About this product
Key Features
Overview
The Festool CT 26 EI HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor Pro Bundle packages one of Festool's most popular mid-size dust extractors with the filter bags and cleaning accessories you would otherwise buy separately. This is a HEPA dust extractor kit designed for dust collection at the tool and general cleanup in the shop and on the jobsite. Model Number CT26 PRO. It covers dust collection from sanders and saws, wet and dry pickup, and floor and surface cleanup out of one box.
At the center is the Festool 577871 CT 26 EI HEPA Bluetooth dust extractor. It moves up to 138 CFM (3,900 L/min) with 96" (24,000 Pa) of static water lift, holds 6.9 gal (26 L) in the container, and weighs 30.64 lbs (13.9 kg). That is the size most woodworkers and installers end up choosing: enough capacity to handle track saw and planer chips without emptying constantly, and still light enough to load into a van and roll through a house.
Five suction levels matter more than the top number. Full suction on an orbital sander can pull the pad down against the work and leave swirl marks, so backing it down keeps the sander floating while still clearing dust. Turn it all the way up for cleanup or chip-heavy saw cuts. The touch control panel works with gloves on, and the whole machine is HEPA certified, not just the filter.
The extractor starts on its own. Plug a corded tool into the outlet on the extractor and suction follows the trigger. Built-in Bluetooth pairs with Festool Bluetooth battery packs, so cordless tools trigger the extractor the same way. An optional hose-mounted remote adds on/off control from the hose for quick cleanup. Large rear wheels and a locking brake keep it mobile and parked where you leave it, and the SYS-Dock with T-LOC on top carries Systainers so your tools ride on the extractor.
The bundle adds the consumables that keep it working. The Festool 496187 SELFCLEAN filter bags for CT 26 give you a five-pack of the pliable fleece bags that resist fine-dust caking, so suction stays strong until the bag is nearly full. Each captures particles down to 5 microns and acts as a pre-filter for the HEPA main filter. Counting the bag already installed in the extractor, you start with six.
For chip-heavy work there is the Festool 496120 Longlife filter bag for CT 26, a reusable 3-layer polyester fleece bag that can be filled and emptied up to 500 times. It is meant for large chips and non-hazardous debris. Swap it in for planing, track saw breakdown, and general shop cleanup, and save the SELFCLEAN bags for sanding dust.
Cleanup is covered by the Festool 577257 standard cleaning set in a Systainer3 M 137: a curved hand tube, three extension tubes, a floor nozzle, a crevice nozzle, and a suction brush. Festool lists it for all CT extractors, and it turns the CT 26 into a proper floor and surface vacuum at the end of the day.
Who should buy it? Woodworkers, finish carpenters, cabinet installers, and remodelers buying their first Festool extractor, or replacing a shop vac that cannot keep up with fine dust. If you already own the bags and a cleaning set, the extractor alone is the better buy. If you are starting from zero, this bundle has everything for day one.
A Reusable Bag for the Chip-Heavy Jobs
The Longlife bag is the cost saver in this bundle. Empty it and put it back instead of throwing a bag away every time the planer fills it. The integrated cap seals the opening during removal, so chips stay in the bag on the way to the trash.
- Reusable up to 500 times
- For large chips and non-hazardous debris, not fine dust
Floors, Benches, and Tight Corners
The standard cleaning set gives the CT 26 a full set of vacuum attachments, packed in a Systainer3 that locks onto the extractor's SYS-Dock. Floor, benchtop, and crevice cleanup without hunting for loose parts.
- Floor nozzle, crevice nozzle, and suction brush
- Curved hand tube and three extension tubes
What's in the Box
- (1) Festool CT 26 EI HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor (577871)
- (1) Smooth anti-static suction hose, D27/32 x 11.5 ft (3.5 m)
- (1) HEPA main filter
- (1) SELFCLEAN filter bag (installed)
- (1) Hose holder and cable holder
- (5) Festool 496187 SELFCLEAN filter bags for CT 26
- (1) Festool 496120 Longlife filter bag for CT 26
- (1) Curved hand tube D36 HR-K AS
- (3) Extension tubes D36 VR-K AS
- (1) Floor nozzle D36 BD 300
- (1) Crevice nozzle D36 FD-300
- (1) Suction brush D36 SP
- (1) Systainer3 SYS3 M 137
At a Glance
Key Specifications
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
Run the Longlife bag for chip work and switch to a SELFCLEAN bag before a sanding session. Fine sanding dust passes through coarse fleece and loads the HEPA filter, while the SELFCLEAN bag catches it first. Keep spares from the Festool filter bags lineup on the shelf so you are never stuck running the wrong one.
Tool Nut's Take
The Festool CT 26 EI HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor Pro Bundle Is the Day-One Kit
The CT 26 EI is the extractor we point most people to, and this bundle adds the bags and attachments you would order next anyway.
- Who it's for: Woodworkers, installers, and remodelers buying their first serious dust extractor.
- Why it stands out: HEPA filtration, Bluetooth and tool-triggered start, seven filter bags, and a complete cleaning set in one order.
- Worth knowing: The Bluetooth hose remote is not included. If your extractor sits out of reach, add one.
Common Questions
- Can the CT 26 EI pick up liquids? Yes. Festool rates the CT 26 EI HEPA for dry and wet extraction.
- Does it start automatically with cordless tools? Yes, with Festool Bluetooth battery packs paired to the extractor.
- When should I use the Longlife bag? For large chips and non-hazardous debris. Use SELFCLEAN bags for fine dust and sanding.
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