Recent influencer reports indicate that smaller Makita MakTrak tool boxes are set to launch in the United States in time for the holiday shopping season. The move would mark a second-wave expansion of the compact MakTrak range, roughly two years after MakTrak first arrived in the U.S. market.
The reported expansion follows the earlier introduction of new rolling tool box and rolling drawer tool box models, along with a smaller accessory box. According to the latest reports, Makita is extending the compact lineup further with open-top crates in shallow and deep sizes. These crates would add more options to the system, though the reports do not specify pricing, availability dates or exact dimensions.
Market reception may be a factor. The author notes that full-size Makita MakTrak tool boxes at a local Home Depot were covered in a thick layer of dust, which could signal slower sell-through for the larger format. The “fits in your pickup truck” concept is described as sensible, with excellent engineering, but the U.S. market may favor a more standard form factor. More options could therefore help the compact range reach different users.
Manufacturing origin is not yet clear. Photos posted online show that some new Makita MakTrak tool boxes are made in China, which could reflect a region-specific “make it near where you sell it” strategy. Makita has not said whether the new MakTrak products launching in the U.S. will be made domestically or imported. The article's author presumes U.S.-bound products will continue to be made locally but notes that this remains to be seen.
Drawer tool boxes beyond the new roller base unit have not been observed. They may arrive with a later wave of MakTrak launches, but no confirmation is provided. For now, the clearest reported change is the addition of smaller, open-top crate options to the compact MakTrak line.