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Unveiled pre-SEMA, Rupes have finally joined the battery party with the release of the HLR-15 and HLR-21.
https://www.rupes.com/new-bigfoot-ib...s-hlr21-hlr15/
While the electric LHR-15 and LHR-21 are widely considered the benchmark long-throw polishers, Rupes have been conspicuously absent from the larger battery powered sector.
Rupes launched their first battery powered polisher many years ago, the revolutionary iBrid Nano. The term iBrid refers to the dual power ability, running on battery or as a corded machine.
That same iBrid concept continued with the 3-inch HLR-75, or the "Stiletto" in reference to its rather unique design.
Rupes are now finally fleshing out the range with the HLR-15 and HLR-21. I say finally because the likes of Flex, ShineMate and Milwaukee have had a big head start with their battery powered 3, 5 and 6-inch dual action polishers.
Considering how late they are, here's hoping that has allowed Rupes to study the market and build the best possible machine. Prices have yet to be announced, but I have heard they will be in the $800 - $900 USD, which would be in the $1200 to $1500 AUD, perhaps even more.
For a hobbyist, I still think the ShineMate machines provide a better value proposition, although Flex seems more competitively priced compared to when I went shopping a few years ago. So, it will be interesting to see how the new Rupes duo will land on the market.
https://www.rupes.com/new-bigfoot-ib...s-hlr21-hlr15/
While the electric LHR-15 and LHR-21 are widely considered the benchmark long-throw polishers, Rupes have been conspicuously absent from the larger battery powered sector.
Rupes launched their first battery powered polisher many years ago, the revolutionary iBrid Nano. The term iBrid refers to the dual power ability, running on battery or as a corded machine.
That same iBrid concept continued with the 3-inch HLR-75, or the "Stiletto" in reference to its rather unique design.
Rupes are now finally fleshing out the range with the HLR-15 and HLR-21. I say finally because the likes of Flex, ShineMate and Milwaukee have had a big head start with their battery powered 3, 5 and 6-inch dual action polishers.
Considering how late they are, here's hoping that has allowed Rupes to study the market and build the best possible machine. Prices have yet to be announced, but I have heard they will be in the $800 - $900 USD, which would be in the $1200 to $1500 AUD, perhaps even more.
For a hobbyist, I still think the ShineMate machines provide a better value proposition, although Flex seems more competitively priced compared to when I went shopping a few years ago. So, it will be interesting to see how the new Rupes duo will land on the market.
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