TOTO Eco Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet

The TOTO Eco Drake positioning

The Eco Drake (CST744ELN) is TOTO's value-tier Drake-series variant — sitting between the original Drake CST744SL ($350-$420) and the premium Drake II CST454CEFG ($430-$450). The "Eco" designation in the model name signals water-efficiency optimization: 1.28 GPF rather than the legacy 1.6 GPF Drake, and an engineered bowl geometry that gets reliable flush performance at the lower water volume.

At $320-$410, the Eco Drake is the most accessible entry to the Drake series. Buyers choosing the Eco Drake over the original Drake are typically saving $30-$50 while getting better water efficiency. Buyers choosing the Eco Drake over the Drake II are saving $80-$120 by giving up the CeFiONtect glaze and Double Cyclone flush mechanism.

The E-Max flush — what differs from G-Max

The original Drake (CST744SL) uses TOTO's G-Max gravity flush — a single jet entering the bowl tangentially, with a siphonic trapway. G-Max was originally engineered for 1.6 GPF performance.

The Eco Drake uses E-Max — a refined gravity flush engineered specifically for 1.28 GPF water volume. The bowl geometry is tighter, the water-distribution pattern more efficient, and the trapway calibrated to maintain siphonic action with less water volume. Performance:

• MaP score: ~800g (matches G-Max at the lower water volume)
• Bowl-cleansing pattern: tangential jet with refined rim distribution
• Flush time: ~6-8 seconds (similar to G-Max)
• WaterSense certified (1.28 GPF + 800g MaP exceeds 350g threshold)

Where the Eco Drake fits in the Drake family

The variant matrix

• CST744ELN — Eco Drake, elongated, 1.28 GPF, Universal Height, Cotton White. Volume seller.
• CST744ELN#01 — color clarification for Cotton White.
• CST743ELN — Eco Drake, round-front, 1.28 GPF, Universal Height. For powder rooms.
• CST744ELG — Eco Drake with CeFiONtect glaze upgrade. +$60-$80.
• CST744EN#12 — Sedona Beige variant. +$30-$60.
• CST744EN#03 — Bone variant. +$30-$60.

What's in the box

• Tank (pre-installed E-Max flush valve, Fluidmaster-pattern fill valve, chrome trip lever)
• Bowl (pre-drilled for 12" rough-in)
• Tank-to-bowl gasket and brass bolts (Korky-pattern hardware)
• Wax ring NOT included
• SoftClose seat NOT included — TOTO SS113 ($45-75) or universal Bemis 1500EC ($35) recommended
• Installation manual

Install requirements and procedure

• Rough-in: 12 inches (standard).
• Weight: ~85 lbs total (tank ~35, bowl ~50). One-person install feasible; two-person easier.
• Standard procedure — identical to original Drake. See Drake product page for full install walkthrough.
• Universal parts — Korky 2032BP flapper, Fluidmaster 400A fill valve, universal trip lever, all fit perfectly.

What owners report

• Reliable flush at 1.28 GPF — Eco Drake's E-Max engineering performs well for normal-use households. Reports of double-flushing are rare.
• Parts service is the easiest in the TOTO lineup — universal Korky / Fluidmaster compatibility means any plumber's truck has the parts.
• Standard glaze shows hard-water spots in mineral-heavy areas. The CST744ELG variant with CeFiONtect adds $60-$80 and dramatically extends cleaning intervals — worth the upgrade for hard-water regions.
• Service life: 25+ years for the porcelain. Flapper at 7-8 years; fill valve at 10+; tank-to-bowl gasket at 12-15.
• Where Eco Drake wins owner praise: water bill reduction vs 1.6 GPF predecessor (typical household saves ~3,500 gallons/year), rebate eligibility, and reliability.

Where Eco Drake competes

The verdict — should you buy an Eco Drake?

Buy if:

• You want a TOTO Drake-series toilet at the lowest cost-of-entry
• You're in a rebate-eligible utility district and want WaterSense certification
• Rental property or secondary bath where Drake II's premium isn't justified
• You want universal aftermarket parts (vs Drake II's CeFiONtect-coated rim hole nuance)
• The bathroom isn't a hard-water area (so standard glaze is acceptable)

Skip and choose Drake II instead if:

• This is your owner-occupied primary bath (the $80-$130 upgrade buys 25 years of CeFiONtect benefit)
• You're in a hard-water area — CeFiONtect upgrade matters
• You want the strongest TOTO Drake-series flush (Double Cyclone vs E-Max)

Warranty

TOTO Eco Drake residential warranty: 1 year on tank trim, lifetime on porcelain. Soft-close seat (sold separately) carries its own 1-year warranty. Service network identical to original Drake — TOTO USA Atlanta with universal aftermarket parts available everywhere.

Pricing reality (2026)

Eco Drake CST744ELN (Cotton White): $320-$410. Ferguson and Build.com discount to $280-$340 for trade buyers. Home Depot stocks at $349-$399. Holiday sales drop to $269-$319. Sedona Beige variants +$30-$50. CeFiONtect glaze upgrade variant (CST744ELG) +$60-$80. California utility rebates ($25-$100) drop net cost to $230-$340 in rebate-eligible zones.