Makita 12v cordless driver drill kits

[Indexmill]

Hi All,

I am in the market for a new cordless drill/impact kit. Want a sub-compact 12v platform because I don't need all of the snot of 18v or 20v nor the added size and weight. I find the 12v Li-Ion does awesome.

I am partial to the Makita, specifically the CT232 kit on Black Friday sale for $99. The brushless 12v kit is a bunch more, like $160 or $170. Again, seems the non brushless get it done very well.
Do you guys agree with the CT232 for $99 or brushless for $170... OR the Milwaukee 12 offer or the 18v offers? please share your thoughts.

Last question: Are there different "grades" of tools within a brand/family? Like good, better best all being the 12v drill/impact kits?

Thank you very much. Indexmill.

 

[ChevyEFI]

I consider the M12 Fuel drill/driver something I would pick up if I didn't have them in M18 already. I haven't picked up my corded Milwaukee hole shooter in a long time.

Also, the stubby M12 impact in 3/8 or 1/2 look really handy.

A Surge driver is a poor impact gun for mechanical work. But it is a smooth and nice driver of fasteners into wood. You can get non-Surge. The drill in your kit can be hammer, or not.

With Milwaukee, I bide my time and research deals. They are constantly doing something, see the thread on here. Once you have an M18 charger, it charges M12 too.

Enjoy your new kit.

 

[Aquamoose]

Milwaukee.

I was a Makita customer since 1992 until 20016. I switched because I was dissatisfied with their batteries turning into bricks and Makita offered no support which chapped my hide since I bought tons of tools from them over the years.

I have both the 12v & 18v fuels and am very satisfied with them. They took selection is also impressive as well.


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[Indexmill]

Thank you.

 

[ThatSickRip]

Hi All,

I am in the market for a new cordless drill/impact kit. Want a sub-compact 12v platform because I don't need all of the snot of 18v or 20v nor the added size and weight. I find the 12v Li-Ion does awesome.

I am partial to the Makita, specifically the CT232 kit on Black Friday sale for $99. The brushless 12v kit is a bunch more, like $160 or $170. Again, seems the non brushless get it done very well.
Do you guys agree with the CT232 for $99 or brushless for $170... OR the Milwaukee 12 offer or the 18v offers? please share your thoughts.

Last question: Are there different "grades" of tools within a brand/family? Like good, better best all being the 12v drill/impact kits?

Thank you very much. Indexmill.

M12
Brushed
Fuel

M18
Brushed
Brushless
Fuel