Hilti Program

denick

Has anyone had any experience with Hilti's program where they lease you a tool(s) and include all the maintenance, repair and replacement in a monthly charge?

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jmic

No. But I do have a few Hilti tools. Haven't had any problems with them. Had a hammer drill 20 years, finally bit the big one. I think the guys ran it on to much cord. They gave me a good trade in for it towards a new unit that the co. reimbursed me for.

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jiffy

For the cost of the Hiliti lease you could own many other brand tools that rate just as well. I see no advantage to the lease program.

platinumLLC

I haven't used thier lease program but i would think you would be better off just buying hilti products. I have used thier hammer drills and demo hammers and they are second to none as far as i am concerned and if you get a good rep they take care of you.

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woodworkbykirk

some of their gears good, some of its no better than the average stuff out there

their hammer drills and chipping hammers are awesome. ive found their single fire p.a.t's work better than the ones that have a magazine

we have their circ saw, the rep said its the best one on the market. its heavy , has an awful whine to it (very loud) underpowered and hard to see what your cutting. their 14.4 lith ion drill is nice but $500 is a bit much for a 14.4

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KillerToiletSpider

The lease is a good deal if you are a large contractor with hundreds of tools in service, for a smaller contractor you're better off buying the tools as their warranty program is very good, especially if you have a good rep. The shop I work for uses Hilti tools almost exclusively, we also order our anchors and hangers from them, as well as consumables like saw blades and grinding wheels.

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mdshunk

I was on a large project once where a lot of the contractors leased form HILTI just for that job (several year job). HILTI set up a job trailer there and had a "tool crib" setup for everyone to rent from and get the tools serviced. That was really handy.

Of the very few HILTI tools that I have, they need very little service. The lease program wouldn't really benefit me, unless I was planning on "trading up" every few years for the new model of whatever.

Jack_Sullivan

I purchased my first Hilti tools, DX 350 & TE-17 in the 70's. I'm still using them. Never any real problems with the DX 350, just piston replacements, after (I'm guessing) almost 5,000,000 ceiling clips and sdf pins it's still doing a great job. The TE 17 was a problem in the begining, switches and a bad chuck design, but all that has been fixed. I sent it in about 10 years ago for a full overhaul, lub, brushes, cord and new chuck and it is still humming.

I recently purchased the cordless impac driver. I like it.

I no longer do as much as I did years ago, but If I was humming along now like I was when I first started, I would buy the extended warranty program and would consider the lease progra,m

KyleVH

For tools that your trade is hard on it's a good deal. Never pay for a repair, always have high performing tools. Cordless, never buy another battery, charger, repair. Those cost add up. A $200 cordless tool usually cost much more than that after 18mths plus if you use it all the time.

Chevyman305

We have been using the hilti program for months now. No problems. We use the 14.4 drills and th enew powder gun with the nail cartridge on the front. We beat the crap out of these tools and they haven't died yet. We have 4 drills 2 circular saws and 2 rotary hammers and 1 impact. The best money I ever spent.

XanadooLTD

It really is neat if you have guys who beat up tools and you like to have the newest tools available. Hilti is constantly introducing new technology so it might be wise.

Here is info from our fleet account:

"We'll manage your tools so you can manage your business.

For a fixed monthly fee, Hilti provides you with a new fleet of tools.

During the usage time, there is only one monthly invoice for all your tools that covers absolutely all costs (including repair). Plus -- at the end of the usage period -- your fleet will be renewed with the latest generation of Hilti tools. Based on your needs, you select the type and quantity of tools.



Your benefits from Hilti Tool Fleet Management:

Full transparency & reliability

• Instant access to your complete tool inventory
• Easy accounting and cost allocation
• All tools labeled with your company logo plus inventory code / job reference possible.
• Exclusive Internet portal to track your tool fleet, order tools and consumables and arrange tool repair pick-ups

Reduce overall spend on tools

• Less administration for managing your tools (i.e. sourcing, purchasing, repairing, etc.)
• Modern tool fleet ensuring peak performance of tool and employee
• Customize your fleet to meet all your needs
• Preserve capital -- monthly expense payments instead of upfront investment

Maximum productivity

• New tool fleet ensures you the latest innovation and technology
• Modern tools reduce down-time and increase safety and morale
  of your employees
• Priority repair service and tool always returned to the Hilti performance and safety standard
• The Hilti Theft Protection System (TPS) as standard on selected models

Do you see any of the following issues in your company?

• You pay too much for repairs and maintenance
• You spend too much of your time with administration
• You have no transparency on your total tool cost
• Your productivity is impacted by tool break-downs

Then Hilti Tool Fleet Management is the right solution for you!

Contact your Hilti Account Manager for a personalized Tool Fleet Management presentation or call us toll free (866) 445-8827 to set up an appointment."

Inner10

I don't have any leased tools yet the price is very attractive. When I was speaking to a Hilti rep at my branch he said that they don't make that great of a profit on the lease but the idea is that if you lease your tools from them and get them serviced there chances are you will inheritly but their fastners and disposables (where the REAL money is).

bwalley

I have never had a problem with any of my Hilti's and have had some of them over 15 years, I can't see how it would be a benefit.

I always thought it was funny that when they sell you something either a car truck, tool etc. they tell you how great it is, then push extended warranties and maintenance agreements, my FIL was buying a truck and that happened, he told them if it was such a POS that he needed to buy an extended warranty for it, they could keep it.

Hilti's rarely need any service if at all, like I said I have never had mine worked on.

XanadooLTD

The benefit is say you have a PR-25 laser level. you buy it for $1800.00. Three weeks later the new PR-26 comes out with a Hilti intro price of $1500.00. The fleet program prevents this over spending and keeps you up to date. The TE-905 is fairly new, it costs around 1400. On Monday they rolled out the new TE-1000. It is in size caomparable to the Dewalt and Bosch 35 pound breaker, but is rated like the Bosch corded brute breaker. It is rolling out for 1347.00. Hilti is also good for trades. You can upgrade by trading in an old tool for the new Hilti version on some campaigns. But it is true, we havent had any problems with Hilti tools, some of the old nicad batteries sucked, but nothing wrong with their lithiums.

Inner10

Not to mention if I understand correctly you get a brand new tool every year. Not everyone has 1000+ dollars to throw out on a tool but i'm sure we all could find 50 bucks a month.

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bwalley

Are you saying you get whatever tools from Hilti you want for $50 per month, or is it $50 per tool per month?

Seems to me it is like leasing a vehicle, you never own it.

hungry4knowhow

I havent looked into it but will after reading this post.

Who cares if you never own it. They replace it with a new one every 12mths from the sound of this post.

Let your guys beat the dog crap out of em. No worries. I know im an ass about our expensive tools and the care our people give to them. It sounds like one less thing for me to worry/care about. To a degree, of course I wouldnt want some guy trying to break it mid job.

hungry4knowhow

Im sure its not a flat 50 per month and get a fleet of tools...im sure its a per mth rate that varies based on the particular tool

bwalley

To rent a tool for $600 a year, I would rather buy it and own it.

Some of my people aren't that kind to my tools, but they have never broken one of my Hilti's, they break and bend bits and blades, but that wouldn't be covered anyway.