Milwaukee or Dewalt

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Looking to buy a bunch of battery powered tools which one is the better

 

[Chili Palmer]

I’m partial to Makita.

 

[Runs2rch]

Milwaukee all day.

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

I have a shit ton of D

 

[rivergames]

Milwaukee and Makita are the best on the market IMO

 

[Yellowboat]

Depends on which tools you want. Dewalt has way better dust collection on thier rotohammers. They are also sold just about every where. I have had both, battery life is similar, both brands have lasted well past thier 3rd set of batterys.

 

[braindead]

What kind of power output, Milwauke only has 18 V but they also have 12, Dewalt 20 V only. We use mostly the dewalt because we started off with the 18 V system and just kept buying more. But I also have a couple drills and drivers for the 12 V Milwaukee system which seem to work well. I don't really like how the batteries are held on with the 12 V system, kind of a pain to remove.

This is going to be another Ford versus Chevy debate

 

[Yellowboat]

Milwaukee and Makita are the best on the market IMO

I would say hilti is but they are more $$$( 1.5-2x) I had good luck with older miktas, but the newer li ion battery have smaller capicitys, then thier counter parts.

 

[Dkahnjob]

I used to have Makita, but now have switched to DeWalt and have been very happy with them.
I have had Malwaukee tools in the past (Like 40 years ago) and still have them and they just don't wear out.
So I think you could be good with either one. I have switched to the DeWalt because they are carried at Lowe's and that makes it easy for me.

 

[Pivot]

Last comamy was mil. New company is dew. Im talking 100s of grinders. 1000s batteries. Drills. Saws etc ..
Milwaukee wins.

I have a "guy" for both. If the amounts are significant let me know and i will send you his was. Either brand

 

[monkeyswrench]

I'm partial to DeWalt, but for a different reason than most. I had older 18v stuff, now 20v, and the adapter for the 18v stuff. My reasoning is based on the DeWalt batteries work on Mac tools impacts. I do odd automotive crap, so one charger on the workbench does all my 12v and 20v Mac, and DeWalt stuff.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Depends on the tool. Sawzalls dewalt flex volt 60v, angle grinder also dewalt . Circular saw mikita 7 1/4 brushless with dual 18v batteries small drills I like makita also. Hole hawgs and porta bands Milwaukee fuel.

 

[BHC Vic]

 

[sintax]

Milwaukee , but i'd spring for the fuel versions.

Side note, Offerup has some killer deals on new in box tools quite often. I'm sure the stuff must be stolen...

 

[Bpracing1127]

Milwaukee all day.

And twice on Sunday

 

[NicPaus]

BOTH depends on what you need. I have a lot of Milwaukee cordless on my work truck only cause of Plumbing rest of trucks all Dewalt. Milwuakee the hole Hawgs and right angle drills and PEX tools copper cutters etc.

Have a hole Hawg for every truck but only one battery one on my rig. Have probably 50 Dewalt 20 volt tools and 6 Milwuakee 20 and numerous 12v milwuakee.

 

[Old Texan]

Can't go wrong with either brand. I have both and no issues.

For corded tools, I've been using Bosch.

 

[Pivot]

I have a milw cordless 18v shop vac and leaf blower in my garage. My 2 favorite that get used every few days

 

[Rondog4405]

I bought the milwaukee brushless impact and hammer drill combo on black friday. Pretty happy with them so far.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Battery tools I think that Dewalt is most bang for the buck. I don’t used daily like a GC might so my opinion may be irelivant. I had Mikita back in th eday when I used it is construction daily 25 years ago. The reality is that the batteries are the issue. I have swapped over a couple of generations of tools. I typically buy what I need at the time I am swapping over and then a tool when needed. Typically buy tool once a year with additional batteries. That way I am not buying batteries by alone. That is where they get you.

Good luck with your choice.

 

[milkmoney]

Yes [emoji202]

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[YoPengo]

I’m just happy I get a yuuuge discount on DeWalt.


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[BLOWN HOWARD]

Only thing dewalt doesn't offer that I need is the electric ratchets

 

[Your ad here]

If you have deep pockets then Milwaukee. If you want a good brand that is affordable and they don't change the battery line up every 4-5 years then get Dewalt. I have dewalt for my cordless tools. Started with the 18 volt line. I started getting 20 volt line tools and just got adapters for the 18 volt ones that are still around. FYI the 20 volt tool line is really 18 volts, not 20. Bosch for demo tools. Makita for grinders, drills, and woodwork. Milwaukee for sawzal and core drill. Kett for sheet metal. Makita does have well thought out corded specialty tools I drool over.

 

[Racey]

I have lots of Milwaukee cordless. Even the M12 stuff the batteries kick ass, it has finally gotten to the point where they are better than the corded counterparts. Battery life is never an issue, the batteries are cheap and charge fast, and you'd be blown away by how many holes you can drill or bolts you can take off with an impact. I rarely get out a corded drill any more.

