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Bona FlexiSand 1.9 vs Milwaukee M18 FPD3
The Bona FlexiSand 1.9 is a single-disc rotary floor sanding and buffing machine. The Milwaukee M18 FPD3 is a 18v brushless combi drill for drilling and driving with hammer action.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bona FlexiSand 1.9 | Milwaukee M18 FPD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50kg (plus optional 11kg magnetic weight) | 2.2 kg |
| Power | 1.9kW | - |
| Voltage | 230V, 50Hz, 11A | - |
| Disc diameter | 407mm (16in) | - |
| Max torque | - | 158 Nm |
| Chuck | - | 13mm keyless metal |
| No-load speed | - | 0-2100 rpm (2-speed) |
| Percussion rate | - | 33,000 bpm |
| Max drilling capacity | - | 89mm (wood); 16mm (metal/masonry) |
Sources: Bona FlexiSand 1.9, Milwaukee M18 FPD3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the FlexiSand 1.9 if...
A single-disc rotary sander used for buffing, screening and light sanding rather than heavy stock removal, which is why floor contractors keep one alongside a belt or drum sander rather than instead of one. Its 407mm disc and 1.9kW motor put it in the same bracket as other single-phase rotary buffers sold through UK flooring trade counters.
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Buy or hire the M18 FPD3 if...
The FPD3 is Milwaukee's current flagship 18V combi drill, bought by tradespeople already on the M18 battery platform who want high torque in a compact body. It competes directly with DeWalt's XR and Makita's brushless combi drills at the premium end of cordless drilling.
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What is the difference between the Bona FlexiSand 1.9 and the Milwaukee M18 FPD3?
The Bona FlexiSand 1.9 is a single-disc rotary floor sanding and buffing machine; the Milwaukee M18 FPD3 is a 18V brushless combi drill for drilling and driving with hammer action.
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