Hitachi SDS drills
Hitachi SDS drills have a growing reputation and now rival the likes of Bosch and DeWalt for built quality and features. They frequently offer great value for money too – so we think it’s worth giving them proper consideration. Here’s our round up of the complete corded Hitachi SDS drill range.
2kg-4.5kg corded Hitachi SDS Drills
There are currently 6 drills in the range:
- Three 3-mode drills: the DH24PC3 SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill, the DH24PM and the DH30PC2
- Three 2-mode drills: the DH24PB3 SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill, the DH25PB and the H25PV SDS-Plus Demolition Hammer (a lower weight alternative to the Hitachi SDS-Max breakers)
Hitachi SDS-Max drills
DH40MR SDS Max Shank Rotary Hammer, 2-Mode
According to Hitachi, their DH40MR SDS Max Rotary Hammer offers a 10% faster drilling speed than comparable products, whilst producing lower vibration and noise than other SDS-Max drills in this category. It offers increased drilling performance, control and reliability.
DH40MRY Heavy Duty 40mm Rotary Hammer
Focused on power and vibration control, the DH40MRY Rotary Hammer offers up to 56% less vibration and 36% longer tool life compared to earlier models. It has best-in-class impact energy and material removal with drilling and chiselling which has shown it to be up to 6 times more productive in Hitachi’s tests.
DH45MR SDS Max Rotary Hammer, 2-mode – NEW
A new addition to the Hitachi range, the DH45MRSDR Max Rotary Hammer, model DH45MR features a class-leading impact energy of 11.6 ft-lbs making it the toughest SDS Max drill around. To prolong its life, it has Hitachi’s patented IDI (Internal double insulation).
DH50MB SDS Max Shank Rotary Hammer
You can take care of loads of tough jobs with the DH50MB SDS Max 2″ Rotary Hammer. Crushing, chiselling, edging, cutting, grooving, stripping, compacting/tamping, roughing concrete surfaces, drilling concrete and drilling anchor bolt holes. It can help you with installation of air-con units, wiring, pipes, electrics, sanitary facilities, interior finishing and other construction and repair jobs.
DH50MR SDS MAX Rotary Hammer – NEW
Details to be confirmed by manufacturer…
DH50MRY 2″ SDS MAX UVP Rotary Hammer
The DH50MRY Rotary Hammer offers User Vibration Protection to enhance performance and increase comfortable working time. Hitachi claim it gives you up to 55% less vibration enabling you to get more done before reaching damaging vibration levels. This SDS Max hammer drill can drill and chisel through concrete, masonry, mortar, tiles, brickwork and other tough challenges.
Buy Corded Hitachi SDS drills
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