Has the MAKITA MAKTRAK Changed The Toolbox Game?

[@LoganConnally]

Worth the wait, don’t care what anyone else says. I knew they’d release something similar in time, only better than everything else.

[@shadowfoamplus]

What’s your favourite part of this system?

[@visl7146]

Whatever we say Makita is crappy. Expensive not worth the money you pay for compared with DeWalt or even cheaper brands. That's from my experience. Very disappointed

[@SuperPhoReal]

@@visl7146that’s laughable. They’re more precise, refine and smoother to operate compared to most other brands. And built like a tank. Just watch Dean Doherty (tool tech guru that guts internal parts for repair to make a living) videos and you’d learn a thing or two.

[@Ducky-iscute]

Not desalt is on the pricey side. Makita have some bad boxes

[@Amgine123]

Found the new channel. Was hoping to find more toolbox reviews..you read my mind

[@yoshireincarnate1649]

hopefully this brings the price of the makita systainers down

[@chrisheald6897]

Great stuff! Nice to see a new Channel

[@shadowfoamplus]

Thanks Chris! Hoping to do new kinds of additional videos on here! 👍

[@chrisheald6897]

@@shadowfoamplus nice one! looking forward to something involving Ryobi, my favourite brand 😀

[@jasonanderson1757]

Can't wait for that review

[@ammo_skull]

Yay! A new channel to watch ❤️

[@shadowfoamplus]

Thanks mate! Have you susbcribed? We've got lots of different content coming up!

[@ammo_skull]

@@shadowfoamplus haha, I hit subscribe before even watching the video lol! ❤️

[@jebadaiah1228]

Hey, Shadowfoam sent me, nice video I expected you bring out the new maktrak boxes, what a tease.

[@shadowfoamplus]

Haha trust me when I get my hands on them, you’ll see them here first!

[@10a4b]

Really curious to see this in real life! Almost doesn’t look real! 😅

[@shadowfoamplus]

Completely understand that mate! Such a usual design!

[@TechModProjects]

I like it, cool innovative design. The real test in how it fairs in day to day. Remember folks, lift with your legs not your back which you're gonna need to do with the handle being that low to the ground!

[@shadowfoamplus]

Really good point there mate, really good point! 👌

[@Martoned]

My thoughts exactly. Someone’s gonna throw their back out when it’s weight 250lb

[@matthewnieuwoudt7165]

Will the handle withstand that weight long term.

[@jamesmullen287]

A decent system like the little quirky bits like to handle to help load it into a a pick-up (or Bakkie in South Africa) i think it could be improved on though instead of dragging it it could have some wheels mounted on them to aid it further. The boxes look really sturdy. also i think you cant have big enough wheels when on a building site. Maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a battery tray that was able to be plugged in and used as a charging station also have solar panel attachments for some of the lids to keep it greenish. I guess we could go on and on but lastly really do like the horizontal set up it does look like you can get more in it and opens up to longer boxes for the challenging and awkward tools.

[@shadowfoamplus]

All of these are great suggestions, hope Makita takes note!

[@grzegorzhabiniak4308]

W małych pomieszczeniach,poziome skrzynie nie będą wygodne. Sądzę że Makita poszła w stronę hikoki,i podobnie,nie wyciągnęła wniosków. Akurat jedyne słuszne systemy przechowywania,to ma Milwaukee i DeWalt.te firmy raczej słuchają swoich użytkowników,i walczą o nich.inne marki kopiują,bez uwzględnienia wad 2 ważnych producentów.kosmetycznie tylko starają się zaskoczyć...

[@landcruiser801]

As a landscaper I want to know if you open the lid when its wet does all the water run inside like with Dewalt Toughsystem 2.... we use DT2 and its good, but pointless it being waterproof if all the water runs in as soon as you open it.

[@jameselliott8541]

Packout is the same. It's a pain in the ass.

[@EliotTruelove]

Supwr stoked for this!

[@shadowfoamplus]

As am I friend! I’ll be reviewing it asap on this channel!

[@tonym1968]

Only just seen this, love it

[@eldoradocraftsman3733]

It’s about time. 😁👍🏾

[@shadowfoamplus]

Absolutely! 👍

[@Imshrekstwinbro]

Interesting! I'm intrigued as to how much weight the handle will hold though!

[@shadowfoamplus]

Good point! Hope to test that when i get my hands on that!

[@AlanHorsburgh-y6o]

Looks like an interesting system. Lots of thought seems to have gone into it. Hope it lives up to billing....

[@shadowfoamplus]

So do I!

