What is Power Tool?
A power tool is a tool that is actuated by an additional power source and mechanism other than the solely manual labor used with hand tools.
The most common types of power tools use electric motors. Internal combustion engines and compressed air are also commonly used.
Best Power Tool Brands In South Africa
Makita Tools
Makita is the first power tool brand on our team’s list not for its higher price tag, but for its quality construction. Makita is often associated with durability and top quality when it comes to their power tools and has quickly become one of the most trusted power tool brands.
Established in 1915, it’s also one of the most long-standing names in construction tools. Although the brand was around for over a century, it wasn’t until 1958 that it really made a splash in the power tool business.
2. Dewalt Tools/Black & Decker Brand
Let’s start with Dewalt first. It is one of the oldest and best-known tool makers on the market. Their claim to fame was thanks to the radial arm saw, invented by Raymond E. Dewalt, the namesake of the company. With all eyes on the brand, it captured the attention of what was deemed an amateur power tool brand, Black & Decker, which eventually acquired Dewalt and rebranded and created more innovative tools.
From there, Black & Decker has become a household name in itself, making not only power tools and also specialized tools, but also creating everyday products such as a portable electric drill and many other tools.
Dewalt on the other hand focused more on the power tool industry and created cordless power tools
and corded options. In fact, Dewalt even manufactures its own range of battery technology meant for its cordless options. Instead of becoming one brand with one aim, Dewalt and Black & Decker are focused on different areas of the power tool market.
3. Milwaukee Tools
Milwaukee is another brand our team of professionals believes has made headway in manufacturing power tools. Milwaukee, by no surprise, was first established in Wisconsin, back in 1924.
To this day, the brand has been through its fair share of acquisitions and in 2005 has made a more permanent home under the umbrella of Techtonic, which also owns Ryobi and the famed Hoover brands.
As a power tool company, Milwaukee’s headlining product at the time was their lightweight one-handed drill that reduced operator fatigue. Of course, they have other power tools as well, but the Hole Shooter is when we can pinpoint their rapid rise to fame.
Why is Makita so popular?
Of all the major power tool brands, Makita is the most competent and comprehensive in OPE.
They have a very wide range of tools on both the 18V and 18V X2 platforms along with professional-level gas equipment that features their MM4 4-stroke technology.