Mule Cart Utility Box Mini: Your Compact On-Set Workstation
Streamline your workflow and conquer on-set chaos with the Mule Cart Utility Box Mini. Designed for the dynamic, fast-paced environment of film sets and photography studios, this compact organizer is the ultimate tool for professionals who demand efficiency and reliability. Say goodbye to cluttered carts and precarious gear placement. The Utility Box Mini provides a secure, dedicated space for your essential tools, transforming any light stand or cart tube into a powerful, organized workstation. Whether you're a 1st AC managing focus, a DIT handling data, a gaffer running lighting, or a photographer orchestrating a tethered shoot, this utility box is engineered to make your job easier and more fluid, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: capturing the perfect shot.
The standout feature is its ability to create a dedicated, vertical tethering station. By securely mounting the box using the robust Super Clamp, you can create a safe and accessible hub for your laptop, hard drives, and cables. This not only saves precious floor space but also keeps expensive equipment off the ground and away from foot traffic, minimizing risk and maximizing convenience. The intelligently designed dimensions are perfect for holding a standard laptop, while the sturdy powder-coated aluminum construction ensures it's both lightweight for easy transport and incredibly durable to withstand the daily rigors of production. Weighing a mere 700g on its own, it adds minimal weight to your kit but delivers maximum organizational impact, becoming an indispensable part of your gear.
Built for customization, the Utility Box Mini is the foundation of a modular system. Enhance its functionality with optional accessories tailored to your specific needs. Add the legendary Super Clamp for near-universal mounting, a Side Box for extra small-item storage, or dedicated hooks for keeping headphones and cables tidy. This adaptability ensures that as your needs evolve, your Mule Cart system can evolve with you. It’s more than just a box; it's a strategic investment in on-set efficiency, a professional solution that brings order and control to the most demanding creative environments. Elevate your setup and work with the confidence that your essential gear is always secure, organized, and right where you need it.
Key Features
- Versatile Mounting: Installs securely on any light stand, film cart, or tripod leg with the optional industry-standard Super Clamp.
- Perfect Tethering Station: Create a stable, elevated platform for your laptop and hard drives, ideal for photographers and digital imaging technicians.
- Build Your Vertical Workstation: Save valuable floor space and keep critical gear safe, organized, and within arm's reach.
- Designed for Professionals: An essential tool for 1st ACs, DITs, photographers, gaffers, and any crew member needing a compact organization hub.
- Lightweight & Durable: Crafted from tough, powder-coated aluminum to withstand daily set life while remaining easily portable.
- Modular & Expandable: Customize your setup with optional add-ons like a Side Box and utility hooks for headphones or cables.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Powder-Coated Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Weight (Box Only) | 700 g (1.54 lbs) |
| Weight (with Super Clamp) | 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) |
| Box Dimensions (W x L x H) | 300 x 250 x 70 mm (11.8 x 9.8 x 2.7 in) |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.