Mobile repair assistant: TOP-5 cordless rotary hammers

The German brand Bosch produces household and professional tools with high performance and excellent build quality. The GBH 180-LI Professional 0611911020 is a rotary hammer that handles complex tasks with ease and is inexpensive at $150.

The tool, made in a corporate design, looks solid and powerful. The main handle has rubberized pads, so the hand does not slip off during operation. To hold the device while drilling or drilling, there is an additional handle, it can be set to two positions, and the built-in depth gauge allows you to make a large number of identical holes without stopping.

The rotary hammer looks heavy, but weighs a little - 3.2 kg with a battery. The small length of the body and the compact vertical arrangement of the working units make the tool ergonomic and convenient.

1800 revolutions and 4550 beats/min are enough to work with a chisel, drill holes in concrete with a solid drill with a diameter of up to 20 mm. The wheel switch will easily help you to set the desired mode.

A perforator can make holes in wood with a diameter of up to 30 mm, and in metal - up to 13 mm. The lock button secures the trigger - you can work without worrying about constant pressure. The backlight function helps when you need to drill in a poorly lit area. Safety clutch saves the device from destruction in case of sudden jamming and protects the operator from injury.

The rotary hammer comes in a solid plastic case. The battery and charger are not included, but you will most likely have to buy them if the tool is not supposed to be an additional one, and this significantly increases the cost. A kit with two 4-amp batteries and a charger goes under article 0611911023 and costs $350. And when buying a kit 0615990K2Y, it will also include a fitness tracker.

Bosch GBH 180-LI Professional is a convenient and productive rotary hammer for home renovations and private building orders. Cheap and long lasting.

Japanese Makita is known for its reliable tools for professionals and DIYers. The BHR241Z rotary hammer is a harmonious combination of performance, design and price ($220).

The tool looks neat and compact. Dimensions 417x84x219 mm and weight 3.2 kg together with the battery make it easy to manipulate the device and work without fatigue for a long time. Rubberized pads on the body and an additional two-position handle with a depth gauge help to hold the rotary hammer.

The spindle speed is controlled by the force of pulling the trigger and can reach 1100 rpm. An impact energy of 2 J and a frequency of 4000 beats / min is enough to work as a perforator as a demolition hammer, drill holes with a blow in concrete with a diameter of up to 20 mm using a solid drill.

By drilling without impact, you can get holes in wood with a diameter of up to 26 mm, in metal - up to 13 mm. Changing the drill is keyless, quick and convenient. The safety clutch protects the master from injury, and the hammer from damage if the drill suddenly jams.

Also in the model it is convenient to replace the brushes. The tool does not need to be disassembled. On the left side of the case, next to the logo, there is a special hatch for quick access.

Makita BHR241Z comes without a case, battery and charger. In general, rotary hammers of the BHR241 line are completed in different ways. Models marked SYE, RFE, RFJ come with batteries of different capacities, a charger, a case, respectively, their prices are significantly higher.

The tool will serve a home master for a long time, but in the hands of a professional it will be able to work daily for several hours. A definite "must-have" for adherents of a solid and not too expensive cordless tool.

Tools of the American brand DeWALT are known all over the world for their functionality and unsurpassed practicality. The DCH133N perforator is in demand due to the best performance among cordless counterparts costing around $200.

Due to the horizontal position of the engine, the body has an elongated and narrow shape, which makes it easy to reach the most difficult areas. Light weight - only 2.27 kg together with the battery allows you to work for a long time without getting tired, turn the tool at different angles, and easily hold it over your head. The rubberized grip and additional rotary handle provide a secure grip, which gives confidence when working with especially hard materials, cement, concrete. The depth gauge will help you drill many identical holes.

A small but compact rotary hammer is quite productive - the impact frequency is 5500 beats / min, drilling - 1500 rpm. An impact force of 2.6 J is enough to destroy brick partitions, expand window and door openings. At the same time, the engine practically does not heat up, due to the absence of brushes.

