Milwaukee has added a Single Drawer Tool Box, model 48-22-8441, to its PACKOUT modular storage line. It is a one drawer box that fits the PACKOUT system and is listed in the US at $164.97. Tool Nut shows it in stock, while earlier coverage described a pre-sale with later ship dates.
What the listings say
Tool Nut’s listing gives the box as 22.2 in wide, 16.3 in deep and 14.3 in tall, with a drawer capacity of 50 lb. The body is polypropylene with metal reinforced corners, and the listing says it is made in the United States. The drawer runs on metal ball bearing slides and opens with one hand, so a user does not have to unstack the rest of a PACKOUT setup to reach tools.
A locking security bar accepts a padlock to keep the drawer shut in transit. The box comes with one set of quick adjust dividers, has side attachment points for other PACKOUT accessories, and is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty according to the listing.
Where the sources differ
ToolGuyd gives the height as 14 in and says that is slightly shorter than Milwaukee’s other drawer boxes, which it puts at 14.3 in. Tool Nut lists 14.3 in for this model. The gap is small, but it matters if you plan to fit the box under a lid or in a van shelf, so measure against the maker’s final specification before buying.
The sources also differ on timing. ToolGuyd expected the box in August 2026, while Power Tool Insider listed a September 18-25 pre-sale ship window at Home Depot and Ohio Power Tool. Tool Nut now lists it as in stock. None of the pages states Canadian pricing or Canadian retailers, so Canadian readers should check Milwaukee’s Canadian site or a local dealer.
How it compares
ToolGuyd calls the $165 price considerably lower than Milwaukee’s other drawer units. Power Tool Insider names the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 DS300 and Stanley and Husky boxes as alternatives, and reports that the Husky and Stanley equivalents cost $80-110 less but do not integrate with PACKOUT. Those comparisons come from the outlets, not from Torque Digest.
Power Tool Insider also notes that someone new to PACKOUT needs a rolling base first, since this box sits on or below an existing stack.
Who it suits
- Professional tradespeople already on PACKOUT: a lower cost drawer that locks into the existing system. Check the height against your current stack.
- Serious DIYers starting a system: useful for hand tools and fasteners, but the sources say a rolling base is a separate purchase.
- Crew and fleet buyers: the padlock bar and lifetime warranty are useful for shared storage. Confirm stock, since ship dates varied by outlet.
- Homeowners on a budget: Power Tool Insider says cheaper boxes exist from other brands, though they do not connect to PACKOUT.
Torque Digest has not tested this box. Dimensions, capacity and price come from the listings and outlets named above.
