Four Corner Plate Tree

The Four Corner Plate Tree is Strength Shop’s four-post olympic plate storage rack — four uprights, each holding two plates on pins plus one additional pin on top, for nine storage pins total. It stands 125 cm tall and 107 cm wide, with 52 cm between sleeves and a 22 cm sleeve length, and the unit itself weighs 35 kg. Strength Shop’s EU store also sells what appears to be the identical SKU as the “Riot Plate Storage Tree,” where it’s described as heavy-duty steel built for Olympic plates (50 mm hole diameter) — details the UK listing doesn’t spell out.

One flag worth carrying into a buying decision: load capacity. Strength Shop’s UK page rates it to 300 kg, while the EU page for what reads as the same dimensions and pin layout claims “up to 450 kg.” That’s a meaningful gap for a plate tree, so treat the higher figure with some skepticism until confirmed directly with the retailer. Independent coverage of this product is otherwise thin — the only outside voice is a single 5/5 GymRadar review from an owner who’s used it since 2020 and reports no issues holding “plenty of plates,” with the tradeoff being it “takes up a little more space than some weight storage.” That’s a small but positive signal for a simple, unglamorous accessory that most buyers won’t need to second-guess.

Material	Heavy-duty steel (per EU listing; UK listing doesn't specify)
Footprint	125 cm H x 107 cm W (52 cm between plate sleeves)
Unit weight	35 kg
Load capacity	300-450 kg depending on regional listing (UK site: 300 kg; EU site, same SKU: up to 450 kg — discrepancy unresolved, see comment below)
Sleeve length	22 cm
Number of posts	4 uprights, 2 plate pins each + 1 top pin (9 pins total)
Plate compatibility	Olympic plates, 50 mm hole diameter (per EU listing; UK listing doesn't state this explicitly)

What is a Storage?

What gym storage is

Storage keeps a home gym safe, tidy, and usable: weight-plate trees and pegs, barbell holders (vertical or horizontal), dumbbell and kettlebell shelves, and wall or rack-mounted organizers. Loose plates and bars on the floor are a trip-and-damage hazard; storage reclaims space and protects your equipment.

What to consider

Match storage to what you own (plate diameter, number of bars, dumbbell count) and your space — wall-mounted units and rack-hung storage save floor area, while free-standing trees move easily. Check the weight capacity and, for wall units, that you can anchor into studs.

How it compares

	Four Corner Plate Tree	Wall Control Panels	The Barbell Anchor	Wall Control Hooks
GymRadar rating		4.86/5	4.89/5	4.45/5
Price		$28.97	$99.00
Material	Heavy-duty steel (per EU listing; UK listing doesn't specify)	20-gauge steel (galvanized or powder-coated)	0.1875" (3/16") thick steel with .234" UHMW barbell liner	Steel, powder-coated / baked-on finish (scratch and rust resistant)
Footprint	125 cm H x 107 cm W (52 cm between plate sleeves)
Unit weight	35 kg
Load capacity	300-450 kg depending on regional listing (UK site: 300 kg; EU site, same SKU: up to 450 kg — discrepancy unresolved, see comment below)
Sleeve length	22 cm
Number of posts	4 uprights, 2 plate pins each + 1 top pin (9 pins total)
Plate compatibility	Olympic plates, 50 mm hole diameter (per EU listing; UK listing doesn't state this explicitly)

Reviews by source

Expert

5.0/5

1 reviews

The Four Corner Plate Tree is a straightforward four-post olympic plate storage rack from Strength Shop — nine total pins across four uprights, a modest 125 x 107 cm footprint, and a 35 kg unit weight that keeps it planted under a full load. The one piece of independent feedback available, a 5/5 GymRadar review from an owner who’s had it since 2020, backs up the basic pitch: it holds plenty of plates without issue, at the cost of a slightly larger footprint than some storage options. There isn’t much more to say about a plate tree, and that’s fine — it does the one job it’s built for. The notable wrinkle is a capacity discrepancy between Strength Shop’s own regional listings (300 kg on the UK site, up to 450 kg on the EU site for what appears to be the identical SKU), which we can’t resolve from the available sourcing and flag rather than paper over.

+Functionality: 9 pins across 4 uprights keeps olympic plates organized and off the floor without a dedicated storage wall
+Footprint: compact 125 cm x 107 cm base for a full-size plate tree
+Build: EU listing specifies heavy-duty steel construction
+Value: the sole owner review reports 5/5 across performance, build quality, and value, with no issues since 2020

−Capacity: Strength Shop's own regional listings disagree — 300 kg (UK) vs. up to 450 kg (EU) for the identical SKU — verify with the retailer before loading it near either figure
−Footprint: the one owner review notes it "takes up a little more space than some weight storage"
−Availability: backordered on the UK site and sold out on the EU site at time of research
−Evidence: only a single independent review exists (one GymRadar owner rating) — no broader track record of durability or comparison testing to lean on