Nick you did an excellent job and I agree with you on every one of your decisions and choices on this video, however You did leave out one brand and this brand is highly highly priced and probably most people don't even know that they make impact drivers and drills. Most people would consider this brand when they hear the name they're going to think electronics. The brand I'm talking about here is Panasonic. as far as I know Panasonic was the very first company to make a 100% waterproof and underwater drill and impact driver. They did this many years ago. in my opinion and I have only had the opportunity to use the drill not the impact driver but I was very highly impressed. This Panasonic drill that I used was around the $700 price mark. And I would consider Panasonic brand to be up there in the expert class.
If you're using this brand consider your self a pro? How are you a pro because you use milwaukee? That's stuff that fanboys say. I thought you guys were objective. Guess not
Well said, l have everything from Ryobi to festool. Each have their benefits, when my van was screwed they didn't bother stealing my Ryobi stuff. For the price a great brand.
Don't you just love the wealthy hobbyist wood worker with the immaculate shop filled with Festool power tools and he makes birdhouses for his backyard.
Tools are like sneakers. A good tool can make all the difference, especially to a finish carpenter or a guy training to be a finish carpenter. Starting out, I spent money of junk like Ryobi and Kobalt....not a square cut to be found...no matter what adjustments I made.
william morales lol Na bro I know exactly what he meant I’m just hoping folks aren’t going out there thinking ‘Well I own a Makita; therefore that makes me a pro’
Andrew Roy I agree to a professional it’s like a night and day but again I’m simply getting at the fact that if the average person doesn’t have the skill or proper training a fancy or expensive tool won’t save them.
I've noticed there's difficult levels of chinesium. hyper though was my first impact driver i ever bought which i now consider bottom of the barrel of chinesium since then I've upgraded to kobalt i believe it's top level best of the best of chinesium. But that just my personal opinion.
I use Makita. The previous company I worked for bought 5000 flagship drill kits at a time for 5000 of us who would put them through ultimate torment. DeWalts last 3 months average before transmission or motor failure, Milwaukee lasted 1 year before trigger, chuck, and motor failures. Now Makita, they are 5 years old now and have finally risen to a 25% replacement rate after that time. They are just indestructible and saved us many thousands. The common reason for failure is simply too many drops over time. A short warranty does not bother me with Makita.
All the different big brands have their positives. I like Milwaukee for any general use drilling and wrenching as well as for the cordless framing nailer that's coming out this year. DeWalt has the best design of circular saws and is nearly on par with Milwaukee for everything else. Hilti can't be beat for any concrete applications. Makita is kind of mid tier everything, and I do like the precision rotation of their drivers, just not enough to bother with their baby batteries.
We bought a metabo and the torque sensor got damaged ,.... it was returned and replaced then did the same exact thing again. It was a POS! We finally replaced it with a Panasonic. 400x better. Makitas are great.
@@DaddytechEnt if I could like this comment a thousand times I would do so. Some of the guys I work with give me crap for using Makita battery tools. They have never let me down and have put up with an enormous amount of abuse.
Makita has always been expert class. Even their home owner versions smoke most other brands. I still have a 30 yr old 9.6 volt that will rip your hand off with torque if you dont hold on.
I inherited my father's Makita 7.2V drivers. They are still going strong. The oldest one is orange, it was before they adopt the blue-green shade. And his felisati bench saw and a Hilti nailer for concrete that still goes boom after 40 years.
Thank you for giving us quality information about each tool brand with side by side comparisons with actual real data and relatively no opinions. Oh and thanks for not being condescending at all. Nice hat btw ;)
It doesn't matter how long the warranty is on a tool but how the manufacturer supports the warranty. Rigid support is garbage, your tool is out of your hands for weeks at a time.
I build skyscrapers (concrete work) for a living in New York City. I use Ridgid every day all day. Never had an issue even at -5 F on a roof 300’ up. Hilti also make good tools and have great customer service. You don’t know jack dude
I agree with most of it. If you are going by price point, Ridgid would be on the "Pro" list. I use them daily on the job site and have no complaints. Honestly, I'd rather use black and orange over black and yellow. JMO. Great video none the less.
