Milwaukee vs. DeWalt Cordless Systems

[Ralf11]

have at it....

 

[jjkrjh]

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[Knotgoalie]

I am solidly black/yellow as my brother works for S/B&D. His prices can't be beat!

 

[tarbellb]

Worst thread ever

 

[JA5544]

I’m going to assume this thread wasn’t started just to stir the pot.

It’s really just personal preference or maybe what you have gotten used to at work.

 

[Skin]

Does it matter? Both are made by Harbor Freight anyway.

 

[lafester]

Both are great. Personally I went with DeWalt 20v and Milwaukee M12.
So far so good... but the only defective tool I have received has been from Milwaukee.

If dewalt expanded their 12v line I would be interested, but it would take awhile to catch up to m12. It's hard to go wrong with all of the innovation coming from both brands. For the bigger tools I just went with the best deal available at the time.

 

[M635_Guy]

It doesn't matter

Do work

 

[engineer2]

Most all the lithium ion tools are fine if they meet your purpose. A major consideration is where are you going to get batteries and parts 10-20 years from now?

 

[darkzero]

Mikwaukee vs DeWalt

One's red the other is yellow. Who cares?

Here.... what now?

 

[impactsocket]

My choice is Milwaukee due to its vast product line. Milwaukee has better tools for mechanics.

If you invest in M12 & M18 batteries, you can buy a Dewalt battery adapter to use with Milwaukee batteries.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Adapter-Milwaukee-Convert-Lithium/dp/B07GXL8Q3J

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Milwaukee vs. DeWalt Cordless Systems video:

 

[59 wagon man]

in my case dewalt does not compare as they dont have the professional tools I use

 

[MushCreek]

I bought a set of M18 tools about ten years ago, and built my entire house with them. Still use them every day. The corded tools sit in their cases. 'Nuf said.

 

[iamrfixit]

Most all the lithium ion tools are fine if they meet your purpose. A major consideration is where are you going to get batteries and parts 10-20 years from now?

Probably from DeWalt and Milwaukee.

Dewalt is still supporting their 18v nicad line with new batteries and bare tools if you choose to go that way rather than upgrade. Those tools were first introduced in the late 90's. They don't offer much more than the basic tools, but the old nicad packs could not adequately power many of the tools available today for the lithium packs. My first 20v tools are nearing 10 years old and the tools/batteries are still in use and going strong.

 

[DFB]

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[ddurrett896]

Milwaukee cordless.
Dewalt corded.

 

[danski0224]

If you happen to need a laser or track saw, then DeWalt has those and Milwaukee (still) doesn't.

 

[Jay H 237]

Probably from DeWalt and Milwaukee.

Dewalt is still supporting their 18v nicad line with new batteries and bare tools if you choose to go that way rather than upgrade. Those tools were first introduced in the late 90's. They don't offer much more than the basic tools, but the old nicad packs could not adequately power many of the tools available today for the lithium packs. My first 20v tools are nearing 10 years old and the tools/batteries are still in use and going strong.

DeWalt also offers a battery adapter so you can put the 20v Lithium batteries onto the older 18v NiCad's. A little more cumbersome as it makes the battery stick out more but they do have it.

 

[77thor]

Why would you "poke the sleeping Bear"?

 

[finn]

I have both Milwaukee and Dewalt, as well as Bosch.

I prefer th Bosch and Dewalt, but would buy more Milwaukee if the price was right.

Bottom line is I am not a fan boy of a particular brand. The only thing that differentiates the brands is the flexvolt feature of the Dewalt. Otherwise, quality is the same among major brands.

 

[Tallpilot]

Milwaukee seems to have a slight edge in mechanics' tools while DeWalt has an edge in the building trades. In any case both lines enjoy nearly ubiquitous use and are proven quality products. Buy the line that has the tools you use and quit worrying about the other guy. Be happy for the competition though, it drives innovation and restrains price increases.

 

[kngelv]

Both are great. Personally I went with DeWalt 20v and Milwaukee M12.
So far so good... but the only defective tool I have received has been from Milwaukee.

If dewalt expanded their 12v line I would be interested, but it would take awhile to catch up to m12. It's hard to go wrong with all of the innovation coming from both brands. For the bigger tools I just went with the best deal available at the time.

Same as above.

James

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

The only thing that differentiates the brands is the flexvolt feature of the Dewalt. Otherwise, quality is the same among major brands.

I agree the flexvolt is awesome, i am a mason contractor and i need strong powerful stuff so the flexvolt fits that need

But for smaller more finesse jobs (electricians etc) the m12 line up is the choice of pros



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[lafester]

Power detect seems to be pretty promising as well, with the ability to use smaller 20v batteries in a pinch. Will be interesting to see where that tech goes.

 

[engineer2]

I don't know how many tools Milwaukee makes, but Makita is close to 300. Lots of outdoor power equipment and heavy duty construction tools.

 

[Skin]

Milwaukee seems to have a slight edge in mechanics' tools

Much more than slight and im not even a big Milwaukee fan. Stubby impacts, die grinders, ratchets, and the new right angle impact coming in a couple months.

DeWalt is operating at a snails pace by comparison. Milwaukee is even making the tool trucks look poor when it comes to product innovation and releases.

 

[Deadsquiggles]

Im a Dewalt guy mainly because my dad was a Dewalt guy so was invested in Dewalt before I realized that Milwaukee had so much. But really, for what I use my tools for now, mainly home improvement, not making a living with them, the Dewalt is plenty for me and seems to be cheaper than Milwaukee for similar tools.

 

[metaldad]

red and yellow is the difference.
red cleans up better.
yellow seems to stay dirty no matter what you do to it.

 

[theoldwizard1]

With the last big release of tools from Milwaukee, it is clear they are spending a lot more money on R&D than the other brands ! Clearly they are currently in the lead.

 

[jgromada]

It seems tradespeople (plumbers , electricians etc) prefer to go with one brand because they don't like to lug extra batteries and chargers around. My plumber is a Milwaukee guy because of the PEX tools and speciality plumbing pieces he has. Milwaukee also seems to be stronger with mechanics.

I originally went DeWalt but over time i now have the Ridgid, Ryobi 18v & 40v & Milwaukee M12 lines. But i just use my stuff at home so its not a problem for me. I have no regrets as to the selections i made.