Boxster, Let me put it this way. I love the Makita 9227c Rotary.
If your comparing dewalt to Makita I can't remember the name of the thread where I did a comparison. I was going to get a Dewalt until the makita took me.
In short- Weighs approx four pounds less than the dewalt. Easy read label of RPM settings. ( more RPM settings than the dewalt ) Since we know not to really go above 1800 rpm, The Makita has many more options in RPM speed. Dewalt/1000-3000 rpm Makita/600-3000 rpm. If you take the difference from 1800 for each, the makita has a lot more options given.( also has notches in- between each settings, so multiple it by two!) The handle is not traditional, but seems to be ergonomically designed better than the dewalt. Once you touch the handle you will never touch the side handle again.( also helps to keep the pad flat because it is positioned over the head of the buffer, unlike the side.) More amps. Approx same price, if not a couple bucks less than the dewalt. No actual studies or people have ever said it has broken or anything ( makita ). So while some may claim the dewalt is built better.... It is only a claim and so far I have not seen anything to prove otherwise that the makita is built any less better than the dewalt. Has Increasing speed to help prevent polish splatter. The dewalt I believe does not have this option along with the rest mentioned above. Also comes with a velcro backing plate extra. Also maybe a search, will help you find the thread I posted in about the two for more indepth information and analysis.
That is the information, so now, you can decide. ( wink, wink makita, cough makita )
