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More and more power tools are going cordless these days, but does battery power mean they are any less grunty? Breakfast's Inspector Gadget, John Buckley, has put these tools to the test.
Black & Decker Quick Connect Drill/Driver Kit
This handy combination drill/screwdriver is great for general use
around the home. It has a removable chuck for quick transitions
between drilling and screw-driving, saving you the hassle of
constantly changing bits. It comes with two batteries, a recharger
and carry case.
Price: $199
Available from: Exclusively at Bunnings Warehouse
Product website
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Bosch Rotak 37li Battery Powered Lawnmower
The Bosch Rotak Mower is a great solution for maintaining small
gardens. It provides powerful mowing without a cable or petrol. It
is up to 50 percent lighter than comparable lead-battery or
petrol-powered mowers.
Price: $929
Available from: Mitre 10 Mega & Mitre 10 stores, plus
Powertool Centre Stores nationwide.
Product website
Rating: 4 out of 5.
Ryobi One+ 18 Volt Lithium-Ion 4 Piece Tool Kit
Ryobi One+ is a flexible cordless tool system. You start by
buying the Lithium-Ion batteries and charger then add the tools you
need, using the same battery to power all of the tools in the
range. The 4 tool kit shown today contains battery, a charger, a
lightweight cordless Drill/Driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw
and torch.
Price: $647.00 for 4 piece kit with battery, charger and
bag.
Available from: Most Bunning Stores nationwide
Product website
Rating: 4 out of 5
All prices correct at time of publishing. Products subject to availability.
