Makita vs Milwaukee

[Peter]

Going to get a new drill and impact kit and have a dilemma. Finding it hard to choose between an 18v Makita 4ah kit and the Milwaukee 4ah kit for the same price. Is there a definite better option or are they pretty equal? Anybody used both?

 

[Qwerty]

Basically the same drills, just badged up differently. I would personally go for Makita due to more options for using batteries with other tools in the range ( and I'm a Makita tart!)

 

[CJ]

And "Makita" is easier to spell. :lol:

 

[Gazzer]

Never had any issues with Makita stuff but then never owned a Milwaukee item.

 

[White Room]

]Basically the same drills, just badged up differently[/B]. I would personally go for Makita due to more options for using batteries with other tools in the range ( and I'm a Makita tart!)

Really??

Milwaulkee everytime for me, mine is superb.

 

[Qwerty]

Really??

No, I got it wrong. Milwaukee, Ryobi & AEG are who I was thinking of (My Ryobi palm sander is virtually the only non Makita power tool I own which is why my brain went down that route!). They are all part of the TTI group and the working parts of all three are virtually identical but vary massively on price

http://www.ttigroup.com/en/our_brands/by_division/power_tools_and_accessories

 

[DHTiling]

Can i throw in a mix.. if you want to spend ya pennies.. then go Hilti .

 

[Peter]

Not really wanting to go any higher than that so that rules the Hiltis out. Plus I'd look like a spark :lol:

 

[trevortine]

Can i throw in a mix.. if you want to spend ya pennies.. then go Hilti .

Everything I own is Hilti and with 22v 4ah batteries you can't go wrong. The best choice by far.

 

[beanz]

If they're the same price, Makita for me. Not a reflection on Milwaukee, as I've never used one. Can't fault the Makita's though...

 

[Peter]

I have a gut instinct that the Milwaukee is the better drill, but Makita would be easier for customer service and more options for battery sharing. Do the Makitas give much bother?

 

[Stef]

Pete, I love my makita gear, it's just the usual wear & tear you get.
My impact driver has lasted for years,
Onto my second grinder & onto my 4th 5th driver, I only use this for coring holes.
I sold all my Dewalt & replaced it with makita.

 

[pete f]

makita all the way for me li on batteries keep there charge for ages

 

[area tiling]

All my gear at the moment is Makita , other than my angle grinder which is bosch ! Can't fault the makita at all good gear , good price! But like everything else it's down to personal choice, and whatever your local tool suppliers want to push your way, ( you know what their like , if their shops are full of dewalt or bosch , then they'll question you as to why you want Makita!)

 

[Colour Republic]

The makita kit is selling on amazon for £70 cheaper than most other outlets if that sways your decision.