I was incorrect by saying Metabo bought Hitachi a company called Koki Holdings bought both Metabo and Hitachi, they named the grinder Metabo HPT, I stick by my review of this grinder though.
Hitachi Koki (part of Hitachi Group) bought Metabo GMBH in 2016. KKR Investments bought Hitachi Koki, creating HK Holdings LTD. HK holdings cannot use the name Hitachi, so they renamed Hitachi Power Tools to HiKoki Power Tools worldwide. Except in the USA. In the USA they are Metabo HPT. Metabo is still a different company.
You are comparing apples with oranges though when you look at Metabo and Metabo HPT though. Honestly I think Metabo got the raw end of whatever deal was hammered out there because their brand name will come down. I can understand them wanting to expand their market outside of europe, but you don't do that by having a rival brand using your name on their products XD
@@hagakure81 hitachi has always been and will always be bigger than metabo. Metabo is only popular in some parts of europe while hitachi is in almost every country. The metabo hpt tool line is very nice, no way they bring any name down
my old school metabo just went down a few days ago, 15 years old and 8 of those years was heavy everyday industrial use when i was a shop mechanic. wow what a tool!
Good Review. There's now a HUGE price gap between the 2. Chinese HPT version is $40, (and I bought mine one sale for $29 on amazon). For $30 vs $100, with a 5 year warranty...no brainer.
@@MrWizDad WRONG! Metabo verified the 5 year warranty on the corded grinder I purchased. They still advertise the same damn unit with 5 year warranty right in the description. They specifically stated that the 1 year limit applies to cordless. Stop pulling info out of your backside without verifying.
@@UserUser14880If you knew global supply chains from the hole in your arse you would know that even German made products, USA products, have constituent materials and components made in china so give me a damn break.
I own both German Metabo and Hitachi/Hikoki/Metabo HPT power tools and both are great quality tools. I'm not saying your opinion is not valid, but it seems like you're main concern is where its made and not how it's made. I've lived in Germany for a total of 9 years and I've seen plenty of cheap German made tools. My point is, regardless of where a product is made, it's the overall quality and features are what sets it apart. Just because it's heavy, does not mean it's heavy duty. The tightness of tolerance plays a huge role in anything that heats up, and it could be those tolerances are due to heat expansion. Yes, there are a lot of cheap Chinese made tools out there but not all of them are substandard.
I just bought the Chinese version at Lowe's for an amazing 37 bucks for my son in law for Christmas. He works at a company called East Coast Metals that makes metal roofing and other types of metal sheeting. So I figured he would have some fun cutting some metal with this unit. I was bit put of by the lower amperage but it appears it will be just fine. It also came with a 5 disc assortment. Thank you for the review. It will be fine for his first unit and will last for years. So for 37 bucks I think I did OK.
Actually Hitachi bought German Metabo in 2017. Then in 2018 the Koki Holdings investment firm bought out Hitachi and also got German Metabo. In 2018 Hitachi was required to change it's name. In North America Hitachi was renamed Metabo Hpt. In Europe and other countries Hitachi was renamed to HiKoki.
@@jeffreyhunterbuilder you're welcome. Just glad i had the knowledge and information to pass forward. I myself am using the Metabo Hpt cordless power tools, but im using their 36 Volt Multivolt platform. Im in Industrial Construction and the multivolt platform is just a better tool for me in my opinion
I’m going to help you out here: Super giant investment firm, KKR, bought Hitachi-Koki. Hitachi-Koki Holdings Firm changed it’s name to Koki Holdings Firm because KKR didn’t want to pay for the Hitachi name. That element is just a tax and liability shell. I have no idea if KKR set up both holding firms or if that was setup prior by Hitachi-Koki. Regardless, we can ignore that bit. I’m not aware of the history with Koki and Hitachi, but I am aware that Hitachi’s tool division has been called Hitachi-Koki for...well as far back as I can remember (which isn’t much). Branding on packaging and tool shells had deemphasized the Koki bit in recent years. Nevertheless Hitachi-Koki is the company that bought Metabo, and KKR is the company that bought Hitachi-Koki. Thus, the re-branding of the tools everywhere exceot the USA as HiKoki makes perfect sense. Here in the states, someone smoked a lot of drugs and decided to rename it to the Metabo logo with HPT tacked on it in lower case letters. Of all of the business decisions made by mankind in the history of our existence, this is the one that makes me question everything about reality.
