Best Cordless Grease Gun Tested

[@Tools-Tested]

Note the Makita also has a variable speed trigger along side the 2 speed hi/low. For Max PSI testing I used the standard 1.5-2.5AH which included the Dewalt PowerStack battery, 4-6 AH test included the XC 6.0 for M12/M18, 4 AH Ridgid MAX Output, 4 AH Ryobi High Output, 4 AH Hart, 4 AH Dewalt, 4 AH Makita, 5 AH Bauer and Hercules

[@onthepipe]

I bought my son a Milwaukee 2 years ago but now he has gone back to manual greasing as it has air bleeding issues. After watching your excellent comparo, I think I'll buy him a Makita. Thank you!

[@Tools-Tested]

Good to know on the Milwaukee, I haven't had any issues with the Makita. No problem!

[@technicalitems731]

Clean the screen!

[@dadepulliam1124]

Just got the Baur and it literally says on the box use 3AH OR GREATER.... don't really see how the test results using the lowest required battery and LOWER is going to yield relevant test results....

[@jweshudnall]

Hercules works fine I have three of them. I’m glad for the external pressure relief. It was put there for a reason. That was the lead an air pocket out if necessary. Works flawlessly. I don’t know why you’re so concerned about a pressure relief valve in the front of the grease gun. Like I said, it was put there for a reason and that was the lead an air pocket or air bubble out. I have no complaints.😮

[@spacecassette2108]

It’s cause the Mikita was 300+ dollars 💸 I work in a shop trust the Bauer is enough to keep lunch going on Fridays

[@tomtillman]

I have the Ryobi, and there is one super tight spot on my tractor that it was just barely able to force grease into, after a good bit of tinkering. I wish I had bought the Makita.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah I was really surprised by the Makita.

[@cbokorun]

Legend. Finally a good comparison on cordless grease guns

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks!

[@realtalk4904]

Your test is in accurate. I went out and bought the Hercules grease gun and on the box. It clearly says use with a 5ah hour battery or greater.

[@Tools-Tested]

It was tested with the 5ah..... flow test under load and max PSI. The only part which was tested only with 2.5 was the no load test. Note this also is a 2 year old video, produced before they release the extreme battery line with the 4, 8 and 12ah.

[@peterprobst6307]

Great comparison. Very helpful since I'm in the market for a cordless GG. I have a 52 inch lawn mower I've been using all season and didn't realize the three spindles needed weekly lubrication. I mentioned this to my dealer, who told me at this point I'd be pumping a long time to fill each spindle with grease if I do it manually. Since I'm already using the Makita 18v platform, it's a no brainer to pickup their GG. Thanks for making the decision an easy one for me!

[@JDAfrica]

I found a deal on the makita… I’ve read though that some grease tubes don’t work (plunger too big). I’m based in South Africa - we use 400ml grease tubes Have you found any issues?

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem!

[@Tools-Tested]

No, its worked really well so far for me.

[@benjaminwilley3578]

Need one for the larger Fuchs cartridges, cleaner system.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep that would be nice.

[@orac229]

I use the Makita at my work and I lovvvvvvvvvve it. I use to lug around a 20 liter and air driven pump on a trolley. The only issue I have with the Makita (I don't know about the other brands) is removing the cartidge holder because it has a fine thread and takes many many turns and the knurling on it is just useless and does not help to grip the tube.

[@Tools-Tested]

Nice!, yeah sadly they are all fine thread which is weird. Lock N Lube is the only one I have seen with course threads but that’s a manual pump.

[@miket7390]

I suspect it's so it doesnt leak

[@fredio54]

Excellent test, my second watch. Just FYI the Makita is DGP180 in other markets, but same specs, same Japanese manufacture, and same look. Most likely identical. Thanks.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! and thanks for the info!

[@rirebel6029]

Oh yeah my buddy has an almite (sp?) That was one of the first lithium grease guns i saw on jobsites and he loves it . I would like to see how they compare

[@Tools-Tested]

I will add that to the list for the next update on these.

