Dieselman 63
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Ramset make the Dynadrill, that’s a nice one to use imo
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We use the 120 quid screwfix special Makita for breaking into manhole chambers.
This thing works hard. Is not looked after covered in mud and sludge used with blunt bits until it is to hot to hold onto but still goes.
When it dies we will just go into screwfix and buy exactly the same again.
This thing works hard. Is not looked after covered in mud and sludge used with blunt bits until it is to hot to hold onto but still goes.
When it dies we will just go into screwfix and buy exactly the same again.
roblane65
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Hilti would always be my first choice , had both mine lifted on different occasions . But I do believe what they sell now isn't quite up to par with the older gear .
using an Hikoki 18 v cordless one at present and it's been very good along with all the other hitachi /hikoki stuff I've got
using an Hikoki 18 v cordless one at present and it's been very good along with all the other hitachi /hikoki stuff I've got
Bought a Hitachi before hikoki rebrand and for DIY I find it a beast, my old hammer drill needed new bit and full weight behind it to drill holes in my house (ex council very hard bricks apparently)
Hitachi just gets on with it and makes holes without any fuss and it's the lower powered one
Hitachi just gets on with it and makes holes without any fuss and it's the lower powered one
premmington
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Plus one for Hilti... 
I have a Hilti TE60 C 7.8kg (240v) it is the only big SDS drill I have even owned - it has put endless 16mm and 20mm holes into hard concrete (anchor bolts). It is "donkeys years old" - I bought it secondhand. It has outlived countless 2kg - dewalt/makita/metabo drills.
I have a Hilti TE60 C 7.8kg (240v) it is the only big SDS drill I have even owned - it has put endless 16mm and 20mm holes into hard concrete (anchor bolts). It is "donkeys years old" - I bought it secondhand. It has outlived countless 2kg - dewalt/makita/metabo drills.
I have a quite old 110v hilti te75.
Cracking bit of kit and wouldnt change it for any of the modern stuff. I wouldnt be afraid of going 110v as people are going cordless and selling off older stuff for short ish money.
Got a light dewalt for the normal work and cheapie cordless for the light stuff.
Cracking bit of kit and wouldnt change it for any of the modern stuff. I wouldnt be afraid of going 110v as people are going cordless and selling off older stuff for short ish money.
Got a light dewalt for the normal work and cheapie cordless for the light stuff.
MetalMonkey
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Have you got other sds drills? Is it worth looking at spreading that budget about a bit?
One size doesn't always fit all.
I've got a Hitachi/Hikoki cordless which is very convenient, only around 3J depending on the model but enough for most light duty things. A cheapy Ferm 5kg for bigger holes, been through hell but keeps on ticking, and the ubiquitous Titan breaker for the heavy breaking stuff. Wouldn't fancy using one machine to do all those tasks.
One size doesn't always fit all.
I've got a Hitachi/Hikoki cordless which is very convenient, only around 3J depending on the model but enough for most light duty things. A cheapy Ferm 5kg for bigger holes, been through hell but keeps on ticking, and the ubiquitous Titan breaker for the heavy breaking stuff. Wouldn't fancy using one machine to do all those tasks.
I gave in and bought a Bosch GBH 3-28 Like this one hopefully it'll last a little longer