[@AlanHorsburgh-y6o]

@@shadowfoamplus Makita seem to have had a tool show, in the USA, recently where they launched this system and it looks good. There are videos of it but would love to see your take on it when you get a chance to try it.

[@AlanHorsburgh-y6o]

Just seen further videos which suggest there maybe a vertical / trolley version coming in 2025.

[@deathstr0kexorn765]

Love the idea of these

[@shadowfoamplus]

Same here! 👍

[@fortunecollector]

Toughbuilt stack tech still the best i've seen.

[@hartshorn95]

So i assume we can expect a vacuum that fits and cool box etc

[@hartshorn95]

Maktrak is cool but makpak really aint that bad, its light and cheap does the job

[@NickCronin-l2f]

Def. looks heavy duty, particularly handles and catches. Whilst everything looks good with it laid flat I do wonder how all the tools fair once you tip it to vertical to start wheeling it into the job site. The divider in the rolling unit didn't look all that rigid. That aside, it looks like the bar for jobsite toolboxes has been raised. Hope to see it in the UK soon.

[@taylanlowe120]

Flex boxes has a similar lid design where you can attach things to the lids on the inside

[@GaryLeishman]

Innovation is always a winner in my book and it looks like the Maktrak is heading in the right direction.

[@shadowfoamplus]

Couldn't agree more! Just keen to get my hands on one and check it out for myself!

[@wheel1775]

Thank you for the very concise and informative video. I really enjoyed it. Although my wallet might not. 😢

[@jamesmacleod8388]

Guessing you have thought about this or tried already, but are you reaching out to them to get some to review and get inserts ready for? If you can't get the physical ones, they might share the internal dimensions with you so you can get the inserts sorted asap

[@kevinpunter7960]

I've liked Makpac due to its compatibility with Festool Systainers and the many brands that use them. Show me a new toolbox that can comfortably protect my 305mm cordless Makita slider and double as a low saw stand and I'll jump at it :) I'll admit that Systainers/Makpacs are workshop sturdy but aren't robust enough for rough outdoor job site use long term. I'm looking forward to this new Makita storage range for my mobile tools and I'll take the opportunity to dump the crappy Dewalt stuff I have acquired with certain tools.

[@2chipped]

My tracksaw fits sideways in the packout cabinet.

[@jonoooo125]

Subbed, surely I win the new boxes now? 😂

[@shadowfoamplus]

Haha if I can get more than one, you’re in!

[@EliotTruelove]

​@@shadowfoamplusI'm in america, otherwise I'd want in on a giveaway!

[@shadowfoamplus]

All of our giveaways are worldwide! I've shipped prizes further than the US, get involved mate!

[@jmackinjersey1]

The connection point being ambidextrous is a cool feature.

[@jmackinjersey1]

A majority of the other brands also have 9 inch wheels with "all terrain" tread on them.

[@shaunstafford2471]

Hopefully they come to the uk

[@shadowfoamplus]

I'm chasing them down for answers!

[@michaelfairchild]

@@shadowfoamplus Apparently Makita US stated that they will be available Globally on a later date.

[@harveysmith100]

D&M tool show next week, will it be there?

[@shadowfoamplus]

might have to go and see for myself

[@go-toolzreviews]

6:28 The grids on many others boxes are designed to screw on chargers and accessories

[@shadowfoamplus]

Great feature imo

[@jmackinjersey1]

That's funny because that is how I load and unload my huge rolling Husky contractor box into my truck. I pull out the handle and rest it on the gate, then lift it and shove it in.

[@Raymond65uk]

I have a load of makpac boxes I like them and they all have shadow foam 😊

[@shadowfoamplus]

Would love to see some pictures of those!

[@jmackinjersey1]

I carry my Super Sawzall in a regular "22 in Large Packout box" along with a few other tools and the blades and batteries. I don't see any advantage on that note.

[@ashleywilcox4907]

This looks pretty decent to be honest

[@halken007]

it looks good i think you need another trip to the U.S. Jonathon to fetch the full kit back

[@shadowfoamplus]

haha don't tempt me!

[@jmackinjersey1]

I do like the Made in USA factor though. But if it is made the same way as their current MakPac, I know it will not handle anything rough, and it should stay inside the shop setting. But only time will tell.

[@shanemayers1280]

A top storage system, stacktech exporter series is $$$

[@Martoned]

I love that there’s innovation. But vertical systems are space and weight dispersion efficient for transport. there’s far more weight on the transport handle and your back than any vertical system.

