Getting Systainers to the site...has anyone used....

Steve R

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Has anyone used the either The TRAPO vario or the MAXI_TRAPO?

When I get to a site... I load my Extractor as high as I can (and pray that I won't damage the wheels).  Then have been using the Systainer Cart for my next load of Systainers.... but it is a son-of-a-gun to get over a curb if you have it loaded heavy.

On this forum I found a link to http://www.systainerworld.com/    That seems to make the systainers for Festool.  They offer the TRAPO vario or the MAXI_TRAPO

They seem to be a great tool when taking my Festools on site. I would like to hear from anyone that has used them, and find out how durable and usable they are.

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Cheers,
Steve
 
Steve, that Trapo Vario is pretty much worthless for on site work. This subject has come up before and you might want to read this thread about it.

The Maxi-Trapo is brand new. I take a look on the Tanos site from time to time and the last time I was there the Maxi wasn't there yet. I don't think you'll find anybody who has experience with one. But it does seem to be a lot more sturdy than the Vario. However, it doesn't fold up very nicely. That could be way better.

If you read the thread I linked to, you'll see I myself use the very nice RuXXac Business XL cart for this. It is a lot better than what Tanos offers. It has the perfect size for systainers, folds up completely flat and is very sturdy and has very nice wheels. But a very big advantage with this cart is that it will also transport a variety of other things without problems.

I believe the RuXXac is not offered in America but you can find similar carts on sites like http://www.handtrucksrus.com/folding.aspx . And perhaps you can order it through Amazon UK. I would stay away from Tanos' offerings.

One thing to pay attention to in a cart like this is what type of wheels it comes with. A lot of them have hard plastic wheels. You don't want that. It's terrible on the road. Make sure it has soft rubber wheels.  

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I have purchased this cart at Costco for under $30.
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I have only used I a couple of times. So far so good.  It has nice rubber wheels and is well built for the money. Here is a link for one on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HVVSDU/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1302400697&sr=8-1
 
Aaron Underdahl said:
I have purchased this cart at Costco for under $30.
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I have only used I a couple of times. So far so good. It has nice rubber wheels and is well built for the money. Here is a link for one on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HVVSDU/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1302400697&sr=8-1

That is the exact cart I've been using for about three years! Inexpensive and does the trick. I sometimes throw a bungee around the systainers to hold them to the cart if I'm crossing bumpy terrain or if my second hand is full!

Double B
 
builderbob said:
Aaron Underdahl said:
I have purchased this cart at Costco for under $30.
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I have only used I a couple of times. So far so good.  It has nice rubber wheels and is well built for the money. Here is a link for one on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HVVSDU/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1302400697&sr=8-1

That is the exact cart I've been using for about three years!  Inexpensive and does the trick. I sometimes throw a bungee around the systainers to hold them to the cart if I'm crossing bumpy terrain or if my second hand is full!

Double B
Same here!    Light,easy to transport and affordable.
 
PeterK said:
Correction to BuilderBoB. That should be Triple B !!!

True...if we're counting all of the "B's" it would be triple B...Ackerman gave me the double B...I'm just the sliding scale of "B's"!  I'll respond to any of the above!

B cubed!
 
[quote ]On this forum I found a link to http://www.systainerworld.com/    That seems to make the systainers for Festool.  They offer the TRAPO vario or the
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Just a nit, steve.

Systainerworld is just a US distributor, systainers are made by festools sister company, Tanos.

There is forum dedicated to them on talkfestool.com
 
Aaron Underdahl said:
I have purchased this cart at Costco for under $30.
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I have only used I a couple of times. So far so good.  It has nice rubber wheels and is well built for the money. Here is a link for one on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HVVSDU/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1302400697&sr=8-1

The link in your post will not work for me.  Costco doesn't show it on their website.

Is there a brand name on it that you could post?  Also what is it weight rating.

I did find something similar at a site recommended in the first reply. http://www.handtrucksrus.com/crashdetail.aspx?id=556  for $60 that has a 150lb rating and they have one with 275 lbs http://www.handtrucksrus.com/crashdetail.aspx?id=461 $100.

If you know where it is at and it is still at $30 that would be great.  Why not save the money.

Cheers,
Steve
 
Sorry the link didn't work for you.  Try searching amazon for "magna cart".  I found one for $35. I believe it has a 150# load capacity.  Hope this help.
 
Thanks, for all the feedback.

The link on Amazon has some of the same pictures as the 150 lbs in my link. 

In another link to Amazon just a few images down from that magna cart was the 275lb one for $80.

If I have a stack of a TS 55 and a 75 and then add couple of 150 sanders  and... I'm thinking the higher load rating would be nice. Also go from a 5 inch to 7 inch wheel that will take curb a bit easier.  Folds to 2.5 x 19 x 31. @ 10 lbs just three more than the lighter unit.

Thanks again for the all the help with this. I really find this site a great source without an attitude. People here are open, helpful and have a good ideas and workable solutions.

Cheers,
Steve 
 
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