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Product Overview

  • 45 qt. capacity
  • Durable, triple-insulated polyethylene construction with 304 stainless steel hardware
  • Versatile cooler has 20" engraved fish ruler and 2 cup holders built into the lid
  • Indentations and side handles with rubber comfort grips for easy transport
  • 2 bottle openers also function as metal reinforced padlock slots for security
UPC Code:400015462167

Hold ice and keep food and beverages chilled with the CaterGator red 45 qt. rotomolded extreme outdoor cooler / ice chest.

Built for the great outdoors, this outstanding cooler / ice chest features a large and durable design with an ample 45 qt. capacity that makes it ideal for holding ice and keeping food chilled for extended amounts of time. Made of food-grade polyethylene, the outer shell offers a safe and strong solution to ensure that you can keep up with your many trips and remote events. Along with various other helpful features, the durable construction provides superior resilience that is well worth your investment. From upscale receptions to fairs and festivals, venues will be much easier to work thanks to this cooler’s unmatched reliability and convenience.

Triple-Insulated Design

This CaterGator cooler / ice chest allows you to hold ice and keep food and beverages chilled for any occasion! This impressive feat is made possible with a triple-insulated design, which boasts a layer of high-density polyethylene and a layer of polyethylene and foam, in addition to the rigid outer layer of food-grade polyethylene. The exceptional insulation capability of this cooler ensures that you end up with satisfied guests by providing them with ice-cold beverages and food at optimal quality every time.

Built-In Cup Holders

The lid itself delivers exceptional versatility, with a 20" ruler engraved along its edge and 2 built-in cup holders. 2 bottle openers are also included, which function as metal reinforced padlock slots when you want extra security.

Self-Stopping Hinges

Self-stopping lid hinges help simplify access too, so you can quickly and easily retrieve ice, chilled beverages, and other products with ease. This ice chest is perfect for streamlining any operation.

Handles for Transport

To ensure ease of use, the cooler features side handles with a rubber comfort grip, making it comfortable to carry and transport. The exterior also includes indentations, while the rubber latches boast finger indentations for superior ergonomics.

Power, Durability, and Convenience

After use, the cooler is easy to wash thanks to a built-in drain plug, and because it's attached with a chain, it won't be misplaced on the job. Wherever the party and whatever the menu, this cooler / ice chest provides the holding power, durability, and convenience that you need and want. Keep guests well fed and properly hydrated with the help of CaterGator!

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Overall Dimensions:
Height:
16 7/8 Inches
Exterior Dimensions:
Top Exterior Length:
26 11/16 Inches
Bottom Exterior Length:
24 3/8 Inches
Top Exterior Width:
16 3/4 Inches
Bottom Exterior Width:
14 5/16 Inches
Exterior Height:
16 7/8 Inches
Interior Dimensions:
Top Interior Length:
21 5/16 Inches
Bottom Interior Length:
20 7/8 Inches
Top Interior Width:
11 9/16 Inches
Bottom Interior Width:
11 Inches
Interior Height:
11 13/16 Inches
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Customer Reviews

4.5

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

19 Customer Reviews

15 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

1 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

2 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

1 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers appreciate this cooler for its value, comparing it favorably to higher-priced brands in terms of ice retention and build quality. While some note it may not meet the longest ice retention claims under all conditions, its durability, added features, and cost-effectiveness receive high marks. A few mention issues with the drain plug and ice longevity in extreme heat.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Conrad C.

Posted on 05/20/2022

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Color:
Gray

I found this cooler being the bargain hunter that i am, i was skeptical about buying a non "name brand" cooler and this one is like 1/2 the price of name brand units im so glad i found this cooler. I left it with ice i put in as soon as it arrived in my car while at work and im TX! still had plenty of ice ,best cooler ive ever bought and ill buy another as back up very soon!

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kyla D.

Posted on 04/09/2024

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Color:
Camouflage

We have purchased the large one with wheels and this smaller one in same camo pattern. We use them for events mostly for drinks. We have noticed over time the plug will start to leak if not tightened super tight. Which is a negative because once you tighten it, its hard to un screw it later when cleaning and to air it out for storage. is the only thing we have noticed thats an issue, not a super big deal but it's happened to both coolers. Our large one we purchased it over 4 years ago and it still looks good and functions good for the price. It's not as good as the yeti ice melts faster (we have a yeti too) but for traveling and banging it around as much as we do it's well worth the price and we will probably purchase more in the future. I think the yeti and others are overpriced for what you get. This cooler will get the job done.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Elyse P.

Posted on 07/20/2020

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Color:
Seafoam

I purchased the 45qt cooler. I’ve now used this cooler 4-5 times for multiple days. There is absolutely no way this cooler is holding ice for 10 days. The max is 5 days. I. Hot conditions count on 24 hours. I used this at flaming gorge camping for drinks and it held ice for 5 days. The last time I used it in Escalante in the summer. It was closed all day since I was out Canyoneering and it held ice for 24 hours. A bit disappointing.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Walter O.