Absolutely agree!! Great video. But definitely disagree with the Ridgid placement on this list. I too have used many of his so called "Pro List" brands. I made the switch to Ridgid years ago and would never go back. Great quality for a great price does not mean it should not make the pro list. I too would put my Ridgid up a Default any day.
Hilti being a high quality brand was something I discovered when I learned welding. When I started we had 20 angles grinders, all hilti, for a class of up to 60 people. These things were used every single day by novices who would abuse them in a way only novices know how. Not a single broken handle, burnt out motor, worn out bearing, rattling noises, broken body plastic, broken button, loose or cracked wires, no strange loss of power, nothing. They were seemingly indestructible to the point at which instructors even felt the need to inform us of how to handle them for maximum durablity. It was like learning how to ride a bike in a world were the ground turned into a trampoline if you ever fell.
When I was in construction my tools got stolen. I know lots of guys with the same issue. I learned not to spend money on my tool and really more importantly to work on my craft. This mindset has helped me make the transition to woodworker. If my cuts are off by 1/32” it looks pretty sloppy. That being said I scavenge and pay as little as possible for my tools now. Some I have to build for specific cuts and those don’t cost me anything cause they’re usually made from scraps. Your review could have been stronger if you laid out a set of actual criteria and stuck to that. You might actually be correct with your outcome but it was still hard to follow. The one thing I did see was how fast a screw could go in. Speed on a job site is paramount but if the fast drill only sinks 50 screws per charge verses the one that’s slightly slower doing say 75-100 screws per charge, that might be something to consider.
Ridgid for life ! Im impact is still going strong after 3 years of working solar ,I. Used it as a hmer to tap panels up, down and over , only thing is the light went out
I've been using mine in terrible working conditions (automotive) at home and it hasn't broke or lost any power. The battery has a very long life as well
@T A I agree. But for whatever reason this little saw keeps chugging along. I have many other saws and am currently using a Milwaukee M18 fuel 7.25" saw. The Ryobi has cut all sorts of lumber, concrete slabs in high rise parking garages, sheet metal, etc.. I've been in construction as a GC for about 18 years now so it has seen it's fair share of abuse.
I am a beginning woodworker and I love the Ridgid tools. What has sold me on their tools is the Limited Lifetime Warranty. If you register your tools, they are covered for life -free parts and service! What is even sweeter is free lifetime replacement on their batteries. No one else offers this deal as far as I know. They must really believe in the quality of their tools in order to offer this kind of warranty, and no I do not work for them.
Go check out AvE vid on tear down of Festool as well as others. it surprised me and stopped me from spending the $$ . This was great comparative and nice layout.
@@ragnarokzero1988 Its always possible haha, I have been wrong before but for the $$ would think have better guts. Switching most my stuff to Metabo actually.
Tim Ahern Yeah, I got the exact tracksaw init the ave video, it’s an amazing saw super accurate very little dust, after using it for a while I started upgrading all my Bosch blue to Festool, nothing beats the Festool sanders and dust extractors, the price is high compared to Bosch etc but most Bosch is now made in malaysia and china, the quality is not nearly what it was, got old or Bosch germany tools that are still going strong while newer ones have failed. nothing beats Festool for dust free and quick work no one else is even close.
There is no such thing as "Expert" tools. There are 3 groups, Beginner, Pro, and niche. Festool and Hilti are niche players, they do some things very well. Metabo would be in the Pro category.
I really like his commenting style . He’s very honest and anyone can identify the way he speaks very nice. Hope you guys keep this channel going for a very long time.
Very smart man once summed it up nicely: DeWalt has been sold and resold and sold again over the years, now owned by a company with forty brands that also sells appliances, insurance, and a million other things. Same with Milwaukee. Bosch makes tools and dishwashers and wiper blades and a million other things. Hitachi makes computers and a billion other things. Makita makes tools. #TeamMakita
My $15 “for parts” Bauer has lasted about 2 years. Sure it’s cheap but I used it to do 2 engine swaps, tire changes anywhere I could fit it easily. And I think Ryobi and porter cable are on par with each other.
