have to ask

[shagbite]

Makita all the way. Dont buy dewalt i had nthing but problems with mine

you didn't get one of these "chinese dewalts" that look like they've fallen out of a christmas cracker did you? i wouldn't go near one of these.

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[brman]

eh?...
`if a milwaukee lasts 3 years`?.......

and the rest.....yes, their dear....but it`l last ya....

actually, if just want a combo drill this is cheaper than the equivalent Makita or Dewalt I think......
Milwaukee 4933410025 4002395235513 18V Hammer Drill 2 X 3.0Ah Batteries

 

[Engineer54]

actually, if just want a combo drill this is cheaper than the equivalent Makita or Dewalt I think......
Milwaukee 4933410025 4002395235513 18V Hammer Drill 2 X 3.0Ah Batteries

Don't know about being cheaper, but will in all likelihood be an all round superior tool!! lol!!

 

[i=p/u]

and what you think about the new brushless motor milwaukee has out now..... ISIT WHY THESE KITS ARE FALLING IN PRICE.

IS THE BRUSHLESS MOTOR WORTH THE EXTRA, DO YOU THINK BRUSHLESS WILL COME FROM ALL CONTENDERS NOW???

THE NEW COMBI WITH BRUSHLESS MOTOR IS £300 AND IF YOU BUY THE SDS BARE UNIT TO GO WITH IT WILL COST £600

OR GET KIT FOR £425

 

[Engineer54]

Brush-less motors have been out sometime now. It always seems the UK, is the last to get the new up to date models. And when you do, you get well and truly stung on the price!! lol!!

 

[brman]

and what you think about the new brushless motor milwaukee has out now..... ISIT WHY THESE KITS ARE FALLING IN PRICE.

IS THE BRUSHLESS MOTOR WORTH THE EXTRA, DO YOU THINK BRUSHLESS WILL COME FROM ALL CONTENDERS NOW???

THE NEW COMBI WITH BRUSHLESS MOTOR IS £300 AND IF YOU BUY THE SDS BARE UNIT TO GO WITH IT WILL COST £600

OR GET KIT FOR £425

I guess it depends on whether you think there is really a problem with brushed motors. The M18 Fuel brushless claims "10x motor life and 25% more power" but according to their own specs it actually has less torque and drilling capacity than the HD18PD! Same is true of the makita brushless drill I think.

Brushless motors are generally more efficient and don't have brushes to wear out but can still burn out just as easily if overloaded. They also need much more complicated electronics as they are basically a 3 phase motor. Time will tell how reliable they are in practice I guess....

 

[brman]

Brush-less motors have been out sometime now. It always seems the UK, is the last to get the new up to date models. And when you do, you get well and truly stung on the price!! lol!!

yes, since the 70's I think, which makes you wonder why it has taken so long to get into drills..... :lol:

Don't think the uk is that behind on the drills is it? No more than 6 months anyway?

 

[brman]

btw. going off topic a bit but if you fancy a proper brushless motor, try this one being run up at my local flying club...
* Electric * Extreme Flight 40% Extra 300S static testing: Ditchit - YouTube

12kW if I remember correctly :lol:

 

[i=p/u]

well as i sold my drills i have to order new ones and have delivered by 2nd jan . and after all my question plonking and reading i think i like 2 piece kit ...

ty all.. jd and coke now and join in,.,,,

 

[Engineer54]

yes, since the 70's I think, which makes you wonder why it has taken so long to get into drills..... :lol:

Don't think the uk is that behind on the drills is it? No more than 6 months anyway?

I was talking about drills in my post!! Think you'll find it's a little longer than 6 months, more like getting towards 12 months. From what i've seen of the contractors here's kit, which is well over 16 months old now.... The States on the other hand, always seem to get everything first, be it Japanese or European made. lol!!

 

[grivaselectric]

1. makita
2. milwaukee
3. metabo

 

[applemac]

stanley fat max 99 quid with 3 year guarantee. ?????? 2 battery's aswell

just got one frome homebase extra 20 quid off! 79.99 bargain, got it just for downlights as dont want my milwaukee fuel getting dirty :}

 

[Jimsparky]

Milwaukee all the way. Had dewalt and makita and they don't even come close.

 

[applemac]

im happy with mine although im on a second gearbox! gear selector broke have to watch it dont slip from 2nd to 1st during heavy hammer use..

 

[gdtrelo]

Milwaukee are the new fav power tool manufacturer