Should I Wait For The CT 26?

[woodguy7]

M8 wait

 

[VictorL]

Just to make it 100% official, the launch of the CT 26 & CT 36 is scheduled for October 1st.  More information will be released in the near future regarding these new (at least to us here in North America) products.

Can we expect "introductory" price or other "early bird" incentives? 

 

[Spike]

What do we know about the CT26? How does it differ aside from looks with regards to the 22?
Thx.

 

[Corwin]

What do we know about the CT26? How does it differ aside from looks with regards to the 22?
Thx.

The differences are well documented in Frank-Jan's Review of the Cleantex CTL-26.  Maybe the spelling (Cleantex vs Cleantec) could/should be corrected so it can readily be found via a search.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Maybe the spelling (Cleantex vs Cleantec) could/should be corrected so it can readily be found via a search.

The proper name for the CT 26 and 36 is Cleantex.

Edit: And the "L" in CTL is specific to Europe where they have several versions of CT with various ratings.  I'm not entirely familiar with the standards there but that's the reason for the extra letter.  Technically, the U.S. and Canadian versions will be the CT 26 E and CT 36 E.

 

[Corwin]

Maybe the spelling (Cleantex vs Cleantec) could/should be corrected so it can readily be found via a search.

The proper name for the CT 26 and 36 is Cleantex.

Edit: And the "L" in CTL is specific to Europe where they have several versions of CT with various ratings.  I'm not entirely familiar with the standards there but that's the reason for the extra letter.  Technically, the U.S. and Canadian versions will be the CT 26 E and CT 36 E.

Okay.  Any reason for the name change between the Cleantec CT22E/33E and the new Cleantex CT26E/36E?  Just seems curious.

Maybe a more pertinent question would be, what price difference do you expect between the CT22E and the CT26E?  The OP will likely be interested in that along with the new self-cleaning bags on the CT26E.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Okay.  Any reason for the name change between the Cleantec CT22/33 and the new Cleantex CT26E/36E?  Just seems curious.

I suspect the reason was to distinguish between the old and new models by name alone.  Also, it follows the general nomenclature established for other models within the Festool product line (Rotex, Kapex, etc.).

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Okay.  Any reason for the name change between the Cleantec CT22/33 and the new Cleantex CT26E/36E?  Just seems curious.

I suspect the reason was to distinguish between the old and new models by name alone.  Also, it follows the general nomenclature established for other models within the Festool product line (Rotex, Kapex, etc.).

It also fits well with Ex-wife, right after she discovers one's horrible tool problem. [big grin]

 

[tbellemare]

I thought is was homage to the Lone Star State.

Tom

 

[Sean7a]

Okay.  Any reason for the name change between the Cleantec CT22/33 and the new Cleantex CT26E/36E?  Just seems curious.

I suspect the reason was to distinguish between the old and new models by name alone.  Also, it follows the general nomenclature established for other models within the Festool product line (Rotex, Kapex, etc.).

It also fits well with Ex-wife, right after she discovers one's horrible tool problem. [big grin]

Well played sir.  I just spit hot tea, thanks much

 

[AlexThePalex]

Maybe a more pertinent question would be, what price difference do you expect between the CT22E and the CT26E? 

In Europe, the new CTL 26 and the old CTL 22 cost exactly the same.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Maybe a more pertinent question would be, what price difference do you expect between the CT22E and the CT26E?

Sorry, Corwin.  I overlooked your question.  Pricing has not yet been set for the new CTs.  However, this information should be made available to dealers and customers in the coming week or so I would imagine.