@@robertrada4783 you'd think it'd be hikoki or still hitachi but not no Metabo hpt, everyone calls it Metabo and get confuse on the German and new rebranded one... So then it doesn't become big on the market with all this confusion
The German Metabo is really popular in Europe. Really good stuff. Lots of it made in Germany or Europe. Some of there lower end stuff maybe made in the far east. In answer to your question about the name Metabo HPT. The rest of the world, Hitachi is now called Hikoki, it's just the USA it's called Metabo HPT. The logic was to get the name Metabo more well known in America. I am British and have been using Metabo for about thirty years, it just doesn't disappoint
It's curious that the main differentiator here is continually described in terms of where it's made, when in fact what influences how and why the tools are different is due to DESIGN.
09:19 you helped me reach a conclusion! I bought a metabo angle grinder that looks exactly like the metabo angle grinder made in Germany, but it said made in china. I returned it for the “made in Germany”( in red letters on the box 😂) flat head 5 inch angle grinder immediately, the only other option. The “made in china” metabo angle grinder did not include the special handle and maybe other features. Thank you! There was a 200.00 dollar difference.
I might add. Super props to you making this in 30 degrees and with just a hoodie! I woulda probably had a big ol puffer down jacket, knit cap, and gloves!
Just by happenstance I happen to own the exact Hitachi grinder I bought it as a throwaway tool , because I put a 9” sanding disc on it to grind down bottom paint on my vessels the paint dust is very coarse and typically destroys bearings and other moving parts my Hitachi performed the tasks fine and is still in use as a grinder even 20 something years later I’m quite happy with its performance
Just came across your channel for a review on that new metabo and Lowe’s has it on sale right now for $39 and original is $49. Thinking for around the house that ain’t too shabby!
I bought this one at Lowe’s. It came with 5 thick grinding wheels. I do tile work and wanted to put a diamond blade but find that its too thin so its loose. I press the lock button and am able to still turn the blade. Hopefully this makes sense and someone can shed some light. Thanks!
Yes the other comment is right. You need to flip the nut around! I have the same grinder and it has no problem with diamond wheels and other masonry wheels.
In my book >>> If any kind of too stays with me for a year and doesn't have any kind of problem >> I'll give it a pass. It's more than enough for me. A year should be a good time to evaluate a tool and get the use of it and know what might hurt it or destroy it.
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Now can you do the Japanese made Makita model and the Chinese Made Makita?
The Chinese one is only $40 local to me here in Massachusetts and I just scored one on marketplace brand new with plastic still on the discs and in box for $20. I'm a home improvement contractor and this cheaper metabo htp is just perfect for the price where I'm not worried about burning it up. Last year doing porcelain tile jobs I went through 3 grinders! 2 dewalts and one of harbor freights "top" brands. I was furious with the dewalts! There's no excuse for them to burn up like that on some damn tile! I love Makita and Milwaukee. Now there's a few newer brands and other not new that are very good but those are my favorite for my line of work.
You keep calling it Chinese. It's a Japanese tool. Most brands have most of their power tools manufactured in China, even German Metabo. You're describing it like it's some kind of knock off harbor freight brand. Milwaukee is an American Company...owned by a Chinese company and most of their power tools are manufactured in China. Should we start calling Milwaukee "The Chinese made tools"? Metabo is a German tool company famouse for their grinders. Hikoki(Metabo HPT in the US) is a Japanese tool company famous for their nailers. Both companies have been around for ages and produce high end tools.
Rather pay the extra dough for a quality German, USA, Switzerland, Sweden, or Japan built power tool than settle for a Chinese made power tool. Metabo GmbH > Metabo HPT. If your getting a metabo HPT angle grinder, you might as well get a Ryobi one instead.
