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The Land
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Bobcat Subcompact Tractors: CT1025, CT2025, CT4045 Compared (2026)
Top Pick Bobcat CT2025
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25 HP · 1,411 lbs loader lift · Category 1 hitch $18,000-$22,000
Best Irrigation Pumps for Small Farms in 2026
Top Pick Honda WB30
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290 GPM · 3" ports · Honda GX160 engine $500-$650
Best Sprinkler Systems for Small Farms and Acreage in 2026
Top Pick Rain Bird 5000 Series Rotor
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20-50 ft radius · 0.5-3.5 GPM · adjustable arc $3-$6 per head
Best Box Blades for Compact Tractors in 2026
Top Pick Titan Attachments 72" Heavy-Duty Box Blade
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72" blade · 5/8" cutting edge · Cat 1 & 2 · 6 scarifier shanks $550-$750
Best Cattle Chutes for Small Farm Operations in 2026
Top Pick WW Manufacturing Self-Catch Squeeze Chute
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Self-catch head gate · full squeeze · 28" working width $2,500-$3,500
Best Livestock Scales for Small Farm Operations in 2026
Top Pick Tru-Test S3 Indicator + Load Bar System
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±0.1% accuracy · Bluetooth · 3-bar portable system $1,200-$1,800
Best Fence Post Drivers for Small Farms in 2026: Manual, Tractor, and Hydraulic
Top Pick Speeco S16103000 Category 1 3-Point Post Driver
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Category 1 · 3-point hitch · PTO-independent hydraulic · fits 20-45 HP tractors $900-$1,200
Best Hay Rakes for Small Farms in 2026: Wheel Rakes vs Rotary Rakes
Top Pick H&S 4-Wheel Hay Rake
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4-wheel · 12-15 ft raking width · Category 1 compatible · 25+ HP $2,500-$5,500
Small Farm Equipment Cost Guide 2026: What You'll Actually Spend
Top Pick Starter Implement Package
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Box blade + post hole digger + brush hog + tiller $8,000-$18,000
Used Subcompact Tractors: Buyer's Guide to Getting the Most for Your Money in 2026
Top Pick Kubota BX2380 / BX23S (3-6 years old, under 600 hours)
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21.6 HP · backhoe-compatible · parts widely available · dealer network nationwide $9,000-$14,000 used
Best Disc Mowers for Small Farms in 2026
Top Pick Kuhn FC 250 GII
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8.2 ft cut · 20-40 HP · 6 disc cutting units $3,800-$5,200
Best Hay Tedders for Small Farms in 2026
Top Pick Sitrex TK 6 Pro
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6-rotor · 19 ft working width · 35-60 HP $2,200-$3,000
Best Rotary Tillers for Compact Tractors in 2026
Top Pick King Kutter TG-60-Y
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60 in cut · 25-50 HP · Category 1 hitch $700-$950
Best Tractor Implements for Small Farms in 2026
Top Pick Box Blade (King Kutter BB-660)
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60 in width · 3-pt Category 1 · scarifier shanks $600-$900
Best Battery Maintainers for Farm Equipment in 2026
Top Pick Battery Tender Plus 021-0128
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1.25A · 12V · 4-stage smart charging · spark-proof $40-$50
Best Front-End Loaders for Compact Tractors in 2026
Top Pick John Deere 120R
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1,220 lbs lift capacity · 97" lift height · iMatch quick-attach $4,500-$6,500
Best Post Hole Diggers for Small Farms in 2026
Top Pick Titan Attachments 60 HP HD Post Hole Digger
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60 HP max · Cat 1 & 2 · 9" and 12" auger included $450-$600
Best Utility ATVs for Farm Use in 2026
Top Pick Honda FourTrax Rancher 420
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420cc · 848 lbs towing · selectable 2WD/4WD $5,300-$8,300
Best Wood Chippers for Small Farms in 2026
Top Pick Wallenstein BX42S
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4" capacity · 18-30 PTO HP · gravity feed $3,200-$3,800
Best Small Square Balers for Small Farms in 2026
Top Pick New Holland BC5070
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14×18" or 16×18" bales · 35 HP PTO · 80 bales/hr $28,000-$35,000
Best Electric Fence Chargers for Livestock in 2026
Top Pick Gallagher M1200i
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12 stored joules · 150 miles · AC-powered $300-$400
Best Subcompact Tractors for Small Acreage in 2026
Top Pick Kubota BX2380
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21.6 HP · 656 lbs loader lift · mid-mount mower compatible $16,000-$20,000
Best Round Balers for Small Farms in 2026
Top Pick Vermeer 504R Classic
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4'×5' bale · 40 HP minimum PTO $18,000-$24,000
Best Side-by-Sides (UTVs) for Farm Use in 2026
Top Pick Polaris Ranger XP 1000
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2,500 lbs payload · 82 HP $16,000-$20,000
Best Compact Tractors for Small Farms in 2026
Top Pick Kubota L3901
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37.5 HP · 1,654 lbs lift capacity $28,000-$35,000
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Langmuir CrossFire PRO vs CrossFire XR: Which CNC Plasma Table Should You Buy?
