Festool Trolleys
Festool roll board trolleys stop you dragging stacked Systainers round site, so your kit moves as one and stays stable when you're in and out all day.
When you're bouncing between rooms on a fit-out or doing snagging with a van full of boxes, a Festool roll board is the simple fix. Clip your Systainers on, roll it through doorways and corridors, and keep everything together instead of making three trips. Pick the right size for your usual stack and you'll feel it straight away.
What Jobs Are Festool Roll Boards Used For?
- Moving stacked Systainers from the van to the work area in one run, so you are not carrying boxes up and down corridors all morning.
- Keeping your tool stack stable on smooth floors during fit-outs, especially when you are swapping between fixings, drill bits, and consumables all day.
- Running snagging and second-fix jobs where you need quick access to multiple boxes without unloading half the van at every stop.
- Rolling kit around workshops and site cabins so the tools stay clipped together and you are not chasing loose cases when the floor is busy.
Choosing the Right Festool Roll Board
Keep it simple: match the roll board to your usual Systainer stack and where you actually wheel it, not the best-case scenario.
1. Footprint and stability
If you typically run a tall stack, go for the roll board that gives you a wider, more stable base so it does not feel twitchy when you hit thresholds and cable covers.
2. Where it will be used
If you are mostly on smooth indoor floors, a compact roll board is ideal for tight doorways and corridors. If you are constantly crossing rough concrete or yard surfaces, keep the stack lower and prioritise control over outright capacity.
3. Systainer compatibility
Do not assume every base locks to every generation of box. If you are on Systainer3, check the roll board is listed as compatible before you commit, especially if you are mixing older and newer cases.
Who Uses Festool Roll Boards on Site?
- Chippies and kitchen fitters who live out of Systainers and want the whole stack to move room to room without tipping or splitting apart.
- Sparks and data installers doing multi-room runs, because it keeps testers, fixings, and drill cases together and saves constant back-and-forth to the van.
- Maintenance teams and site supervisors doing snag lists, where speed matters more than setting up a full bench every time.
Festool Roll Board Add Ons That Make It Work Harder
A roll board is only as useful as the stack on top, so it pays to set it up for how you move and store your kit.
1. Extra Systainers for sorting
Add a dedicated box for fixings and consumables so you are not tipping out a mixed case on a client's floor just to find the right screws.
2. Systainer organisers and inserts
Use organisers or foam inserts for small parts and delicate kit, because a rolling stack gets knocked about through doorways and you do not want drill bits and blades rattling loose all day.
3. Systainer handle or carry strap options
If you regularly split the stack at the work area, a proper handle or strap on the box you grab most stops awkward one-handed carries and saves you dropping it on stairs.
Your Festool Roll Board Range, Ready to Go
Whether you need a single festool roll board for a small Systainer stack or a few options to suit different loadouts, we stock the range in our own warehouse and keep it ready for next day delivery. Order by 5pm and get it on site tomorrow.
Festool Roll Board FAQs
Can you lock the castors on a Festool roll board?
Some Festool roll board versions have braked castors and some do not, so check the individual model spec before you buy. If you are working on slight slopes or you park it next to a bench, braked wheels are worth having so the stack does not creep while you are pulling boxes on and off.
Does the Festool roll board fit the newer Systainer3 boxes?
Many do, but not every older base is guaranteed to lock perfectly with Systainer3, especially if you are mixing generations. The safe move is to confirm the roll board listing states Systainer3 compatibility before ordering.
Will a roll board tip if I stack it too high?
It can if you build a tall, top-heavy stack and then hit door thresholds or turn tight corners. Keep the heavier Systainers low, do not overload it for rough floors, and slow down when you cross cables and trims.
Is a Festool roll board any good on rough ground outside?
It is made for controlled rolling, not dragging across hardcore. It will cope with short runs on decent concrete, but on gravel, mud, or broken ground you are better keeping the stack lower or carrying the boxes to avoid snapping a wheel or dumping the lot.
Do I need to strap the Systainers down?
If the boxes are properly latched to each other and locked to the base, you normally do not. If you are pushing it in lifts, over ramps, or in a busy corridor, a strap is a sensible extra bit of insurance to stop the top box popping free if it gets clipped.