I believe Metabo HPT is not made by Chinese because it is still under the japanese company called Hitachi Koki Holdings known globally as HiKoki Power Tools they are the same as the Hitachi Tools before but hitachi has another name as well which Metabo HPT in America but yeah the Metabo from Germany is different from them.
The Metabo HPT with 5 grinder wheels is $39. That's $20 in wheels alone. You get a case too. I prefer this deal over any other cheapo brand. I only use it as a dedicated grinder and that's it.
The video was a little dull, but he broke down the difference between the two very well. I will be buying the the German model. Thank you for the video
For 39 bucks, I can totally live with that guard. It did outperform the "German" one in grinding and cutting from what I saw. No pun intended. Ok. Yes. It was intended...
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On Amazon right now the German one is $230 or $130 and the Chinese one is $40. I bought the Chinese one bc this was an unplanned tool purchase mine came with the nut attached to the tool and I have no idea how to get it off to put on a plate. When I try to use the wrench it just spins. Can anyone help me out please?
I have the Chinese stuff and have abused it with the only fail being the brushed li-on sawsall. It broke because I cut a bunch of oak tree roots in the ground with it.
The best way to explain it is: Metabo HPT is just a new name for Hitachi tools. Yep, it is JUST a name change. Same tools just new name. Metabo (without the HPT behind it) is a German company. Metabo and Metabo HPT tools are different and NOT interchangeable. Battery packs, etc.
@@dave5190 it's interesting that the battery packs aren't interchangeable. I thought they bought Metabo to get access to their battery tech. Now the HiKoki (and presumably the Metabo HPT tools) are rocking the multivolt (18/36) batteries, while Metabo have their LiHD which they actually share with multiple other European tool makers...
@@brandonrasmussen6692 Thats because Metabo HPT isn't Metabo, its Hitachi, now Hikoki with a new nameplate. My comment even stated that presumably Metabo HPT tools are using the MV batteries.
I dont see a Chinese version there but keep hearing Chinese so either you didn't do your homework you forgot to add the Chinese version in here cause i only see a German version and a Japanese version!!!its Japanese not Chinese huge difference!!!
I have like 8 metabo(germany) grinders so I cant compare but they are good, you cant go wrong, just make sure its made in germany because they started to make some tools made in china, and we dont support communist states in any way🎉
Remember your ABC's. Anywhere but China. I thought mine was made else where when I bought it, but I have the same pitiful guard attachment. Going to have a talk with that sales guy from the welder supply company.
Better off paying a little extra to purchase name brand products rather than buying a knock -off version that's made in China. Yes, a person may save a few dollar, but one thing I noticed with products made in China is they 're low quality made and I few tools I have used for the very first time that were made in China have broken on the very first time I used them. Excellent review Jefferey Hunter Builder!!!!
@@ISNIP3DOJ All tool companies have some(and by some, I mean most) of their power tools manufactured in China, including all the top brands like Milwaukee, Makita, etc. Hitachi/Hikoki/Metabo HPT are Japanese tools engineered in Japan, and manufactured in Japan, China, and elsewhere. Metabo are German tools engineered in Germany, and manufactured in Germany, China, and elsewhere.
Those Hitachi grinders (or Metabo hpt) are running about $49.00 at Lowes all the time. They are great grinders. But you are making an a[pples to oranges comparison, German Metabo would better compare with Hilti or Festool.
You're actually comparing a home version vs a pro version. In any brand that is going to be a difference. Is like when you compare a VW vs an Audi. Your comparison is just ridiculous
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I was incorrect by saying Metabo bought Hitachi a company called Koki Holdings bought both Metabo and Hitachi, they named the grinder Metabo HPT, I stick by my review of this grinder though.
Hitachi Koki (part of Hitachi Group) bought Metabo GMBH in 2016.
KKR Investments bought Hitachi Koki, creating HK Holdings LTD.
