I’m pretty unimpressed with my metabo gear and I’ve bought a lot of it. I’ve had issues with my jigsaw, impact driver, circ saw, and grinder. They’re 2.5years old and I wish I’d bought makita or Bosch.
Good to see that Matabo's own line of tools is still evolving after the corporate changes. Its also good to see the pros using structural screws like those HeadLoks, tap cons, etc. As a first time home owner I find that such fasteners, paired with a cordless impact driver, make a lot more sense for remodeling work compared to other fastening methods.
@@ConcordCarpenter Thats good to hear. If this is the case there does seem to be a bit of confusion on the internet about this. Its good to see that Metabo came out with an impact driver that seems more on par with their line of drills.
Let's be honest. At this price point any of the big hitters will suffice for most people, most of the time. For my lighter work I absolute love my Bosch blue professional 10.8v (now 12v) kit but my 18v gear is all Metabo. Their battery tech swung it for me and I have never regretted it. Just for good measure I have a Dewalt table saw and Dewalt slide compound (both mains). I couldn't be happier.
I always have a Metabo HPT triple hammer with me. I use 1/4" impacts every day for work and the little triple hammer is just hard to beat. It's so precise
I have about 9 or 10 tools from baterry operated tools and 2 corded.. ONLY ONE, a small 10.2v small drilling machine that ai use for screws, only one it said on the label of the macjine that is made in China. Rrst of the tool I got are meda in Germany!
The Metabo LTX cordless tools are made in Germany, as well as the higher end corded tools. The cheaper more competitively priced stuff is made in China.
I see a lot of people in the comments saying that Metabo is way too expensive but this is the case in the US but in Europe they are way less expensive.
So the latest Metabo HPT triple hammer can be had for around $200 after taxes (with charger, nice hard case and 2 batteries). I see the Metabo (Germany) 1/4" is still going for around $500 per kit... is it REALLY that much better than the triple hammer because if it is then it has to be the best impact driver mankind has ever conceived. The triple hammer is so good already
No. Hitachi Koki power tools have been renamed to Metabo HPT in North America and HiKOKI in the rest of the world, while Metabo is still named Metabo all over the world. The dark green Metabo is a completely different line/brand of power tools than the lighter green Metabo HPT/HiKOKI/Hitachi Koki power tools with separate battery platforms. Hitachi Koki acquired German power tools manufacturer Metabo in 2016. Hitachi does not own Hitachi Koki anymore, that's why they renamed it to Metabo HPT/HiKOKI. Don't know why they chose different names for North America and the rest of the world. It only adds to the confusion and makes it harder to google for reviews for example. It makes it even more confusing that they chose the name Metabo HPT for North America when there already a completely different brand of power tools just named Metabo. Even though Metabo is now owned by HiKoki/Metabo HPT.
@@jameslittle3505 That is if u apply within 28 days of purchase...so I found out. But you shouldn't need that doing light work around home. I use Milwaukee & Makita at work & flog them 2x as hard an they're still going strong.
@@harveysmith100 Grinder: grinding small angle iron etc, bearing shot to pieces now it makes a terrible noise & wobbles. Impact driver, (used 2nd time only ) putting in roofing screws & the trigger mech died. No power through it. Drill: used most but the Quick chuck bolt on the inside fell out. I put back in myself with locktight. The led light stays on when you pull the trigger. Has done out of the box. I was finding it flicking on & off hours after using it. Also the anti kickback is way too sensitive when using the drill on angles. Pretty poor for 2 years & 1mth worth of use.
I was wondering why you'd need an impact for those screws. Even my blue 12V Bosch cordless drill could handle those. Is that a trend with carpenters using impacts over drills?
70-30 Glass to Polymer is absolute bog-standard, even some Harbor Freight power tools have the same composition - You can open up the clamshell and check the markings on the inside and prove this. 12 speeds you say? - Well that's 10 speeds I won't be using. Nah, this is shill, bought-and-paid-for spin and bs
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Metabo makes great tools, true 3 year full Warranty no questions asked. A little more expensive but you will get high quality no doubt.
