About this product
Key Features
Overview
The Festool CT 48 EI HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor Pro Bundle packages Festool's largest CT dust extractor with the consumables and cleaning accessories most owners end up buying in the first few months. This is a HEPA dust extractor designed for tool-triggered dust collection from sanders, saws, routers and planers, plus general shop and jobsite cleanup. Model Number CT48 PRO. The bundle includes the CT 48 EI HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor, a 5-pack of Festool 497539 CT 48 self-cleaning filter bags, a spare Festool 205412 main HEPA filter and the Festool 577257 Standard Cleaning Set in a Systainer3 M 137.
The CT 48 EI pulls 137 CFM through an anti-static 11-1/2 ft (3.5 m) hose, and variable suction lets you dial the motor to the task, from full pull on a planer to a lighter setting on a sander that would otherwise stick to the work surface. On its low setting it runs at a quiet 62 dB, which matters in a shop where you run it for hours. The HEPA-certified main filter handles fine sanding dust, and the 12.7 gal (48 L) container swallows the chips from planers, track saws and miter saws without constant emptying.
Tool-triggered on/off is the feature that changes how you work. Plug a corded tool into the extractor and it starts and stops with the tool. Built-in Bluetooth adds the same convenience for compatible Festool cordless tools, and the optional CT-F I Bluetooth remote control mounts on the hose so you can start the extractor for cleanup without walking to it.
Festool built the CT 48 EI around mobility and organization. At 35.9 lbs (16.3 kg) it rolls on large wheels and double casters, and a foot brake parks it on a slope or jobsite floor. A hose garage stores the hose on top, the improved cord wrap keeps the cord tidy, and the Sys-Dock with T-LOC locks Systainers right on top of the extractor so your tools ride along with it.
The bundled self-cleaning filter bags are a big reason the extractor holds suction. The pliable fleece bag doesn't let fine dust cake on its inner lining, so suction stays strong until the bag is nearly full. Each bag also acts as a pre-filter, trapping particles down to 5 microns before they reach the main filter. An integrated closure seals the full bag for clean disposal.
The spare main HEPA filter captures 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 micron and installs without tools. Keeping one on the shelf means a clogged or damaged filter doesn't stop work while you wait for a replacement.
The Standard Cleaning Set turns the CT 48 into a shop vacuum for floors, benches and tight spaces. It includes a curved hand tube, extension pipes, a standard floor nozzle, a crevice nozzle and a suction brush, all packed in a Systainer3 M 137 that docks on top of the extractor.
Who should buy it? Cabinet shops, furniture makers, finish carpenters, remodelers and flooring installers who make a lot of dust and chips and want one extractor that handles source capture and cleanup. If you are buying your first Festool extractor, this bundle is the easy way to get consumables and cleanup tools in one order. If you mostly sand and rarely make chips, a smaller unit from the Festool dust extractor line will be lighter to haul around.
Room for the Big Chip Jobs
Planers, routers and saws make volume, not just fine dust. The CT 48 EI has the capacity and airflow to keep up without stopping to empty every hour.
- 12.7 gal (48 L) container
- 137 CFM with variable suction
Suction That Lasts the Whole Bag
The self-cleaning fleece bag resists caking, so airflow stays high as the bag fills instead of dropping off halfway through.
- Five bags included in the bundle
- Pre-filters particles down to 5 microns
A Spare HEPA Filter on the Shelf
The main filter is what keeps fine dust out of the air. A second one means a filter change takes minutes, not a shipping wait.
- 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 micron
- Tool-free installation
Clean Up With the Same Machine
At the end of the day, the cleaning set turns the extractor into a floor and bench vacuum, then packs away in its own Systainer.
- Floor nozzle, crevice nozzle and suction brush
- Curved hand tube and extension pipes
What's in the Box
- (1) Festool CT 48 EI HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor
- (1) 11-1/2 ft (3.5 m) anti-static suction hose
- (1) Filter bag (installed in the extractor)
- (1) HEPA main filter (installed in the extractor)
- (5) Festool 497539 CT 48 self-cleaning filter bags
- (1) Festool 205412 main HEPA filter (spare)
- (1) Festool 577257 Standard Cleaning Set: curved hand tube D 36 EI HR-K AS, extension pipes D 36 EI VR-K AS, standard floor nozzle, crevice nozzle D 36 EI FD-300, suction brush
- (1) Systainer3 SYS3 M 137 for the cleaning set
At a Glance
Key Specifications
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
Turn the suction down when sanding with a random orbit sander. Full suction can pull the pad flat against the work and cause swirls, while a lower setting still clears the dust and lets the sander float.
Tool Nut's Take
The Festool CT 48 EI HEPA Bluetooth Dust Extractor Pro Bundle Is the Big Extractor, Fully Stocked
You get Festool's largest CT extractor plus the bags, filter and cleaning tools you would otherwise order separately within a few months.
- Who it's for: Shops and contractors running planers, routers, track saws and sanders who want one extractor for collection and cleanup.
- Why it stands out: 12.7 gal capacity, HEPA filtration, tool-triggered start with Bluetooth, and six filter bags plus a spare HEPA filter in the box.
- Worth knowing: At 35.9 lbs it is a big machine. If you climb stairs with it daily or mostly sand, a smaller CT may suit you better.
Common Questions
- How many filter bags come with this bundle? Six: one installed in the extractor plus the 5-pack.
- Does it start automatically with cordless tools? Yes, with compatible Festool Bluetooth cordless tools. Corded tools plugged into the extractor also start it automatically.
- Is it HEPA rated? Yes. The main filter captures 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 micron.
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