
Top rated Planers
This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Bosch Professional GHO 12V-20
Cordless Planer GHO 12V-20. The GHO 12V-20 Professional sets a new standard in tool handling as the first 12-volt cordless planer of its kind. The optimized center of gravity ensures comfortable and ergonomic handling. The brushless EC motor and the 12-volt battery system allow for a compact design. Combined with wireless flexibility, this results in excellent operability in any working position. This power tool is suitable for planing wood. It is compatible with all Bosch Professional 12V batteries and chargers, as well as dust bags and the Bosch Click & Clean dust extraction system. The GHO 12V-20 Professional features a Woodrazor reversible blade. Included in the package: L-BOXX 136, fast charger GAL 12V-40 Professional, 2x planer blades, 2x GBA 12V 3.0Ah batteries.
Pro
- Small and handy
- light, handy
- Small compact
Contra
- No accessories
- has only 1 planing blade
- Without stop

2. Makita DKP 180
Cordless drilling with a large V-groove for easy chamfering. The cutting depth can be precisely adjusted thanks to a smoothly running, locking wheel. The high speed of the planer shaft ensures a perfect finish. It is equipped with carbide reversible cutting plates and is delivered in a box without battery, charger, or case.
Pro
- Makes his service.
- Good workmanship

3. Bosch Professional GHO 18V-LI
Extremely lightweight and precise
- Fast and precise work rate due to continuously variable depth-of-cut setting up to 1.6 mm
- High surface quality due to ultra-sharp and durable TC reversible blades
- Lightweight (only 2.6 kg) for comfortable work
- Innovative COOLPACK batteries ensure optimum heat dissipation and therefore increase lifetime by up to 100% compared to Li-Ion batteries without COOLPACK
- Bosch Electronic Cell Protection (ECP): protects the battery against overload, overheating and deep discharge
- Motor brake for putting the tool down safely
- Quick blade changes for continuous work
- Wood chip clearance to left or right, as desired.

4. Metabo Dh 330
The Metabo DH 330 thickness planer is ideal for mobile use due to its lightweight design. Its sturdy gearbox ensures a consistent feed of the workpiece. The height can be easily adjusted using a hand crank, and common cutting heights can be set quickly via locking points.
This thickness planer features a powerful universal motor that provides strong drive and a uniform planing finish. The restart protection feature prevents unintentional starting after a power interruption.
With the precise chip thickness adjustment, you can plane quickly and accurately. The large infeed and outfeed tables support the processing of long workpieces. A planer lock prevents accidental adjustment of the chip removal setting.
Included in the delivery:
- 2 built-in HSS reversible planer blades
- Push stick
- Dust extraction nozzle.
Pro
- Simple operation
- Solid construction
- Good result with hardwood
Contra
- No plug for Switzerland
- No kickback protection
- Shuko plug

5. Makita DKP 181
Delivery contents:
- 1x Makita DKP 181 Cordless Planer Bevel Planer 82 mm 18 V Brushless
- 1x Parallel stop
- 1x Assembly tool
- 2x Makita BL 1860 B 18 V - 6.0 Ah / 6000 mAh Li-Ion battery with LED display
- 1x Makita DC 18 RC 9.6 - 18 V Fast charger for Li-Ion battery
- 1x Makpac
- 1x Universal insert
Product description:
The Makita Cordless Bevel Planer DKP 181 impresses with its compact design and quiet operation. Additionally, it handles the toughest applications with ease. With a planing depth of 25 mm and a planing width of 82 mm, it is designed for the most common tasks. For added comfort during long working days, it features a rubberized handle that provides a secure grip for the user. The speed is quickly and easily controlled by the machine, allowing for material-appropriate processing. The soft start feature ensures a gentle startup of the machine.

6. Makita Stationary planer
The stationary planer 304 mm is a lightweight thickness planer designed for use in the workshop or on the construction site. It brings strips, beams, and boards to precise dimensions, features a large stainless steel support table, and has an automatic height locking mechanism. The chip removal is precisely adjustable. It comes with a hose connection adapter (70 mm), a setting triangle, a socket wrench SW9, a hex key (4 mm), and a reversible HSS knife set (306 mm).
Pro
- Powerful good machine
- Precise adjustment
- Very good processing quality
Contra
- No defects
- Quite loud, but normal
- Chip extraction requires a professional extraction system.

