Five good medium-sized corded angle grinders with soft start

The power consumption of the Zenit grinder ZUSH-180/2200 is 2200 W. This is quite a decent figure, but many owners of this angle grinder note that these watts are “Chinese”. It has about the same useful power as an 1800-watt Makita. You should be aware of this nuance if you are choosing a tool for heavy work.

Perhaps the grinder also does not have enough speed (7800 rpm without load is not enough for discs with a diameter of 180 mm), but if you use good cutting discs and flap wheels, the difference in performance with faster models will be difficult to notice by eye.

If you pay attention not to the technical characteristics, but to user reviews, it turns out that this angle grinder is a very good tool. It almost never overheats (the gearbox remains warm to the touch even under prolonged loads), and the design of the cooling system allows you to work on concrete and ceramics without fear of clogging the “insides” with dust and crumbs. When the engine is turned on, the speed increases smoothly due to the presence of a starting current limiter, and in case of overload or “sticking”, the disk stops immediately and without jerking. It is also interesting that this model weighs only 3.7 kg (significantly less than many other devices with comparable characteristics).

Angle grinders like the Zenit are suitable for home craftsmen who want to buy an angle grinder with a sufficient power reserve, or for repairmen working in the public utilities sector. Due to its low price, such equipment can also be an excellent choice for those who are just starting their own business in the form of a small metal or stone working workshop.

Among similar (in price and characteristics) devices we can note grinders Eltos MShU-180-2250 Price from 2 013 up to 2 710 ₴ and Proton MShU-180/1900 .

The name of the angle grinder Tekhmann TAG-18/2200 “encrypts” its characteristics. The numbers 2200 indicate the power of its engine (in watts), and the number 18 indicates the maximum permissible diameter of the equipment - 180 mm. The angle grinder has a long start button (allows you to press “start” with any finger and change the position of your palm on the body), a three-meter cable with a durable and elastic rubberized braiding and a convenient protective cover, the position of which can be adjusted without the use of keys and screwdrivers. To eliminate jerks when turning on a very powerful motor, the angle grinder is equipped with an electronic module that limits the starting current and ensures smooth and gradual acceleration of the disk. This detail makes work more comfortable and safe, and also eliminates the possibility of unintentional damage to the surface being processed when pressing the start key.

The most interesting feature of the Tekhmann TAG-18/2200 angle grinder, which sets this model apart from the mass of other angle grinders of the same class, is the rotary main handle. It can be rotated left and right 90 degrees relative to the body. Thanks to this feature, it is convenient to hold the tool horizontally (for example, when performing grinding operations), in a vertical position (this is how an angle grinder is held, say, when cutting rolled metal or while cutting vertical grooves in walls) or at any desired angle (for example, when cleaning welded seams in metal structures, you have to turn the grinder this way and that to get to each corner). In addition, in the gearbox housing there are three holes for a removable handle, allowing you to place an additional handle in the desired position: on the left, on the right or on top. The presence of a rotary main handle and a three-position additional handle makes the Tekhmann TAG-18/2200 a very versatile tool, suitable for performing a wide variety of cutting, grinding and cleaning operations in production, a construction site or in a home workshop. Moreover, this grinder belongs to fairly inexpensive angle grinders (by the standards of tools of the same power class), and almost every master can afford to acquire such a grinder.

The power of the 2200-watt angle grinder Bosch GWS 2200 Professional is quite enough to work with all types of equipment with a diameter of 180 mm (including cutting discs, grinding wheels and flap attachments), as well as cup wire brushes up to 100 mm in size. Therefore, it can be used for a wide range of tasks in the workshop, workshop or construction site. Using the appropriate accessories and attachments, you can use this grinder to cut rolled metal and building materials (such as bricks or concrete blocks), cut grooves in walls, clean rust from metal, process welds, or perform operations related to grinding various surfaces.

