Best Power Tool Deals Right Now: DeWalt, Milwaukee and Makita Picks Worth Your Money

Introduction

DeWalt, Milwaukee and Makita are trading competitive blows on pricing right now, and that competition plays out well for anyone shopping for a new tool. This roundup collects five current deals that stand out on value, each with a clear use case and a couple of things to check before you commit. Whether you are stocking a first toolbox or adding to an existing battery platform, there is something here worth a look.

DeWalt DCF845: The Premium Impact Driver at a New Low

DeWalt’s DCF845 is the brand’s latest premium impact driver, and after holding around the $150 mark for much of its run, it has now dropped to about $99 at Acme Tools. That price makes it an easy recommendation if you want the newest and best impact driver in the DeWalt line without paying launch pricing.

It also adds a tri-ring LED around the chuck, a nice touch for illuminating fasteners in tight spaces. For anyone building out the DeWalt 20V platform, this is a strong entry point.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Chop Saw Bundle: Cordless Cutting With a Free Tool

The Milwaukee M18 Fuel chop saw is the cordless version, not the corded model, and it currently sells for $420 with your choice of a free tool. The free tool options include the M18 Fuel hacksaw and the M18 drill driver (the grinder option has already sold out).

A cordless chop saw is a convenient pick for jobsites without easy power access, and bundling a free second tool softens the outlay considerably. There is not much to complain about in this deal for what you get.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Gen 4 Hammer Drill Kit: Strong Value at $350

Milwaukee’s Gen 4 M18 Fuel hammer drill kit has proven to be a genuinely good pick, and at $350 it is actually cheaper than the previous generation, which sits around $400. The kit includes two 5Ah batteries, a hard case and a charger, with free shipping included.

If you want a serious hammer drill and impact driver to anchor an M18 Fuel collection, this kit is hard to beat at under $400. It is not a flash sale; it is simply a very well-priced package for a proven platform.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Gen 2 Reciprocating Saw: The Standout Bundle

At Ohio Power Tool, the Gen 2 M18 Fuel reciprocating saw is $329, and it comes with a 5Ah battery, hard case and charger, plus your choice of a free tool: either the M18 Fuel drill driver with a 6Ah battery or the M18 angle grinder.

That is one of the more compelling bundles around. The reciprocating saw alone is already close to $200 by itself, so adding a free grinder makes this a deal genuinely worth picking up if you are in the Milwaukee ecosystem.

Makita XGT Drill and Impact Driver Kit: A Clever Hack Deal

The lone Makita deal available is a hack-style offer on an XGT drill and impact driver kit. The listed price is $450 because it includes a free 40V max battery, but if you return that battery, the effective total drops to around $311. That is slightly cheaper than the Milwaukee M18 Fuel option in this roundup.

So the choice comes down to this: jump into the newer XGT platform, or stay with the tried and true M18 Fuel. Both are good deals, and the XGT route is the cheaper of the two after the return trick.

Buying Advice

If you already own batteries on one of these platforms, the standalone deals (the DeWalt DCF845 and the Milwaukee Gen 4 hammer drill kit) are the simplest wins. If you are expanding a Milwaukee collection, the reciprocating saw bundle at Ohio Power Tool offers the most tool for the money. And if you are considering a fresh battery platform, weigh the XGT kit against the M18 Fuel option on price and tool availability.

Conclusion

DeWalt and Milwaukee are competing hard on value right now, and buyers benefit. From a $99 premium impact driver to a $329 reciprocating saw bundle with a free tool, these five deals each reward a different kind of buyer. Match the kit to the platform you already own, or use the pricing gap to justify a fresh start.