Makita "Systainers"

[Sal Bandini]

I see them for very good price. They look just like the Classic Systainers, but with rounded corners. Does anyone have experience with them? I am considering getting some and don't mind that they are not as easy to open as T-Loc, but the price is too good.

 

[live4ever]

Yes, got a bunch when they were last being blown out a few months ago.  They are excellent as long as you don't mind them being...classic.  Identical to FT classic systainers minus the branding.

 

[aosty]

I've seen at least three variations of the classic style Makita "Systainer"...

- Tanos-made - identical except for color
- rounded corners - compatible/stackable but probably not Tanos
- rounded corners, different looking front, not compatible
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=makita+systainer

 

[live4ever]

I took a closer look at mine after aosty's post and I have the "rounded corners" ones.  They are functionally identical/compatible to the FT systainers but have slight aesthetic and/or construction differences - e.g. ribbing reinforcements inside.  So I shouldn't have said "identical" with respect to mine (which were bought from CPO a few months ago) as it does appear they may not be made by Tanos. 

 

[Sal Bandini]

It says compatible with SP6000J/J1 system, and Festool Systainer cases.

Even if they aren't compatible, I could join them together if I bought multiple.

 

[sheperd80]

I briefly owned the Makita tracksaw and case. Its a lower quality version of the classic systainer so its compatible with those, and can take t-locs on top of it but not below.

It worked, but it was flimsy and cheap compared to the Tanos boxes.

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[VesaS]

I too have Makita track saw systainer, wouldn't say its lower quality or flimsy. Even compared with T-LOCs.
That box has something mentioned in german langue as well.
(Offenbach Main Germany and Industriedesign Topel und Pausel and sperrgut)

Vesa

 

[Sal Bandini]

Well, it's $34.99 for "Sys-III" size, free shipping, free return, so I think I will buy one and check it out.

Thanks everyone for your input.

 

[semenza]

Actually the non-rounded corner version (the one I have has red latches) are not Tanos or Systainer branded either, which is probably why they disappeared and then the rounded corner style appeared.  [wink]

Seth

 

[huntdupl]

I have quite a few of them. I found prices on Amazon fluctuate, check camelcamelcamel.com to see history, could've saved a few if I ordered two weeks later. I find the latches a bit stiff sometimes but easier with use. T Loc is hard to beat but I couldn't justify buying a systainer to hold misc like sanding disc and peripherals.

 

[Sazerac819]

Give it a go.  I found my makita systainer which holds the makita tracksaw to be sturdy enough, but it feels of lower quality with more difficulty opening and closing the unit as the lock tabs seem to be tighter for some reason.  This might get better as the tabs wear down. 

I think it's a good option if you are on a budget and it does in fact work with the current festool systainers so still quite stackable. 

 

[Sal Bandini]

I ended up getting one of each size. I found the quality and strength on par with the Tanos. My unscientific quick measurement shows same plastic thickness, and the ribbing is comparable. I agree about the stiffness of the latches. For tools that might not see much use they are a good option for me.

 

[antss]

[member=1619]SRSemenza[/member] - are you sure those weren't made by Tanos?

Tanos claimed in their German catalog around 2008-9 to be a supplier to Makita; among others.  Metabo and Mafell spring to mind.

 

[Sal Bandini]

They are not made in Germany.

Edit: I didn't see that your Germany question was directed at SRSemenza.

 

[semenza]

It could be that some are Tanos or licensed. The one I have and the ones I have seen do not have any such indicators. But I see the pic above shows one that had a licensed by Tanos marking. Looks like a mixed bag.

Seth

 

[glass1]

My makita work seamless with my festool sustainers.

 

[nickao]

My Makita Systainers have "Licensed by TTS/Tanos" stamped in the plastic. These are the real deal for sure.

As far as any other style if they are not stamped licensed by Tanos I doubt they are. I only have the larger units and they are all stamped. By the way the rounded corners ARE Tanos boxes for sure, all my stamped Makita boxes have the rounded edges and are  stamped TTS/Tanos.

Buy them, in my experience they are just as good as any other non T loc Tanos cases. The Systainers are not that durable anyhow. I own so many, but they are not near the quality of many other cases I have.  I would never use them as a step stool, that's for sure.

 

[antss]

[member=50459]Sal Bandini[/member] -
I tagged Seth, but am interested in any info relating to the history/evolution of these.

The 2nd pic you added is not of the makita systainer I'm asking about though. At least the part number is not. That's of the later version with the black catches.

I'm asking about the first gen. with the red catches and the squared recesses.

These are the ones I'm referring too:

 

[nickao]

I think those were only sold as a special combo pack if I remember. I may be wrong but I thought If the saw was  bought separately it dint come in that case and  it still  had rounded corner and black catches, even at that time.

 

[antss]

That may have been a promo, but the red latched boxes were definitely available separately in SYS1-4 sizes.

There was certainly a period of time in which both must have been available similtainously - just like when T-loc was introduced.