Which Large Hilti Hammer/Chipping Drill?

BeetsZ71

Which Hilti hammer/chissel drill should I get? A TE-56 or TE-76 I'm sure they are both beasts. The 56 has 1100 watts and the TE-76 has 1400 watts but is about $400 more.

KillerToiletSpider

What are you using it for?

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2ndGen

This might help you decide...

http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/indus...ticleID=686402

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BeetsZ71

Drilling 1"-4" holes in concrete, foundation walls and the occasional breaking operation for plumbing pipes. May use it in the future for scraping ceramic floor tiles up or digging with in hard clay dirt.

KillerToiletSpider

The TE76 will handle the large drycore bits better than the TE56, but it is also heavier, if the weight of the tool is not a problem I would go with the 76.

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jiffy

Hilti is seriously overpriced for what you get. I have a Makita that runs circles around the Hilti's I have used. It cost half as much as well. I would suggest trying other brands before you buy.

Joining_heads

Good advice

bcradio

ha ha I love it 2nd gen... I have the small dewalt hammer in this test and think its funny how they consider the hilti to be kind of a toy compared to the others.

Go with something other than hilti (like dewalt, bosch or makita)... think of these hammers like a car. they need to be maintained no matter what brand you get

1984svo

While the article is a gppd review, Beetz is asking about combi-hammers (hence the question about drilling holes) not straight chippers. None of the tools in that article are combi's.

TimelessQuality

te-76... Indestructible, runs all day long and doesn't even get warm

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bcradio

Very true on that.... I say if you got the money then go with Hilti

Otherwise IMO hilti is a waste of funds so I would go with another brand (Bosch is exquisite)

TE-76 did win the Combo Hammer article in TOT though (so it is very good)

2ndGen

Bosch, Bosch or Bosch.

Also, DeWalt.

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KillerToiletSpider

If you use a rotary hammer everyday, get a Hilti. If you can go two weeks without using your rotary hammer while it is being repaired, buy a cheaper one.

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jiffy

I used to believe that. My Makita will get me a pay check, more beer money in my wallet, and back home much quicker.

Too many people think tools don't evolve. Hiliti used to be the only way to go. Just like I used to like Bosch hammers too. Tools evolve and get better and other companies catch up to the competition.

bcradio

agreed

Blackhammer

I have the dewalt 1"7/8 combo hammer. It works great for drilling holes up to 4" haven't done any larger. Have done alot of chipping and tile removal with it. I like it.

KillerToiletSpider

Will the Makita rep bring a loaner tool to you to use while your's is being repaired? My Hilti rep will, and he will deliver the repaired tool to our shop.

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jiffy

Unfortunately that is not true for all Hilti reps either. But, if you have a good tool distributor in general, they will have a similar procedure. Obviously if your Hilti rep is that dedicated to your business it can be irreplaceable. I would rather pay my tool distributor a little extra for a nice tool and not pay my Hilti rep an over priced amount for the same service.

KillerToiletSpider

You're not getting the same service. That is the point.

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bcradio

actually you don't know that... I have heard of a few of people that get a loaner tool for their bosh or dewalt when they go in for service (only the more expensive tools though)