I agree with whoever said get the Fuel versions, the brushless drills are just all around better, night and day difference when i switched from my old brushed Milwaukee to the brushless fuel, smoother, more power, the clutch is electronic not mechanical so it's more consistent.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

I have a shit ton of D

DICK and Beer.....name change.

 

[NicPaus]

The upper kit is the pro series lower homeowner. If I was starting from scratch I would buy the upper if used daily. For average use the lower set.

 

[BassLakeCruiser]

Go w Milwaukee. Check w your local Fastenal as they have trade in programs and have a better warranty than anybody else. Lots of free goods when you catch a sale. Lots of support from the Milwaukee team compared to others. Regional sales manger lives in Fresno near me.

 

[spectras only]

It depends, what's your favourite colour, red or yellow? They're both great products!

 

[lbhsbz]

Figure out what tools you want, and then make your decision. Seems all the big brands have different offerings, and a lot of the same. I went with Dewalt because I had a lot of good feedback on the MAC tools (dewalt) impacts. I bought the 5 piece set (drill, 1/4" hex impact, circular saw, recip saw, and flashlight) on sale a few years back, and the weed wacker and blower combo deal. Found a hedge trimmer with a free battery deal at grainger a bit later. Found some deals at lowes for a oscillating saw (with a free 6AH battery) and an angle grinder (with a free 6AH battery). I have the fan, the shop vac, the USB adapter, the 1/2" 1200ft.lb impact, the 3/8" impact, and a few others now. None disappoint.

I almost wish I woulda gone with Ryobi, as a home gamer...because they're way cheaper and offer way more stuff. Find a brand that makes what you know you'll need, and look over the offerings of other brands....then buy who has the most of what of you can use.

I despise Milwaukee (and Ryobi) and Ridgid because I had a Ridgid drill when they first came out...bought it due to the lifetime service deal, the batteries both failed in a few months and there were no replacements available under warranty. They made me jump through so many damn hoops. I swore I'd never buy anything from TTI / Emerson Electric again....and I haven't in 10 years.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I'm a big Milwaukee fan for daily use. For a home owner you honestly can't go wrong with Ryobi. I think Milwaukee makes more specialty tools than anybody else but they can be pricey.

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[WhatExit?]

M18 Fuel (Milwaukee) all day and night

 

[lbhsbz]

I'll add...until about 2 years ago, the only battery shit I owned was a Ridgid 18V drill (with shit batteries) and a Snap On 14.4V nicad 3/8" impact who's batteries were on their last leg. I had also got fucking tired of buying new carbs for my weed wacker every year because ethanol gas fucks everything up....

Mainly I wanted a new 3/8 impact and a drill....the base line dewalt impact, with a 3/8" adapter was still shorter than my snap on, and had more torque...no problem removing the lugs on my truck.

It all snowballed from there. Having a battery vacuum is fucking awesome.

 

[sintax]

Speaking of impacts, the 1/4" hex impact driver that comes with the Fuel drill kit really has changed the way I use these tools. I used to always reach for my older dewalt cordless drill for everything, now I pretty much grab the hex impact. For 75% of the stuff i'm working on it can drill it, and for assembly, running screws, any kinda repetitive work its so easy.

 

[WhatExit?]

By the way, you can get free batteries for Rigid products as long as you register them shortly (quickly) after purchasing them. That might just make Rigid worth buying especially if you use a lot of these tools and batteries

Here's the info: https://www.homedepot.com/c/SF_TH_PR_RIDGID_Power_Tools_Warranty

 

[Richard.E]

Milwaukee Fuel everything. Home Depot runs some great deals.
The Milwaukee 3/8” and 1/2” impact wrenches are a hell of a tool for the cost in my opinion.


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[COCA COLA COWBOY]

Milwaukee Fuel.

You can find great deals on certain tools on OfferUp.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

My buddy who does finished woodwork for just about every building in socal uses Dewalt. After watching the abuse that his tools have taken over the years that's what I use too. My stuff only comes out on weekends though...

 

[DC-88]

The only 2 Dewalt products I’ve bought a ton of and found that are superior and best to work with compared to other brands are their line of portable table saws and 10 / 12” mitre saws. For anything cordless DeWalt stuff works fine, but brushless Makita and the newer Milwaukee lines are better —

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[NicPaus]

Not battery powered but bought this chop saw 23 years ago and it was refurbished stock. It's our flooring saw now. Had to replace the power cord and about 40 blades. Compressor is around 12 years old with hundreds of hours on it. Best compressor out of the 5 electric. Have same one Honda powered also that has been great.

 

[Boozer]

I was an exclusive Dewalt guy up until about a year ago and bought a Rigid impact wrench. I now have a ton of Rigid stuff, the quality is on par with Dewalt but the lifetime battery replacement makes them a better overall value IMO.

FWIW- Milwaukee is now owned by Emerson who
Also owns Rigid. It’s well believed by many that many of the newer Rigid and Milwaukee tools share components.