Joe Framer the green ones?
DEWALT IS MUCH BETTER
It's too expensive for someone who's not going to use it very often.
@@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat DeWalt is no way better than German made Metabo. Maybe Metabo hpt ( Hitachi)
I’m pretty unimpressed with my metabo gear and I’ve bought a lot of it. I’ve had issues with my jigsaw, impact driver, circ saw, and grinder. They’re 2.5years old and I wish I’d bought makita or Bosch.
Good to see that Matabo's own line of tools is still evolving after the corporate changes. Its also good to see the pros using structural screws like those HeadLoks, tap cons, etc. As a first time home owner I find that such fasteners, paired with a cordless impact driver, make a lot more sense for remodeling work compared to other fastening methods.
Lucas Molina this is not the Hitachi name change - Metabo HPT - this is the original Metabo company
@@ConcordCarpenter Thats good to hear. If this is the case there does seem to be a bit of confusion on the internet about this. Its good to see that Metabo came out with an impact driver that seems more on par with their line of drills.
Let's be honest. At this price point any of the big hitters will suffice for most people, most of the time. For my lighter work I absolute love my Bosch blue professional 10.8v (now 12v) kit but my 18v gear is all Metabo. Their battery tech swung it for me and I have never regretted it. Just for good measure I have a Dewalt table saw and Dewalt slide compound (both mains). I couldn't be happier.
I always have a Metabo HPT triple hammer with me. I use 1/4" impacts every day for work and the little triple hammer is just hard to beat. It's so precise
Hi there! Please put finally even the Festool TID18 against it’s competitors! Let’s see the truth!
Great presentations, honest results, keep On!!
Festools bare unit is twice the price and still less nm
Festool is weak power wise
Festool drivers suck for the price the routers n shit are really good tho
How would you rate the SSD 18 LTX 200 BL
VS the Hilti SID 4-A22? I have narrowed it down to these two. Thanks!
Good gear ! Not too much in the way of dealers / service in my hood .
Chris Fyfe true
Any update after a years use Rob? My brushed one is near the end of it’s working life.
great tool
What impacts have rotation?
Where can I purchase it?
100 ft lbs thats only 1200 in. Lbs if im not mistaken and at the low end of the more popular brands It looks like it had plenty of torque though?
Yh gen 3 milkwauke gets over 2000
@@shaneclk9854 got the gen 2 and 3 love em. Gen 2 1800 in lbs. And your right gen 3 2000. Never owned anything Metabo do i cant comment on durability
foxwood67 200 Nm / 150 ft. lbs. 4000 bpm
@@ConcordCarpenter thanks for the clarification. I really enjoy your channel. Well thought and well executed reviews and comparisons. Keep em coming.
Correction : it has 150 ft. lbs. of torque (technically 147.512 ) not 100 like said in the video. Otherwise spot on👍
what country are these made in?
germany
They’re designed in Germany, but made in China. Most brushless motors are mare in China nowadays.
@@andreibonteanu3655 Most of just about any products are made in China nowadays.
I have about 9 or 10 tools from baterry operated tools and 2 corded..
ONLY ONE, a small 10.2v small drilling machine that ai use for screws, only one it said on the label of the macjine that is made in China.
Rrst of the tool I got are meda in Germany!
The Metabo LTX cordless tools are made in Germany, as well as the higher end corded tools. The cheaper more competitively priced stuff is made in China.
I see a lot of people in the comments saying that Metabo is way too expensive but this is the case in the US but in Europe they are way less expensive.
Oh great now Milwaukee will have a gen 4 coming out next week
Wouldent surprise me
I have a gen two and really don’t want anything else. I’ve had brushless and hate it. I guess I’m old school.
i enjoy this one... Can you put their 3 speed hammer drill from Metabo
Still waiting on a 1/2" impact comparison!?