I haven't met an impact that can keep up with my DeWalt....I've had it for 3 years and I have never even smelled smoke unlike my brothers makita and Milwaukee
I use cordless impacts daily as an automotive technician. Recently I've been using a 1/4 inch ryobi hp after losing my snap-on. Plan to see how it holds up. I'm about 2 weeks in to using it and so far I'm actually very impressed. It's compact, powerful, and so far holding up. I guess I'll know after a few months.
"Most Chinese tools are cheap?" Go to Chinese factories and tell them you want to manufacture a $19.99 impact wrench because that is the price point consumers want. They will manufacture it. Or, tell them you want an impact driver using titanium material, can operate in 10,000 feet altitude, -40F to +140F, can withstand 5000 psi of impact, go through 4000 duty cycles. Just tell them what you want, and they will build it. They will manufacture to any buyer's standard and specifications.
Sorry, but that is simply not true; tell them you want a titanium grade impact driver, you give them the funds necessary to produce such, and they'll give you the $19.99 impact and pocket the rest, steal your designs and then try to undersell you with a cheap version of your very own product. There's a reason why most quality products are made in other Asian countries or in Europe
Kaanan Kendall ya I agreed with u.. In China they build what customer specs. How much you willing to spend is how much quality you gonna gets. They don’t lie to you.. most of consumers been rip off by company who specs them.. not the Chinese who manufacture them.
@@kaanankendall4921 hmm, maybe I've just had bad luck because the 3 times my company has tried to arrange a manufacturing deal with them (3 separate factories, btw) they've always tried to undercut us on materials costs)
Same. Love the feel of their tools. They have a very good weight to them and their drills pack a lot of torque. I was thinking about buying an impact driver for my dad since we share the same tool set.
I've always been a Dewalt guy, since my father had them when i was a kid. That being said, now that i'm a grown man and buy my own tools for work, Ridgid is my go to. Love each tool i have. recommend it to everyone.
narlycharley I have had five different battery powered drills. After a while the batteries stop holding much of a charge. I ended up buying ridged. Their lifetime warranty is very good. I have had worn out batteries replaced or tools repaired because they wore out. The warranty covers everything . You are without the tool or battery for about two weeks but that beats having to buy a new tool when the battery wears out.
I’m an HVAC installer/tech and use my tools professionally every day. I’ve had the same Ridgid set for 12 years and it’s still kicking. I’m ready to upgrade just because mine are so out dated but they still work great and the warranty is as good as it gets. Pretty sure beginner tools aren’t supposed to last 12 years.
I'm surprised there aren't more people mentioning Makita. They are well engineered, FASTEST charging time, and they got a ridiculously extensive tool line. When they launched their more powerful tools, they let you use the same battery that you're already heavily invested into. Ultimately, choose the tool brand with a solid track record and innovation. You will always buy more tools regardless whether it's for work or hobbies. Last point, don't buy shit tools. You'll grow much quicker in your trades if you can blame failure on the operator.
I agree for the most part, except the porter cable part 🤷🏻♂️ I’ve used my impact pretty much every day for the last few years. Had a couple 30 foot falls with it. Couldn’t be happier
I use a Ryobi everyday to wrap up the yellow 4” straps on my semi flatbed. It gets dropped, gets salt and snow and rain on it and it still gets the job done. It’s cheap enough to not really care about it either, but I’ve come to depend on it. Wrapping 11 straps 30’ long wears on your wrists.
Bostitch tools are also sold at lowes and I have had the same drill and driver combo made by bostitch that is still running to this day and they have never let me down bostitch makes good air nailers also
I think the porta cable is one ranking to low I used it a lot of years and no issues on the job till I upgraded to m18 and the craftsman we had lasted 6 month so I think it should be in the same group
The higher quality the tool, the more reliable, durable, better designed it will be. Hence making the job run smoother. If a seasoned tradesman is using cheap tools, they're definitely not a pro.
Your talking about master craftsmen that rely mostly on skills and traditional or whatever tool is available. They're on the expert category since they mostly work in their shop alone not having to worry about clows abusing their tools and yes they have very expensive sets, that is if money is no object to them since they're in a higher level already
Tools don't make you an expert. Skills make you an expert. I am doing a renovation right now on a house and the guy who owns it has the best woodshop I have seen in a long time. Top-notch everything, sawstop table saw, woodpecker everything, festool, and awesome joiner but the quality of work is not there. We are doing ambrosia maple trim, all the cabinets, and all the flooring. If he thought his quality of craftsmanship was up to par I think he would do it himself.
