Metabo Claims Smallest Cordless Drill/Driver
By Chuck Cage
Apparently Bosch and Metabo are vying for the “smallest cordless drill/driver” as Metabo released their new PowerMaxx Kit within days of Bosch’s PS20 which makes the same claim.
The 4.8v PowerMax weighs only 1.5 lbs. while still driving a (claimed) 95 10×1 in. screws on a single charge. Metabo says the battery recharges in under 2 hours. It also feature a two-speed gearbox, which gives it a no-load speed of 0-200 RPM in screw mode and 0-600 RPM in drill mode, and a 360 degree rotating offset screw driving attachment to make driving screws in tight spaces easier. Maximum torque is listed as 80 in/lbs.
So, how do they stack up?
| Metabo PowerMaxx | Bosch PS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 4.8v | 10.8v |
| No-Load Speed | 0-200/0-600 | 0-400 |
| Battery Life | 95 10×1″ screws | 100 3″ screws |
| Torque | 80 in/lbs. | 80+ in/lbs. |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs. | 2 lbs. |
| Street Price | $110-$140 | $117-$130 |
Looks like the small cordless drill/driver market’s heating up.
Metabo PowerMaxx [Metabo via Manufacturingtalk]
Metabo PowerMaxx Street Price [Froogle]
August 6th, 2006 at 1:07 pm
[...] Rockler published a pretty good review of Metabo’s PowerMaxx cordless drill a few days ago. We mentioned the PowerMaxx back when it was first announced, and’ve been meaning to get your a review ourselves. Since they beat us to it we thought we’d pass on theirs first. (Disclaimer alert: Rocker sells these items.) [...]