The letter G in the name of the Bosch GWS 2200 angle grinder means its class and purpose (Grosstechnisch - “industrial”). I would like to note that in this case words do not differ from deeds. The design of the tool was initially “tailored” for heavy and intensive work in production or construction. It is impossible not to mention the excellent protection of the motor from dust (due to enhanced “armoring” of the armature and stator windings), effective cooling (the motor and gearbox heat up relatively little, as for a power tool of this power) and large bearings in the gearbox, capable of withstanding heavy loads and long-term non-stop operation. work. In addition to taking care of the tool, the manufacturer also thought about how convenient it would be for the user. Therefore, the tool is equipped with a long(4 m) power cable with a high-quality rubber braid, which retains elasticity even in the cold, and an elongated start button, which allows you to rearrange your palm on the handle and select the most convenient position for performing a particular operation. To prevent the grinder from “jumping” in your hands when the powerful engine is turned on, it is equipped with a starting current limiter. This module provides a gradual increase in power and smooth acceleration of the disk to operating speed.

The combination of the above parts and features makes the Bosch GWS 2200 an excellent choice for any professional who uses an angle grinder in their daily work.

The Makita GA7020SF angle grinder looks quite massive (it weighs 5.7 kg), but you can’t expect anything else from a powerful tool with a 2200 W motor. Such angle grinders are used by strong men who cut metal, work with stone, clean up welds when assembling metal structures, dismantle heating risers or chisel walls for electrical wiring and other communications.

The main advantage of this model is its reliable design, suitable for intensive work in difficult conditions. But it is not without pleasant “little things”, such as the “soft start” function, which helps to cope with jerks when starting the engine, and a keyless disk replacement system, which allows you to tighten and unscrew the clamping nut with your fingers.

There are rubberized inserts on the edges of the gearbox. They prevent the smooth surface from being scratched when making deep grooves in metal or stone. Therefore, this angle grinder is especially popular among craftsmen who process granite and manufacture artificial stone products.

The Makita GA7020SF angle grinder is one of those tool models that win prizes in the “best value for money” category. This angle grinder will be appropriate both in a home workshop and in the hands of a professional. It has been produced for a long time and has proven that it is a good and durable technology.

As an alternative, you can consider the grinder Makita GA7010C Price from 5 737 up to 7 730 ₴. It is 1.3 kg lighter, slightly less powerful and has more useful “smart electronics” (and therefore more expensive).

The Bulgarian Metabo WE 19-180 Quick RT even in appearance stands out among its competitors. Compared to other angle grinders designed to work with cutting discs and grinding wheels with a diameter of 180 mm, it looks small and ultra-light. It really weighs almost half as much as grinders of similar power (only 2.7 kg versus the usual 5 - 6 kg). Although this model is not the most powerful, out of 1900 W of power consumption, as much as 1240 W are useful - and this is more than “low-cost” Chinese-made angle grinders with a stated power of 2 - 2.5 kW.

Another “feature” that cannot be ignored is the ultra-compact gearbox of the angle grinder. It protrudes just a little beyond the spindle. Therefore, a Metabo angle grinder designed for 180 mm wheels can make cuts of the same depth as larger devices with 230 mm wheels.

No less interesting is the “filling” of the case. Inside the compact angle grinder with a thin handle there are a lot of “goodies” hidden: a starting current limiter for a smooth start, constant electronics for maintaining speed under load and a release clutch for instantly stopping the angle grinder when the disk jams.

The keyless replacement system allows you to change discs in a matter of seconds without using a key. The rotation angle of the protective casing is also adjustable without the use of auxiliary tools.

Such a lightweight grinder as the Metabo WE 19-180 Quick RT will be extremely useful for craftsmen who are forced to work while holding an angle grinder at outstretched arms (for example, when chipping walls under the ceiling). There are no other such lightweight models among angle grinders designed to work with discs with a diameter of 180 mm. Only her “sister” Metabo WEA 19-180 Quick RT 601095000 Price from 7 432 up to 10 913 ₴, which is a little more expensive, but has an anti-vibration system.