Top Pick Langmuir CrossFire PRO (4'x4' config)
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4'x4' cut area, ball screw drives, THC included, FireControl software, segmented water table $7,500–$8,500
Best Arbor Presses for Small Shops in 2026
Top Pick Dake 1-Ton Arbor Press (5-1000-000)
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1 ton · 3.15" stroke · 4.5" throat · US-made $250-$350
Best Metal Chop Saws in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DW872
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14" multi-cutter · 1,350 RPM · 5" round capacity · no sparks $300-$380
Best Welding Carts for MIG and TIG Welders in 2026
Top Pick Lincoln Electric K2275-1
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3-shelf · 250 lb capacity · dual cylinder compartment · cable management $200-$260
Best Wide Belt Sanders and Drum Sanders for Small Shops in 2026
Top Pick JET JWDS-2244 Open
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22" drum · 44" capacity · 1.75 HP · open-end design $1,700-$2,200
Corded vs Cordless Angle Grinders: Which Should You Buy in 2026?
Top Pick DeWalt DWE4011 (corded) / Milwaukee M18 FUEL (cordless)
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7A corded · 4.5-inch · Paddle switch | M18 FUEL · 8,500 RPM · No-load $45-$65 corded / $100-$160 tool-only cordless
MIG vs Flux Core Welding: Which Process for Your Shop in 2026?
Top Pick MIG (GMAW) for indoor shop work
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ER70S-6 wire · 75/25 Ar/CO2 gas · .030-.035" diameter $300-$900 (machine)
Used Surface Grinders: Buyer's Guide to Getting Precision Without the New Price in 2026
Top Pick Harig 612 or 618 (1980s–2000s, reconditioned spindle)
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6x12" or 6x18" table · manual or power feed · parts and spindle rebuilds widely available $1,500-$4,500 used
What Does a Welding Setup Actually Cost in 2026? Complete Budget Breakdown
Top Pick Starter MIG Setup
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MIG welder + helmet + gloves + grinder + consumables $500-$1,500
Best Sandblasters for Home Shops in 2026
Top Pick TP Tools 6560 Economy Blast Cabinet
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20-gallon · 14x16" work area · 110 lbs capacity $350-$500
Best Slip Rolls for Metal Fabrication in 2026
Top Pick JET R-3N 30" Slip Roll
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30" width · 16-gauge steel · upper roll release $700-$900
Best Tube Benders for Fabrication in 2026
Top Pick JD Squared Model 3
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0-180° · multiple die sizes · floor or bench mount $550-$700
Best Drill Presses for Metal Work in 2026
Top Pick JET JDP-17MF 17" Floor Drill Press
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17" swing · 12-speed · 3/4 HP · MT2 spindle $600-$750
Best Hydraulic Shop Presses in 2026
Top Pick WEN 56208 20-Ton H-Frame Shop Press
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20-ton · adjustable table · pump-action hydraulic $280-$340
Best Sheet Metal Brakes for Fabricators in 2026
Top Pick JET 756200 36" Box and Pan Brake
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36" width · 16-gauge steel · reversible fingers $1,400-$1,700
Best Cold Saws for Metal Cutting in 2026
Top Pick Evolution EVOSAW380
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14" blade · 1,500 RPM · 15 Amp $400-$550
Best Horizontal Bandsaws for Metal Cutting in 2026
Top Pick JET HVBS-56M
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5x6" capacity · 1/3 HP · variable speed $450-$600
Best Mini Metal Lathes for Home Shops in 2026
Top Pick Grizzly G8688
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7x12" · 1/3 HP · variable speed $450-$550
Best Shop Air Compressors in 2026
Top Pick California Air Tools 10020C
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10-gal tank · 2.0 HP · 70 dBA $300-$400
Best Surface Grinders for Small Job Shops in 2026
Top Pick Grizzly G0612
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6x18" table · 1 HP · magnetic chuck included $2,000-$2,800
What Does It Really Cost to Set Up a Home Metal Shop? (2026)
Top Pick Starter Welding Shop
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MIG welder + grinder + helmet + table + consumables $1,500-$2,500
MIG vs TIG vs Stick Welding: Which Process for Your Shop?