HK holdings cannot use the name Hitachi, so they renamed Hitachi Power Tools to HiKoki Power Tools worldwide.
Except in the USA.
In the USA they are Metabo HPT.
Metabo is still a different company.
You are comparing apples with oranges though when you look at Metabo and Metabo HPT though.
Honestly I think Metabo got the raw end of whatever deal was hammered out there because their brand name will come down.
I can understand them wanting to expand their market outside of europe, but you don't do that by having a rival brand using your name on their products XD
I paid $40 for it from Amazon and it came with 5 cutting and grinding plates in a plastic box. I think it’s not a bad deal at all.
@@dondegnan interestingly, Hitachi Koki made motors for both Metabo and Hilti in the passed.
@@hagakure81 hitachi has always been and will always be bigger than metabo. Metabo is only popular in some parts of europe while hitachi is in almost every country. The metabo hpt tool line is very nice, no way they bring any name down
my old school metabo just went down a few days ago, 15 years old and 8 of those years was heavy everyday industrial use when i was a shop mechanic. wow what a tool!
Puts some new brushes in it. I will be fine
I like your DIY blue screen ;-)
Good Review. There's now a HUGE price gap between the 2. Chinese HPT version is $40, (and I bought mine one sale for $29 on amazon). For $30 vs $100, with a 5 year warranty...no brainer.
Good Job Supporting Chi-na made Garbage.
5yr warranty no way. Read the warranty, the corded grinders are an 'exception' to the 5 yr warranty...It has a 1 yr warranty.
@@MrWizDad WRONG! Metabo verified the 5 year warranty on the corded grinder I purchased. They still advertise the same damn unit with 5 year warranty right in the description. They specifically stated that the 1 year limit applies to cordless. Stop pulling info out of your backside without verifying.
@@UserUser14880If you knew global supply chains from the hole in your arse you would know that even German made products, USA products, have constituent materials and components made in china so give me a damn break.
@@MrWizDad Nope, it has a 5 year warranty.
bought one of these just because of your review, paid $49 at lowes, love your review. Definitely worth it
I own both German Metabo and Hitachi/Hikoki/Metabo HPT power tools and both are great quality tools. I'm not saying your opinion is not valid, but it seems like you're main concern is where its made and not how it's made. I've lived in Germany for a total of 9 years and I've seen plenty of cheap German made tools. My point is, regardless of where a product is made, it's the overall quality and features are what sets it apart. Just because it's heavy, does not mean it's heavy duty. The tightness of tolerance plays a huge role in anything that heats up, and it could be those tolerances are due to heat expansion. Yes, there are a lot of cheap Chinese made tools out there but not all of them are substandard.
I just bought the Chinese version at Lowe's for an amazing 37 bucks for my son in law for Christmas. He works at a company called East Coast Metals that makes metal roofing and other types of metal sheeting. So I figured he would have some fun cutting some metal with this unit. I was bit put of by the lower amperage but it appears it will be just fine. It also came with a 5 disc assortment. Thank you for the review. It will be fine for his first unit and will last for years. So for 37 bucks I think I did OK.
I use it to cut stone everyday he probably thinks it’s just fine 👍🏼
Actually Hitachi bought German Metabo in 2017. Then in 2018 the Koki Holdings investment firm bought out Hitachi and also got German Metabo. In 2018 Hitachi was required to change it's name. In North America Hitachi was renamed Metabo Hpt. In Europe and other countries Hitachi was renamed to HiKoki.
Thanks for the info, with everybody buying everybody it's hard to keep it all strait.
