Festool 575280 CT SYS Corded Mobile HEPA Dust Extractor

The Festool 575280 CT SYS Corded Mobile HEPA Dust Extractor is a compact corded dust extractor built for portable cleanup and source capture on finish work, remodeling, painting, and service calls. This is a dust extractor designed for dry extraction in tight work areas where mobility and clean operation matter. Model Number 575280. If you need professional dust control without dragging a full-size vacuum through a finished home, this is the whole point of the CT SYS.

What makes this unit matter on the job is how much real extraction performance Festool packed into a Systainer-format body. It runs on 120 VAC power with 1,000 watts of input power, moves up to 106 CFM, and produces up to 80 inches of static water lift. In plain terms, that means it has enough pull for cleanup, small-tool dust collection, and detail work while staying compact enough to set right next to where you are working.

The design is the real selling point. Instead of a bulky canister, the CT SYS uses a clean, stackable Systainer-style form that is easy to carry, store, and fit into vans, closets, and finished rooms. Festool also built in storage for the hose, cord, and accessories, so you are not chasing loose attachments from one stop to the next. The included shoulder strap and top handle make a difference when you are moving in and out of occupied spaces, upstairs rooms, or quick service calls.

Dust control is where this extractor earns its keep. HEPA filtration helps capture fine dust for cleaner air, and the anti-static suction hose helps reduce static buildup during use. Tool-triggered operation adds another layer of jobsite practicality because the extractor starts automatically with a connected tool. That cuts down on unnecessary run time and keeps the setup feeling more like part of the tool than a separate step. With a listed sound level of 67 dB, it is also quieter than many larger extractors, which matters when you are working in homes, offices, or finished interiors.

Capacity is sized for small jobs and detail work, not all-day demolition. The container holds 1.2 gallons, and the filter bag capacity is 0.9 gallons. That is a good match for installers, punch-list crews, finish carpenters, painters, and remodelers who need something fast, clean, and easy to bring inside. If your work is mostly sanding, trim fitting, drilling, touch-up cleanup, or tool-connected extraction in tight spaces, this is a practical choice. If you regularly need large debris capacity, you would step up to a bigger extractor. Festool did not build this one to be the biggest. They built it to be the easiest professional extractor to actually bring to the work area every time.

It also fits the broader Festool system mindset. The Systainer-format body integrates neatly with other Festool storage and transport setups, which is a real benefit if you already work out of stacked cases and organized kits. For pros who value clean work, easy transport, and a setup that does not fight them, the CT SYS is one of those tools that makes sense the first day you use it.

Power Consumption 1,000 W Drive Type 120 VAC Max Volume Flow 106 CFM Max Vacuum 80 in static water lift Container Capacity 1.2 gal Filter Bag Capacity 0.9 gal Power Cable Length 16.5 ft Weight 15.21 lbs

Festool 575280 CT SYS Corded Mobile HEPA Dust Extractor for Pros Who Work Clean

This is one of the smartest options out there for tradespeople who need real dust extraction in places where a big vacuum is just a pain.

• Who it's for: Remodelers, painters, installers, finish carpenters, and service techs working in tight rooms, finished interiors, and occupied homes.
• Why it stands out: You get HEPA filtration, tool-triggered operation, and strong suction in a compact Systainer body that is actually easy to carry to the work area.
• Worth knowing: This is built for dry extraction and smaller cleanup or tool-connected tasks. If you need big debris capacity for heavy demolition, move up to a larger extractor.

• What type of extraction is this unit designed for? It is designed for dry extraction only.
• Does this dust extractor use HEPA filtration? Yes. It has full-unit HEPA certification and HEPA filtration.
• Can it start automatically with a connected tool? Yes. The CT SYS includes tool-triggered automatic operation for connected tools.
• Is this a good choice for large cleanup jobs? It is better suited to small jobs, finishing work, service tasks, and portable dust extraction where compact size is a priority.