When I first learned about the new Hercules 20V cordless power tools from Harbor Freight, I was impressed that they made tools that seemed on par with todays pro brands but at the same time I was unimpressed that they only have 3 tools available for purchase. Joshua B. found a flyer that shows that new more Hercules 20V tools are coming!
A total of 8 new Hercules 20V tools are coming out soon which include a 6-1/2″ circular saw, reciprocating saw, angle grinder, multitool, radio, area light, jobsite blower, and a jigsaw.
The flyer doesn’t list specs so well have to wait for more info. My guess is that all will most likely be brushed motor tools (except for the light and radio as those don’t use motors) because all the new Harbor Freight 20V tools (including Earthquake XT and Bauer brands) are brushed motor tools. One thing I find a bit weird and might be a picture mistake, is that the multitool has a side handle. They probably meant to put that side handle on the angle grinder picture.
With the new added line up of tools makes the Hercules brand more appealing and gives users a definite upgrade path to build their collection. What I still don’t get is why they came out with 3 separate 20V lines (Hercules, Bauer, and Earthquake XT) when they could have made one cordless line. That and why didn’t they make them all compatible with each other?
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When can I purchase the 20 Volt Hercules angle grinder from Harboe Freight
Harbor Freight hasn’t disclosed release dates. Only thing we have to go by is Harbor Freight saying “coming soon” but that was several months ago so your guess is as good as mine at this point
When will this come out???? I’m waiting?
according to Harbor Freight they say – “coming soon”
Which was in Aug 2017 as stated “coming soon” Today is March 2018, 7 months later….
yes
I guess coming soon means…NEVER!
Still waiting….
ITS DECEMBER 2018 AND DO WE HAVE THE CIRCULAR SAW YET? I NEED ONE FROM HERCULES 20V CORDLESS
No joke..coming soon for going on 2 years.
check out my thoughts on why I think they haven’t come out with them yet here: https://toolcraze.net/over-a-year-later-and-still-no-new-hercules-20v-tools-whats-going-on-harbor-freight/
What’s taking so damn long?.. I need a circular saw and a jigsaw and want to add them to my Hercules collection.
https://toolcraze.net/over-a-year-later-and-still-no-new-hercules-20v-tools-whats-going-on-harbor-freight/
The Circular Saw is out!! $89.99 but there is a coupon for $74.99. I think the battery and charger are sold separately though.
The Circular Saw is out!! $89.99 but there is a coupon for $74.99. I think the battery and charger are sold separately though.
Thanks, we are working on an article discussing the new 20V Hercules circular saw. Looks pretty good and yes it’s a baretool at that price but not a big deal as baretool price is very affordable compared to the top brands and their batteries and chargers are very inexpensive as we’ve come to expect from HF.
I have several Hercules tools. I would like to purchase a 20v cordless chainsaw but they don’t offer this item. I several 20v batteries and chargers for Hercules so I don’t really want to buy another brand to keep up with.
Well there you go, the rest of us bought into brands with a wider variety of tools for this reason, in addition to the HF QC issues and short warranty.
However, I’d as soon get a gas chainsaw because that type of tool is very taxing of its *engine*. If you only have light/small cutting to do, then a recip saw can handle that. I’m not arguing that cordless chainsaws shouldn’t exist, just that if you want something decent you should be prepared to pay for a contractor grade brand rather than HF brand.