[@MBwelding]

I’ve stayed clear of electric grease guns I’ve used the Milwaukee, dewalt, and Lincoln and hated them all but the Mikita is awesome that it did so well I have a mountain of the 5ah batteries for it and I have a fleet that I just acquired for maintenance so I’m going to doing allot more greasing and thought it was time to move to electric

[@Tools-Tested]

I can say the Makita has worked well for me so far. Seems like they took the time to do it right.

[@MBwelding]

@@Tools-Tested I use mostly makita tools and they have been really good even compared to ridged and I stayed away from Milwaukee since everyone else had them but all 3 have their tools they make well but in your testing seeing makita take the win made me feel better about getting one since that was the one I was looking into already just for the convenience of having so many batteries on hand for it and multiple chargers

[@bartdaw6681]

The rigid also has a lifetime warranty on the tool and battery.

[@Mexicanmike87]

What’s their warranty process actually like? I’ve heard mixed reviews.

[@bartdaw6681]

@@Mexicanmike87 I have never had to use it.

[@AnubhavGoyal-z3i]

Hello. What is the maximum current load the motor consumes while it is reaching pressure of 10000 PSI.

[@Tools-Tested]

Hard to say, that would require a shunt installed between the battery and tool. So adapters would have to be made for each brand.

[@MoragTong_]

That relief valve is there for a reason, first so you don't ruin your tool and second so you can SEE it over pressurizing. None of these tools features matter...REPLACEMENT matters. If you buy the the Hercules, you get 5 years on the battery and replacement on the tool is as easy as walking in, handing them the tool and walking out with a new one. I can be back at it in half an hour getting sh*t done. All tools fail...how easy is it to get a replacement and get back to work?

[@_P0tat07_]

Disappointed to see the performance of the Dewalt. Although I will say we have one at work and it’s been pretty good, does what we need it to do, but the pressure relief definitely makes a mess if you’re not paying attention.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah I think they all will get the job done, I have been using the Snap-on which scored the lowest lol. PowerStack In this case had Zero impact on performance... It don't take long, I had quite a mess with the Dewalt, Bauer and Hercules after going over relief..

[@erlandhov1409]

What a great video! But is the screw vs button bleeding that much of a deal? I saw a separate review of the Maktita, and the guy made quite a mess. The thing is that I have the Metabo (CAS) battery plattform, and Metabo came out with they're version I think after you made this video. Which is a shame, since I can't find any reviews of it anywhere. But it looks nice to me. It's called FP 18 LTX. It has a cycle counter like the Milwaukee 18V, and comes with an extra LED on the hose-tip, and even a magnet. But it has a button bleeder. Don't know if the speed is variable in addition to the two gears. What do you think? It's about the same price as the Makita (actually a little more expensive where I live), but since I don't have Makita-batteries, the Makita-pack will be a $100 extra. I would love to see a video on couplers btw. Thanks!

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! Wow that Metabo grease gun tool only is $500 here!! The Metabo line is extremely expensive here in the US. Im sure its a quality grease gun. I do like my Makita, I haven't had any issue with it but I understand you dilemma. That would be another battery and charger to deal with. I hope to do couplers at some point.

[@user-sp3gq1up9n]

I had the m18 with variable speed and you can set how many pumps you want it pump. It also had high and low speed. It worked flawless, but i never needed to use all the features. I ended up selling it and will look into getting a hercules because i use their impacts and grinder. Hercules make great tools for the money. If you want to get to 10,000 psi with the m18 you have to switch it to low speed.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah Hercules has good tools when you looks at cost/performance.

