Wild Swings in Power Tool Prices – Deals to Buy Now

Published April 7, 2025

Welcome back, tool enthusiasts! This week we’ve tracked down some eye-catching price movements across your favorite brands. Whether you’re upgrading your toolbox or just window-shopping, here’s your weekly roundup of the best power tool deals and hikes.

DEWALT Delivers Big Savings and Price Spikes

In this week’s DEWALT highlights, we’ve got some exciting price drops! Leading the charge with the biggest discount is DEWALT 20V MAX 1/2 in. Brushless Compact Drill/Driver (DCD793), a powerful and compact drill perfect for tight spaces, dropping from $133.32 to just $71.70. Next, the DEWALT 20V MAX 4.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery (2-pack) (DCB204-2), essential for extended run-time on your DEWALT tools, is down from $189.00 to $129.00. Finally, the handy DEWALT 20V MAX 1/2 Gallon Wet/Dry Portable Vac (DCV517) ideal for quick clean-ups, dropped from $149.00 down to $99.00.

But not everything’s getting cheaper. Prices jumped sharply for DEWALT 20V MAX XR 1/2 in. Brushless 3-Speed Hammer Drill/Driver (DCD996), a robust drill designed for heavy-duty tasks, now $239.00 from $125.00. The versatile DEWALT 20V MAX 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw (DCS573), perfect for precise and clean cuts, jumped from $179.99 to $249.00. And the DEWALT 20V MAX XR 1/2 in. Brushless Hammer Drill (DCD778), ideal for tougher drilling into masonry, is now at $130.61, previously $77.62.

Milwaukee Prices Surge on Popular Picks

Prices at Milwaukee saw noticeable hikes this week. The high-performance Milwaukee M18 FUEL Braking Grinder (2980-20), great for tough grinding jobs, jumped from $140.00 to $249.00. The rugged Milwaukee PACKOUT 2-Wheel Cart (48-22-8415), essential for transporting heavy tools, went up from $199.00 to $229.00. And the popular Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Radio (2890-20), bringing music to your workday, increased from $129.00 to $149.00.

Ryobi Offers Bargains and Minor Hikes

Ryobi offered great savings with the lightweight and efficient Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Impact Driver (PBLID02B), now down to $69.00 from $119.00. However, the handy Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Impact Wrench (PSBIW01B), great for automotive and DIY projects, climbed from $97.02 to $119.00.

Craftsman Delivers Heat Gun Savings and Pressure Washer Hike

Craftsman deals include the portable Craftsman V20 Cordless Heat Gun (CMCE530B), perfect for heating and drying tasks, now just $89.00, down from $108.77. On the flip side, the powerful Craftsman V20 BRUSHLESS RP Pressure Washer (CMCPW1500N2), ideal for thorough outdoor cleaning, jumped from $268.00 to $299.00.

Makita Drops Price on Shears, Raises Cost on Vacuums

Makita’s standout price drop is the precision Makita 18V LXT Cordless Straight Shear (XSJ01Z), now just $364.91 from $414.00. Conversely, the convenient Makita 12V CXT Cordless Vacuum (LC09Z), perfect for quick clean-ups on the go, rose from $98.78 to $142.92.

That’s the scoop for this week’s power tool price tracker. Stay tuned next week as we continue to track the ups and downs of your favorite tool brands, helping you catch the best deals around.

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