Festool Kapex KS-60

[Intex]

I decided on a Festool KS-60, as the KS-120 is too large and heavy for my home garage workspace.
I contacted a co that had them advertised, but they contacted me stating that they could not ship Festool to USA.
Anyone used any of the sellers on Ebay? I should have picked one up when I was in Netherlands!
Anyone have experience with what size transformer needed to use a 220V model here?
This is just Festool trying to maximize profits by only selling the KS120 here, what other reason?

 

[RDMuller]

I strongly suspect Festool did their homework on this and found out it would not sell well enough to justify the costs of getting the retooling done for the North American market.  They would have to take it through Underwriter Labs certification etc

 

[Birdhunter]

The US voltage runs at 60 Hertz while European is 50 Hertz. I don’t know if this would affect an imported KS60, but I would suspect Festool would not honor the warranty.

 

[Intex]

Great idea !!!. I'll see what I can do, but I think Im maxed out on a new 200 Amp circuit.

 

[Intex]

Anyone know where I can purchase a 220V model other than Ebay?
Most dealers in EU will not see for export

 

[Intex]

Festool shows a 110/120 model KS-60 Kapex on their website, Does anyone know what country uses 110/120 that they sell a KS-60 to?
Africa? South America ?
I looked at South American dealers, and they do not show the KS-60

 

[DeformedTree]

Mains Power

Plenty of 110V countries, probably not so many that Festool operates in.

The UK has 110V tools for construction sites.

 

[Svar]

Could you plug a 240V model directly into the US 240V outlet (range, dryer, etc.) through a simple plug adapter? It's not exactly the same as UK 240V. Here goes you warranty [big grin], but in theory? Any experts out there? [member=191]Rick Christopherson[/member]

 

[peter halle]

I decided on a Festool KS-60, as the KS-120 is too large and heavy for my home garage workspace.
I contacted a co that had them advertised, but they contacted me stating that they could not ship Festool to USA.
Anyone used any of the sellers on Ebay? I should have picked one up when I was in Netherlands!
Anyone have experience with what size transformer needed to use a 220V model here?
This is just Festool trying to maximize profits by only selling the KS120 here, what other reason?

I can't speak for Festool but would offer that perhaps their decision to not offer this product in North America was based on demand versus cost to bring it to market.  A similar decision making process might also have used to decide not to bring the full sized Kapex with stripped down features here as well.

Peter

 

[Intex]

Well I finally went and ordered the 220V KS-60. I needed a new miter saw for a project and would rather stay with Festool.
I will be putting in a 220V dedicated line from our panel to a 220V outlet in the garage (2 feet away), much like a dryer connection.

Everyone I contacted in the UK would not ship me a 110V unit, and could not find one elsewhere. My Festool dealer here told me that last week a Festool rep asked him to see how much interest there would be in a smaller Kapex. (Too little too late). I feel that their decision is driven solely by marketing, has nothing to do with UL or anything else. What I do not agree with is their tactic to limit sales to the US of items they do not want to bring in. This just leads to resentment and anger against the brand. Reminds me of all the Greymarket M/Benz models that were brought in to the US, that were not available here, until they folded and brought them in finally.

Ill let you know how it works out when I get it.

 

[Intex]

Now my problem is going to be getting a UG cart for this here.

 

[rst]

My understanding is that the UG cart is the same, you'll need the accessory base that makes it fit.  Whoever you bought the saw from should also have this.  How about messaging me the dealer you bought from.  I've bought various pieces direct from Germany but not anything this large.