By selecting the desired mode with the switch, you can drill wood and metal without impact, getting holes in them with a diameter of up to 30 and 13 mm, respectively. With a blow, you can punch holes in concrete with a diameter of up to 26 mm, and with a hollow crown - up to 50 mm. The lock function prevents you from accidentally pressing the start button, which is also convenient when you need to work continuously for some time.

The absence of any accessories, including a case, spoils the impression of the model, the rotary hammer is sold in a regular paper box. Extended equipment DeWALT DCH133M1 includes a battery and case, but costs $100 more. However, the "zero" equipment is useful if you need an additional tool, or if you still have working accessories from the previous DeWalt.

The rotary hammer is advantageous in lightness, productivity and ease of use. If you buy a tool for work in a private company or for home, it will last for many years.

The German company AEG has been manufacturing construction tools for many decades, so its equipment is as convenient and practical as possible to use. The BBH 18-0 is a high performance, high quality rotary hammer priced at around $300.

The engine in the case is located vertically, which gives a number of advantages: compactness of the device, comfortable handle for a wide grip. For a more secure hold, there is an additional handle and rubberized pads on the body. The vibration protection system improves drilling accuracy and reduces hand fatigue when working with a chisel.

The rotary hammer weighs 3.5 kg along with an 18-volt 4-amp battery, which, with its ergonomics, is normal, but already a stretch. You won't work long. The battery itself is not included, you will have to spend money on it separately.

Operating modes are traditionally switched using a rotary wheel. Without impact, the rotary hammers holes in wood with a diameter of up to 30 mm, in metal - up to 13 mm. In the hammer drilling mode, you can use a solid drill with an SDS + shank up to 24 mm in diameter, a core drill up to 50 mm. A depth gauge built into the accessory handle allows multiple holes of the same depth to be drilled without interruption, and a safety clutch will stop the spindle from rotating if the drill is jammed. This will avoid injury to the master and breakage of the tool.

The impact force of the instrument is 2.3 J and the frequency is 4200 beats / min - not the best for such a price, especially if you compare the model with the same DeWALT DCH133N . AEG BBH 18-0 is slightly weaker, so chiselling and drilling will take a little longer with it. But it also consumes less energy.

The BBH 18-0 perforator attracts with its compactness and ergonomics, an excellent device for all types of work, both outdoors and indoors.

Tools under the Metabo brand are produced for professional work. They are distinguished by endurance, performance, build quality. The KHA 18 LTX BL 24 Quick 600211890 perforator is a bright representative of the class of compact cordless perforators priced at about $450.

The engine of the tool is located vertically, which has a positive effect on ergonomics, creates conditions for a comfortable grip of the handle. The original form factor with rubberized body elements ensures safety, and the additional handle allows you to firmly hold the rotary hammer during hard work. You can reach the lock button with one finger, and then you do not have to hold the trigger for a long time.

But the weight of the device is not the most convenient - 3.4 kg, you will need strong hardy hands.

The rotary hammer is quite productive - the drilling frequency is 1200 rpm, the impact is 4500 beats / min, the impact energy is 2.2 J. It is advantageous to use the tool in the chiselling mode, it well ditches the walls for wiring, removes tiles. The motor is brushless, so it does not overheat even at maximum loads.

The rotary hammer uses two types of chuck: type SDS + and keyless drill chuck, the replacement of which does not require a key. The tool can be used for drilling holes in wood with a diameter of up to 25 mm, metal - up to 13 mm, screwing / unscrewing self-tapping screws. With impact, the device successfully makes holes in concrete with a hollow crown with a diameter of up to 68 mm, which other models in the class cannot.

The function of automatic adjustment of the rotation of the shaft allows you to optimally adjust to the material, and the vibration protection system reduces the load when working in the demolition hammer mode. The built-in light makes it easy to drill in dark places.

The hammer comes in a box without a case, battery and charger. But you can consider the same model with a case.

In general, KHA 18 LTX BL 24 Quick 600211890 has everything that is required for comfortable and efficient work of a professional on any objects, but it costs a lot, especially if you add the price of the charger and battery to the sum.