[@mikerosoft1009]

Most of my jobs are on flat concrete surfaces. I have the milwaukee Dolly and stack my tower on it and roll her into the job. It's perfect and I can swap things up depending if I'm doing insudtrial, commercial or residential. A tall tower is easier to move into an elevator than anything else. I do realize that this Maktrak is made for me but it may be great for other tradesmen.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Priced similar, but a bit more than Packout.

[@taylanlowe120]

Unfortunately the horizontal design is the flaw. Picking up the weight of full boxes from ground to rolling position is a design flaw

[@clips4you23]

Am a packout guy. But I do like the look of this

[@gtx2.558]

I like Makita and for cordless tools i mainly use them and Hilti,but in my Opinion this sucks a lot. No drawers, no Metal rails for aftermarket attachments everything is low that u need bend to get ur stuff. U cant carry long tools like level or t square with it etc. What can these expensive boxes do that a 100€ stanley box and a mortar tub cant do? Since Toughbuilt is not available here in Europe i gonna get Milwaukee.

[@shadowfoamplus]

Very accurate points mate! 👍

[@worstuserever]

They've had long enough to work on a new system while Makpac has fallen well behind. You pointed out the same thing another Jon on UK Tool Talk said, the large base unit is designed for loading onto pickup truck flatbeds, which is obviously focused on the US market. Will this shape be inconvenient for typical vans in the UK? And only that big case has trolley parts, right? So you can't configure a narrower or vertical system if you want. Also, as you observed, no drawer module yet. I do like the multiple hinging options. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to on the new channel! 🛠️

[@shadowfoamplus]

Thanks mate! Some excellent points made here! 🙏

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

They said in another video a seperate trolly and boxes wifh drawers are coming later

[@neil_bird]

Bite-sized videos for quick coffee breaks ! Count me in !

[@shadowfoamplus]

Was waiting for you to get here Neil! It's not a Shadow Foam video without Neil Bird!

[@JayHen-ut2wj]

Still not enough innovation for me to dump all the Packout I already have. With the rolling drawer coming out next year, and half the size of Markitas rolling box. Who needs to bring a rolling tool chest into every job anyways?

[@tomrowbotham1365]

I've not watched yet but i have a feeling r lass is going to hate me by the end of this video, as a makita fanboy I've been waiting for this.

[@shadowfoamplus]

haha how could she hate you enjoying what makes you happy

[@tomrowbotham1365]

@@shadowfoamplus cause I have no self control and I really like the new maktrak 😂😂

[@michaelfairchild]

You need to take an "L" and do drop tests of all your boxes. Put few kg's in them and drop them. Youll notice that Makpac arent as flimsy as youd think. MakTrak will be for onsite job, rather than a van work style, specially having to pay that much to replace original Makpac. Im not sold on them to be honest. Im a Makita guy, but when I bought on sale Festool Sortainer, Ive been sold on Thanos platform. Makita powertools will still be in Makpacs, but everything else will be going into Festool (Thanos).

[@shadowfoamplus]

I actually did a drop test on the Makpac about a year ago and it shattered! I would have put it in the video but I felt it was do unbelievable it would look staged! But thanks for your input, and I’m keen to go all kinds of new types of videos on this channel, so I’ll h as point take on board any more suggestions! 👍

[@DJ-SPARKY-REACH-ON-AIR]

good product but still more power for site built in and less stuff and less time up and down stairs

[@shadowfoamplus]

Completely agree mate! Horses for courses isn’t it?

[@woodworkingphoto8083]

I hate the makpacs, I replaced them all with DeWalt Tstak and Toughsystem as they were good and relatively cheap. I can't justify replacing those with the Makita system now but they do look good, just way too late.

[@groundhog5923]

Made in US a huge positive. Want to love it, but not sure.

[@shadowfoamplus]

Think you’ll have to see it in person first?

[@groundhog5923]

@@shadowfoamplus Absolutely. The dual sided hinges seem like a great idea, but it could also introduce some problems as well. That deep box is probably a bad idea sitting where it is unless it is filled with light items.

[@jpbiscaro8694]

Im a big makita fan. I really hope this is a big success. But i admit they will definitely have a challenge going against packout

[@shadowfoamplus]

Completely agree with you! They need to give a serious push if they hope to compete!

[@allthegearuk]

Just because it is priced similar to other products in the market does not make it good value. The market is just overpriced. The fact these boxes are bigger is good, in a way, but one of the benefits of the systainer system is that you got a 'free' systainer with every tool and the small size made one tool per box make sense. I don't see that happening here. Milwaukee for example don't include a packout with each tool. You either get nothing or another random box that doesn't connect and probably ends up in the bin.

