Well it's hard for some people to not derail threads simply because they have a different opinion. If they can't rellalize that threads like this one are posted in good fun AND to have viable discussions, they shouldn't post if they can't help themselves, and try to make things personal. The heckler's veto of trying to get threads locked down, or shut down ANY discussion they don't agree with simply because THEY disagree with someone - should not be rewarded.
That said - I do plan on trying to get a few of Mikwaukee's new offerings because it fits within the system I currently use at home and at work. If nothing else, some of the groundbreaking models they just announced like their m12 stubby impacts which now offer more power than their lowest M18 model should FORCE a response from other manufacturers.
FACT IS - most likely DeWalt and Makita would not have created a high torque 1/2" impact had Milwaukee not realeased their gen1 a few years ago. DeWalt most likely would NOT have recently released a 1/2" mid torque model had Mikwaukee not offered one. DeWalt would probably not have a folding led tower light had milwuakee's rocket lights not been a huge success. Milwaukee announcing a new M18 3/8" mid torque impact with the same specs as their 1/2" model will probably force Dewalts hand to respond once again. Mikwaukee's new m12 tower light may also elicit some sort of response from competition. The reality is - that helps EVERYONE. Like it or not.
And yes - Mikwuakee would likely not have taken so long to design a viable, competitive 18v chainsaw to stay within the M18 user line, had DeWalt NOT come out with multiple higher voltage options that perform as well as they do. DeWalt forced Milwuakee's hand, and Mikwaukee had probably waited for better cell technology to become available so they DIDN'T need to resort to another battery platform. It took a long time, alot of people have been waiting, but the day finally came when Mikwaukee now offers an 18v chainsaw that can compete with both gas and high voltage cordless electric models, while still staying within the M18 platform. It's worked out for both Mikwaukee AND their customers.
I'm guessing DeWalt discontinued their 40v chainsaw because online reviews lean towards the 40v actually being a better saw. The 40v probably offers s better combination of voltage AND amp hours, and those results probably wouldnt do well to push the new 60v option. The fact I can't find ANY specs posted on the 40v anywhere like what's listed with every other saw on the hd site just reinforces my own personal theory. I think the best 40v DeWalt option was with a 40v pack rated at 7.5ah. my guess is that's actually a better power supply then a 60v pack with lower amp hr ratings.
Packs with larger amp hr ratings actually do produce more power in tools compared to lower ones. If I place a 9.0 pack in my compact blower, I can't even pull the trigger to full throttle from a dead stop cause the tool just shuts off. I have to start it and bring the blower up to speed, which is then noticably higher.
ah schucks, you think I'm pretty.
