Is Metabo or Hitachi best?
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Hi Cobra,
I am a noob here but I have been reading and learning for awhile. I went through the same thing. I was looking at Metabo, Hitachi, and Makita. I went with the Hitachi. I was lucky enough to find one. Seems like everyone is sold out of the Hitachi. That should tell you something right there.
I looked at the Metabo. Kind of unique in that it is the smallest and lightest of the rotary polishers. I did see a few threads about some people experiencing overheating. Metabo are quality German made tools. The downside is the price. The best price I could find was $230. That is almost $100 more than the Hitachi.
The Makita was a close second. They have a good package deal with a bag and a couple of pads for around the same price as the Hitachi. I haven't read anything negative on here about Makita. The reason I went with the Hitachi was longer warranty 5 years vs. 1 year and higher amp motor.
If I wasn't able to find the Hitachi I would have went with the Makita. It really comes down to personal preference. They are all quality polishers. I would see if you could get a hold of each and see which one feels best in your hands.
I am a noob here but I have been reading and learning for awhile. I went through the same thing. I was looking at Metabo, Hitachi, and Makita. I went with the Hitachi. I was lucky enough to find one. Seems like everyone is sold out of the Hitachi. That should tell you something right there.
I looked at the Metabo. Kind of unique in that it is the smallest and lightest of the rotary polishers. I did see a few threads about some people experiencing overheating. Metabo are quality German made tools. The downside is the price. The best price I could find was $230. That is almost $100 more than the Hitachi.
The Makita was a close second. They have a good package deal with a bag and a couple of pads for around the same price as the Hitachi. I haven't read anything negative on here about Makita. The reason I went with the Hitachi was longer warranty 5 years vs. 1 year and higher amp motor.
If I wasn't able to find the Hitachi I would have went with the Makita. It really comes down to personal preference. They are all quality polishers. I would see if you could get a hold of each and see which one feels best in your hands.
Eliot Ness
Active member
They are both good choices, as is the Makita. The main reason I bought a Metabo is because it's lighter than the other two and I like the size. It does cost about $70 more than the Hitachi, depending on where you buy them. I already have a couple of inexpensive conventional style machines so I wanted to give the Metabo a try. I haven't had it long enough to do too much with it but so far I'm pleased.
If anyone buys a Metabo make sure you register it on their website and you'll extend the warranty to 3 years.
If anyone buys a Metabo make sure you register it on their website and you'll extend the warranty to 3 years.
imported_rydawg1
New member
As Elliot said too...Either one is a perfect choice along with the makita too.
the other pc
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The buffer with the 6.4 Amp motor is the now discontinued PE7175. It works fine with 6� pads. It might be asking a bit much to use it with 8� pads for extended periods.cobrar97 said:
The current model (no pun intended), the PE12-175, is rated at 10 Amps.
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I'm the one who experienced overheating. I haven't found evidence of anyone else complaining about the problem. Metabo says I should run it on higher speeds, above 3. I've done that in the little that I've used it since without problems, though I did notice the handle feels quite a bit warmer after I stop and the cooling fan is off, like the heat is soaking in a bit. I'm about to go give it another workout, so I'm hoping for the best but I'll keep an eye on it.