@@jeffreyhunterbuilder you're welcome. Just glad i had the knowledge and information to pass forward. I myself am using the Metabo Hpt cordless power tools, but im using their 36 Volt Multivolt platform. Im in Industrial Construction and the multivolt platform is just a better tool for me in my opinion
I’m going to help you out here: Super giant investment firm, KKR, bought Hitachi-Koki. Hitachi-Koki Holdings Firm changed it’s name to Koki Holdings Firm because KKR didn’t want to pay for the Hitachi name. That element is just a tax and liability shell. I have no idea if KKR set up both holding firms or if that was setup prior by Hitachi-Koki. Regardless, we can ignore that bit. I’m not aware of the history with Koki and Hitachi, but I am aware that Hitachi’s tool division has been called Hitachi-Koki for...well as far back as I can remember (which isn’t much). Branding on packaging and tool shells had deemphasized the Koki bit in recent years. Nevertheless Hitachi-Koki is the company that bought Metabo, and KKR is the company that bought Hitachi-Koki. Thus, the re-branding of the tools everywhere exceot the USA as HiKoki makes perfect sense. Here in the states, someone smoked a lot of drugs and decided to rename it to the Metabo logo with HPT tacked on it in lower case letters. Of all of the business decisions made by mankind in the history of our existence, this is the one that makes me question everything about reality.
@@robertrada4783 you'd think it'd be hikoki or still hitachi but not no Metabo hpt, everyone calls it Metabo and get confuse on the German and new rebranded one... So then it doesn't become big on the market with all this confusion
@@robertrada4783 Best comment ever!
THe sound is way different.
Does the Hitachi even has the Metabo safety-clutch?
Best feature of Metabo anglegrinders imo
I found Jordan Peterson's estranged twin
The German Metabo is really popular in Europe. Really good stuff. Lots of it made in Germany or Europe. Some of there lower end stuff maybe made in the far east.
In answer to your question about the name Metabo HPT. The rest of the world, Hitachi is now called Hikoki, it's just the USA it's called Metabo HPT. The logic was to get the name Metabo more well known in America.
I am British and have been using Metabo for about thirty years, it just doesn't disappoint
It's curious that the main differentiator here is continually described in terms of where it's made, when in fact what influences how and why the tools are different is due to DESIGN.
09:19 you helped me reach a conclusion! I bought a metabo angle grinder that looks exactly like the metabo angle grinder made in Germany, but it said made in china. I returned it for the “made in Germany”( in red letters on the box 😂) flat head 5 inch angle grinder immediately, the only other option. The “made in china” metabo angle grinder did not include the special handle and maybe other features. Thank you! There was a 200.00 dollar difference.
So yes they began making, ”those” in china!
I might add. Super props to you making this in 30 degrees and with just a hoodie! I woulda probably had a big ol puffer down jacket, knit cap, and gloves!
You are weak!
Metabo hpt is still from japan hitachi has been Owned by koki for over 10 years maybe longer they were always hitachi koki in japan
We're Hitachi koki for as long as I can remember in Australia to
No
Just by happenstance I happen to own the exact Hitachi grinder I bought it as a throwaway tool , because I put a 9” sanding disc on it to grind down bottom paint on my vessels the paint dust is very coarse and typically destroys bearings and other moving parts my Hitachi performed the tasks fine and is still in use as a grinder even 20 something years later I’m quite happy with its performance
They're two separate companies who both make professional tools, with Metabo being more industrial grade.
Just came across your channel for a review on that new metabo and Lowe’s has it on sale right now for $39 and original is $49. Thinking for around the house that ain’t too shabby!
Oh and also comes w a case and 5 grinding discs. I love my old Germany metabo’s an dewalts at the shop though!
i didn't know you could move the guard on angle so I could live with the gaurd
I bought this one at Lowe’s. It came with 5 thick grinding wheels. I do tile work and wanted to put a diamond blade but find that its too thin so its loose. I press the lock button and am able to still turn the blade. Hopefully this makes sense and someone can shed some light. Thanks!
Turn the nut that holds the wheel on over, one side is for recessed wheels like grinding, flap wheels ect. and the other is for flat cutting wheels.
Yes the other comment is right. You need to flip the nut around! I have the same grinder and it has no problem with diamond wheels and other masonry wheels.
In my book >>> If any kind of too stays with me for a year and doesn't have any kind of problem >> I'll give it a pass. It's more than enough for me. A year should be a good time to evaluate a tool and get the use of it and know what might hurt it or destroy it.
Now can you do the Japanese made Makita model and the Chinese Made Makita?
