Toolboxes should work as hard as the people using them. That’s the simple but savvy idea behind the new Makita MAKTRAK Modular Storage System. This rugged, jobsite-ready solution says goodbye to the awkward vertical stacks we’ve all wrestled with and hello to something a lot more functional. Built in the U.S.A. using global materials, MAKTRAK goes horizontal where others go vertical, giving you a more logical, more accessible, and dare we say, saner way to manage your gear. Best of all, it can be quickly delivered for free, right to your door, when you order online from Home Depot!
Whether you’re a seasoned contractor running a crew, a weekend DIY’er with a garage full of half-finished projects (no judgment), or someone who treats their pickup like a rolling workshop, MAKTRAK is here to make your work—and your life—a little easier.
Built for Real-Life, Not Just the Brochure
Makita didn’t just whip up a pretty storage box and call it a day. They went back to the drawing board and asked, “What actually makes a modular system helpful on the job?” The answer boiled down to four things: easier transportation, smarter access, better storage, and real organization.
Let’s break that down in the real world.
Say you’re a general contractor heading out at the crack of dawn. You’ve got a truck bed packed with lumber, sawhorses, and all the bits and pieces you think you’ll need for the day. With a traditional vertical toolbox setup, you’re either unloading every stacked piece to reach your circular saw or awkwardly tilting the stack to pull something from the bottom, probably while cursing under your breath.
The MAKTRAK system avoids that chaos. Its low-profile, horizontal design fits flat in the truck bed and still lets you open the lid and grab what you need—no dismantling necessary. You’re in, you’re out, and you’re on the job.
Even better, that slim design tucks neatly under most bed covers. For tradespeople who treat their truck as a secure mobile base, that’s a big deal. Your tools stay out of sight (and out of the weather), but they’re still completely accessible.
MAKTRAK Rolling Tool Chest T-90009: The Hauler
Let’s start with the Rolling Tool Chest (T-90009), priced at $249. This is your foundation piece—the muscle of the system. It holds up to 250 pounds and boasts a whopping 5,000 cubic inches of interior space. That’s plenty of room for larger tools like reciprocating saws, rotary hammers, nailers, or even a stacked collection of cordless power tools.
For the DIY home renovator, this chest is a dream. Imagine tearing out your old kitchen or retiling a bathroom. You’ve got wet saws, tile cutters, drills, and all your accessories in one box that you can roll right into the house. Thanks to the 9″ all-terrain wheels, you’re not dragging the box like a stubborn mule across gravel, dirt, or tile. It moves smoothly, whether you’re wheeling it across your lawn or straight into the garage.
The dual-hinged lid is more than just a clever design. If you’re parked tight against a wall or squeezed between saw horses, you can open one side and grab what you need without fully opening the box or moving your setup. And thanks to the Gecko Grip handle, you’ll be able to lift and load this thing into your truck without asking a buddy to “grab the other end.”
Bonus: The included tray can be set up as a mobile charging station. It has a spot for your charger, a couple of battery packs, and other accessories, so whether you’re working on-site or prepping in the garage, your gear stays powered and organized.
MAKTRAK Large Tool Box T-90015: The Mid-Sized MVP
Now let’s talk about the Large Tool Box (T-90015), coming in at $159.99. This box holds up to 100 pounds and gives you just under 4,000 cubic inches of space. It’s like the Rolling Tool Chest’s slightly smaller sibling—still burly, but a little easier to carry around.
If you’re an electrician or HVAC tech doing house calls all day, this is the kind of box you want in the back of your van. It’s compact enough to carry inside without feeling like you’ve dragged a small fridge with you, but big enough to hold longer tools, multiple meters, spare parts, and specialty gear. Need your conduit bender, crimpers, and a bunch of fittings all in one place? This is your box.
And again, it opens from either side, so if you’re in a tight crawlspace or have it resting next to a wall, you’re not wrestling with the lid. Interior slots let you add optional dividers, so it’s easy to keep fasteners separate from tools—and if you’re the kind of person who likes a tidy kit (or just hates when things roll around), the Molle Panel Divider included is a welcome touch.
MAKTRAK Deep Medium Organizer T-90043: The Finisher
Finally, we’ve got the Deep Medium Organizer (T-90043) at $89.98, the piece that brings the whole system together for anyone with lots of little things to keep track of.
For instance, if you’re a plumber, you know the pain of sorting through boxes of fittings, connectors, and washers. Or if you’re a woodworker, you’ve probably got a billion bits, blades, screws, and dowels cluttering your bench. This box handles that chaos with style. It’s got 11 removable bins (some large, some small) with divider slots for extra customization, all secured under a clear lid so you can see what’s inside without opening anything.
Need to bring only a few bins inside? Pop them out, carry them in, and snap them back into place when you’re done. The bins nest to save space when they’re not full, and the whole thing is made of the same impact-resistant copolymer as the rest of the system, meaning it can take a fall off the tailgate without cracking open like a plastic Easter egg.
This is the piece for organizers, for detail people, and for anyone who wants their workbench, truck bed, or garage shelves to stop looking like a hardware store exploded.
A System That Grows With You
What makes MAKTRAK feel like more than just a set of boxes is how it all works together. Each of the seven available pieces interlocks side-to-side instead of stacking vertically, giving you multiple configurations depending on your truck setup, your work van layout, or your shop’s available space.
You can mix and match sizes and build a setup that actually makes sense for your workflow. Makita even put together an online configurator on the Makita site, where you can piece together your system virtually, preview it in 3D, and save or share it when you’re done. It’s a fun, surprisingly helpful tool, especially if you’re outfitting a crew or a mobile workshop.
You can go all-in with a full stack for heavy-duty work or grab just the organizer and toolbox for weekend projects. Either way, you’re getting a system that was clearly designed by people who understand the daily grind—people who have hauled gear across muddy job sites, tried to reach the bottom box without disassembling everything, and gotten frustrated by a setup that’s just a little too tall, a little too narrow, or a little too annoying.
Final Thoughts: Who’s It Really For?
This isn’t just for the contractor running a team of ten. This system makes just as much sense for the guy rehabbing a fixer-upper on weekends, the van-life tradeswoman working solo out of a Ford Transit, the retired engineer who still can’t resist building birdhouses, and the hobbyist restoring classic motorcycles in his garage.
If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to organize all this,” the Makita MAKTRAK system just might be your answer. It’s not about flashy features—it’s about making life easier when you’re knee-deep in projects and don’t have time to dig through your gear.
The Rolling Tool Chest (T-90009) is available for $249, the Large Tool Box (T-90015) for $159.99, and the Deep Medium Organizer (T-90043) for $89.98. They’re all built to interconnect, adapt, and grow with you; more components are already on the way.
Explore more and build your dream setup on the Makita site so you’ll know which components to buy from Home Depot.
An innovative solution for easier accessibility for my tools. I like it!