Best construction equipment for contractors

Start with the DeWalt 20V MAX XR hammer drill + impact driver kit. For a general contractor it's the safest core: two tools that cover 90% of a day's work, on the battery platform with the widest range of add-on tools and easy replacement on a jobsite.

• DeWalt 20V MAX XR 2-tool kit — the everyday pick; hammer drill for masonry, impact driver for fastening.
• Makita 18V LXT 2-piece kit — for crews who want a lighter, smoother-running kit.
• DeWalt DCK700 7-tool kit — for a first full setup: saw, recip, light and more in one box.
• DeWalt DWE7491RS table saw — the jobsite saw most contractors settle on; big rip capacity, rack-and-pinion fence.
• SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro — worth it if you cut around helpers or apprentices; the brake stops the blade on contact.
• Bosch GTS15-10 — a compact, precise alternative if space in the truck is tight.

Skip the no-name combo kits: fine for a homeowner, not for daily paid work.