Top Pick MIG (GMAW)
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Best for beginners · Fastest for steel · Easiest to learn $300-$2,000
Best Belt Grinders for Knife Making in 2026
Top Pick Grizzly G1015
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2x72 · 1.5 HP · Variable Speed $350-$450
Best Benchtop CNC Routers for Small Shops in 2026
Top Pick Carbide 3D Shapeoko 5 Pro
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33x33 work area · 2.2kW Spindle · Ball Screws $2,200-$2,800
Best Benchtop Metal Lathes for Home Shops in 2026
Top Pick Grizzly G0752
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10x22 · 1.5 HP · D1-4 Spindle $2,200-$2,800
Best Metal 3D Printers for Small Shops and Prototyping in 2026
Top Pick Markforged Metal X
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250x220x200mm build · 17-4 PH/316L/A2 Tool Steel · ADAM Process $99,500-$130,000
Best Rotary Screw Air Compressors for Small Shops in 2026
Top Pick Quincy QGS-5
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5 HP · 16.6 CFM at 150 PSI · 100% Duty Cycle $3,500-$4,500
Best Corded Angle Grinders Under $100 (2026): DeWalt vs Makita vs Bosch vs Milwaukee
Top Pick DeWalt DWE4011
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4.5-inch · 7 Amps · 12,000 RPM · Paddle Switch $45-$65
Best Benchtop Milling Machines for Home Shops in 2026
Top Pick Grizzly G0704
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18" x 7" table · R8 spindle · 1 HP · 110V $1,100-$1,300
Best Laser Engravers for Home Shops in 2026
Top Pick xTool D1 Pro 20W
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20W diode · 430 x 390mm work area · 400mm/s $700-$900
Best TIG Welders for Beginners and Home Shops in 2026
Top Pick Miller Dynasty 210
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1-210A · AC/DC · Pulse · 40 lbs $1,800-$2,100
Best Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets in 2026: Lincoln, Miller, ESAB Compared
Top Pick Lincoln Electric Viking 3350
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1/1/1/1 optical clarity · 12.5 sq in viewing area · 1/20,000s reaction time $290-$350
Best Bench Grinders for Home Shops in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DW758
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8-inch · 3/4 HP · 3,600 RPM $120-$170
Best Desktop CNC Mills for Home Shops in 2026
Top Pick Tormach PCNC 440
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10" x 6.25" x 10" travel · R8 spindle · 1 HP $5,000-$7,000
Best CNC Plasma Tables for Small Shops in 2026: Langmuir vs Arclight vs Torchmate
Top Pick Langmuir CrossFire PRO
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Up to 4'×8' cut area · ball screw + rack & pinion · FireControl · ±0.005" accuracy $5,900-$10,500
Best CNC Mill for Small Job Shops (Single-Phase / Under 240V)
Top Pick Tormach PCNC 440
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Single-Phase · 10x6.25 Travel · R8 Spindle $5,000-$7,000
Best MIG Welders for Beginners in 2026
Top Pick Hobart Handler 140
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25-140A · 57 lbs $550-$650
Best Plasma Cutters Under $1000 in 2026
Top Pick Hypertherm Powermax30 XP
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3/8" clean cut · 30A $900-$1,000
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Best Brad Nailers for Trim and Finish Work in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DCN680
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18-gauge · 5/8" to 2-1/8" · brushless · 1,100 nails/charge $130-$170
Best Cordless Shop Vacuums and Dust Extractors for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DCV517B
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20V MAX · 50 CFM · 1/2 gallon · fits standard bags $90-$120
Best Laser Levels for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DW088K
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±1/8" at 30ft · 165ft range · IP54 · self-leveling ±4° $100-$130
Bosch T4B vs DeWalt DWX726 Miter Saw Stand: The Direct Comparison
Top Pick Bosch T4B (trim/finish crews); DeWalt DWX726 (framers and rough contractors)
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T4B: 32 lbs, gravity-rise, 29.5"–36" height, 330 lb capacity / DWX726: 33 lbs, rolling wheels, 32.5" fixed height, 330 lb capacity Bosch T4B: $250–$300 / DeWalt DWX726: $200–$250
Milwaukee M18 vs DeWalt 20V MAX for Electricians: Which Platform to Buy in 2026
Top Pick Milwaukee M18 (commercial/industrial electricians)
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M18 FUEL platform, 5-year warranty, ONE-KEY asset tracking, trade-specific tools including Hole Hawg, Pipe Bender, Knockout Kit $499–$699 (combo kit)
Best Finish Nailers for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DCN660B
