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As promised news from Metabo Now 4ah on 12v max and a few other surprises.
THE WORLD’S FIRST 10.8 V CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW WITH 4.0 AH BATTERY PACK AND ULTRA-M TECHNOLOGY.
We present the only cordless reciprocating saw with tool-free adjustable depth of their class attack and “Quick” saw blade change for saber and reciprocating saw blades. So when you cut any material best – even if it closely. Whether wood, plaster, pipes or insulation.
ENDLESS POWER
The first power tool manufacturer Metabo offers the 4.0 Ah battery technology for the 10.8 V range. This ensures a clear increase in endurance – as with any battery you can work 33% longer!
QUICK SYSTEM FOR SWORD AND JIGSAW BLADES
[External image (cdn.metabo.com), not copied] The world’s first tool-less mounting system that accommodates both saber and reciprocating saw blades.
METABO SAWS FASTER
[External image (cdn.metabo.com), not copied] Battens 24 x 48 mm slices per minute.
COMPARATIVE TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS POWERMAXX ASE
Order no. in MetaLoc (4.0 Ah) 6.02264.75 Voltage battery pack 10.8 V Saw blade 13 mm Strokes at no load 0-3.100/min Weight (with 1.5 Ah / 4.0 Ah battery pack) 1.2 kg / 1.4 kg
Delivery:
saber-saw blade for wood and metal, jig saw blade for metal, 2 Li-Power Battery Pack (10.8V / 4.0 Ah), battery charger LC 40, MetaLoc.
The PowerMaxx ASE is still available in the following trim levels :
– 1 x Li-Power Battery Pack 4.0 Ah in MetaLoc (6.02264.71)
– 2 x Li-Power battery packs 1.5 Ah in MetaLoc (6.02264.70)
– 2 x Li -Power Battery Pack 1.5 Ah in case (6.02264.50)
– without battery, no charger in the box (6.02264.85)
Interesting chuck, haven’t heard jigsaw blades called saber saw blades for a long time, is that still common on your side of the pond? Still can;t get into my head that people are so into these little saws.
I personally don’t have a bunch of use for these saws, but I see where they’d be a hit with certain trades.
When you are in a tight situation and you need to make a cut the smaller saws are very very handy.
A lot of jobs now can be done using only 12v because they have all got so much better and these having 4ah batteries takes them to another level.
Don’t be too surprised if the new Milwaukee kit doesn’t bear a striking resemblance to these. ;):D
Looks like Metabo and Bosch both thought highly of the Milwaukee design.
I think the Bosch was out first pal but I may be wrong but they do all look very familiar. 🙂
I’m certain the Milwaukee came out first. I believe Dan and Eric had an article about it but I could be mistaken.
They all look very very similar though but only the Metabo has this blade option and 4ah batteries. 🙂
I did a little research on this and it appears we may both be right. The Milwaukee was released first in the United States. I can’t find the information I need to determine for sure when the Milwaukee was released in the UK, but I know that the Bosch was released in the UK before it was released in the states so it’s plausible that the Bosch was released before the Milwaukee in the UK. However, even an earlier Bosch release in the UK would have came after the Milwaukee release in the states.
That makes sense, perhaps they avoided stealing each others thunder.
As an update on this tool folks.
As with quite a few Metabo products,I can see it on the Metabo website,I can watch it on You tube, but if I wanted to buy one with the 4ah or 3 ah batteries I can’t.
I can buy it bare tool.
I can buy it with two 1.5ah batteries ( not cool for a saw which will need the extra power and run time).
But I can’t buy the version with two 3ah batteries as this is not available in the U.K and I can’t buy the version with two of the 4ah batteries either for the same reason.
I can however buy the 4ah batteries as a single item,and the saw as a bare tool.
This ends up costing a bloomin fortune so for now I am sorry Metabo I will be giving it a miss.
World class tools but marketing and product availability are woeful.
Metabo really need to pull up they’re socks up as far as marketing is concerned,great tools,but the school report from me says “Must do better”. :angry:
Wayne Burgess wrote:
As an update on this tool folks.
As with quite a few Metabo products,I can see it on the Metabo website,I can watch it on You tube, but if I wanted to buy one with the 4ah or 3 ah batteries I can’t.
I can buy it bare tool.
I can buy it with two 1.5ah batteries ( not cool for a saw which will need the extra power and run time).
But I can’t buy the version with two 3ah batteries as this is not available in the U.K and I can’t buy the version with two of the 4ah batteries either for the same reason.
I can however buy the 4ah batteries as a single item,and the saw as a bare tool.
This ends up costing a bloomin fortune so for now I am sorry Metabo I will be giving it a miss.
World class tools but marketing and product availability are woeful.
Metabo really need to pull up they’re socks up as far as marketing is concerned,great tools,but the school report from me says “Must do better”. :angry:
Not much better over here on this side of the pond, as for availability of any Metabo tools.
Fantastic tools but sales and marketing is just awful pal.
Even online Metabo is somewhat hard to find over here. When you do find them the selection is usually limited.
Guys it is a crying shame because although the sales side is crap the tools are honestly amazing.
It is even more silly when you thing Germany on a worldwide scale is next door but one to the U.K.
Talk about secretive someone should tell Metabo the bloomin war is over.
lol, it didn’t end well for them.
Do you think they are holding a grudge?LOL
Could be. Wonder how they feel about the Russians?
Hiya Wayne! I had no idea Metabo had 12v LI tools! Of course no one sells them over here but those are really sweet looking!
I’d love to see a significant Metabo line here, but it just isn’t so 🙁
We are half the planet closer to Metabo yet we too struggle to get a lot of new stuff.
Marketing is just crap they could make millions if they were as good at marketing and distribution as they are at making great tools.
It’s as if they only want to sell to Germans. LOL 🙂
They wouldn’t be the first German’s to have a thing for alienating everyone who wasn’t German.
I tried finding a metabo 12v dealer in the USA. No luck 🙁
Thanks Wayne! Only problem is I cannot find any cordless tools in the US site!!!! 🙁
As great as Metabo tools may be, they just don’t have the dealer/service network to be considered a viable option in The United States IMO. I wish they did, but it just isn’t so 🙁
Looks like a great saw. I still have my Snap-on saw that hasn’t steered me wrong, but I might need to update. Usually go Snap-on products, as thats what I started with with my dad. Also have great work shirts I get from my franchisee at http://stores.nationalpremium.com/snap-ongifts/main.asp
Little known fact, Metabo is the OEM on a lot of grinders sold under other names. Ridgid and Hilti are 2 that come to mind. At HD one day I noticed the 4 1/2 Ridgid grinder said made in Germany on it. It struck me as odd seeing how Ridgid is a TTI brand, so I asked my tool guy and he said it was made by Metabo. I did some research and it appears to be legit.
Wouldnt it be nice if they would sell rights to the cordless tools to Metabo? Id love to have a cordless tool NOT made in China!
Hilti and Bosch have some that are not made in China, but they also have a lot that are. I’ve pretty much come to terms with the fact that cordless tools are not going to be USA made.