In past 8 years of reno work.... Rigid broke down 2 times after using for 2 to 3 years...both impact and hammer drill.... Have been using dewalt dcf885 since i started working... Still works like it did years ago.... It falls from 3 to 5 feet almost every other day... Still a champ....
I have used ported cable for years, their impact has served me well installing metal roofs. It also happens to be the same tool as the craftsman. Check them side by side.
John Horne I agree I’ve used porter cable for the past 6 years. Never did me wrong. I left DeWALT after they kept craping out on me. This guy has no idea what he is talking about
The Porter Cable driver is a beast. I have built three decks and some handicap ramps. I use it at least two three times a week on my hobby farm, and the drill driver combo really is a great set. I have several PC 20 volt tools, and I use them all because they all use the same battery. I have a collection of corded tools from Craftsman, Dewalt, and even Bauer. Corded come in handy when more power is needed. But I am very happy with Porter Cable. I work with a couple pros occasionally doing volunteer work projects. They use Bosch and Milwaukee with some DeWalt power tools. Milwaukee is really good, but my PC impact driver is in my opinion just as good.
I have been using many different drills and impacts along with many other tools in construction and for 4 years I was a mechanic for a construction company even working on small electric battery powered tools. Top tools where makita, dewalt, metabo, and Hilti. I have to say my favorite build quality and tool line would be makita over dewalt due to some corners dewalt has cut internally on their tools battery and plugged and the fact makita refuses to keep changing battery platforms like most companies keep doing over short time spans like metabo does. Hilti is a great tool if you wana buy a drill over buying a car lol. And hilti vs festool no real difference in quality and most of the internal parts are actually the same. Metabo is a great tool but limited on support when every I had an issue with them. Overall I agree with your list of tools and ranking.
Ridgid, bought through Home Depot, also comes with a lifetime replacement warranty, including the batteries, when registered after purchase. That makes it the winner to me.
I left my Ryobi power ratchet with battery out in a bad rainstorm for a full night. I picked it up next day and water poured out of it. Pulled the trigger and worked perfect. Been using it for months since, still haven't greased it either. Bulletproof.
My husband has been using Porter Cable for 15 years. He is a professional contractor and never had a problem with them. Most of his power tools are portel cable, even his small shop vac is portel cable and his employee only use his tools and they do a fantastic job.
Porter Cable sold on the same shelf as DeWalt at my Lowe's, I've got the new brushless edge impact with two batteries for 129.99, so no cheap and just built a house for my mom and dad with it and it kicked ass in every situation running against my personal DeWalt stuff and my dad's DeWalt stuff and my brother's Milwaukee. Not really sure how building a house would be single use.
I can do plenty of good work with a Porter Cable. Problem is the brand is a zombie brand. Stanley owns Dewalt and Porter Cable. Once upon a time. Those two brands were competing. Not anymore. Stanley doesn't want it to compete since they bought the brand. Stanley markets it as a brand that is equivalent to a Ryobi at Home Depot. RIP American made and professional quality Porter Cable. Milwaukee is also a zombie brand. Not the same American company that made the super tough and rugged Magnum hole shooter and Super Sawzall. Milwaukee is now owned by an over seas company. I forget who bought them out. Many of these brands I grew up respecting as American greatness are now China or Asian owned.
During my first couple of years on the job I went from Ryobi to Kobalt. The ryobi batteries just kept dying on me, and I saw how the kobalt batteries weren't as expensive as ryobi. I tried out the kobalt and they won me over, especially the fact that they have a power ratchet in their line.
As an apprentice electrician (and makita gang) I would advice other apprentices to save up and get started in a professional line. Buy nice, or buy twice.
