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ROTARY HAMMERS WATCH UPDATE
3 AND 5 KG ROTARY HAMMER MODELS UNDER REVIEW
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3 AND 5 KG ROTARY HAMMER MODELS UNDER REVIEW
MAIN ADVANTAGES & REMARKS
REAL USER ASSESSMENTS
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Power input 600W
Impact 1,3J
Drill bit optimal Ø 4-10 mm
Weight 2,3 kg
SKIL 1743
Price-quality Mode switch is vulnerable to early breakage
Universal for light DIY tasks
Closed rear handle for comfortable carrying
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Power input 550W
Impact 1,7J
Drill bit optimal Ø 4-10 mm
Weight 2,2 kg
BOSCH PBH 2100RE
Light Weaker reverse mode
Higher speed – ideal also for drilling in wood & metal
Universal for major DIY tasks
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Power input 710W
Impact 1,9J
Drill bit optimal Ø 4-12 mm
Weight 2,5 kg
MAKTEC MT870
Price-quality Less comfortable grip
Low cost of parts No chiseling mode
Reliability close to Makita models (suits for light pro tasks)
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Power input 780W
Impact 2,4J
Drill bit optimal Ø 6-14 mm
Weight 2,6 kg
MAKITA HR2470
Low vibrations No quick side handle adjustment
Comfortable grip
Mode switch bumper for protection against breakage
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Power input 800W
Impact 2,4J
Drill bit optimal Ø
8-16 mm
Weight 2,8 kg
MAKITA HR2610
Comfortable grip Switching from chiseling to drilling mode may get the switch stuck in hammer drilling mode. You need to turn manually the chuck left and right wise before moving further the switch
Low vibrations
Quick to adjust side handle
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Power input 800W
Impact 2,7J
Drill bit optimal Ø 8-16 mm
Weight 2,8 kg
BOSCH GBH2-26DRE
Comfortable grip Occasional depth gauge self loosening during use
Large space plastic case
Easy to adjust depth gauge
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Rs Power input 850W
Impact 3,2J
Drill bit optimal Ø 8-16 mm
Weight 2,9 kg
BOSCH GBH 2-28DV
Very low vibrations (AVC system) Mode change runs sometimes hard – you need first to turn the chuck manually left and right wise before moving the switch further
Powerful – rapid advance in masonry
Comfortable grip
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Power input 800W
Impact 2,8J
Drill bit optimal Ø 8-16 mm
Weight 2,9 kg
DEWALT D25123K
Easy to handle mode switch Trigger lock on switch unusual place
Comfortable grip
Large space plastic case
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Power input 830W
Impact 3,2J
Drill bit optimal Ø 8-16 mm
Weight 2,8 kg
HITACHI DH26PC
Low vibrations Occasional plastic smell during use
Comfortable grip
Fast progress both in drilling & chiseling
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Power input 800W
Impact 2,7J
Drill bit optimal Ø 8-16 mm
Weight 3,2 kg
METABO KHE2650
Quick change keyless chuck in the set (for drilling in wood & metal)
A bit heavy
Comfortable grip
Sturdy gear housing
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Power input 800W
Impact 2,8J
Drill bit optimal Ø 12-18 mm
Weight 3,4 kg
MAKITA HR2810
Compact – useful in tight space works Side handle requires firmly mounting in place, otherwise it may fall during use
Comfortable grip Larger trigger switch makes one hand use complex
Easy to use mode selector
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Power input 800W
Impact 3,1J
Drill bit optimal Ø
12-18 mm
Weight 3,5 kg
BOSCH GBH 3-28 DRE
Low vibrations Larger trigger switch makes one hand use complex
Powerful
Comfortable grip
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Power input 800W
Impact 2,8J
Drill bit optimal Ø
12-18 mm
Weight 3 kg
DEWALT D25313K
Compact – useful in tight space works Mode selector turns sometimes hard – need to turn manually the chuck left and right wise before moving the switch further
Light
Convenient for one hand use
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Power input 720W
Impact 3,5J
Drill bit optimal Ø
12-18 mm
Weight 3,5 kg
HITACHI DH28PC
Compact Less powerful motor
Comfortable grip
Convenient to use with one hand
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Power input 800W
Impact 3,1J
Drill bit optimal Ø
12-18 mm
Weight 3,4 kg
METABO KHE3250
Very low vibrations Mode change is sometimes hard - need to turn manually the chuck left and right wise before moving further the switch
Compact Larger trigger button makes one hand use complex
Comfortable grip
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Power input 950W
Impact 8J
Drill bit optimal ØCore bit max Ø
18-32 mm105 mm
Weight 6 kg
HITACHI DH38MS
Price-quality Basic features – no speed control and reverse
Light
Not so noisy in use
NOTE:Fitted for light scale jobs in SDS max class
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Power input 1050W
Impact 6,1J
Drill bit optimal ØCore bit max Ø
18-32 mm105 mm
Weight 6,6kg
MAKITA HR4002
Price-quality Basic features – no speed control and reverse
Comfortable grip
Convenient to use trigger switch
NOTE:Fitted for light scale jobs in SDS max class
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Power input 950W
Impact 10J
Drill bit optimal ØCore bit max Ø
18-32 mm105 mm
Weight 6,5kg
HITACHI DH40MR
Comfortable grip
Not so noisy in use
Convenient to use trigger switch
NOTE:In continuous use, do regular breaks (every 15-20 minutes) to allow the grease restoring its optimal properties. In this way, the hammer mechanism works trouble free.
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Power input 1100W
Impact 6,8J
Drill bit optimal ØCore bit max Ø
18-32 mm105 mm
Weight 6,4kg
MAKITA HR4001C
Comfortable grip
Not so noisy in use
Mode change switch is well protected against drop on the ground
NOTE:In continuous use, do regular breaks (every 15-20 minutes) to allow the grease restoring its optimal properties. In this way, the hammer mechanism works trouble free.
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Power input 1150W
Impact 8,8J
Drill bit optimal ØBreakthrough bit ØCore bit max Ø
18-32 mm45-55 mm
90 mm
Weight 6,8kg
BOSCH GBH5-40DCE
Powerful Side handle grip is not so comfortable
Easy to change drill bits (with one hand)
Extra speed in chiseling mode
NOTE:In continuous use, do regular breaks (every 15-20 minutes) to allow the grease restoring its optimal properties. In this way, the hammer mechanism works trouble free.
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Power input 1100W
Impact 8J
Drill bit optimal ØBreakthrough bit ØCore bit max Ø
18-32 mm45-55 mm
90 mm
Weight 6,1kg
DEWALT D25501K
Low vibrations
Not so noisy in use
Comfortable grip
NOTE:In continuous use, do regular breaks (every 15-20 minutes) to allow the grease restoring its optimal properties. In this way, the hammer mechanism works trouble free.
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Power input 1300W
Impact 8,5J
Drill bit optimal ØBreakthrough bit ØCore bit max Ø
18-32 mm45-65 mm
100 mm
Weight 6,7kg
METABO KHE56
Low vibrations
Side handle can be fixed close to the main handle (for more comfort)
Convenient to use trigger switch
NOTE:In continuous use, do regular breaks (every 15-20 minutes) to allow the grease restoring its optimal properties. In this way, the hammer mechanism works trouble free.
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR TOOLS SELECTION !
summarized by Georgi Doychev
