Quite frankly not really convinced by the speed increase in this video... I own both Makita and DeWalt platforms and buy best of their tools. However, no backward compatibility on Makita is kind of pushing me more towards DeWalt FlexVolt which is backward compatible i.e. can run higher capacity batteries such as 9,12 or 15AMP on existing 18V tools (currently own 3 x DW 9AMP 54V batteries and 3 x MK 6AMP 18V). Also, there are still Makita twin 18V thus 36V tools available that probably get quite close in terms of power to the 40V platform. I personally prefer Makita build quality as DeWalt feels cheaper but can't justify to take the plunge into 40V platform - it just doesn't feel right in particular from the financial perspective (unless require one of those tools that have no equivalent in 18V or twin 36V).
I have 3 xgt tools. and they are realy great. But I think that I made the wrong choice buying them. When you buy Bosch ProCore you have the same Power, sometimes the tools are a little weaker sometimes they are a little stronger. Depends on the tool. But you have a wider range of different tools and you can also buy tools from other companies which are in the amp share system. So you have one batterie typ but you can do much more with it.
Hmm seems fake? I have an 18v saw like the one they use, and it cuts fast and like butter. The screw test also looks the same to me to be honest, I only see the benefit of the 40v for special applications such as circular saws and chain saws or big angle grinders.
If you plan on going 40V XGT Do not buy the DC40RC charger or its two slot version as the charge times are very slow. Secondly, there is an adapter ADP-12 (still awaiting to hit the stores) which suppose to work with most XGT that will allow you to check status of the tool and battery (life cycle, temp number of charges) as well as lock those tools to your batteries only which in case of someone stealing your tools, they wont be able to run them without batteries they were assigned to.
Quite frankly not really convinced by the speed increase in this video... I own both Makita and DeWalt platforms and buy best of their tools. However, no backward compatibility on Makita is kind of pushing me more towards DeWalt FlexVolt which is backward compatible i.e. can run higher capacity batteries such as 9,12 or 15AMP on existing 18V tools (currently own 3 x DW 9AMP 54V batteries and 3 x MK 6AMP 18V). Also, there are still Makita twin 18V thus 36V tools available that probably get quite close in terms of power to the 40V platform. I personally prefer Makita build quality as DeWalt feels cheaper but can't justify to take the plunge into 40V platform - it just doesn't feel right in particular from the financial perspective (unless require one of those tools that have no equivalent in 18V or twin 36V).
Just ordered the 12 set love it 😀
God I hope someday they come out with a bigger battery for LXT
I have 3 xgt tools. and they are realy great.
But I think that I made the wrong choice buying them. When you buy Bosch ProCore you have the same Power, sometimes the tools are a little weaker sometimes they are a little stronger. Depends on the tool. But you have a wider range of different tools and you can also buy tools from other companies which are in the amp share system. So you have one batterie typ but you can do much more with it.
Hmm seems fake? I have an 18v saw like the one they use, and it cuts fast and like butter. The screw test also looks the same to me to be honest, I only see the benefit of the 40v for special applications such as circular saws and chain saws or big angle grinders.
If you plan on going 40V XGT Do not buy the DC40RC charger or its two slot version as the charge times are very slow. Secondly, there is an adapter ADP-12 (still awaiting to hit the stores) which suppose to work with most XGT that will allow you to check status of the tool and battery (life cycle, temp number of charges) as well as lock those tools to your batteries only which in case of someone stealing your tools, they wont be able to run them without batteries they were assigned to.
10 lines of text and only one period in between, does that sound right to you? Yikes pal.