German Metabo Grinders are Ridiculous, vs M18, DeWALT, Ryobi & Kobalt

Does German made mean extra performance to go with your extra dollars? Today we find out by testing the new Metabo WVPB 18 LT BL 11-125 Quick Angle Grinder against known values like Milwaukee & DeWalt as well as new entries to the channel in the Kobalt KAG 424B-03 & Ryobi PBLAG01.

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As always, the creator of this channel works in product development for Astro Tools, who don't make cordless grinders but always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

[gosselinkfinecarpentry]

Also remember that metabo Germany is part of the cordless tool alliance or CAS where they’re batteries are interchangeable with many different manufacturers

[phantom]

2 Things about the battery of the Metabo: 1. The CAS on the battery stands for "Cordless Alliance System" meaning that they cooperate with other tool manufacturers (currently 36) and have their batteries interchangeable. 2. There are 10Ah Metabo CAS batteries on the german market.

[michalkordek]

Fun fact: Metabo has an even more powerful version of this grinder - with "LTX" in it's name (it's designated as "WVB 18 LTX BL 15-125 Quick" in EU), the manufacturers website advertises it as haveing ~400W more power (LT model is said to be "equivalent to 1100W corded, and LTX 1500W corded models).

[mortarsquad]

As someone who splurged for a metabo when I was working industry, holy shit. The vibration dampening alone was worth the cost, my fingers stopped hurting and going numb, something that happened with every other grinder. The 5" went up against 9" grinders for material removal rate. An absolute beast of a corded grinder

[TheLoopy]

I've been a boilermaker/fabricator in Australia for 13 years now.
I have used metabo from my first day as an apprentice up until today.
This brand is amazing, not only for their grinders but also for their impact drills, drills, reciprocating saws, and many other tools. After I completed my trade, I bought my first metabo kit. I have used nearly every tool every week without fault. Most people in Australia clown on this brand for some reason, but I have had nothing but pleasure using their tools for all these years.
Thank you for this comparison, as it will hopefully give German metabo the notoriety they deserve.

[ossilong]

Not many true Made in Germany powertools left but the ones that are being made there are absolutely top notch.

[kjak]

To be fair the eleven in "WVPB 18 LT BL 11-125" signals it is the 1100W cable equivalent class. To get the full Metabo power you need to test the
"WPBA 18 LTX BL 15-125". LTX is the highend class in the metabo brand and the 15 signals the 1500W cable aquivalent. RPM are up to 10000 in this class.
Keep on the total outstanding tests. Greetings from Germany

[CATA]

The cordless metabo has a completly shielded rotor, no dust will get to those magnets. Only the stator is cooled by the fan. Good design. Have an oldder version of metabo for 4 years BLDC type, still runs like new. You actually get what you pay for it.

[vincentgoforth]

In all my years working in industrial maintenance at multiple locations, with different companies, I've always found the Metabo being the best one that they always used. Even new facilities with new maintenance teams eventually someone would bring aboard the metabo, easily becoming a favorite. I would have been surprised to see anything less than the results shown. Great video! Shows the stats you provide are worthy as usual for ones needing this information in the field. Or someone who just doesn't wanna waste their hard earned money on less as sometimes the price is worth the quality. 👍👍

[adamabele]

The Metabo is for professionals that use it every day for hours. This is where they shine. I have some Metabo tools that I bought in the 90s, still in good condition, does the job just like at the first day. Would buy it again every time.

[Chaos]

The fact that the word Metabo has been interchangeable with the term grinder in many trades really enforces how great they really are. You have your Skilsaw, your Sawzall, and your Metabo.

[einteilvonallemallesistein]

It's been over 40 years since I first came into contact with Metabo drills while doing a holiday job. In this company, a clever engineer used the drills as drive units for automation purposes. It was a ceramic production with abrasive dusts. You didn't have to do anything apart from changing the carbon brushes. The machines worked in continious operation.

[makingmistakeswithgreg]

The metabo grinders I have are super smooth running and have a ton of power. The safety clutch in them actually works without being a hinderance, they have saved me more than once.

[BL-yjwp]

Metabo are known for their grinders. The corded models especially, but it seems their cordless ones are great as well. Thanks for the insight.

[TilDrill]

I really do not care about angle grinders but as a german watching this is by far the most patriotic thing i have ever done

[simonscharnweber]

As I started the 18v cordless world with bosch, I am a little limited to other suppliers. But in terms of cable powered tools, I go for metabo wherever I can. Dropping a drilling machine 3 floors from the roof during photovoltaic installation and finding the matabo with nothing than a few scratches was just impressive

[RandomGuy-qmmg]

the supposedly/hopefully more powerful or at least more expensive BOSCH GWS18V-13CB14 PROFACTOR grinder would be interesting as would their made in Germany corded model as a old school benchmark.
great video as always guys!

[anthonymorris]

It's always been my opinion the Kobalt isn't always the best performing tool brand, but is a good bang for your buck. I'm happy to see another test on here that reinforces that.

[PhysicsDude]

I'm admittedly an all-out Metabo fanboy, and was pleased to see their grinder perform well here. I have 2 cordless grinders, and besides having good power, they are just comfortable and easy to use compared to most other models.

Would be really curious to see their corded models on TTC's rig. Their 15A corded grinders are absolute beasts. I'd be happy to lend one of mine to TTC to test.

[WHSHAFT]

Work in the maintenance field, have used the Metabo Cordless grinders for years... they stand the test of time and abuse, and they are worth the price.