Power tools to drill, grind and cut are central to a farm workshop. Portability is a big bonus, so here we compare battery-powered options from four big-name brands

Several things make a good cordless power tool. For our money what matters are weight, balance, torque, battery stamina and quick charging; any extra features are a bonus. We’ve seen how battery/charger technology and the brushless motor have transformed tool output (profi 10/2017), and measurement will help pin down performance.