[@shrfarm1]

Nice work Mr Smith. As with so many it usually comes down to the system you run. I have had almost 100% Makita 18 for 10+ yrs but got the Dewalt as it was out years ago and no Mikata available. Didn't hurt that it was on sale. Many years with many cases of grease through it in ag application and still works great. It does dump grease out that overload on zerks that are plugged. My question/concern is about the couplers. I have junked several of the standard three jaw and even the four jaw heavy duty Lincoln ones (too big for several applications so not a fan) on that Dewalt even at it's lower pressure and release. With the Makita running higher, maybe it could break some free the Dewalt has not but I'm worried about having to replace tips if the plug doesn't clear. maybe you can do a test on tips! Would the lock-n-load and now others like it eliminate the concern. Did you try jerking tip off while under pressure? Not sure many are going to go grab wrench to release >10K psi if on blocked zerk. Loving your videos...but not the JD fan boy stuff!

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! Yeah I need to do a comparison video on the locking couplers. Probably the Makita would help with plugged zerks. Never had that issue with Deere sound like you need to get a rep involved possibly change to Deere lol.

[@justinvanaulen2478]

Nice Comparo and I would agree on the Makita. I have experience with the Ryobi, Dewalt and Milwaukee. The Makita is the clear winner, plus it has the best build quality.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep Makita defiantly did their homework before they released it!

[@stirv6462]

Doesn’t the Makita have a variable speed trigger along with the high and low?

[@Tools-Tested]

Yes you are correct, I just rewatched it and see I didn't mention that. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@seahawksforever9504]

What rank/place is the Hercules? I may have missed it in the video

[@macrbk4341]

Nice!! I really like your videos! Sometimes it woud be nice if you coud do a video shootout about grease coupler. (Lock n lube, univer-co, lumax etc) there have plenty ! Thanks!

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! I plan on it, probably will be during the winter months.

[@rirebel6029]

I started with a lincoln 18v years ago ,in the winter the battery would last literally 2 minutes and new batteries were over 100 bucks a piece at the time , then j went to dewalt and i love it except its only 1 speed and the second it has any resistance it pukes grease all over out of the top , a handful of other operators have milwaukee and i have borrowed them and loved them that will be my mext purchase so the battery works on all my other tools .... great video though 👌

[@melvinyosten3776]

I have a snap-on. 2 speed. No bleeding issues, on complaints. 6 years old used constantly

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah I have had good luck with my old snap-on, I hope to test the new version at some point. Thanks for the info!

[@gf2e]

This made me realize that I might need a grease gun. I have a 1994 RV, 35’ long, 17k lb. Hard to find a mechanic to work on it. I assume it had bearings and other components that need grease. What do you do if you don’t have a cordless grease gun? I assume some sort of manual pump - how bad is it to work on a truck with a manual grease gun?

[@Tools-Tested]

In that case a manual grease gun would probably be good. Used to use one for years, before having a cordless one. The real reason I have a cordless one is to grease construction and farm equipment. Which most recommend greasing every 8 operating hours. If you have a manual or can get one for the RV normally it should tell you when to grease at X amount of miles.

[@gf2e]

@@Tools-Tested Thanks! Knowing that some equipment needs to be greased far more often is very useful in terms of understanding the benefits. I don’t mind spending money to make things easier, within reason. Sounds like I’ll hold off on a cordless grease gun for now.

[@Tools-Tested]

@@gf2e No problem, yeah I wouldn’t expect a RV to need greasing that often, probably something like every 10-20 thousand miles I would think. Be curious to know what the books says.

[@gf2e]

@@Tools-Tested I have a scanned from paper PDF from a DVD that I bought on eBay. It is supposedly legitimate. It is, thankfully, searchable - they did OCR on the text. Acrobat won't let me copy text, though. You're right - every 10k miles. Steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint, if they have grease fittings, and slip yoke if I have one. The service manual I've got covers the F series motorhome chassis, Econoline van, F150/250/350, Bronco, and Super Duty. Definitely challenging to figure out which parts apply to what as a novice. One good thing is that it's got a lot of ground clearance, and even comes with its own built in jacks. (No, I don't climb under it with jacks - I jack it up and then put wheel stands under the wheels and lower it onto them)

[@Tools-Tested]

@@gf2e Yeah sounds like basically everything that has a grease zerk I would give a few pumps of grease.