You have to supply your own drill? What local are you out of? I’m from ibew local 100, if you bring your own drill here you will have to put it back in your car
@@markmurto I love ryobi and personally haven't had an issue with their drills. I had the old blue but upgraded to a brushed green then to the 2 new brushless ones (1 being the hammer drill). Why do you feel they suck? I personally hate that they do not incorporate a locking chuck like other brands instead of the tighten as much as you can grip style. Other than that the hammer drill (I mainly use) has performed very well in standard drilling and in concrete
You can't beat Ridgid's warranty either if Hilti is great and it is at 20yrs Rigid is lifetime free batteries ,parts ECT you can't beat that nobody can or nobody does!!
That universal battery standard sounds great. I want to get a new impact driver but I have dewalt batteries and they seem to be behind on impact drivers. I’m no longer in the trades though so dewalt impact is probably fine for my diy stuff lol. When I was in the trades my nicad porter cable was pretty legit, guys these days don’t know how good they got it with these new powerful lithium ion tools :)
Would've liked to see a tear-down comparison of the various lead impacts of each level you went through. I think dissecting the impacts and taking a closer look at their innards will also help reveal more about quality and help viewers with comparison.
I'm considering switching brands but idk. Everything is DeWalt, my drills, my impacts, my 18 ga brad nailer, my router, circular saw, miter saw, recip saw, sander. It's just making the switch will take time, to sell off all my dewalt tools.
Milwaukee is my brand of choice. I've used Makita for years, tried Dewalt. Milwaukee has trade specific tools, which makes my trip to the tool box quite simple. High quality for a decent price. Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, Carpenters; Milwaukee has each trade covered.
Boss, you seem to have the speed category in rating these power tools. For me, the most important is actually durability.... I don't care if it's seconds slower as long as the it's more durable .. the motor, the casing, the switches, etc... I would also consider the price. So what if it's seconds slower but has a budget price better than others. But nevertheless thanks for keeping us informed of the speedier power tool.
@@gagejernigan5277 do you think Dewalt is good enough for carpentry? I keep hearing people trash Dewalt but I've been experiencing nothing buy high quality tools from them
Great job Nick! Tell your boss it's time for a raise! BTW, aren't they all chinese made? Oh, and Ridgid has the lifetime service agreement, and it's real, it works, they are true to their word 100%!!! I've been using Ridgid on the Pro level daily since about 2003 and they still fix or replace everything I've ever bought (11 trucks fully stocked with tools that receive a daily beating). Though there is a difference when any of us use brands like Milwaukee - smoother, stronger, more sound all around!
This is a great video and definitely helps keep things in perspective. I would love to see this revisited every year. I have invested plenty in Milwaukee M18 and M12. I completely agree that Kobalt 24v is the dark horse in the affordable cordless lineup.
I also agree, the kobalt line has incredible value for the money. I have every impact wrench they have and love them. Works great. The really bad part is that Lowe's have bad warranty. If kobalt was at home depot with lifetime warranty I would replace all my tools with them. Their batteries are the best bang for the buck. They hold up so damn well and extremely cheap
I install solar and I've been using a brushless Hart that works like a champ it's super fast super reliable and built like a tank it's been dropped off of many 2 story homes and still going strong running it all day long.
My son and I are restoring a '67 Caddy and Kobalt was tempting, I have several hand tools that done me well but I went DeWalt for 3 reasons. I could get them anywhere. 1 battery for a massive lineup of brushless tools. And their orbital sander had a multi piece body where the Kobalt was one molded main body. Break the dust nozzle, which I will, and the repair to that tool will be a bigger job than the DeWalt. Nice vid BTW.
@@nickrice5603 Nice. We pulled a Calais hardtop out of a garage where it had sat since a mild side crash in the 90s. Going to be a lot of work but it will be a great learning experience for my kids. Enjoy your build. Hope to see some RU-vid vids on it.
I've literally used DeWalt and B&D on tons of jobs. To be honest I've spent entire days driving 8" construction screws and the B&D is still going strong.
Except who wants to exchange mediocre tools for a lifetime? People have also claimed the warranty is only good for 2 exchanges which isn't a lifetime worth of tools now is it?
