How much can a Farmplast 24 Qt crate hold?

Each Farmplast 24 Qt crate holds around 50 lbs of weight. The HDPE construction and reinforced corners are designed to handle dairy logistics, so typical household or garage loads are well within spec.

Are Farmplast 24 Qt crates good for vinyl records?

No, the 24 Qt rectangular format is too long and not a tight fit for 12-inch LPs. For vinyl, stick with a square 16 qt crate like the [Farmplast 16 Qt 6-pack](/reviews/farmplast-16-qt-milk-crate-6-pack-variety-colors).

What colors come in the multi-pack?

The standard multi-pack ships with blue, red, and green crates, with additional colors sometimes available depending on the listing. The color mix is intended for sorting systems (e.g. blue = tools, red = electrical, green = garden).

Farmplast 24 Qt Color Milk Crates (Blue/Red/Green Multi-Pack) Review

Name: Farmplast 24 Qt Color Milk Crates (Blue/Red/Green Multi-Pack)
Brand: Farmplast

Quick Verdict

Best for: color-coded organization, garage/warehouse storage, larger-capacity rigid crates

Not ideal for: vinyl record storage, space-saving setups, foldable needs

The Farmplast 24 Qt multi-pack is a classic large rectangular milk crate - bigger than square crates, durable, and extremely versatile. The blue/red/green color mix makes it one of the most practical crate sets for sorting-heavy storage systems.

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Rating Breakdown

Durability: 5/5
Portability: 3/5
Stackability: 5/5
Storage Capacity: 5/5
Value for Money: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.4/5

Key Specs

Spec	Detail
Material	Heavy-duty HDPE plastic
Capacity	24 quarts (~6 gallons) per crate
Dimensions	~19" x 13" x 11"
Weight Capacity	~50 lbs per crate
Colors	Blue, red, green (plus additional colors available)
Foldable	No
Stackable	Yes (reinforced corners + handles)
Best Use	Garage, warehouse, commercial, color-coded organization

Who This Product Is For

Ideal for:

Garage organization with color-coded zones (tools, electrical, garden)
Warehouse and commercial storage
Inventory and logistics setups
Moving and transporting medium-heavy loads
People who want larger-capacity crates than 16 qt squares

Not ideal for:

Vinyl record collectors (rectangular = loose fit)
Cube shelving systems (footprint is rectangular)
Tight spaces or foldable needs

Real-World Performance

Durability

Farmplast 24 Qt color milk crates

Built from heavy-duty HDPE with reinforced corners, each crate holds around 50 lbs comfortably. This is proper heavy-duty crate territory - the same construction used in dairy logistics. For weight comparisons, see our weight capacity guide.

Storage and Capacity

The 24-quart rectangular format gives you roughly 50% more usable volume per crate than a 16 qt square. That makes it the go-to for bulky items, mixed inventories, or anything that doesn't need a square footprint. Check our milk crate sizes guide for a direct comparison.

Portability

Integrated handles help, but 24 qt crates are bulkier to carry than compact squares - expect two-hand carrying when fully loaded. These crates don't fold, so plan for static storage.

Stackability

The reinforced corner stacking works just as well on the 24 qt format as on the 16 qt version. Loaded crates lock in place cleanly, and the rectangular footprint stacks efficiently along a wall. See our stackable milk crates guide for system ideas.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Larger 24-quart rectangular format - more storage per crate
Heavy-duty HDPE construction (~50 lbs load)
Color options enable easy sorting
Stacks securely with reinforced corners
Works for home, garage, and commercial use

Cons:

Not vinyl-friendly (rectangular shape)
Takes more shelf space than square crates
Not foldable
Bulkier to carry than 16 qt crates

Alternatives and How It Compares

Compared to the Hudson Exchange 24Qt, Farmplast is very similar on specs but sells in a color multi-pack rather than a single commercial crate. Compared to the Farmplast 16 Qt 6-pack, this one is larger but not vinyl-friendly.

Positioning:

Farmplast 24 Qt colors (this) - best large-format color-coded set
Hudson Exchange 24Qt - premium single commercial crate
Authentic 24Qt - dairy-spec rectangular
Farmplast 16 Qt - smaller square format for vinyl
Horseshoe 24Qt - alternative large-capacity crate

For all options, see our best milk crates guide.

Use Case Fit

Use Case	Rating
Garage Storage	5/5
Car Storage	3/5
Moving	5/5
DIY Furniture	4/5
Vinyl Records	2/5

For garage systems, color-coding is a real productivity win - see our milk crate storage ideas.

Final Verdict

If you need larger rigid crates with built-in organization through color, the Farmplast 24 Qt multi-pack is a workhorse pick for garage, warehouse, or commercial use.

Buy it if:

You want large-capacity rigid crates
You're building a color-coded storage system
You need proper commercial durability

Skip it if:

You store vinyl records (go square instead)
You need foldable crates
You're working in tight space