So the latest Metabo HPT triple hammer can be had for around $200 after taxes (with charger, nice hard case and 2 batteries). I see the Metabo (Germany) 1/4" is still going for around $500 per kit... is it REALLY that much better than the triple hammer because if it is then it has to be the best impact driver mankind has ever conceived. The triple hammer is so good already
Best of the best
150 foot pounds or 150 inch pounds?
It wouldn't be worth having if it were 150 inch pounds.
200 Nm / 150 ft. lbs. 4000 bpm
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Daniel M huh
got it
Hasn't metabo renamed to metabo hpt?
No. Metabo hpt is a separate brand
No. Hitachi Koki power tools have been renamed to Metabo HPT in North America and HiKOKI in the rest of the world, while Metabo is still named Metabo all over the world. The dark green Metabo is a completely different line/brand of power tools than the lighter green Metabo HPT/HiKOKI/Hitachi Koki power tools with separate battery platforms. Hitachi Koki acquired German power tools manufacturer Metabo in 2016.
Hitachi does not own Hitachi Koki anymore, that's why they renamed it to Metabo HPT/HiKOKI. Don't know why they chose different names for North America and the rest of the world. It only adds to the confusion and makes it harder to google for reviews for example. It makes it even more confusing that they chose the name Metabo HPT for North America when there already a completely different brand of power tools just named Metabo. Even though Metabo is now owned by HiKoki/Metabo HPT.
i've never found the actual driver durability or power to be an issue even with super cheap ones. it's always the bits that give out.
Unfortunately I have found that to be an issue with some.
Those batteries are really just too long, or too far forward. There's so little clearance on this thing.
nice. compare it to the new makita impact. lates
For the low low price of $12,000
300th
Looks similar to metabo hpt triple hammer
hmmmm
triple hammer seems really cheaply built.
I thought they were the same tool! This new rebranding is very confusing.
SUCH A LONG COMMERCIAL
First!
I am the Last!
last what?
I was just randomly teasing the commenter that said “First.”
Only 1200 inch pounds? Weak, my Milwaukee fuel drill has that same amount
200 Nm / 150 ft. lbs. 4000 bpm
I'd steer clear of Metabo. Bought a 3 pce brushless set. Grinder, hammer drill, impact driver. All 3 died just outside of the 2yr warranty.
Metabos warrenty is 3 years
@@jameslittle3505 That is if u apply within 28 days of purchase...so I found out. But you shouldn't need that doing light work around home. I use Milwaukee & Makita at work & flog them 2x as hard an they're still going strong.
I would contact Metabo. They would be interested in what conditions you have been using them.
I have never worn out a Metabo tool.
@@harveysmith100 Grinder: grinding small angle iron etc, bearing shot to pieces now it makes a terrible noise & wobbles. Impact driver, (used 2nd time only ) putting in roofing screws & the trigger mech died. No power through it. Drill: used most but the Quick chuck bolt on the inside fell out. I put back in myself with locktight. The led light stays on when you pull the trigger. Has done out of the box. I was finding it flicking on & off hours after using it. Also the anti kickback is way too sensitive when using the drill on angles. Pretty poor for 2 years & 1mth worth of use.
Send them back to Metabo and talk to them
Impact drivers.......loud and for people with no hand strength or skills.
Hilarious.
I was wondering why you'd need an impact for those screws. Even my blue 12V Bosch cordless drill could handle those. Is that a trend with carpenters using impacts over drills?
Good tools but still prefer hilti over metabo.
70-30 Glass to Polymer is absolute bog-standard, even some Harbor Freight power tools have the same composition - You can open up the clamshell and check the markings on the inside and prove this.
12 speeds you say? - Well that's 10 speeds I won't be using.
Nah, this is shill, bought-and-paid-for spin and bs