Metabo 18v LTX Combi Drill and Impact driver Kit.

wayneburgess · 2012-05-18T19:28:04+00:00

Hi Folks, Wayne the mad U..K, Plumber/Builder. (By the way folks this is my experience of using these tools, I don't work for a tool company) I have bought a few tools recently (after a visit from the tool thieves). I bought the Metabo L.T.X 18v lithium ion Combi drill and Impact driver kit, with 2 of the 3ah power extreme batteries included. I recommend anyone looking for a battery tool to take a look at Metabo. Right out of the box they feel Professional, and made to last. Nothing about them feels like its going to wobble loose or stick, and then when you come to use them the quality really starts to show. There are many drills e.t.c. that make all kinds of claims about battery life and power, but I really have tried most of them and these are just in a league of they're own.Variable speed is smooth as silk, the pulse function on the combi drill is so handy, no more on off on off the trigger to get a drill started on a slippery tile or a sheet of steel. And if your apprentice is as thick as two short ends and puts a 5" holesaw in it on high speed and goes for gold ( Yes they can be that dumb lol) the drill will shut off BEFORE it gets damaged.I have watched other makes with a cut out still smoke. The L.T.X Impact Driver.This just like the combi drill is just quality. Three stage power/speed function I recommend starting low and work up as (enter swear words) this thing has enough power to break fasteners and bits easily. But having said that, you soon get used to it, because again the quality of the switching means its so smooth you instinctively know how much power you'r letting loose and back off accordingly. Both tools are also easy to use with your gloves ON, no messing about taking one off to switch something over to another setting. Now for all the plumbers and sparkys out there, stick a self feed Irwin or other self feed bit in the impact driver, drill the hardest joist you can find, and when your wrist is not hurting, the bit is not smoking, and it goes through in no time, like me you'r going to get why buying one of these isn't just about banging in long screws on you tube. Batteries. I've just added a 4ah battery to my kit, and to be honest the quickest way to explain, is to say Metabo tell the truth. .The 3ah power extreme batteries were the best I've ever used. I thought these tools were great with the 3ah but (swear words again) with the 4ah no kidding folks, its true using these tools has been fantastic and all joking asside after 33 years in the building trade I take some impressing.Well done Metabo. :) One gripe I do have is No belt hook Metabo use a wrist loop. All the best Wayne

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Jul 24, 2012 2:06 AM CT

I had some Panasonic tools at one time before my van was broken into and they were stolen and they were fantastic.

Not the most powerful but very very good quality and stood up to everything our wonderful British weather could throw.

I have friends with Festool and i think it is the cost that has them kept in nice clean places LOL.

i have seen guys on site with the track saw and doing some serious cutting and they were very very happy with them.

Protool is a make that I have very little experience with, but again have had nobody telling me anything negative which must be a good thing.

I have had a very good experience with my Metabo tools but U.S readers may find them harder to get,more expensive, and if Dan and Eric’s experience is anything to go by the tools they have been testing do not have some of the qualities and features that are on the tools when sold on the European market.

Dewalt for me seem to be the tool manufacturer who seem to come top as far as products being available both sides of the pond, ease of use, and customer service.

Although my Son loves Milwaukee,which again have been great tools but customer service over here has a bad reputation.

You can spend megga bucks and go down the Hilti route,but then again a lot of guys had them on fleet and when the trades went quiet they were left having to find big bucks every month for tools that were sat idol so there are many things to consider.

I was a fan of Dewalt a few years ago as I have said, but the change over to the new range has been clumsy and expensive to follow as you would have needed to constantly spend on new tools to keep up,and I had quality issues that dogged me on site that I have not had with other tools.

it does seem however that Dewalt have been working hard to develop and improve, and i am sure we will hear from readers how this latest kit performs long term. 🙂

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Aug 29, 2012 12:14 PM CT

Quick update on the Metabo 18v LTX combi drill.

Today a 65mm hole clean through a concrete block wall using a Bosch multiconstruction tungsten toothed hole cutter.Now in anyones book that is some power for an 18v drill. 😀

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Aug 29, 2012 12:51 PM CT

That is impressive

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Aug 29, 2012 12:52 PM CT

It did it as easy as pie as well am amazed 😀

PutnamEcoMember since Mar 2012Aug 29, 2012 10:22 PM CT

Wayne Burgess wrote:
I was a fan of Dewalt a few years ago as I have said, but the change over to the new range has been clumsy and expensive to follow as you would have needed to constantly spend on new tools to keep up,and I had quality issues that dogged me on site that I have not had with other tools.
it does seem however that Dewalt have been working hard to develop and improve, and i am sure we will hear from readers how this latest kit performs long term. 🙂

There has been some speculation that the change Dewalt has been up to is moving production from Mexico to China….

New production facility = new tools.

valyMember since Feb 2014Feb 8, 2014 5:13 AM CT

hello !

anyone know where can I buy metabo cordless radio charger 110V ?

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Feb 11, 2014 11:39 AM CT

I think they only do 240v Bud.

valyMember since Feb 2014Feb 12, 2014 2:11 AM CT

darn , hard to get metabo tools in Canada 🙁

DR99Member since Nov 2012Feb 12, 2014 2:21 AM CT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPoI_gyEk4I

They did have one that did 110 the TIA guys did a review a few years ago I dunno if its being sold currently.