If you actually read their disclaimer, or have the unfortunate experience with their warranty claim, you will know that Rigid has a VERY LIMITED warranty once the tool's traditional warranty expires. Their "lifetime" warranty is complete bullshit, and only covers production issues. A production issue isn't going to miraculously come up years down the road to such an extent that they can tell it's a production issue and not just issues from "wear and tear".
After watching this video i was all set to get the Hercules for my DIY projects. Having to buy the drill, battery & charger separately it would’ve come to a little over $100. Then i saw that Home Depot had the Makita 18v LXT 3.0amp set w/ battery & charger included for $99. I made the right choice with the Makita right ???
The flip side... Me: I'm a master carpenter 10 yrs exp. Oh yea, what do you got there? Me: Ryobi combo pack unopened 🤘 Sorry sir, we were looking for someone who is serious about his trade. Try Craigslist "handyman needed for light repairs" (after they stop laughing)
Bosch Compound Miter saws are amazing.. id still put Rigid higher than Beginner. Im a licensed plumber, and have been using Rigid tools for the better part of 11 years.
I have used dewalt impact drills and run them so hot you couldn’t even touch it but I’ve never seen one smoke. My dewalt is much stronger than my Milwaukee impact drill.
I think Milwaukee is at the top end of the pro list, but I do agree with your list. except that new line of tools that Milwaukee came out with. The mx line, I think, those look like they are definitely expert
Milwaukee for me; my dad has a Milwaukee circular saw he is still using that he bought in 1985 and has replaced the trigger a few times and that’s the only problem he has had from it. He has been a carpenter since 1981.
I rock Rigid gen5x impact and drill drivers. They have held up fantastically over the years and they are perfect for my line of work in property maintenance. Sure they aren't the fanciest or most expensive but they surely get the job done. The lifetime warranty is a nice piece of mind as well
I am a Dewalt guy, I have had my 887 for maybe 2 years and never had a problem with it. I have done thousands of Leg bolts, I have drilled thousands of holes with spade bits and never had a problem, I have even used it as a hammer in a pinch. Lol
I was a welder and Structural handrail installer at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta I put those Hilti impacts through complete hell for two years not one of them broke I swear by those things.
Just made the switch from Ridgid to Milwaukee I am 2years into my apprenticeship and I will say Ridgid was good but not great . Also the variety of tools Milwaukee makes was appealing too
Hitachi changed their name because their “massagers” have gotten so popular that all “massagers” on the market get called “hitachi” or “magic wands” (which is the hitachi model name)
Awesome video. I did get the Ridged Stealth Force 18v impact driver. Worst impact driver I’ve ever owned. It’s very difficult to tell when metal screws were tight, and most of time would strip. That’s a very big issue. Very heavy and bulky. I ended up purchasing the ridged octane 18v impact diver. Best impact Diver I’ve used. Feels great in the hand able to get jobs done more efficiently. It’s very good for large fasteners and small like a 1/4-20 pan head MS or a #6 1/2 Sms. All and all great driver much better driver than the Stealth Force. Personally the Ridged octane should be ranked in the professional list, all depends on the day to day work with your equipment.
If the “supplied” tools are anything like the ones in the hvac company I work for, it’s all corded tools. With what I do, it’s extremely rare that we can use a corded tool.
Another brand to mention is Snap-On. Not because I think they're great, but to inform people who may think price = quality. Snap-on makes a 14.4v 3/8" impact wrench that comes with the tool, 1 battery, and a charger for about $550. Does that mean it's expert-level? It has been my experience that they do not outperform many of the cheaper brands.
i do small engine repair ,, i bought a dewalt impact driver and im amazed how fast and powerful this thing is , it cut my work time in half i love it !!! i never have to use air hoses that get in the way and i only have to charge the batteries every month im amazed !!!
Love Hilti! Only buy them for certain things tho. Demo hammers, heavy-duty concrete drills, and their lasers are phenomenal but buying drivers for a job site with everything from helpers to experts I prefer Milwaukee. The price and performance are on point and I won't get too upset if something happens. Also affected by the fact that I can send a worker to Home Depot for a new Milwaukee but Hilti I have to order.
Agreed over 10 years in business and DeWalt hasn't left me hanging on a jobsite once. You want some money makers you won't be sending in every year go black and yellow 💪
Started with a DeWalt 787 impact, sold that went to Milwaukee I love Milwaukee... If I’d be starting today knowing what I know now I’d probably go with Makita.
