POWER … thats the name of the game with all three of these SDS drills from the top 3 tool brands. The winner gets to choose from Makita, Milwaukee and Dewalt!

Makita DHR242Z 18v LXT 24mm SDS+ Plus Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill Body Only

The Makita DHR242 is a high performance cordless combination hammer which accepts SDS+ drill bits. With 40 different angles and a longer bit guide the Makita SDS Brushless is a formidable machine which will withstand use on the most demanding of job sites.

Supplied body only. Batteries and chargers are sold separately.

FEATURES

• Able to drill in concrete as fast or faster than 24v Cordless Combination Hammer model BHR200
• One touch slide chuck for SDS-plus bit
• Easy-to-grip handle
• Ergonomically designed to give maximum power thrust
• Provides a sure and comfortable grip in any operation
• 3 mode operation: Rotation + Hammering, Hammering only & Rotation only
• The tool body is separated into the upper and lower housings at the foot of handle portion where the housings are jointed with vibration absorbing cushion rubbers
• High productivity achieved by using efficient Brushless DC motor to reduce energy loss by 30% giving longer run times between battery charges

SPECIFICATION

• Max in Steel: 13mm
• Max in Wood: 27mm
• Max in Concrete: 24mm
• No Load Speed: 0-950rpm
• Blows per minute: 0-4,700bpm
• Single impact energy: 2.0J
• Vibration: 15/sec2
• Charging Time: Approx 22 min
• Net Weight: 3.3kg

DeWalt DCH273N 18v XR SDS+ Plus Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill Body Only

The DEWALT DCH273N offers up 1200 rpm no load speed producing an impressive 4500bpm – ideal for drilling anchors and fixing holes into concrete, brick and masonry from 4mm to 20mm. It has a rotation stop mode for light chiselling in plaster, tiles and render and an impact stop mode for rotary only drilling in wood, ceramic and steel – it’s a well thought out tool with impressive spec.

FEATURES

• Rotation stop mode for light chiselling in plaster, tiles and render and impact stop mode for rotary only drilling in wood and metal
• Brushless motor with high capacity XR 5.0Ah 18V Lithium-ion battery platform for extreme runtime and reduced maintenance
• Electronic clutch for consistently-high torque and improved durability
• Perform & Protect: best-in-class vibration at 6.6m/s², minimising user fatigue
• Bright white LED with delay feature improves visibility

SPECIFICATION

• Voltage: 18v
• Chuck Type: SDS+ Plus
• Drilling Modes: Rotary, Rotary Hammer & Chiselling
• Speed Control: Variable Speed
• Impact Energy: 2.1j
• Blows Per Minute: 4500
• Max Bit Capacity in Wood: 26 mm
• Max Bit Capacity in Metal: 13 mm
• Max Bit Capacity in Concrete: 20 mm
• No Load Speed: 1100 rpm
• Weight: 2.9kg

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL FH is the fastest drilling rotary hammer in its class leading to increased productivity. This features a powerful hammer mechanism delivers 2.5 J of impact energy at low 12.9 m/s² vibrations.

Sold as body only. Batteries and chargers are sold separately.

FEATURES

• Drills up to 125 ⌀10 x 50 mm holes on a M18 HIGH OUTPUT 5.5Ah battery charge
• AUTOSTOP shuts down the tool to protect the user of sharp movement in bind up situations
• All metal gear case – optimum seating of the gears for enhanced tool life
• 4-mode operation: rotary hammer, hammer only, rotation only and selectable work position of the chisel (variolock) for maximum versatility
• Compatible with M18 FCDDEXL or M18 FDDEXL dust extractors

SPECIFICATION

• Battery Type: Li-ion
• Blow Energy (EPTA)(J): 2.5
• Blow Energy (J): 2.5
• Max. Drilling Concrete (mm): 26
• Max. Drilling Steel (mm): 13
• Max. Drilling Wood (mm): 28
• Max. Percussion Rate (bpm): 0 – 4800
• No Load Speed (rpm): 0 – 1330
• Optimised Drilling Capacity In Concrete (mm): 6 – 20
• Tool Reception: SDS-Plus