The Chinese one is only $40 local to me here in Massachusetts and I just scored one on marketplace brand new with plastic still on the discs and in box for $20. I'm a home improvement contractor and this cheaper metabo htp is just perfect for the price where I'm not worried about burning it up. Last year doing porcelain tile jobs I went through 3 grinders! 2 dewalts and one of harbor freights "top" brands. I was furious with the dewalts! There's no excuse for them to burn up like that on some damn tile! I love Makita and Milwaukee. Now there's a few newer brands and other not new that are very good but those are my favorite for my line of work.
You keep calling it Chinese. It's a Japanese tool. Most brands have most of their power tools manufactured in China, even German Metabo.
You're describing it like it's some kind of knock off harbor freight brand. Milwaukee is an American Company...owned by a Chinese company and most of their power tools are manufactured in China. Should we start calling Milwaukee "The Chinese made tools"?
Metabo is a German tool company famouse for their grinders.
Hikoki(Metabo HPT in the US) is a Japanese tool company famous for their nailers.
Both companies have been around for ages and produce high end tools.
Rather pay the extra dough for a quality German, USA, Switzerland, Sweden, or Japan built power tool than settle for a Chinese made power tool. Metabo GmbH > Metabo HPT. If your getting a metabo HPT angle grinder, you might as well get a Ryobi one instead.
I believe Metabo HPT is not made by Chinese because it is still under the japanese company called Hitachi Koki Holdings known globally as HiKoki Power Tools they are the same as the Hitachi Tools before but hitachi has another name as well which Metabo HPT in America but yeah the Metabo from Germany is different from them.
The Metabo HPT with 5 grinder wheels is $39. That's $20 in wheels alone. You get a case too. I prefer this deal over any other cheapo brand. I only use it as a dedicated grinder and that's it.
Thanks for the comparison!!
OK do a review or can you do a review on the CC12Y
The video was a little dull, but he broke down the difference between the two very well. I will be buying the the German model. Thank you for the video
I got my metabo yesterday at Lowe’s for 36.00
For 39 bucks, I can totally live with that guard. It did outperform the "German" one in grinding and cutting from what I saw. No pun intended. Ok. Yes. It was intended...
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Whats the model number to the german made one? Or better yet supply links to the projects. Thanks
Links to products. Not projects
WP9115 Amazon has them.
On Amazon right now the German one is $230 or $130 and the Chinese one is $40.
I bought the Chinese one bc this was an unplanned tool purchase mine came with the nut attached to the tool and I have no idea how to get it off to put on a plate.
When I try to use the wrench it just spins. Can anyone help me out please?
3:00-3:20 the button need to be press
U should check out the 36V cordless grinder that can also be plugged in with the AC adapter
It is top quality
Fyi, Hitachi bought Metabo, not the other way. You should get your facts right...
Would you recommend something like the porter cable over a milwaukee?
No, I have a Porter Cable, and a Milwaukee, the Milwaukee is a better grinder.
@@jeffreyhunterbuilder thank you.
You need to say what you want out of it though. Using it twice a year around home? Yeah, go for PC. Using it every day at work, make an investment lol
@@hagakure81 enlighten me
@@bjornegan6421 can you elaborate?
I have the Chinese stuff and have abused it with the only fail being the brushed li-on sawsall. It broke because I cut a bunch of oak tree roots in the ground with it.
We use Hitachi (abuse more like it) every day, 40 hours a week. No problems. I have a garage full of Dewalt grinders, and other stuff burned up.
Payed 39.99 for mine I don't think I would pay 70.00 dollars for it.
1 minute into this video... I ALREADY made my mind up!! I’ll piss away the extra $20 if ya know what I mean!!!🤣
My bottom line is Makita for metal work
How come you sound like my Physics professor? lol
different value\price, different quality
i don't understand metabo is made japan right? not made in 🇨🇳
The best way to explain it is: Metabo HPT is just a new name for Hitachi tools. Yep, it is JUST a name change.
Same tools just new name.