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Feb 12, 2014 5:07 PM CT

All I can suggest guys is a 240v generator and buy a British spec tool that way it will work and have all the features.

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Feb 12, 2014 5:17 PM CT

They make adaptors don’t they? I know they make 110 to 220 for your guys style of plugs.

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Feb 12, 2014 5:19 PM CT

Easier going from high voltage to lower voltage than the other way round.

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Feb 12, 2014 5:21 PM CT

True.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Feb 12, 2014 5:31 PM CT

I think the guy that wants the radio’s best bet is to contract Metabo’s offices in the USA or Canada directly and see if they can’t possibly find one for him from a distributor/vendor that sells Metabo. I looks like they discontinued selling it in the states fairly quickly. It makes sense as Metabo just does does not sell cordless tools in large numbers in the USA. I wish it was different but being limited on ways to purchase the tools limits their growth. You can’t get a chance to get a hands on with them unless a tool supplier around you carries Metabo cordless, and when I did stop into the stores it was mostly corded tools like their grinders and metal working tools. The only way to get the building trades tools is to buy online

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Feb 13, 2014 1:28 PM CT

They have just upgraded the range yet again and now they have a very similar chuck system to Festool 🙂

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Feb 13, 2014 9:31 PM CT

Hey Wayne, is Tanos making the tool boxes the new tools are coming in? They look just like my Systainer system.

valyMember since Feb 2014Feb 16, 2014 3:44 AM CT

Working and emigrate form country to country and seems I stuck here in Canada …

sad to see ppl try to buy good pro tools here and hard to get them in Canada – I upgraded all my tools from Milwaukee to Metabo – reason the battery cant handle in cold weather here in Alberta , also metabo cordless tools is the most powerful than many other brands also good looking and many features.

I am Metabo fan , working with metabo tools since 1994, coming from Europe and moved in Canada almost 8 years ago.

like I said above I have been working with metabo cordless tools below 30 C no problem I keep my tools In the van so doesn’t matter how cold was the next morning my tools was ready for work ( btw I work like plumber ) I upgraded my corded tools in to cordless tools and I m proud of my investment and it worth it save a lot of time !

I have try it so many brands ( metabo , ridgid , Makita,dewalt, Milwaukee,elu Kress, Bosch and some Russian brands which I don’t remember the name brand

I m watching my coworkers having Dewalt and Milwaukee cordless tools can’t even use below 15 C .

as metabo Slogan “work don’t play ” and is true 🙂

also try Elu tools Aeg Bavaria brand where BMW is made are pretty tools almost same power as Metabo .

Anyways if someone can help me to find a Metabo jobsite radio 14-18 V 110V plug will be my last tool from metabo and I have all I need 🙂

thank you !

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Feb 16, 2014 5:47 AM CT

Hey Vary. Try eBay. I just looked and they have two listed from non US sellers!

RedSionnachMember since Aug 2013Feb 16, 2014 11:20 AM CT

Here are two links for the radio.

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/0225231;jsessionid=Q0FzScCRQwCSBWL57NkfTszPzx8nylrspFbKZvhkLLDGgW549H9Q!-764223504!-1514844689?isPunchout=false

http://loventools.com/metabo-radio-with-charger-rc14-4-18.html

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Feb 17, 2014 6:02 PM CT

The boxes are identical I would hazard a guess that they even stack/lock together.

No surprise then that he new Metabo stuff is like Festool in many many ways.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Feb 17, 2014 6:08 PM CT

Hey Wayne, I went on Metabo’s site. They ARE made by Tanos! Supposedly they all work together:)

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Feb 17, 2014 6:15 PM CT

They have just gone to a mad level now Pal.

They have upgraded virtually every tool in the 18v and 12v ranges and taken them through the roof.

also Brushless but More powerful not less like everyone else.

And the latest new torches are just amazing solid aluminium heads with multiple l.e.d and for 12 and 18v

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Feb 20, 2014 2:12 AM CT

Boys, we have a Metabo section. Guess we need a Festool section too. We could probably do away with the Rockwell section.

valyMember since Feb 2014Feb 20, 2014 5:14 AM CT

still not 110 V 😛

🙁

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Feb 20, 2014 3:12 PM CT

Darn straight Travis! Bring on the Festool for the Snob! Also Wayne, I just bought a new Metabo SXE400 on eBay for $76!!!!! Guy bought it and never used it even once! Wicked stoked. My first Metabo tool. Will look nice next to my Festool RO90 🙂

valyMember since Feb 2014Feb 21, 2014 12:17 AM CT

noice o_0

lucky u 🙂

valyMember since Feb 2014Feb 21, 2014 12:20 AM CT

I just bought a BSA metabo tripod hard to find ship to Canada o_0 for $104 , she’s cute 😀

is like Canada is in the middle of nowhere …

wayneburgessMember since May 2012Mar 1, 2014 4:10 AM CT

Metabo do need to get the sales side up to the standard of the tools.