Technical answer
Can you mount a Milwaukee Packout on a roof rack?
Short answer
Yes: the Wedgetail Adventure Milwaukee Packout Bracket (WTA-MPB) is an adapter plate that holds Milwaukee Packout storage on a Wedgetail roof rack, and it suits the Milwaukee Packout series only. It is secured with Wedgetail mounting hardware and made of zinc plated, powder coated steel in matte black. The bracket has no published load rating of its own, so keep the Packout and its contents within your rack's rating: Wedgetail platforms are rated 100 or 150 kg dynamic.
Facts from Wedgetail product data, updated .
- Part
- Milwaukee Packout Bracket, WTA-MPB
- Range
- Wedgetail Adventure accessory
- Suits
- Milwaukee Packout series only
- Load rating
- No published rating; the rack rating applies
| Accessory | Range | SKU | RRP inc GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Packout Bracket | Wedgetail Adventure | WTA-MPB | $235 |
What the bracket does
The bracket is an adapter plate made to carry Milwaukee Packout storage products, and it is fixed to the rack with Wedgetail mounting hardware. The product page says it is only suitable for the Milwaukee Packout series (toolboxes and the like); it does not name individual Packout models, so check your box is a Packout series part.
Which rack it suits
The bracket is listed in the Wedgetail Adventure accessory range, and Wedgetail accessories secure into the heavy duty accessory channel on the rack. For a tradie ute, the tradie ute roof rack guide compares the Wedgetail ranges, and the builder's ute guide covers canopy and service body racks. If you run a Wedgetail Core or Trade rack, confirm fitment with Wedgetail on (03) 9722 5000 before ordering.
Loading a Packout on the roof
- Count the full weight: the box plus its tools goes against the rack's dynamic rating, and the vehicle maker's roof limit also applies, so use the lower figure.
- Keep heavy tools low: the roof suits light, bulky items; heavy cases ride better in the tray or canopy.
- Check the fitting instructions: the product page links the fitting instructions for the bracket.
Every other accessory for this range is in which accessories fit Wedgetail Adventure.
Questions people ask
Can you mount a Milwaukee Packout on a roof rack?
Yes. On a Wedgetail rack, the Milwaukee Packout Bracket (WTA-MPB) is an adapter plate that holds Packout storage.
Which Packout boxes fit the bracket?
Packout series storage only. The product page says it is only suitable for the Milwaukee Packout series and does not list individual models.
How much weight can the Packout bracket carry?
The bracket has no published load rating. Keep the box and tools within the rack's dynamic rating (100 or 150 kg dynamic on Wedgetail platforms) and the vehicle's roof limit.
Does it fit a Wedgetail Trade or Core rack?
It is listed as a Wedgetail Adventure accessory. Confirm with Wedgetail on (03) 9722 5000 before fitting it to another range.
Does it fit other brands' tool boxes?
No. The bracket is made for the Milwaukee Packout series only.
Where can I buy and fit it?
Online or through any Wedgetail stockist; every stockist sells and fits Wedgetail.