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Your cart is empty.If you're looking for power and capacity without compromising portability, then the re-designed Festool CT 48 E was made for you. Features - Re-Designed Hose - This most recent version also includes the re-designed suction hose. This smooth hose is both tapered and flexible - with a smooth exterior for easy sliding over surfaces and a longer service life. On the interior, its conical geometry improves suction by reducing friction and increasing airflow, resulting in better suction and faster progress with your work. The new CLEANTEC tool connection sleeve ensures a secure fit on the tool. - New Hose Connectors - With a bayonet fitting for secure connection of the suction hose to the tool and, if needed, to connect two suction hoses to each other to produce one long hose. - SYS-DOCK. Cable Winder, & Hose Garage - Use the T-LOC's to attach your SYSTAINER, SORTIANER, or SYS-Tool Box to the new SYS-Dock in an instant (accepts Systainer3's, T-LOC and Classic Systainers). This strong, secure coupling transforms your dust extractor into a mobile workstation, with all your working materials at your fingertips so you can get started right away without wasting time unwinding the cable thanks to the new folding mechanism. - Stronger Hose Garage - The hose garage has been reinforced and strengthened for better durability. - Bluetooth Remote Capabilities - The combination of the Bluetooth Module on your CT Dust Extractor and the Remote Control (module & remote sold separately) on the suction hose saves you from having to go over to the dust extractor. Simply start the dust extractor from the hose using the remote control. This is ideal for occasional cleanup jobs. Additionally, when used with the Bluetooth Battery Packs (sold separately in 4.0, 5.2 & 6.2 Ah versions), the Bluetooth module will start the dust extractor when you switch your cordless tool on. You can now benefit from Festool's perfectly designed dust-free system when you're working with Festool cordless products. In addition, this unit comes standard with HEPA filtration and self-cleaning filter bags in addition to all of the standard features included with all of Festool dust extractors. The CT 48 is great for the shop, especially when used in conjunction with the optional CT boom arm to create a workstation that keeps cords and hoses out of the way of your work. While not as compact as other Festool Extractors, the CT 48 maintains a high degree of mobility, while delivering the to highest capacity in the Festool line-up. With relatively compact dimensions, this dust extractor is small enough to be stored under a bench. At around 36 pounds, it is still light enough to be taken on the road, or carried up the stairs. The CT 48 is equipped with Festool's standard tool-triggered dust extraction, anti-static design, adjustable power/ suction settings, locking brake and Systainer storage. Customize your CT 48 with accessories like a handle, industrial cleaning sets, and larger hoses for the ultimate shop solution. With capacity to handle your workshop needs, and excellent mobility, the CT 48 will help you work faster, easier, and smarter regardless of your environment. Germany
Elliott
2025-06-30 17:22:41
Maybe it's the sweet lemons effect because I spent $1300 on a shop vac, but this is a nice and well designed piece of equipment. I bought the bluetooth switch that you put on the end of the hose, but was disappointed to find out I also need to buy the bluetooth module that you install into this thing. So just to have one functioning switch I need to spend another $80. For such an expensive vacuum, you would think they could just include the bluetooth module for free. So for this vacuum, the vacuum attachment systainer, bluetooth module, and taxes, this thing is approaching $1300 if not more.Honestly I just bought this because of the HEPA filtering. For most tasks, a $100 Rigid shop vac with a bag is about 90% as good.
Hannah
2025-06-01 16:23:02
Yes, it is expensive. I used it with a Festool sander and I literally had to check for saw dust in the bin to confirm it was actually removing material. There was NO dust in the air so I did not believe my hand when I felt the sanded surface. Now I get dustier using a scraping plane than I do using a random orbit sander. No regrets spending the money.
Paul K
2025-03-14 12:56:11
Best tool for the job I have had. Yes, it is expensive, but it performs as expected. Very happy with purchase.
A. Lundwall
2024-12-03 18:59:30
I ordered this to use in my woodshop. I built a wall-mounted arm from which I hung a hose. This arm is collapsible, from 9ft to 5ft, and swings in a 180 degree arc. It will allow me to attach the hose to my table saw's blade guard, as well as nearby tools like my belt sander, drill press, and miter saw. It also goes over the top of my assembly table where I can use the hose for sanding, using the Kreg pocket hole jig, etc. The Festool CT48 sits under the pivot of this arm. The hose for the vacuum by itself wasn't long enough...I purchased Dust Rite hoses from Rockler to get the length I needed. More on this in a bit.The vacuum is very powerful. I'm amazed at the amount of suction this vacuum has, and how it maintains that suction even as the bag fills. That's a big difference between this unit and the traditional shop-vac type units I used before...as THOSE units fill, their single stage filters get plugged, and they lose suction. And cleaning those filters off is no joy...often that's the messiest part of working in my shop!The bluetooth switch and module (purchased separately) work well also...I have the switch mounted on the end of the hose, so no matter what I have it plugged into, a light press of a button turns on the vacuum. It reliable, and easy to install and set up! This vacuum, like the other Festool products with which I'm familiar, is well thought out, and works perfectly!And it had better work perfectly, because they're SO expensive! That's my only gripe...the vacuum is expensive, but you're just getting started. You'll eventually need extra bags...they're $11 each for the CT48. The Bluetooth module and switch are $80. The hose is only 11.5 feet long, which isn't long enough for many situations, but a second hose from Festool is $135. Finally, there's no accessories for the hose...no stick wand, or alternate size adapters...end of the hose is sized for Festool sanders and tools, but I don't have any of those! I still needed adapters to connect my tools! In my case, I purchased two 1 1/2' Dust right hose kits from Rockler. Each had a 12' hose...one kit had adapters that fit all my tools. The other had a coupler that connected the hoses together. This gave me 24 feet of hose and all the adapters I need, and cost $100. They are larger inside diameter than the Festool hose, which helps make up for the extra length, and they're very high quality and durable, unlike the cheap options available elsewhere...a good compromise, I feel. I certainly don't feel I've lost anything in terms of vacuum power.So, yeah, it's expensive, and accessories are ridiculously expensive! On the other hand, the warranty is outstanding, and to be perfectly fair, HEPA dust extractors from the likes of Makita and 3M aren't all that much, if any, cheaper! So in the end, I swallowed the cost, bought the unit, and I'm satisfied with my purchase. If it was stolen, I'd buy it again.
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