With the POWERSHIFT battery, somewhat like MX, they do not focus as much on the voltage, but instead are moving toward a rating of Watt Hours. The most notable “missing” item at launch in comparison would be a 14” Cut-Off Saw, which MX is now on their 2 nd generation version of and is one of the most common tools we see. Launching 6 heavy duty tools from the jump: a Plate Compactor, Jumping Jack Rammer, Power Screed, Core Drill and Concrete Vibrators, along with the new battery, charger, and an adapter, they already have a solid lineup. While MX launched a few years ago now, it looks like DeWalt intends to catch up quickly. Of course, if you do decide to go to a battery platform, you will need to choose between MX vs POWERSHIFT, and at that point they will be competing. These lines are both aimed at new business they hope to steal from Wacker, Husqvarna, Multiquip, Bartell, and anyone else in the light equipment space. 99% of the compactions and light equipment market is currently made up of GAS tools, not cordless.

We certainly understand the comparisons, but the reality is that’s not really what these tools are competing against. We know the first thing everyone will do upon hearing this launch is stack the new DeWalt up against MILWAUKEE’s MX FUEL Line. How Does DeWalt POWERSHIFT stack up against Milwaukee MX? Not even factoring in safety and government regulations, we just believe people will simply prefer the battery options, and as the price tags continue to come down, we think everyone will make the switch. This is a forgone conclusion, we would argue, simply based on convenience, power, and costs to operate. We can debate all day about the automobile and why electric cars may or may not replace gas in the next 5-10 years, but this is certainly a very different conversation than if batteries will dominate the tools and small equipment market. Why the Shift Away from Gas will Happen Much Faster with Equipment Rather than With Cars These user advantages are paramount to innovating in accordance with our purpose to empower Those Who Make the World.” Frank Mannarino, President, Power Tools Group, Stanley Black & Decker As part of this effort, DEWALT is providing a solution that electrifies the concrete workflow to maximize cost and time savings, while minimizing the environmental impact for the user. “As we kick off DEWALT’s 100th anniversary year, our guiding principle of making pros more productive holds strong with the launch of DEWALT POWERSHIFT… DEWALT POWERSHIFT is launching at a time when the industry is increasingly preparing for electrification, particularly as construction sites respond to statewide legislation aimed at phasing out gas-powered tools. Timing for this launch from DeWalt could not be better as they celebrate their 100 th anniversary in 2024!

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