We Found The Most Expensive Item At Harbor Freight

If there's one thing Harbor Freight is known for more than anything else, it's budget-friendly prices. They offer thousands of items at low cost, making it a popular stop for everything from starter tool kit essentials to equipment for home auto enthusiasts or gear for working in the garden. While pretty much everything Harbor Freight sells is competitive, that doesn't necessarily mean cheap. They have expanded their Predator line for 2026, and their most powerful generator tops $2000. If you need to cut your own lumber, there's a sawmill that's just a cent short of $2500. Neither of those is the most expensive item at Harbor Freight, though. That honor goes to the Central Machinery 8 HP Towable Backhoe at $2999.99. 

The tool is designed for serious digging, from trenching to tree planting. It features powerful 301cc motor and a lifting capacity of 660 pounds. In fact, the final cost will be over $3000 because the weight of the backhoe means there's an additional delivery charge of at least $129.99. However, while the Central Machinery backhoe is the single most expensive item, there's another Harbor Freight product that comes within a dollar. What's more, if you choose the customized option, it can cost considerably more. What we're talking about is Icon tool storage. Let's see how it stacks up.

The Icon 73-by-25-inch Professional Roll Cab costs $2999.00, and it's only available in-store, eliminating delivery charges. So whichever way you look at it, it's not quite as expensive as the Central Machinery backhoe. Things change when you start to build your ideal system, though, because the Icon cabinet is part of a modular set. You can add a work center and top chests, plus end cabinets or lockers. With each of these units costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars, the total can soon mount up, and going the whole hog can push the final bill to over $8,000.

If you are in the market for a backhoe, or pro-grade tool storage, or any other higher-ticket items, it helps to know how to get the best deals at Harbor Freight. Additionally, you can often spread the cost with 0% finance from the company (subject to conditions). It's also worth remembering that even when you're buying the most expensive items at Harbor Freight, you are still frequently saving money when compared to similar equipment available at rival stores. That said, with this kind of outlay, you'll want to check the price and specifications carefully before you decide.