[@alfredbondurant2244]

Very Professional, thanks, have a Hercules, but will also get a Makita

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! yeah the Makita has worked well for me.

[@williamguptill8096]

I have the Makita, It's bad ass, The only downfall is it's heavy, But it comes with a strap so you can put it around you. Still heavy. You actually have to pay attention with this grease gun.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep thats the one I ended up keeping, its no joke. Makita did a good job.

[@williamguptill8096]

I still have an old Lincoln gun, That I use just if something needs a little greese. And I got the lincoln lock fitting for the makita. It's a little big but works really well. I found the original head was hard getting on and off of fittings.

[@OctogonOxygen024816]

Wow, the Makita has the popular vote. Im going with the makita grease gun but with an m18 adapter lololol

[@CMstorm2112]

Thanks for putting together this vid man! Makita for the win!

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem! Yeah its a beast of a grease gun, I was surprised.

[@mastervandeleur]

Thank you for the thorough video! Do you have any feedback for bleeding the Makita gun? For some reason when using the 450g barrel and appropriate cartridge we find it very time consuming to bleed. Then when using the 400g barrel/cartridge it cannot be faulted. We have three guns, all with the same feedback from our crew.

[@Tools-Tested]

No Problem!, I cant speak for the larger barrel. I have only used the 400g barrel and haven't had any issues with priming. The only thing if you haven't tried it already is maybe loosely thread the barrel in then let the plunger go. That's what I used to do with mechanical guns and it seemed to help, that way the air can escape.

[@r.griffin7941]

@@Tools-Tested Did you have any problems getting the grease cartridge all the way into the tube with the 400g Makita tube?

[@ambrosehowell2564]

Great review on all thank you. I’m a Rigid guy myself for my own projects. 👊👊

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! No problem glad it was helpful.

[@waiting4aliens]

You are doing well going after some really stiff and established competition. Keep going.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! I hope to get more scientific in test across the board, similar to this video. I think the drill dyno is going to be really cool. I now have the back ordered parts.

[@eLectroMechanicalShenanigans]

Impressive how good that Hart is, at that price point. Only downside, like you said, I don't have anything in the Hart line..... Probably gonna have to grab the similar priced Bauer.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah I have been impressed with hart from a performance/cost standpoint. I like Bauer as well just wish the would improve on the battery packs.

[@jeffro1245]

zero issues with my M18,

[@johnc8112]

Great video keep up the awesome work you do. Just pickup a Ridgit grease gun.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! will do. Nice, I like that it comes with the 90 degree adapter.

[@elliotkane4443]

Surprised, thought Milwaukee would be hands down the winner.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah that Makita is awesome! they really spent a good amount of time in development and it shows.

[@jeffro1245]

milwaukee is hands down the best overall one. i've had zero issues with my m18

[@bosabarbosa1795]

I am surprized there aren't more people talking about the HART, it performed really well. Could it be that it is basically a Walmart brand, so people think it is "cheap and lame"!? It performed really well, yet you call it "budget"! Is it just cause of "price"? Or is it also poor quality/reliability/durability, and warranty!? Also, would have been great if you had included PRICES!!! Anyways, great comparison tests; thank YOU!

[@Tools-Tested]

Just called it budget because of the price. I agree, I don't know why more people are not using hart. Hart is owned by TTI which owns Milwaukee and Ryobi. No problem!

[@bosabarbosa1795]

@@Tools-Tested That's great. Well, I JUST BOUGHT ONE... should get it by Wednesday; can't wait to try it 😉

[@Tools-Tested]

@@bosabarbosa1795 Nice!

[@towboatjeff]

That makita does look like a good grease gun. We have the m18 at work and run at least 2 tubes of grease a week thru it and it's done an excellent job.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah I expected them all to be about the same, Makita defiantly has been upping there game lately and it shows in my testing. M18 defiantly did tested at the top!

