Battle of the Torches

​Your future this year looks bright! It may be a new year but the days are still just as short, night always looming. And even when the sun may be able to light up our day the British rain clouds keeps the warm rays at bay. But worry not, for UK Planet Tools has your back. Light up your new year with a brand new torch. Every brand likes to say their light shines the brightest but whose claim is true? Time to put the spot light on these torch lights.

Milwaukee M12TLED-0 12V Cordless LED Work Light Torch Bare Unit

Milwaukee has a brilliantly bright torch at an even more brilliant price. Why not light up your life with this cordless LED worklight torch? Milwaukee works hard to invest the time to work side-by-side with real users to understand the demands of a constantly changing workplace this means you can trust that this torch is the result of hours of research for the best quality at a welcome low cost.

​Features: Bright Light: This 12v LED light produces a bright 160 Lumens which is 2x brighter and whiter than any incandescent light source. This means you can use it in even the darkest of environments. Rotating Head: This cordless work light torch has been designed with a rotating head which can rotate up to 90 degrees making it easy to aim the light to any area in your workspace for a maximum view.

DeWalt DCL040-XJ 18V XR li-ion Cordless Torch Bare Unit

This torch by DeWalt is ideal for trade professionals. It’s compact and lightweight design makes it perfect for extended use on the jobsite. This torch is designed with impact-resistant housing which means it can withstand whatever you throw at it, and means it can survive for longer, extending it’s life span. It can operate when free standing or can be hung for optimum visibility.

​Features: Rotating Head: This DeWalt li-ion torch has a rotating head which allows the head to pivot more than 90 degrees vertically with a ratchet lock to lock it into place at the desired angle. This rotation aids in work at all angles. Integrated Hook: This 18v XR flashlight includes an integrated hook for hanging which makes carrying on a tool belt very easy. It also makes this torch exceedingly easy to store away at a moment’s notice.

Makita DML802 14.4V/18V Li-ion Cordless 9 Position Torch With 1 x 5.0Ah Battery & Charger

This energy efficient cordless torch by Makita is perfect for any job in low light. This torch in particular accepts two battery types which gives you a range of power and brightness – and it’s great if you already own one of the batteries so you save a bit of money. The cordless lamp has the ability to tilt in nine different positions which means no matter where you need the light to point the bright light will help in all scenarios.

​Features: Bright Light: This Makita produces a whopping 160 lumens of light power making it perfect to light up any dark and gloomy workspace. Powered by an 18v 5Ah battery this. Tilt Ability: This cordless torch has the ability to tilt in nine different positions which means no matter where you need the light to point the lamp won’t let you down. This keeps all areas you need lit for work are easily reached.

TOUGH MASTER® COB Rechargeable Work Light 30W Portable LED 1800 Lumens (TM-WLA18)

TOUGH MASTER has an amazing LED work light which can produce up to 1800 lumens of brightness. This rechargeable work light contains 3 rechargeable batteries (3 x 2200mah) for a total capacity of 6600 mAh. On a single charge, it can work for 4.5 hours on the high brightness setting and for up to 8 hours on the low brightness setting. A long lasting bright light? What more do you want?

​Features: Three Beam Settings: This rechargeable work light has 3 lighting modes to satisfy your requirements: high, low and strobe for emergency use. It can work for up to 8 hours on low setting or for 4.5 hours on high setting, providing steady, dependable light Durable & Water-resistant: This rechargeable workshop light is solidly constructed with a die-cast aluminium body to dissipate heat quickly. Because this LED work light is IP65 water-resistant, it can be used in workshops, on construction sites, for car maintenance, in factories and so on.

So which torch is the best? Well when looking at the features, they all have very similar features and each brand is well respected within the tool industry. So how can we even begin to choose which out ranks the other? By being very selective that’s how.

• Milwaukee shares many of it’s features with the other three torches and though there is nothing stand out about it; this is the cheapest in the collection. So if you are looking for a torch that’s powerful, easily portable and all that good stuff for a good price then this is the torch for you.

• DeWalt is the best choice if your focus is on a powerful torch that’s easy to carry around and use in more confined spaces or for long periods of time. This DeWalt work site torch is the lightest of the collection at only 0.26kg.

• Makita is a well beloved brand and this torch is no different in terms of the high quality build they are known for. This torch is brighter than the previous two choices and is the second cheapest of the bunch. If you’ve put your trust in Makita before than this torch will be no different and you can trust it longevity and durability.

• The TOUGH MASTER torch produces the most lumens at 1800, and is very long lasting thanks to the rechargeable batteries. It also has 3 different settings with the red strobe as an option which can be great on the jobsite. These two features do make it stand out from the rest though it is more of a portable lantern in terms of shape.

There are many reasons to choose each of these torches and so the battle can only be one in the eyes of the buyer. Happy New Year and happy shopping!