Do keep in mind that they are both mostly made in China today.
Kinda sad isn't it?Do keep in mind that they are both mostly made in China today.
Milwaukee has had some stinkers too. Most of their power tools are good to go, but they had one impact wrench that was utterly garbage. Pretty sure they've fixed it by now, but if you're going to buy a Milwaukee impact, definitely make sure it's not THAT one.Definitely DeWalt, Milwaukee, or Makita.
- Dewalt saws can be a hit or miss. I think it has to do with the fact that some of their tools' manufacturing is outsourced.
- Milwaukee, on the other hand, is just consistent. Top of the line quality, lasts very long, you get what you pay for.
Having said that, I do prefer Echo saws over Stihl. Not because they are better but because they cost less but aren't Chinese and I get them at dealer cost as well because I happen to work for an Echo dealer. Stihl, in my view is pricing themselves out of the retail market today. Good saws, I have a couple myself. Far as I can ascertain, Echo saws and power equipment appear to be a quality unit that are actually priced competitively in today's market. Stihl's are not. Would I ever part with my 090 or 075 or for that matter my ancient 028. Never. How many people can actually say they own an 028 that is over 45 years old that runs like a top and has never been apart? Not many I'd say. Of course I bought them all new, way back when and I take good care of them as well.
My one uncle and cousin use Milwaukee every day in their shop, number one complaint from impacts is the switches going bad. Gets to the point where you can't switch them from forward to reverse. The 3/8" impact seems to be more prone to the issue, but they've had it happen pretty often in the 1/2" and 3/4" as well.Milwaukee has had some stinkers too. Most of their power tools are good to go, but they had one impact wrench that was utterly garbage. Pretty sure they've fixed it by now, but if you're going to buy a Milwaukee impact, definitely make sure it's not THAT one.
Everything other than their power tools is hit or miss, fantastic or hot garbage; they don't make much that's mediocre. I have some multi-screwdrivers that are awesome. I've used their saw blades and such, on par with Harbor Freight. Never again.
I like Milwaukee, but definitely not a fanboy.
So long as I don't need to use working with my logging buddy as a backup income, I doubt I'll readily be buying another new stihl saw. Actually the ms400 is the only new stihl I've ever bought. Out of necessity more the the need to have a stihl.Very sad Sean but the way it is. People want something supposedly well made and quality built but don't want to pay much for it so alas, it gets made in China, kind of like the ongoing comments about Chinese chainsaws. People don't much care where it's made at, so long as it's cheap and I don't ascribe to that school of thought at all. If you want a quality and long lasting anything today, you have to pay for it and that certainly isn't a Chinese chainsaw either. Like I said way back, I bought one for kicks and grins and gave the POS away to a friend I wasn't all that crazy about anyway and what he did with it, I have no idea and candidly don't care.
Having said that, I do prefer Echo saws over Stihl. Not because they are better but because they cost less but aren't Chinese and I get them at dealer cost as well because I happen to work for an Echo dealer. Stihl, in my view is pricing themselves out of the retail market today. Good saws, I have a couple myself. Far as I can ascertain, Echo saws and power equipment appear to be a quality unit that are actually priced competitively in today's market. Stihl's are not. Would I ever part with my 090 or 075 or for that matter my ancient 028. Never. How many people can actually say they own an 028 that is over 45 years old that runs like a top and has never been apart? Not many I'd say. Of course I bought them all new, way back when and I take good care of them as well.
Milwaukee has had some stinkers too. Most of their power tools are good to go, but they had one impact wrench that was utterly garbage. Pretty sure they've fixed it by now, but if you're going to buy a Milwaukee impact, definitely make sure it's not THAT one.
Everything other than their power tools is hit or miss, fantastic or hot garbage; they don't make much that's mediocre. I have some multi-screwdrivers that are awesome. I've used their saw blades and such, on par with Harbor Freight. Never again.
I like Milwaukee, but definitely not a fanboy.
The only Hilti I have a 1/2 inch hammer drill or no hammering is a rebranded Metabo. So I am sure it depends on the model but I would generally trust the brand not that I have used any of their current stuff.Anybody have experience with Hilti? When I was younger, I was told they were the best of the pro tool grade but demand the highest price also. Like, most production plants would use this brand.
Anyone?
https://www.hilti.com/c/CLS_POWER_TOOLS_7124