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[ka0tyk]

milwaukee all day, every day. but i prefer the m12 stuff versus the m18. smaller tools, and im not using them for business, etc... the m12 impact driver has plenty of power to bury the head on a 4" drywall screw into a 2x4 with no effort. not sure why you'd need more than that... and the m12 ratchet will do 35-40 ft/lbs. Anything higher than that I generally get the torque wrench out because its something critical that I dont want to fall off or is a TTY bolt.

considering ditching my 110v 10" table and compound miter saw for the battery powered stuff. its getting just as good.

 

[Yellowboat]

milwaukee all day, every day. but i prefer the m12 stuff versus the m18. smaller tools, and im not using them for business, etc... the m12 impact driver has plenty of power to bury the head on a 4" drywall screw into a 2x4 with no effort. not sure why you'd need more than that... and the m12 ratchet will do 35-40 ft/lbs. Anything higher than that I generally get the torque wrench out because its something critical that I dont want to fall off or is a TTY bolt.

considering ditching my 110v 10" table and compound miter saw for the battery powered stuff. its getting just as good.

If you do ditch your corded miter saw, make sure the new one comes with an adapter plug for it. If not it's something you're going to have to buy. I was given one by the local DeWalt guy to try. I was unimpressed. It did not have enough juice to do all of the case work and bass in a 1300 square foot house.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

milwaukee all day, every day. but i prefer the m12 stuff versus the m18. smaller tools, and im not using them for business, etc... the m12 impact driver has plenty of power to bury the head on a 4" drywall screw into a 2x4 with no effort. not sure why you'd need more than that... and the m12 ratchet will do 35-40 ft/lbs. Anything higher than that I generally get the torque wrench out because its something critical that I dont want to fall off or is a TTY bolt.

considering ditching my 110v 10" table and compound miter saw for the battery powered stuff. its getting just as good.

Doing HVAC service work, the M12 line is what I carry. I don't need the extra power of an 18 volt system anymore since I don't do construction work and since the m12's are SOO much cheaper, smaller, and lighter, it made total sense to switch to the M12 brushless fuel line. I just wish they made a 4-1/2" angle grinder for it.

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[badluck]

Dewalt. The company I work for spent over 300k last year on de Walt. We use both Milwaukee and dewalt. Makita drills are far superior but they don’t make all the tools we use. When I say dewalt, I’m speaking of the 20v. Impacts,grinders,portoband,sawszall,rotohammers are great. The drill and double cuts are junk. Head rotates on double cuts and drills burn up. As far as Milwaukee, 18v grinders are junk and drills/impacts are ok at best. I don’t think they make all of the tools that dewalt does.

 

[Ouderkirk]

Looking to buy a bunch of battery powered tools which one is the better

Are you in "the trades" of one sort or another?

I'm not, and have grown tired of battery powered tools that aren't ready when I am. The batteries are usually dead, or won't take a charge, or need one. By the time the damned things are ready to go, I have gotten out the exension cord(s) and used my wired one, then picked them up.

 

[ka0tyk]

Are you in "the trades" of one sort or another?

I'm not, and have grown tired of battery powered tools that aren't ready when I am. The batteries are usually dead, or won't take a charge, or need one. By the time the damned things are ready to go, I have gotten out the exension cord(s) and used my wired one, then picked them up.

Weird I have a plywood thing on my wall where I mount all my chargers. I have 7 m12 batteries. I usually end up charging batteries that are only like 75% dead and putting full ones back in the tools for the next go around. I used my ratchet to disassemble and reassemble a Mini Cooper engine and still had 50% left.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Dewalt. The company I work for spent over 300k last year on de Walt. We use both Milwaukee and dewalt. Makita drills are far superior but they don’t make all the tools we use. When I say dewalt, I’m speaking of the 20v. Impacts,grinders,portoband,sawszall,rotohammers are great. The drill and double cuts are junk. Head rotates on double cuts and drills burn up. As far as Milwaukee, 18v grinders are junk and drills/impacts are ok at best. I don’t think they make all of the tools that dewalt does.

Milwaukee drills/impacts are ok at best? What are you doing to drills to come to that conclusion? Also, both Milwaukee and DeWalt both make about 175 - 180 18/20 volt tools.

BTW, I would NOT use what or how much a company buys of a brand as a yard stick. Most companies buy the brand they and their employees have been comfortable with. Not necessarily what performs best or best bang for the buck or anything like that.

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[LowRiver2]

Exhibit A: if your big City issues you this, it was cheaper than Dewalt....just sayin’ lol!

 

[Waterjunky]

Both make a good product. I don't think you could go wrong with either one. Individual tools are of course a little different.

What entertains me with this whole thing is the crazy, rabid, fanatical loyalty many users have to Milwaukee. Most other brand users may be loyal but are not fanatical..... There are exceptions to this with every brand but with Milwaukee it is the rule not the exception. Its really quite entertaining in a sad sort of way.

I personally use Dewalt but that is because its what I started with and don't want two battery systems to deal with. I like their products and have no regrets but I could have gone a different direction easily. I am running all my older 18v tools on the newer 20v batteries with adaptors. I am very happy that this is easily possible given many of the tools were bought with NiCad's. I don't think this is possible with Milwaukee but I could be wrong.