Best New Tools for 2024 – August Update

Whether it’s the latest announcements from your favorite tool brands or the year’s Pro Tool Innovation Award winners and finalists, we’re staying on top of the best new tools, so you have one place to check each month to see the latest and greatest. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back to see what’s new!

Top 9 Best New Tools Quick Hits

Greenworks 80V Pro 22-inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower – Buy from Costco

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Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver 3453 – Buy from Acme Tools

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Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless Compact Tools – Buy from Home Depot

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Flex 24V Brushless 7 1/4-inch Circular Saw – Buy at Acme Tools

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Skil PWRCore 40 300-Watt Battery Inverter – Buy from Amazon

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Ridgid 18V SubCompact 5-inch Random Orbit Sander – Buy from Home Depot

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EGO 56V Mini Bike – Buy from Acme Tools

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Echo PB-5810 Backpack Blower – Buy from Acme Tools

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Hilti Nuron Cordless Jobsite Fan KCF 4-22 – Buy from Hilti

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Greenworks 80V Pro 22-inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

The newest 80V mower in Greenworks’ lawn care lineup is the 2548102 self-propelled model. It uses the brand’s Razor Cut dual-blade system to achieve a uniform, quality cut. Ideal for yards around 1/2 an acre in size, this Greenworks lawn mower’s brushless motor produces up to 2700 RPM during normal use, and up to 3000 RPM with Turbo mode engaged. Greenworks also boasts a runtime of up to 60 minutes using the two 4.0Ah batteries that come in the kit.

Model: Greenworks 2548102
Max blade speed: 2700 RPM, 3000 RPM (Turbo)
Deck height: 1-4 inches
Drive speed: 1.5-3.3 MPH
Blade type: dual-stacked
Deck width: 22 inches

Price: $749.99 kit with two 80V 4.0Ah batteries and a charger.

Note: This blog is only for learning purposes.

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver 3453

Milwaukee’s M12 Fuel impact driver returns with a 3rd-gen model. It boasts almost 10% more speed than the previous model, achieving up to 3600 RPM and a top impact rate of 4000 IPM. It also gets a torque boost, jumping up 200 in-lbs to reach 1500 in-lbs at the top end. Those figures put it in the ballpark of some compact 18V or 20V Max models, which is pretty impressive for a 12V tool. Some design upgrades, like tri-beam LED lights and one-handed bit insertion, bring this new Milwaukee impact wrench over the top.

Model: Milwaukee 3453
Power source: Milwaukee M12 battery
No-load speed: 0 – 1700/2900/3600 RPM
Impact rate: 0 – 4000 IPM
Max torque: 1500 in-lbs
Length: 5.0 inches
Weight: 2.0 pounds bare

Price: $139 bare; $169 kit with two 2.0Ah batteries and charger

Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless Compact Tools

Ryobi has announced the arrival of several new 18V One+ HP Brushless compact tools coming to Home Depot shelves starting in August. These tools include:

Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless Barrel Grip Jig Saw PSBJS01 – $139 bare
Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw PSBRS02 $119 bare
Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2-inch Drill/Driver PSBDD02 $99 bare
Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless 1/4-inch Hex Impact Driver PSBID02 $99 bare
Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2-inch Hammer Drill/Driver PSBHM02 $109 bare

These new tools take advantage of Ryobi’s HP Brushless technology to deliver more power, runtime, and speed. Plus, their low-profile, compact designs help combat fatigue on the job and make it easier to transport.

Flex 24V Brushless 7 1/4-inch Circular Saw

The Flex 7 1/4-inch circular saw got great marks when we reviewed it in the shop for our Best Cordless Circular Saws roundup, achieving a score of 9.5/10. While it’s not technically a new model, I still wanted to include it on this list, as it’s one of only three cordless circular saws in Flex’s 24V lineup. It has a maximum cutting depth of 2-5/8 inches, with top speeds reaching 6200 RPM. Plus, it has a remarkable runtime, achieving up to 720 cuts in 2×4 lumber— and that’s with a 6.0Ah battery! The kit we’re highlighting includes a 10.0Ah battery, so you’re getting even more runtime.

Model: Flex FX2141-1D
Power source: Flex 24V battery
Blade diameter: 7 1/4-inch
Max cutting depth: 2 5/8 inches
Top speed: 6200 RPM

Price: $399 kit with a 10Ah Stacked Lithium battery and charger