Key Features
Front Drawer AccessThe drawers open from the front, so you can get to screws, anchors, bits, and hand tools without unstacking your setup. That matters when this Systainer is part of a larger tower in the shop or on the job. Custom Drawer LayoutThree drawers can be divided with the included partitions, so you can separate small hardware from hand tools instead of dumping everything into one bin. Better organization means less time hunting for parts. Festool System FitThe Festool 577769 SYS3-SORT/3 M 337 Systainer connects with the Festool Systainer system for easier transport and modular storage. If you already run Festool storage, this drops right into the workflow.
Overview
The Festool 577769 SYS3-SORT/3 M 337 Systainer is a modular drawer-style storage organizer built for keeping small parts, accessories, and hand tools sorted and easy to grab. This is a Systainer storage organizer designed for organized storage and transport of small parts and accessories. Model number 577769. If your day gets slowed down by digging through mixed fasteners, loose bits, or hand tools piled in one box, this setup fixes that with three front-access drawers and a layout you can tailor to the job.
What makes this one useful is how it works inside a real shop or jobsite system. Instead of a top-opening box that forces you to unstack everything, the front drawers stay accessible even when the unit is part of a Systainer tower. That means you can keep screws, anchors, fittings, layout gear, or specialty accessories organized by type and still reach them fast. Festool also includes long and short partitions, so you can break the drawers down for different part sizes instead of wasting space.
The drawer format matters more than it sounds. Each drawer gives you a dedicated zone, which makes this a better fit for consumables and frequently used accessories than a single open tote. The lower drawer has listed inner dimensions of 13.50 inches by 10.66 inches by 2.59 inches, giving you usable room for larger grouped items while the upper drawers can stay focused on smaller hardware. Each drawer is rated for up to 22.04 pounds, so it is built for actual working load, not just light hobby use.
From a system standpoint, this organizer is meant to work the way Festool users already work. It fits the entire Festool Systainer system, connects with other Systainer generations, and is also compatible with mobile dust extractors and other system accessories. For transport, it can be paired with the SYS-RB roll board or SYS-Roll handtruck. That gives you one storage format that can live on a shelf, ride in a van, or move around a site without needing to re-pack everything.
Festool also built in flexibility at the drawer level. The SYS3-SORT/3 M 337 is compatible with plastic container set 50×50/50x100x68 (578056) and with plastic containers 204858, 204859, 204860, and 204861 in the drawer. That opens up more precise small-part organization if you want dedicated containers for fasteners, dowels, electrical connectors, or specialty hardware. One thing worth noting: it is not compatible with plastic container set 60×60/120×71 3xFT (201124), so if you already own that insert set, this is not the place for it.
In day-to-day use, the size hits a practical middle ground. At 15.59 inches long, 11.65 inches wide, and 12.99 inches high, it gives you substantial storage without turning into a bulky cabinet. The lid load rating is 220.4 pounds and the connected load capacity is 88.1 pounds, so it is built to handle stacking and modular transport better than a cheap organizer box. Weight is 10.14 pounds empty, which is reasonable for a drawer organizer with this level of structure.
Who should buy it? This is a smart fit for woodworkers, cabinet installers, remodelers, electricians, service techs, and anyone already running the Festool storage platform. It is especially useful when you need fast access to sorted small parts and do not want to break down your whole stack to get them. If you are building out a modular shop and jobsite storage system, this is one of those pieces that saves time every single day because it keeps the right small stuff where you can actually find it.
Keep Small Parts Sorted and Visible
This is where the drawer design earns its keep. You can separate screws, anchors, dowels, bits, and hand tools by drawer and get to them fast instead of digging through one mixed box.
- Three front-opening drawers keep contents accessible in a stacked storage setup
- Designed for organized storage and transport of small parts and accessories
Built to Work Inside the Festool System
If you already use Festool storage, this organizer makes sense right away. It is made to connect with the wider Systainer platform so you can build a setup that moves from shelf to van to site without reworking your storage.
- Fits the entire Festool Systainer system for modular connection and transport
- Can be moved with the SYS-RB roll board or SYS-Roll handtruck
Adjust the Drawers for the Parts You Actually Carry
The included partitions let you tune each drawer to the hardware and accessories you use most. That makes it easier to dedicate space for fasteners, connectors, layout items, or small hand tools without wasting room.
- Includes 6 long partitions and 9 short partitions
- Compatible with selected Festool plastic container inserts for finer organization
What’s in the Box
- (1) Festool SYS3-SORT/3 M 337 Systainer
- (6) Long partitions
- (9) Short partitions
- (1) Cover for label field
Plastic container inserts are sold separately.
Key Specifications
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 15.59 in x 11.65 in x 12.99 in (396 x 296 x 330 mm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.14 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Lid Load | 220.4 lbs (100 kg) |
| Load Capacity (Connected) | 88.1 lbs (40 kg) |
| Max. Load per Drawer | 22.04 lbs (10 kg) |
| Lower Drawer Inner Dimensions | 13.50 in x 10.66 in x 2.59 in (343 x 271 x 66 mm) |
| Drawer Count | 3 |
| System Type | Festool Systainer / Sortainer³ |
Compatibility
Festool Storage PlatformFits the entire Festool Systainer system and connects for modular transport and storage. Systainer GenerationsCompatible with all Systainer generations, mobile dust extractors, and many other system accessories. Drawer InsertsCompatible with plastic container set 50×50/50x100x68 (578056) and plastic containers 204858, 204859, 204860, and 204861. Transport OptionsWorks with the SYS-RB roll board and SYS-Roll handtruck for easier movement around the shop or jobsite.
Built For
Woodworking Cabinet Installation Electrical Plumbing General Contracting Remodeling Shop Organization Jobsite Fastener Storage
Pro Tip
Load your heavier hand tools in the bottom drawer and keep small fasteners up top. It keeps the unit more stable when you pull drawers open and helps you stay within the 22.04 lb per-drawer rating without making the organizer feel top-heavy.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
Festool 577769 SYS3-SORT/3 M 337 Systainer for Guys Who Hate Wasting Time Looking for Parts
This is one of those storage pieces that earns its spot fast because it keeps small parts organized, visible, and accessible without tearing apart your whole stack.
- Who it’s for: Pros and serious DIY users who carry a lot of small hardware, specialty accessories, or hand tools and want them organized inside the Festool system.
- Why it stands out: The front-access drawer layout is the whole game here. You can reach what you need even when it is stacked, and the included partitions make the storage actually adaptable instead of fixed.
- Worth knowing: This is a storage organizer, not a one-size-fits-all bin. It works best when you plan your drawer layout, and one insert set listed by Festool is specifically not compatible.
Common Questions
- What is this product designed to store? It is designed for organized storage and transport of small parts, accessories, and hand tools.
- Can I access the drawers when it is part of a Systainer stack? Yes. Festool states the front drawers remain accessible even in a Systainer tower.
- Does it work with other Festool Systainers? Yes. It fits the Festool Systainer system and is compatible with all Systainer generations, along with mobile dust extractors and many other system accessories.
- Are plastic insert containers included? No. The organizer includes partitions and a label field cover, while compatible plastic containers are separately available.
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