[@Ducky-iscute]

I don’t have a lot of Makita tools anyway I don’t the maktrack I would have Mac pack what I use them for I like Makita tools for logos of people like Makita tools

[@k.squared]

They are releasing two huge box chargersBCC01 and BCC02 (for 8 large batteries or 12 small ones), but not sure they will work with this new system. In any case, Makita's insistence on business as usual in russian federation and belarus makes them a pariah among those who care, especially in Europe. Their all over the place pricing does not help.

[@shadowfoamplus]

Wouldn’t mind seeing those chargers when they are released! 👍

[@SuperPhoReal]

They already have a charging and battery storage for the new Mactrak system

[@jmackinjersey1]

Uhm, yeah, you can screw tool carriers to the inside of pretty much all other brands of cases already on the market.

[@chorleycake7942]

Like the look and the new features but the entire market is way overpriced. At the end of the day these are modular plastic boxes. I can understand double skin stainless steel toolboxes being expensive but plastic or grp shouldn’t be as pricey as it is.

[@AndreaPreston-s6o]

Just what he wants

[@PazLeBon]

like copy of that walmart tough box system at 69 bucks

[@1MartinWaite]

I’m really interested in these as you’ll know I like the teal tools and hate them black and yellow rubbish black and decker, Stanley or whatever they want to call themselves now me I’ll stick to the good tools Makita. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@shadowfoamplus]

Good choice Martin! 👍

[@stevegraham3817]

So it isn't compatible with the old mak pack system without spending money on adapters, I won't be buying it, I will find a better and cheaper alternative.

[@shadowfoamplus]

do you have a makpac system?

[@stevegraham3817]

@@shadowfoamplus Yep, 16 so far, and ready to buy another 2 sets of 4 when they come back on special.

[@LoganConnally]

Why would it be compatible with systainer? Different company just branded as Makita, also those are only really popular in the uk. If you already have a storage system that works why would you buy this anyways?

[@stevegraham3817]

@@LoganConnally Why would they see the need to completely change the system, except to make someone buy a completely new set of equipment. Just because the system is popular in the UK, doesn't exclude it from being popular or used in other countries or regions. I already have half of a storage system that works, and I am always adding to the system. Since the system is double the price of what I already have, and what is available with other brands. Since the system is not compatible with what I already have, and I have to buy a new set of storage if I want to expand or replace what I have as it wears out. Give me one good reason why I should purchase the MakTrak, and not just start again with a cheaper, as good, or better system, from another brand.?

[@CopperleafCLC]

Makpac is absolute rubbish. Its more brittle than systainers and the thumb latches nobody is a fan of. I drop kicked my makpac track saw box into the dumpster. There is absolutely no way Makita will integrate these two systems. The maktrak is a soft durable ABS that will be best suited for those in the field onsite. I am a Makita and Festool guy but I’m still waiting to see what Makita comes out with in addition to this introductory set. Looking for various units with drawer configurations especially. I love the fact that they’re made right here in the USA. I definitely feel Makita is 10 years late to the MakOut party. I’m disappointed in the brand for developing 12 different kinds of lawnmower, but dropping the ball on coming out with a modular system for us tradesmen

[@nathanc3189]

I run makita tools but i wont be buying maktrak unless they bring out drawers. i have packout currently with drawers stacked on dollys, unless makita bring out drawers milwaukee keeps my money.

[@shadowfoamplus]

yes i forgot to mention in this video, seemed a bit odd that they were bringing out 8 new boxes but none of them with drawers!

[@alexmcdonald3992]

Looks crap, tried to innovate and be better than milwaukee but just looks shit!

[@sixpotshot]

Gecko Grips - nothing new about this stuff - Festool was here first and many many years ago! Google: Transport and deployment of the mobile workshop MW 1000 (Festool TV)...and its Transport trolley SYS-Roll 100 works in the same fashion. The main novelty here is the horizontal design but this only works u to a certain height- after that the pack becomes unworkable. Fine for open bay trucks but for a Ford Transit Custom L1/L2 - H2 this stuff is a hit and miss depending on who one works but for many not really a replacement for vertical storage. There are other minor but useful novelties you pointed out and that most of us will get to enjoy. For me? I'll definitely buy a set to be used as a nice complement to my Festoool / Dewalt / Toughbuilt storage but it won't be replacing any of these.

[@shadowfoamplus]

Completely agree with you and cheers for the info on gecko grips!