now, a tool is only as good as its reviews, and it has to be said that there aren't many to go on here. There are 11 reviews in total on the Harbor Freight site; however, all of them give at least four stars, including five who award it full marks. One user explains how their Hercules tool actually outperformed a Bosch Bulldog until the battery started to wear out. Another, who says that the tool is "awesome!!" explains that it "Went through 12-inch concrete like it was nothing!"

If you're fond of the highly rated mini toolbox from U.S. General, then consider making room for your growing collection of Harbor Freight finds with one of the brand's larger storage solutions. Now is as good a time as any, since its roller cabinets and carts are now available in no fewer than nine painted colors. Purple is the latest to be added to the range, and while you may think that such a detail is irrelevant in a product designed to store tools and hardware, such an assumption ignores the incredible feedback that U.S. General's range of storage solutions has garnered over the years.

The 56-inch by 22-inch roll cab, for example, with 1,198 five-star reviews, is frequently praised for its size, build quality, customization options, and the quality of the finish. "This thing is absolutely humongous!" says one, who adds that it's also "beautifully painted and very sturdy." Another explains, "I really like the colors ... I also like the quality of the box, it's durable and will hold up for my needs."

At $349.99, this specialized torque wrench is hardly the cheapest tool in the lineup of new launches over at Harbor Freight; however, penny pinching is hardly what the designers at Icon had in mind when they first conceived this piece of equipment. Instead, the ⅜-Inch Drive Professional Flex-Head Digital Angle Torque Wrench is built for professionals. According to Icon, it's 33% more accurate than other digital torque wrenches, and according to reviews, it's worth the pretty price tag.

So far, 17 customers have reviewed it, and 16 of them award the wrench five stars. "Best digital torque wrench that I have ever used," says one. Another, who uses theirs consistently, says that it's "on par with the big guys," and that it "works the same at a fraction of the price."

Delivering up to 10 hours of runtime on a single charge, Braun's 13,000 Lumen Rechargeable Waterproof Flashlight features an adjustable beam zoom for close- and long-range use. It's IPX7-rated for all-weather use (able to withstand submersion up to one meter), and with 13,000 lumens, it's bright. Like, really bright.

It also features a built-in 5,000 mAh power bank, allowing you to charge other devices on the go and making it far more than your bog-standard flashlight. As for the reviews, there aren't many to go on right now. However, Braun is fairly well regarded at Harbor Freight, particularly for its flashlights. For example, out of 663 reviews, 506 give the 1800 Lumen Rechargeable Waterproof Tactical Flashlight five stars.

Nine users to date have reviewed the brand's newest release, and of those, eight have given it five stars. "Super bright!" says one. "This flashlight feels like it should cost a couple hundred bucks. ... Lights up the back acre of my property like daylight!"

Whether or not Bauer tools are worth buying depends on your needs and how heavily you intend to use them. However, generally speaking, Bauer is one of the most respected brands on the shelves of Harbor Freight. Its stable of products is growing, too, and while it's largely known for its power tools, it backs them up with a growing range of batteries and, as is the case here, chargers. 

In this case, the 20V Lithium-Ion 8 Amp Battery Charger is designed to get you back to work four times faster than standard chargers. That's impressive, as is the fact that it's made to prevent overcharging and overheating. The unit works with all of Bauer's 20V lithium-ion batteries, and it features a durable build that helps it stand up to the rigors of heavy use around the house — ideal if you're planning a remodel or another large DIY project.

So far, only 10 have reviewed the charger; however, every single one of them has given the unit five stars. "Highly recommended," says one buyer. Another, who calls it a "Great charger," praises the product for "Very fast charging times even on the largest of batteries."

Now available in five slick colors, Daytona's 3-Ton Low-Profile Superduty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump continues to prove to be a hit among Harbor Freight-rons. The general consensus among users is that these jack stands from Harbor Freight are absolutely worth buying, in fact, of 3,217 reviews, an unbelievable 2,943 give the product top marks.

"Very good quality," says one buyer. "I would put this up against any other jack I have ever used." Another, who replaced their old Pittsburgh jack with a Daytona, says, "I have not regretted my decision at all. The quality of this Daytona Jack is impressive, and it looks super slick with its metallic flake paint. I will definitely be buying another when I build my shop. 10/10 product."

Ideal for camping, tailgating, or keeping your summer soirées powered at the bottom of the garden, the claim of "super quiet" operation is clearly a big draw for customers thinking about buying Predator's new 2500 Watt Super Quiet Generator. So, too, is the fact that it promises to quickly charge devices like phones and laptops, and that its in-built CO-secure technology will shut the generator down if it detects harmful levels of carbon monoxide.

So far, 49 customers have taken the time to review the generator, and of those, 40 award it full marks. That's a solid start, and as you read through the comments, it's clear what sets it apart. "Very quiet!" says one user, who also praises how easy it is to start and how long it runs on a single tank of gas. "I abused it and it keeps on running," admits one who is impressed with the item's apparent durability, while another goes as far as saying that it's the "best inverter generator made."

Launched in tandem with Bauer's 20V Lithium-Ion 8 Amp Battery Charger, the 20V Ah Lithium-Ion Battery from Bauer is the perfect fit for all of the brand's 20V cordless tools. It's one of the smaller batteries in the brand's power lineup; however, since the new charger gets you back to work up to four times faster than standard chargers, this battery's size needn't put you off buying one.

Now, only five users have taken the time to review the battery so far, so it's hard to say with certainty just how good this particular product is. However, they have all given the product five stars. What's more, you need only scan Bauer's wider range of batteries and chargers to see that, on the whole, they are very well regarded. A minimum of four stars is the standard for Bauer's power products, and in some cases, that's the result of thousands of reviews!

"Love the new design," says one who has bought the new battery and is clearly glad they did. "Got this to compliment my battery stash," says another avid home DIYer. "Small size keeps things light. Plenty of run time for smaller projects. Great buy."

Opening its account on the Harbor Freight website with two reviewers, both of whom rate the product five stars, the Touch-Up Air Spray Gun with Rear Fan Control from Black Widow by Spectrum is ideal for precision finishing jobs and spot repairs. An ergonomic design makes comfortable work of more demanding jobs where lots of patches need finishing, while a coated interior makes life easier when trying to clean the gun between colors.

One of the reviewers, who says they have over 25 years in the paint industry, remarks on how balanced the gun feels for finishing up small parts of a job. The other, an artist, explains how useful it is. "Perfect atomization, easy cleaning, and a great fan control, this fit my needs perfectly and did so without flaw. I own six products from Spectrum and I must say, this may be my favorite."

Part of a range of hammers of various weights — all with hundreds of ratings of at least four stars — it's fair to say that the 40-Ounce Ball Peen Dead Blow Hammer from Icon is worth buying. At least it is if you need something to deliver heavy, solid strikes while reducing rebound on your strokes. A price tag of $64.99 may seem sort of steep for a hammer. Then again, it's hard, sometimes, to put a price on reliability, especially when it's backed by a lifetime warranty, which this new release from Icon so happens to be.

Out of 333 users who've reviewed the product since its release, 328 give the hammer at least four stars, including 304 who award the product full marks. "Very high quality for the price," says one recent reviewer. "The workmanship is very good and very durable." Another agrees, saying, "This is an awesome add to your toolbox."