Makita has added five new boxes to its MAKTRAK modular storage system, all listed in the same Equip Expo press release dated October 20, 2026. Two are rolling boxes with a low profile telescopic handle, and the rest are compact and sub-compact boxes for smaller items. Makita expects all five in late 2026. The release is written for the US market and gives no prices, so Canadian pricing and availability have not been announced.

The five new boxes

  • Rolling Tool Box (T-90227): an open base without handle interference or unstacking, and a low profile telescopic handle that fits under a truck bed cover without being removed.
  • Rolling Single Drawer Tool Box (T-90233): the same rolling design, plus a front drawer on dual slide rails so you can reach the contents without unstacking.
  • Compact Tool Box: deep storage in a compact footprint, with a tool tray and dividers included so the layout can be set up for the job.
  • Low-Profile Sub-Compact Box (T-90283): the smallest footprint of the group, with a clear lid to see inside.
  • Low-Profile Sub-Compact Organizer (T-90299): a clear lid and four included dividers for customizable organization. SlashGear describes it as suited to small items such as screws, nails and washers.

What the sources say

SlashGear, in a roundup published October 26, 2026, repeats Makita’s descriptions and the late 2026 timing, and notes that all five work with the existing MAKTRAK system and that no prices were disclosed. The two sources agree on the products, with one difference worth checking: Makita’s release gives T-90227 to both the Rolling Tool Box and the Compact Tool Box, while SlashGear lists no model number for the compact box. That looks like a typo in the release, so confirm the model number before you order. Makita calls MAKTRAK the next generation in modular storage and says Equip Expo visitors will be the first to see the new components for transport, access, storage and organization.

What it means for Canadian readers

Only the US market is named, and no source says when or whether these boxes will reach Canadian retailers. If you already use MAKTRAK, the practical question is stacking: Makita says the new boxes are compatible with the system, but the sources do not describe how each one locks to existing boxes, so check that on the product page before you buy. Wait for Makita Canada and dealer listings for pricing in CAD.

Who it suits

  • Tradespeople who carry tools in a pickup: the telescopic handle that fits under a truck bed cover is the standout feature of the two rolling boxes.
  • Electricians, installers and technicians with small parts: the sub-compact box and the organizer with four dividers target screws, nails and washers. Check the divider layout against the parts you carry.
  • Crews that stack and move several boxes: the single drawer rolling box lets you reach tools without unstacking, which is the claim to test on a real job.
  • Anyone already on MAKTRAK: these are compatible additions, so the main check is the model number and how they lock to your current boxes.
  • Budget buyers: wait for pricing, since none has been published.