[@PUPPIES_OF_PESTILENCE]

@@Tools-Tested Makita had to step up their game, they used to be top dog for mechanics until Milwaukee came along.

[@Huma270]

@@Tools-Tested In our mechanics bay we had to send 2 Milwaukee back to factory after bleeding problems.

[@Tools-Tested]

@@Huma270 Interesting, thanks for the info!

[@P.Trim69]

Nice job and an expensive one to . I'd say, ouch.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks, yeah most don't understand the cost in doing these test.

[@clarkfos3447]

Great video! I'd like to send you a genuine Makita 6 amp hour battery for testing purposes.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! I hope to buy one soon for future testing.

[@LilasTools]

M18 is what I will choose I think! Great testing! 👍

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks 👍

[@marlondeere3039R]

Wow that was expensive for you. You did an excellent job on this should get lots of views. 👍

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah lol, expensive and probably have 16 hours in this one.... One I'm keeping and have another one sold. Just need to sell the rest, hopefully recover some of the the expense. Thanks! After editing it, wish I had more camera angles. Hopefully in a few years it will have enough views to pay for the loss lmao. Making these testing videos is fun, but not financially wise.

[@rirebel6029]

Great video ! Im a heavy equipment operator and use multiple tubes of grease every morning , after getting a lincoln 18v i swore off electric guns for many years . Now milwaukee m18 is really the only way to go . Its the only one that has enough ass to do the trunions on my cat 289 skid steer. Plus the battery fits all my other tools . A guy at work has the dewalt and that thing makes such a mess blowing grease out the top when it bypasses . Ive never had an issue with bleeding any of the m18s ive used

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! yeah thats why I hate the dewalt.

[@H0kieJoe]

According to this test, Ridgid is better. Plus it's owned and made by the same Taiwanese company as Milwaukee.

[@rirebel6029]

​@H0kieJoe that's great I like his testing too , I'm just telling you real world of operators that include myself that it's common to do 3 full tubes every morning.... the milwaukee wins hands down , next the dewalt but everyone with the dewalt says they Haye the grease bypass . I'm sure they are all good just go with what batteries you already have at home. For a guy with a 20hp mini kubota to mess around his yard a hand grease gun is more than enough

[@gts5930]

Thanks for the great video!

[@Tools-Tested]

No Problem!

[@kevinokeeffe7963]

Makita grease gun best

[@peterweber6963]

Thanks man 👍

[@peterweber6963]

Going ryobi 18v got batteries 4 it 😜 midrange good warranty 8000psi sold me ,just small farm stuff thanks man 👍

[@Tools-Tested]

Should work great for that! I have been impressed with ryobi lately. No problem!

[@kevinokeeffe7963]

Makita any day super grease gun

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep its been a good gun.

[@kevinokeeffe7963]

Milwaukee is only shit over rated

[@heavyspam1]

I Always had a problem with the Dewalt 😩 the Ridgid is wayyy better 😇

[@Tools-Tested]

Nice to hear the Ridgid is working well.

[@garyalford9394]

Like everything else even grease is expensive these days !

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep

[@harlanborders943]

Tractor supply had the Makita for 139 with battery and charger. It was a great deal.

[@Tools-Tested]

Oh wow! I would say that's an awesome deal! I paid 210 just for the tool......

[@stirv6462]

When was that deal? That’s unreal

[@harlanborders943]

@@stirv6462 been a month or so ago that was a crazy deal

[@stirv6462]

@@harlanborders943 can’t believe it! That’s as close to free as it gets 👍

[@tomtillman]

TSC has no Makita grease guns on their site.

[@Accretion-Ranch]

Milwaukee M18 comes with a 90 nozzle too.

[@darrenhenderson7076]

The craftsmen is a way better version than the DeWalt

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep it's a lot better value.

[@garynestibo2564]

I find newer guns to clumsy and heavy. I like Alimite