| Headquarters | DE |
|---|---|
| Founding year | 1924 |
Metabo
Metabo is a German manfuacturer of power tools.
Metabo power tools are focussed on metal working and especially the grinding and sanding tools are considered to be among the best in the industry.
Metabo product identifier meaning
Metabo products usuially start with a letter followed with some letters and numbers.
The first letter indicates the type of tool, usually based on the German word for that type of tool.
Relation with Metabo HTP
The brand name Metabo HTP was introduced in the United States in 2018. It is a distinct brand from Metabo. They use different incompatible battery systems and their products not any more compatible with each other than any other brands.
Battery systems
Metabo has the following battery systems for a wide range of cordless tools:
- 12 volt slide-on system
- 12 volt push-in system
- 18 volt system that is part of the Cordless Alliance System (CAS)
- 36 volt system