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Can’t wait to get my hands on some of these put them to the test
I want to see these in person before buying into the system. I am currently pretty well invested in the toughsystem boxes and just can’t tell from pictures online if it really would be worthwhile to split my storage dollar, and if the Packouts offer enough advantages over what I am currently using.
I hear you and think a lot of people are in the same situation. It’s hard to make the change when already on a certain platform. Once they are stocked at a local store like Home Depot, I would check them out. Toughsystems are nice. I think the Milwaukee has an advantage because they offer more organization and more options when it comes to boxes.
I ordered the base large tool box and regular tool box set from CPO because they showed in stock and will arrive on Oct 2nd, I received an email from them that they didn’t have supply and had no lead time on when they would ship. At the same time they are still selling them with an Oct 2nd ship date. Extremely unethical. Can’t wait to actually get mine.
That stinks. Let us know how you like them when you do get them.
Love my m12 impact
These look pretty cool. Thanks for article. Probably will try one of the small ones to test durability. Replacing some of my systainers…..
Looks like an awesome kit.
Those do look good , Can’t go wrong with Milwaukee
Listen my fellow Milwaukee heads I have the system it’s the sh*t I swear quality is all there storage space is insane I love it so much I purchased another one today for some Miscellaneous straggler tools I had left in tool bags all I have to say is buy it u will love it
Your right, it’s insane and a great system
I got mine last week, I love it! The only one I still need to get is the large tool box which is on back order. I’ve got almost everything to fit in it. Circular saw, sawzall, jigsaw, drill, hammer drill, grinder, spiral saw and impact driver. Once the large box comes I’ll be able to add belt sander and oscillating tool as well. I give it a solid 2 thumbs up!
Agree, I am loving these.
How well does it go up and down stairs?
It does a good job, pretty much the same as the other portable systems we have tested. Not as good as an appliance cart, but good enough where your not fighting it and tired by the time you hit the top.
I’ve been using mine since Oct 2018. I’m not the easiest on equipment and I’m mobile all the time. This thing lives in the back of my truck and it is awesome!! I e shopped and owned other similar systems in the past and they always felt lacking sometimes significantly I. One way or another. This is like that read my mind and then expanded on everything I would have asked for. I’ve had at least 5 colleagues purchase them on the way home from a job site after working out of mine. A little pricier than others but it’s built like a tank and has shown no signs of breaking down for me. The only issue I can come up with is the extendable handle on the large box doesn’t close down flush with the top of the box. I have a bed cover and I have to tip the box on its side to store it in my truck.
Awesome feedback and thanks for sharing your experience.
How tall is it when the trolley is not extended , have concerns if it fitting in the back of the ranger which I have draws in
This system was expensive here in Australia
But it works very well for me as building maintenance provider .
I have them twin staked in the back of my vehicle rear facing
I like the fact that when the toolboxes are stacked I can access the contents of each box with out dismantling the column of box’s.
I unlock all the latches and open each box as required.
Also by place the top few tool case back a notch in the key ways, it cantrlevers the top boxes to move the weight so opening the lower boxes is easier. I stack the box’s up to 1.5 meters. I don’t use the rolling tool box I have a fixed the packout mounting plate on a heavy-duty folding hand (sack) truck and do not need the useless wheeled tool box instead use the crates to carry power tools. I’ve tried every other system and this system will return it’s setup cost to me quickly.
Also I dislike the soft tool boxes , to heavy , messy inside , I haven’t time to mess about digging for tools.
Not sold on foam insert either uses up valuable space. Dividers work better and car carpet on base.
Milwaukee packout was a good choice no regrets.
Purchased from Sydney Tools
Would just like to add a comment have had the system trolley 1 large 2 Med 1 small and part organisers I’m in electric installation and sound / video reinforcement so battery powertools the higher end of megger testers sound meters etc is what’s inside so working on a residential installation and the pool cleaner knocked the stack into the pool to say I was delighted is a understatement that there was no water inside any of the boxes and everything was perfect cant thank Milwaukee enough for there forward thinking 10 putta 10