Metabo (without the HPT behind it) is a German company.
Metabo and Metabo HPT tools are different and NOT interchangeable. Battery packs, etc.
@@dave5190 it's interesting that the battery packs aren't interchangeable. I thought they bought Metabo to get access to their battery tech. Now the HiKoki (and presumably the Metabo HPT tools) are rocking the multivolt (18/36) batteries, while Metabo have their LiHD which they actually share with multiple other European tool makers...
@@hagakure81 actually Hitachi batteries and metabo hpt batteries ARE interchangeable just the original metabo is not compatible
@@brandonrasmussen6692 Thats because Metabo HPT isn't Metabo, its Hitachi, now Hikoki with a new nameplate. My comment even stated that presumably Metabo HPT tools are using the MV batteries.
I dont see a Chinese version there but keep hearing Chinese so either you didn't do your homework you forgot to add the Chinese version in here cause i only see a German version and a Japanese version!!!its Japanese not Chinese huge difference!!!
Hitachi was founded in Hitachi Japan
I have like 8 metabo(germany) grinders so I cant compare but they are good, you cant go wrong, just make sure its made in germany because they started to make some tools made in china, and we dont support communist states in any way🎉
Remember your ABC's. Anywhere but China. I thought mine was made else where when I bought it, but I have the same pitiful guard attachment. Going to have a talk with that sales guy from the welder supply company.
Its not made in china it's made in Japan 🗾
Better off paying a little extra to purchase name brand products rather than buying a knock -off version that's made in China. Yes, a person may save a few dollar, but one thing I noticed with products made in China is they 're low quality made and I few tools I have used for the very first time that were made in China have broken on the very first time I used them. Excellent review Jefferey Hunter Builder!!!!
Metabo hpt is japanese
It is none other than Hitachi
For the Europe and Asia they're known as Hikoki
It's not a knock off brand. Most high end power tool brands manufacturer much of their line in China, including Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, etc.
Good point.
Great Video, thanks for the review. If not USA Made, German is always next in line.
USA made garbage like USA president, he is fully joker
Im sorry but US made stuff is often a massive disappointment
Metabo HPT is owned by Japanese, Engineered in Germany, and Made in China.
Metabo HPT is owned by Japanese, Engineered in Japan, and Made in China
They are assembled in Japan and made in japan
Hitachi in Japanese literally means sunrise
Hitachi china has not existed since 2014
Hitachi is actually Japanese not Chinese btw
Metabo hpt is made in Shanghai
@@ISNIP3DOJ All tool companies have some(and by some, I mean most) of their power tools manufactured in China, including all the top brands like Milwaukee, Makita, etc.
Hitachi/Hikoki/Metabo HPT are Japanese tools engineered in Japan, and manufactured in Japan, China, and elsewhere.
Metabo are German tools engineered in Germany, and manufactured in Germany, China, and elsewhere.
I thought they are Japanese. Metabo HPT
Made in Metabowerke Germany since 1930s
Owned by KKR and name now HIKOKI (hitachi power tools and Metabo)
They are ....they just don't know how to use Google..... original metabo is German otherwise it's all Japan
the HPT shit is different. it’s hitachi. not metabo.
Dude you look just like harry dean stanton.
hitachi factory vs metabo factory
They are now HiKOKI or METABO HPT already.
Those Hitachi grinders (or Metabo hpt) are running about $49.00 at Lowes all the time. They are great grinders. But you are making an a[pples to oranges comparison, German Metabo would better compare with Hilti or Festool.
good review, I would definitely buy the German made.
Below freezing where you are!
These are not similar models or similar power ratings, comparing them is of no use
Someone’s gonna lose a digit. That cut should have taken 15 to 20 seconds.
The Chinese one appears to be junk
Not worth 3x the price
I have to argue otherwise
Specially if u have to use it daily for multiple hours
Chinese Metabo is $39 at Loews
You're actually comparing a home version vs a pro version. In any brand that is going to be a difference. Is like when you compare a VW vs an Audi. Your comparison is just ridiculous
both made in china