Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I vs DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only)
What separates them
These two differ on 1 recorded specification. The DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only) is $60.00 dearer. They are different kinds of product — step ladder against cordless angle grinder — so read the table as two spec sheets rather than a like-for-like.
Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I vs DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only)
Werner
Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I
$99.00
Fiberglass rather than aluminium is the specification that matters near electricity -- the rails do not conduct, which is why this is the ladder for anything involving a light fitting or a service panel.
Full details →DEWALT
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only)
$159.00
A cordless grinder trades runtime for the cable, and that trade only works with a 5 Ah battery or larger -- on a 2 Ah pack this cuts for a few minutes at a time.
Full details →Who the Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I is for
Buy it if: Anyone working near electrical fittings, where an aluminium ladder is a hazard.
Avoid it if: Buyers who need reach above about 10 ft, who need an 8 ft ladder or an extension.
Who the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder is for
Buy it if: Trades already on 20V MAX who need a grinder away from power.
Avoid it if: Continuous cutting or grinding, where a corded grinder is cheaper and never stops.
Specifications, side by side
1 of 16 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I | DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $159.00 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service |
| Batteries included | not published | None -- tool only |
| Battery platform | not published | DEWALT 20V MAX |
| Duty rating | 250 lb, Type I | not published |
| Ladder height | 6 ft | not published |
| Motor type | not published | Brushless XR |
| No-load speed | not published | 9,000 rpm |
| Rail material | Fiberglass, non-conductive | not published |
| Safety features | not published | Electronic brake and kickback brake |
| Spindle thread | not published | 5/8 in-11 |
| Standards | ANSI Type I, OSHA compliant | not published |
| Step count | 5 including the top | not published |
| Step type | Slip-resistant, serrated | not published |
| Tool weight | not published | 4.0 lb bare |
| Wheel diameter | not published | 4-1/2 in |
| Working height | About 10 ft | not published |
Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.
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