(Hilti) What Is The Difference Between The.. .

Cappa

Hilti SF 180-A versus the Hilti SFH 181-A?

I don't believe there is a Hilti SF 181-A?

They seem to both look the same, both are 18 volt cordless Hilti Hammer drills. I am looking to pick one of them up off eBay but am unsure which one to go with as they are exactly the same? All internet searches failed, can somebody answer my question?

Thanks Guys,
Stephen

BTW: Electrician here, great to be here!

Cappa

Also, why I am on the topic in case somebody has a answer for me, maybe you will also be able to answer this one.

Does Hilti make/have available a 18 volt cordless flashlight for the SF 180-A line of tools. I have a 2.0 AH.

One more thing, what is the difference between 2.0 ah and 3.0ah? Obvioulsy, as you all see -- I am new to the Hilti world!

I m taking it that is they make a flash light for the SF 180-A then it would also work with the SFH 181-A series?

KillerToiletSpider

The SF 180 is no longer available according to my 2008 catalog, the SFH 181 is a hammerdrill as opposed to a drill only. If you buy one it is worth upgrading to the Nimh batteries, and yes there is a flashlight available it is a SFL-18.

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Cappa

Hello and thanks for the response.

However, My uncle owns a SF 180-A and it is also a hammer drill, cordless 18 volt! I still see no difference except its unavailibility. I am just clueless.

Do you have a link to the flashlight (where to buy) for the SFH 181-A as I am hoping it will work with the SF 180-A I am looking to buy as I said, they both look and finction the same as far as I can see.

Anybody else want to take a jab at the 8th wonder of the world? What is the difference, Hmmm.


Thanks,
Cappa

KillerToiletSpider

If it hammers it is an SFH-180, which is also no longer made.

You can buy the light directly from Hilti www.us.hilti.com and yes it will work with those batteries.

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Cappa

I wish your explanation was true but is isn't. I ran to grab my uncle drill and also found the original web site auction.

Link here: (Won't let me post)

This site would not let me post the ebay auction link! BLAH!

I assure you, itis a SF 180-A with hammer feature built in. It is a cordless Hammer/Drill driver. 18 volts just as the SFH 181-A.

The photo andlisting is for a Hilti Hammer drill SF 180-A. It is not "SFH" although it does have a hammer feature. It is a SF 180-A written rigt on the side, it also has the hammer feature.

This is why I just do not understand what the difference is between the SF 180-A and the SFH 181-A. They both are 18 volt hammer drills, I promise! Maybe one has a different charger orlarger chuck? I just can't figure it out!

BTW: Good to know the flash light will work with this SF 180-A hammer drill I have here. Although I can't find it for sale,not even on the Hilti site.

KillerToiletSpider

I don't trust or buy anything on e-bay, the reference I have used is the Hilti catalog, which I have for the last six years, they stopped listing the 180 series drill in 2005 when it was replaced by the 181 series drill.

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TempestV

the ah stands for amp-hour, and it is a measure of how long the battery can provide voltage. 1 amp-hour is equal to 1 amp supplied for 1 hour at the rated voltage. 3 amp-hours could be 3 amps supplied for 1 hour, 1 amp supplied for 3 hours, or anything between. the 3ah batteries will last longer between charges, but will also probably be more expensive, bulkier, and heavier, when compared to the 2 ah batteries.

1984svo

A SF180 was a 1st generation 18volt drill/driver with a cam action hammer. It was 2 speed.
A SF181 is the 2nd generation that is a drill/driver with a cam action hammer. It is a 3 speed with a great deal more power, a better cam for the hammer action.
The batteries are interchangable.
There is a light availiable.
There is a SF181 that does not have the hammer, but this was not very popular and is being phased out (look in HD for deals)
A 3 amp battery is no larger on a Hilti battery, the cells might be bigger, but it is the same casing. Also 3 amps hold a charge at rest longer, and have longer run times. They are bothered by the cold, under 40 will result in issues.

Volts== engine size
Amps== gas tank size