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16-gauge · 1" to 2-1/2" · brushless motor · tool-free depth adjust $200-$240
Best Cordless Drills for Electricians in 2026: Trade-Specific Guide
Top Pick Milwaukee M18 FUEL DCD996
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18V · 1,200 in-lbs torque · 3-speed · All-metal chuck $170-$220 (tool-only)
Best Impact Drivers for HVAC Technicians in 2026: Trade-Specific Guide
Top Pick Milwaukee M18 FUEL DCF887
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M18 · 1,800 in-lbs · 4-mode DRIVE CONTROL · 3,600 IPM $130-$170 (tool-only)
Best Reciprocating Saws for Plumbers in 2026: Trade-Specific Guide
Top Pick Milwaukee M18 FUEL HACKZALL 2719-20
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M18 · One-handed · 3,000 SPM · 1-1/8" stroke $150-$190 (tool-only)
Best Belt Sanders in 2026
Top Pick Makita 9903
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3x21" belt · 1,640 FPM · variable speed $120-$160
Best Hammer Drills for Concrete in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DCD996B
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60,000 BPM · 3-speed · brushless $160-$200
Best Jigsaws for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick Bosch JS572EBL
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7-speed · 1" stroke · barrel grip $130-$180
Best Portable Table Saws for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DWE7491RS
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32.5" rip · rack-and-pinion fence · rolling stand $550-$650
Best Rotary Hammers for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick Bosch RH328VC
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1-1/8" SDS-Plus · 2.0 ft-lbs impact · 3-mode $150-$200
Best Cordless Impact Wrenches Under $200 (2026): Milwaukee vs DeWalt vs Makita
Top Pick Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2767-20
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1/2-inch · 1,000 ft-lbs · M18 FUEL · Brushless $170-$200
Best Cordless Work Lights Under $50 in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DCL040
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110 Lumens · 20V MAX · LED · Tool Only $30-$40
Best Random Orbital Sanders Under $100 in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DWE6423
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5-inch · 3.0 Amp · 8,000-12,000 OPM · Variable Speed $60-$75
Best Reciprocating Saws Under $150 in 2026
Top Pick Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL 2821-20
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1-1/4 inch stroke · 0-3,000 SPM · FUEL Brushless · ONE-KEY Compatible $130-$150
Best Wood Router Kits Under $200 in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DW618PKB
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2.25 HP · 12 Amp · Fixed + Plunge Base Kit · Variable Speed $170-$200
Best Cordless Framing Nailers for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DCN692
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20V MAX · 2-3.5" nails · 30° paper tape · dual speed $300-$380
Best Oscillating Multi-Tools for Contractors in 2026: DeWalt vs Milwaukee vs Fein
Top Pick DeWalt DCS356B 20V MAX XR
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20V MAX XR · 20,000 OPM · 1.7-degree oscillation angle · dual-grip variable speed $130-$170
Best Track Saws for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus
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55mm cut depth · splinterguard · dual dust ports · spring-loaded plunge $575-$650
DeWalt vs Milwaukee vs Makita: Which Battery Platform Should You Buy? (2026)
Top Pick Platform choice depends on trade
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DeWalt 20V MAX · Milwaukee M18 · Makita 18V LXT $150-$500 (starter kits)
Best Circular Saws for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DCS578B FLEXVOLT
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60V MAX · 2-9/16" cut depth · 7.2 lbs $200-$250
Best Cordless Drills in 2026
Top Pick Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2903-22
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1,400 in-lbs · 3.7 lbs $140-$170
Best Impact Drivers in 2026
Top Pick Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2953-22
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2,000 ft-lbs · 2.3 lbs $130-$160
Best Miter Saw Stands for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DWX726
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300 lb capacity · 32 lbs · 8' material support $180-$220
Best Miter Saws for Contractors in 2026
Top Pick DeWalt DWS779
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13-7/8" crosscut · 56 lbs $380-$430