For most tradespeople the Worx Pegasus WX051 is the one to buy — around £100, and it works as a flat-topped bench and a sawhorse.
If you want the cheapest thing that will do the job, the Keter Jobmade folding work bench is the sensible-money choice.
The DeWalt Express, Stanley FatMax and ToughBuilt C700 all cost noticeably more, so they suit people who use a bench every day.
At a Glance — Comparison
Workbench | Type | Max load | Approx price | Best for |
Worx Pegasus WX051 | Bench + sawhorse | ~450kg | £95-105 | Best all-rounder |
Keter Jobmade Portable Work Bench | Folding bench | ~450kg | £85-95 | Best budget |
DeWalt Express Folding Workbench | Folding metal bench | ~450kg | £210-225 each | Sheet & timber (buy a pair) |
Stanley FatMax foldable workbench FMST1-75672 | Folding bench + vice | 45kg per clamp | £110-120 | Occasional / light trade |
Bosch PWB 600 | Folding bench + vice | 200kg | £120-130 | DIY-plus and second-fix |
ToughBuilt C700 (Twin Pack) | Job-site sawhorse | ~450kg per horse | £210-225 pair | Heavy daily site use |
The picks in detail
1. Worx Pegasus WX051 — best all-rounder
It converts from a flat work table to a folding sawhorse, with clamp channels through the top, and ships with quick clamps and holding pegs.
- Folds to deckchair-sized footprint
- Two tools — bench and sawhorse — in one
2. Keter Jobmade Portable Work Bench — best budget
A plastic-topped, weatherproof folding work table with wood clamps included, and the sensible-money choice against the pricier benches on this list.
- Includes wood clamps
- Shrugs off rain and UV
3. DeWalt Express Folding Workbench — best for sheet and timber
The DeWalt Express is a folding metal bench with a quick set-up handle. Buy a pair and use them as matched sawhorses for sheet and timber work.
- Folding metal frame, quick set-up handle doubles as tool hanger
4. Stanley FatMax foldable workbench — best for occasional and light trade
The Stanley FatMax is a folding bench with a front clamping jaw for full-width work.
- Front-mounted clamp jaw for full-width work
5. Bosch PWB 600 — best for DIY-plus and second-fix
The Bosch PWB 600 has four blade clamps and a 200kg load capacity, and it folds compactly.
- 4 blade clamps, folds compactly
- 200kg max load
6. ToughBuilt C700 — best for heavy daily site use
The ToughBuilt C700 is sold as a twin pack of adjustable-leg folding sawhorses, so the price shown is for two.
- Adjustable-leg folding sawhorse, sold as a twin pack
- Steel construction, takes daily site abuse
Folding bench or sawhorse pair — which do you actually need?
If your day is mostly holding, clamping and small cutting, a single convertible bench like the Pegasus covers everything. If you regularly break down full sheets of ply or MDF, a matched pair of benches used as sawhorses will be more stable than any single bench.
Buyer’s guide: what to look for
Load rating and stability matter less on paper than in person — a wide, splayed stance with rubber feet stays put; a tall, narrow bench racks and shuffles.
Clamping style should match your work — channel-and-peg systems grip round and awkward shapes, full-width jaws are better for flat stock.
Fold size and weight decide whether the bench actually gets used — a bench you have to fight into the van gets left behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best all-round portable workbench for a tradesperson?
The Worx Pegasus WX051 for most people — a bench and a sawhorse in one, comes with clamps and pegs, and folds flat.
Are two cheap benches better than one expensive one?
For cutting sheets and long timber, yes — a matched pair supports the work at two points and stays more stable than a single bench.
Will a plastic-topped bench take being left in the van?
Yes — polymer benches like the Keter and Worx are made to shrug off rain and UV.
Can I stand on a portable workbench?
On steel job-site benches like the ToughBuilt, within reason. On lighter polymer-topped folding benches, no.
The Verdict
The Worx Pegasus remains the sensible default for most tradespeople. The other picks suit heavier or more specialised use, but they cost noticeably more, so check the current price on each box.
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