Agreed totally!!! Hilti all the way. Tried and tested over and over in the most inhospitable places. Never fails. The service and warranty is second to none. Well done Hilti!
I’ve had many of these brand over the years. My last set was Makita brushless, sadly, Makita has let me down. Cost to repair is nearly as much as a new tool. I have recently switched to Hilti tools. Hilti does in fact have the very best warranty I can find. Now let me disprove your theory on Hilti cost vs others. My new Hilti impact driver (SID 4-A22 brushless) cost $139.00 USD the battery $111.00 and the charger $40.00 for a total of (MN tax included) $321.00 (ya I rounded the change) for the similar platform from either Bosch or Makita is $406.00 and $418.00 from Menards or Home Depot. (Not including MN tax) Now, I love the Hilti, the power is ungodly, the safety tech on the tool is fantastic, the reliability is superb. It’s true, I’m new to Hilti and only time will tell how things pan out, however I’m very pleased with my new tools so far. The 4.0ah battery has performed in severe cold (-20°f) it goes thru whatever I put the screw or auger bit to, metal, wood, concrete without batting an eyelash. I am both a contractor and landlord, I can’t just throw my money out every 3-5 years for new tools (which Makita seems to think is perfectly acceptable) so I went with the best warranty and customer care I could get. Don’t believe me? Just try to call the 800 number on the Hilti web site, a human answers the phone. Beat that Makita, who wants to charge me $200 for a new drive clutch on a 2 year old drill and take 12 weeks to return.
vince King , I don’t know what “up or us” means. As I said, I’ve had many tool brand thru the years, I still have several Makita items and will continue to use them. Also Hilti does not make some tools that I require or am accustomed to using, I’ll continue to carry the best option available. I’m glad Makita has a good reputation in the UK, here in the USA it depends on where you are. Makita operates here in a territorial fashion, if you’re not in their territory they don’t care. There is no service centre within 200 miles of me (according to Makita) with the exception of Home Depot. I must drive the 70 miles to Home Depot, have my tools sent out to Makita for repair, my tools are then sent back to said Home Depot. The cost to repair is $220.00 USD (about £170.00 pound sterling) a new tool (specific to this situation) no battery, $149.00 USD. And Makita warranty is only 1 year. So I made a decision to try another brand.
@@agualotus Some of the Japanese stuff seems to have to have gone downhill. The new Suzuki swift exhaust kept leaking into the cabin, and Suzuki kept hiding it, so we are slowly modifying it. The UK government is useless too, even though it is a design defect and serious safety risk.
@@agualotus I meant UK or US. $200 for a clutch for a drill sounds excessive. Is it an SDS typre drill? You could always put it to one side and buy the parts and fix it yourself later on. Is hilti slot more expensive than Makita? I will stick to mostly Makita and Ryobi for now because of cost, I am only 18.
vince King, yikes! Not good to leak in the cabin. I think I’ll stick with my 20 year old bmw. It has its own issues I’ll admit, but I take care of it and in return it works properly. I have not seen a Suzuki dealership here in the states (there may be a few) but I’ll be sure to steer clear. 😂
That was fun. Here's my OPINIONS(again, just my opinion): 1)I have no idea on the "Expert" category brands so I won't even deal with that category. 2) I would bump Kobalt Max to the "Pro" Category(The XRT Max is a beast for sure). 3) I would also bump Ryobi to the "Pro" Category. 4) I would consider a hybrid category between "Apprentice" and "Pro" and move DeWalt and Bosch down to that - just below "Pro" but better than "Apprentice".
I was able to get a Porter Cable combination package for a Drill and Impact Driver with two batteries for $100 and to be honest, it works great for me! Bang for the buck is amazing and it works decent compared to my dad's DeWalt set. Highly recommend for DIY or a weekend warrior.
Many cordless tools are made in China including Milwaukee, Metabo & Ryobi..China actually produces some very good cordless tools.. Also, I know that Ryobi uses one battery platform for the vast majority of their tools and I believe there are others that do too.. Thanks for the video!
