Which Large Hilti Hammer/Chipping Drill?

novicepro

"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"

I have a makita as well, the thing can take the abuse it's all metal unlike the plastic hilti and dewalt. No repairs necessary- built to last
Hilti does make amazing hammer drills that cut through concrete like butter.

bcradio

the rotary hammers are nice and do a great job... lasting seemingly forever

but when it comes to the larger hammers like the demo hammers... Hilti just doesn't cut it in this category. pure pounding power is what is desired here and they just aren't up in the game with the others

BeetsZ71

Found out today that the Hilti TE-76 hammer drill is being replaced by the TE-70 hammer drill. Still basically the same drill just a fresher look. I think when I get my tax return plus the extra $600 from the government this year I might get the TE-70. What's a few hundred extra when your spending that kind of cash plus the TE-70 (or TE-76) is a lot more intimadating than the TE-56 and weight won't be an issue since it won't see use everyday.

Can the public by Hilti tools at the Hilti store or is it solely for General Contractors and repairs/service?

XanadooLTD

I agree with nothing but Bosch. Hilti is great we have a rep that comes around to sell stuff but the problem i find is that you can't just go to your regular supply house to get bits, blades, chisels etc. WIth Hilti it is almost like you have to buy Hilti accessories. If you need something for a Bosch or a DeWalt (which has been completely revamped according to DeWalt distributer) it is more accessible. Hilti is to hard to buy from them online and you have to have a rep around here. Our Home Depots don't carry Hilti. The only thing i have seen that Hilti makes that REALLLLY out does any of the other big tool companies with is there 36V circular saw and the new sawzall 36V. 800 bucks for the saw though

XanadooLTD

What are you talking about. Hilti's claim to fame before Bosch closed the gap was that there rotary hammers and breakers were the industry standard. That is a known fact. Hilti and Bosch are like 1 and 1 in this category.

bcradio

What am I talking about? hahaha

What are you talking about? I agree rotary hammers are probably the best you'll find.

But the larger hammers don't even come in close... the latest review compares the LARGEST Hilti hammer to other competitors. They said that this hammer didn't even compare to ANY (yes ANY) other tool in the smallest category they tested. The DeWalt hammer (which I bought thx to the article) blew all away in that category as well as the category above it.

Just cause they came up with the electro-pneumatic hammering mechanism doesn't mean they perfected it... they haven't. you are living in the past and need to come up in the times!!!

Thanks for the good laugh... hope you learned some tool knowledge here (cause it looks as if you needed it)!

check out the article (breaker hammers) in tools of trade website and come up with the times

XanadooLTD

Tools of the trade article, right? Has anyone noticed that the magazine is completely bias. I saw one article where they placed a DeFault drill ahead of a Festool drill. Also tools of the trade said that the Bosch 5412L sliding miter saw was among the worst performing saws in a test, because someone didn't like the placement of the upfront controls. It is funny how that magazine slams all of the imported tools and hypes up the american tool companies.

jiffy

Actually, like I posted before, other companies have come along and made hammers that are better than Hilti or Bosch. I understand some are die hard fans, but if you use the hammers side by side their faults begin to show.

Makita won the best two large breaker hammers test on the newest tools of the trade magazine.

As far as the TE-76 I have seen the Makita with AVT do almost double the work at half the cost of the Hilti hammer. Easy choice for me since time is money.

bcradio

I am not sure if you are agreeing with me on this or not?

bcradio

I think you might be a little too brand loyal.

I just buy the best tool in my price range.

But hey... as long as the job gets done... right? Thats what we're here for!

MR.WRENCH

if you rely on reviews when buying tool, or anything for that matter, you might as well let the cashier at home depot pick ur tools. reviewer are usually bias. take a look at this vids for example w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m/watch?v=XTMk6GnZqeY (i can't post links yet}. look how this guy put all his weight on the other two drills just so he can make the festool drill look superior when it comes to drilling. when it comes time for me to buy tools, i already know there are certain companies to stay away from, and i could care less what a reviewer have to say.

bcradio

thats why you look at multiple reviews so you can piece together your own best decision

rino1494

We have a TE52 and just used it the other day and a 1.5" bit went through a 10" concrete wall like butter.

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HILTI may be over priced, but it's the best in the business if you ask me...and 10 years down the road you won't have to buy a new one.

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Tom M

Anyone have the TE50 or TE40? They are lighter use combo 's. I ned a new hammer drill was going to spend maybe 500 on the TE16c then started looking at investing a little more for chipping options. Havent bought it yet but now we're in the 7-800 hundred range. I would be mostly doing 5/8" holes for anchores or less but like the light duty breaking chipping options for tile or masonry steps or even small slab areas.

jiffy

I would definitely consider this Hammer as well....3 modes.

http://www.makita.com/menu.php?pg=pr...et&tag=HR2811F

KillerToiletSpider

The TE-40 uses TE-T shank bits, which are only made by Hilti, while the TE-50 uses TE-Y which are the same as SDS-max sold by other manufacturers.

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Tom M

How about the TE56 ATC? If you look at the links below someof the ones on E-BAY look mint, I could buy the same tool or even a heavier calibur tool for less than brand new lower calibur. They look like they are in great condition but I am skeptical on buying a tool online. Any one have a negative experience I should consider?

KillerToiletSpider

The TE-56 weighs in at about 15 pounds, not exactly what I would want for drilling small holes that can be accomplished with a TE-16 at half the weight, especially if the holes are overhead. I would be very leery of buying something used sight unseen, their is a good chance it is stolen and has a Hilti theft protection on it, so the tool wouldn't work anyway.

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