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Who is Milwaukee Tools biggest competitor? ›

Makita is another prominent competitor in the power tool industry, offering a wide array of tools for both professionals and homeowners. Founded in 1915, Makita has a long-standing history of innovation and craftsmanship. Their product range includes corded and cordless tools, outdoor power equipment, and accessories.

As part of the selective distribution system, Authorised Milwaukee Dealers – the only companies with access to genuine Milwaukee items – are prohibited to sell Milwaukee branded products via third-party sellers or online marketplaces, such as Amazon, eBay, Mano Mano and Facebook to name just a few.

So, in 2005, when Techtronic Industries Co. (TTi) acquired Milwaukee®, we decided to go back to our roots and better focus on solving problems for those in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) trades.

Milwaukee offers the following: M18 (brushed motor) M18 Brushless (brushless motor) M18 FUEL (brushless motor + RedLink technology)

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Milwaukee's mid-torque lineup packs a punch with up to 550 foot-pounds, surpassing DeWalt's DCF896 at 330 foot-pounds, though DeWalt's DCF891model does step up with 600 ft-lbs if you need a bit more power.

The company is now a subsidiary of TTI Group alongside brands like AEG, Ryobi, Hoover, Dirt Devil, and Vax. In 2022, $206 million was invested in Wisconsin research and development facilities. Milwaukee tools today are manufactured globally in China, Germany, Mexico, the United States, and Vietnam.

A lawsuit alleges that Milwaukee Tool and its parent company purchased work gloves manufactured using forced prison labor in China. The lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin on Thursday, on behalf of someone who said they made the gloves while imprisoned in China for human rights activism.

Who Makes Ryobi? Ryobi is owned by Techtronic Industries, a Hong Kong-based multinational engineering and technology company. Founded in 1985, Techtronic has evolved into one of the world's leading power equipment companies, owning several brands such as Milwaukee and Ryobi.

The brand name comes at a premium. As with Nike and Levis in the fashion universe, brand names carry weight in the tool world too. Milwaukee, like DeWalt, Makita, and Bosch, has spent decades honing its reputation and can up the price for its official products as a result.

FUEL is definitely the best in class range in terms of performance. Take M18 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (M18 FID3) and M18™ Brushless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver (M18 BLIDR) as example, the former can provide 226Nm torque, and the brushless one can provide 192Nm torque.

What does M18 mean in Milwaukee? ›

The M18 tools are 18 volts while M12 are 12 volts. All new Milwaukee compact tools have POWERSTATE™ brushless electric motor technology supported by Milwaukee REDLINK Plus™ energy source intelligence.

Milwaukee Tool is a 98-year-old manufacturer of power tools such as drills, sanders and hedge trimmers that are aimed largely at professional trades but which also increasingly have been making inroads with American consumers via merchandising in Home Depot and other outlets.

The main difference between Milwaukee and AEG is the quality of materials used. The Milwaukee tools are built with superior materials that ensure durability, whereas the AEG tools are engineered for affordability.