Posted on 05/06/2020

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Color:
White

I purchased this cooler a few weeks ago, I live in the Florida Keys where its HOT!. I filled the cooler with 32lbs of ice and drinks. I used it (meaning opening and closing it) it stayed in the sun and shade outside only. After 5 days the ice had melted and I was left with ice cold water. I'm not sure how the claim of 10days of ice would be appropriate, maybe if it was inside and not exposed to the elements? But, overall I'm very satisfied with this product, I would purchase an other one when needed.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Alan H.

Posted on 05/15/2024

Color:
Navy

Solid design with a lot of nice touches. Every component seems solid and it holds ice great. Very satisfied with it for my prop project and as an ice chest!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Paul R.

Posted on 09/27/2023

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Color:
Tan

Recently went to an outdoor concert. The cooler was in the car all day with temperatures around 100 degrees. We still had ice and our drinks were cold. At half the cost of the competition, this cooler kills it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Richard R.

Posted on 09/10/2023

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Color:
Gray

Everything went well on delivery and very pleased with my cooler.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Monique W.

Posted on 08/20/2023

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Color:
Seafoam

I bought this cooler to replace an older Igloo brand, thinking this one would keep things cold longer, and the lower price was initially appealing. I was wrong. You definitely get what you pay for; this works no better than an Igloo. Not worth the money and the return policy is worthless.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

William C.

Posted on 05/23/2023

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Color:
Seafoam

Very nice cooler comparable to many higher end models.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Bart S.

Posted on 03/11/2023

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Color:
Navy

I saw the price on these online so I said well I'll try one but it was very skeptical. I will be buying more of these they hold ice better than a yeti, cost less and the quality is impeccable. The best thing is that weighs less.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jayson J.

Posted on 08/28/2021

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Color:
Camouflage

Shipped very quickly, first impression is that it is really good quality especially considering the price point. I would definitely compare it to other big name coolers. Excited to test it out hunting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Cody Y.

Posted on 01/21/2021

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Color:
Seafoam

This is a great cooler, don’t take the 10day mark as a buying point. If it’s snowing outside and you live in Minnesota it’ll prob stay cold for 3 months. But when it’s hot and in the sun it will not. I’ve put room temp drinks form the store in the cooler and a bag of ice and the ice melts in 24hr and the drinks stay cold for 3 days I’ve also prechilled my cooler and drinks then put them with ice and and the ice has lasted 8 days. It’ll all depend on the conditions of use.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jeremy W.

Posted on 08/25/2020

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Color:
Seafoam

An amazing rotomolded cooler. It is extremely durable in construction and an excellent value. The metal bottle openers are very solid and won't bend or rust overtime.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Josh from Josh

Posted on 06/08/2020

Color:
White

I like my 45 qt cater gator. The quality of it is nice. I have 1 dislike and that is, it holds ice maybe 1 and half day inside my air conditioned house...

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Anita H.

Posted on 06/28/2019

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Color:
Tan

CaterGator tan cooler looks attractive and is a heavy well made cooler. This cooler works great to take for family outing on our Pontoon or to take to buy food supplies during the heat since it keeps food cold. This is a wonderful cooler with lots of added features, a ruler on top, a cup holder at each end of the cooler, two sturdy handles, the cooler can be locked, the drain hole has a plug with a chain to prevent the plug from being lost, and this is a very well made cooler.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jeffrey M. from Tiki Beach BBQ

Posted on 06/23/2019

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Color:
Seafoam

We purchased this cooler for a beach party we had catered. Not only did it look great but it kept our customers drinks ice cold with the lid open for the entire afternoon and evening. This cooler is very durable and does not weigh too much like other coolers we have looked at.We are going to purchase another one as soon as its available. We loved the cooler so much we use it for our personal trips too ! Thanks !!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Skylar G.

Posted on 06/13/2019

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Color:
Tan

Very well built cooler. I'd take this over my RTIC. It is lighter and has some nice features. (corded drain plug) The fish ruler and cup holders on the lid are also very useful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kenny P.

Posted on 05/29/2019

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Color:
White

This cooler is top notch! The build quality is exceptional, and it holds up to their claims of keeping ice for a long time. It has great added features for usability that other big name brands don’t offer. I would certainly buy this cooler again no questions asked!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

John T.

Posted on 05/26/2019

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Color:
Tan

This is my second CaterGator cooler purchase (see my May 2019 review of the CG20TAN). As before nice fit and finish, drain plug seals well and cannot be lost, and strong latching system holding the lid tightly closed. The feet are smooth plastic (by appearances stronger and more substantial than the rubber disks on the CG20) and sit almost flat with a very minor rocking motion. Also as before baskets, dividers and spare parts are not available unlike some manufacturers. An outstanding overall value. I have not tested the ice retention capacity yet but I'm confident it will easily meet my needs.

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