7. Makita KP 0800 rabbet plane / electric plane 620 W 82 mm + reversible blade - without case
Delivery contents:
- 1x Makita KP 0800 rebate planer / electric planer
- 1x socket wrench SW9
- 1x HM reversible blade 2-pack
- 1x blade setting gauge
- 1x pressure plate for reversible blades
- 1x Makita reversible blade HM 82mm
- without case
Product description:
The Makita KP 0800 rebate planer / electric planer is a lightweight and very handy machine. The device impresses with a high cutter shaft speed, allowing for flawless planing results. The Makita KP 0800 rebate planer / electric planer offers a very precise adjustment option for the depth of cut. Additionally, it is equipped with a HM reversible blade (carbide).
Technical data:
No-load speed: 17,000 min -1
Planing width: 82 mm
Continuous chip removal: 0 - 2.5 mm
Rebate depth: 0 - 9 mm
Length of the planer sole: 285 mm
Weight: 2.6 kg
For commercial use, please observe construction regulations!.

Makita KP 0800 rabbet plane / electric plane 620 W 82 mm + reversible blade - without case
8. Makita KP 0800
Delivered in MAKPAC size 3, this lightweight and handy machine features a large V-groove for easy beveling. The high cutter shaft speed allows for a perfect finish, and it is equipped with TCT reversible blades. There is a very precise adjustment of the cutting depth with stop points, and the handle includes rubber inserts for a perfect grip and comfortable operation. The package includes MAKPAC size 3, TCT reversible blades, an assembly tool, and a blade setting gauge.
Pro
- Prima electric planer
- Practical box
- Quality as expected
Contra
- No rip fence
- Disastrous packaging. No padding or anything else to protect it.
- Rip fence missing

9. Einhell Tc-Pl 750
The electric planer TC-PL 750 is a powerful hand-held planer for jobs with a chip depth of up to two millimeters. With 750 W power and an idle speed of 16.000 rpm, the TC-PL 750 efficiently tackles wooden surfaces and enables the ambitious DIY enthusiast to perform precise work. For optimum results in one go it has a large knife shaft. The integrated automatic park rest provides safe parking and protects the workpiece against unintended damage. The solid aluminium soleplate helps the user to achieve flat results. The ergonomic handle fits securely in the hand and enables the hand-held planer for working without fatigue even when working on demanding projects. The soft grip also permits safe and user-friendly handling. Included in the delivery are a parallel and a rebate depth guide as well as a carbide planing knife (reversible).
Pro
- Great slicer
- Fair price
- Good quality

10. Bosch Professional GHO 40-82 C
Delivery includes:
- 1x Bosch GHO 40-82 C
- 1x Depth stop
- 1x Parallel guide
- 1x Dust bag
- 1x Additional blade
- 1x L-Boxx
Product description:
The Bosch GHO 40-82 C is a high-quality electric planer from the Bosch Professional series. The powerful 850-watt motor with Constant Electronic ensures consistent speeds of 14,000 RPM even under the toughest conditions. The ultra-sharp blades can be easily changed using the "Woodrazor" blade system: the appropriate tool and replacement blade are always included in the planer’s blade depot, and changing them takes only a few seconds. The main handle and guide handle are coated with soft grip material for controlled operation and clean cuts. The direction of the chip ejection can be adjusted with a lever to make any working position comfortable. The chip thickness can be conveniently and precisely set using the handle and large scale. Thanks to the fold-out parking shoe and the thermodynamic motor protection, the device is very durable.
Technical specifications:
Rated power input: 850 W
Adjustable chip thickness: 0 – 4 mm
Adjustable depth of cut: 0 – 24 mm
No-load speed: 14,000 min-1
Planing width: 82 mm
Weight of base unit: 3200 g
For commercial use, please observe building regulations!.
Pro
- High cutting quality
- Up to 4mm track depth
