Which Cordless SDS ???

[pennywise]

I've used both the Bosch and Hilti and I would say the Bosch is more jumpy and like a torrent of barely controlled power that discharges too quickly and the Hilti just uses whats needed to get the job done, far less vibration which they pride themselves on I believe, It performs even better when using their own brand drill bits I didn't believe it at first but it does make a difference. The batteries also have a higher amp hour rating than the Bosch so you get marginally better run times and the charger is quicker as well I believe.

I'm sounding like a rep again

 

[Aza]

Nice one, thanks for the info

 

[sparks1234]

I've had 2 of the Makita 24 rotary stop and the batteries are pants, they have such a short life until they fail completely and best part of £200 for a new one.

I now have just bought a Hitachi and its pretty good, has rotary stop and £250 + VAT, not the best but a good allrounder

 

[chris gray]

ive recently bought this
Hitachi DH24DVA 4.1kg SDS Plus Drill - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys
had 24v makita and killed it within a year

 

[Amp David]

I've had this now for 3 years or there about and has always done its job. Although i have 3.3 Ah batteries which seem to last forever.

Makita BHR200WAE 24V SDS Plus Drill - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

Only paid £120 for it too!

 

[chris gray]

I've had this now for 3 years or there about and has always done its job. Although i have 3.3 Ah batteries which seem to last forever.

Makita BHR200WAE 24V SDS Plus Drill - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

Only paid £120 for it too!

yeah thats the one i killed

 

[sparks1234]

ive recently bought this
Hitachi DH24DVA 4.1kg SDS Plus Drill - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys
had 24v makita and killed it within a year

Yep thats the one but paid £250 for it

 

[chris gray]

Yep thats the one but paid £250 for it

company rep gave link where they cost £199+vat
wasnt impressed then either
what do u think to it?

 

[sparks1234]

better than the makita, probably not the best but it does everything , seems solid, time will tell

all my other hitachi has been good

 

[chris gray]

ive had mine a couple of months and im already questioning the batteries runtime

 

[sparks1234]

ive had mine a couple of months and im already questioning the batteries runtime

Time will tell but so far so good

 

[eskimo39]

If you cannot afford Hilti which is the daddy, try the Bosch GBH36V-LI which is his younger, better looking cousin.

 

[sparks1234]

If you cannot afford Hilti which is the daddy, try the Bosch GBH36V-LI which is his younger, better looking cousin.

Probably for a lot of us its not a case of not affording it but there so many theiving t***ers about

 

[eskimo39]

Probably for a lot of us its not a case of not affording it but there so many theiving t***ers about

To be fair mate, I don't think thieves will be choosy between Bosch or Hilti!!!

I got my Bosch with 2 x 2.6ah Batteries and a load of bits thrown in for £430 inc VAT, I got a quote of nearly £700 plus VAT for the Hilti.

 

[Phil]

that was the worst thing working on site with other trades about. not knowing if the box would be as full when you got back to it. no van outside to leave it locked up in, but saying that then you have the scrotes on the street walking around. when we did a major night club re-fit I put first dabs on a cupboard and hasped it. not a thing went walkies that time