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According to my rep, the battery design has improved, the connectors are beefier, the electronics have improved. Could just be better overall average power/torque from the new cells. I can't say I noticed any difference myself. Hilti doesn't make wild marketing claims like everyone else does so I am inclined to believe them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know what I said and apologized for any confusion. Did you really think I meant V*Ah=W and not Wh? So thanks for feeling like you had to correct me a second time? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I hope no one was confused, I specified amp hours. I just assume most understand battery capacity, my bad. And yes, Hilti does have an additional cell. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yup, there was no advanced notice. They just showed up. If you look online, all the kits come with the 5.2 , instead of the 3.3ah.https://www.hilti.ca/cordless-systems/drills%2c-impact-drivers-%26-wrenches/r4924 Hilti Germany https://www.hilti.de/akkutechnik/akkus%2c-ladegeräte-und-zubehör/li-ion-akkus/2110409 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I picked up a couple of these new batteries. So far, I am impressed. Spent the day drilling and tapping steel, installing some equipment to steel 1/8" frame and medium gauge steel, driving self tappers etc... Not exactly a workout, but a decent day. I used 2 freshly charged 5.2's and by the end of the day, my impact is at 4 bars, the drill is at 3 bars. Damn. 112 watts for the 5.2ah, very impressed. Same size and weight as the 3.3ah. Compared to a Milwaukee 5.0ah (90 watts) it's a noticeable difference in runtime. My Fuel hammer drill / driver wasn't nearly as nice on battery life with almost 40% less torque. According to Hilti, the batteries will increase overall power/torque as well. If there had to be a negative, it makes the charger get warmer than charging a 3.3 ah. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I think it's meant for larger self tappers and heavier material. The concept is gimmicky. A multi speed / torque setting is sufficient for self tappers. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Most phones share antennas for Bluetooth and wifi. This can cause issues with Bluetooth streaming while using wifi. A simple test is to turn off wifi and see if the streaming clears up. My m12 Bluetooth speaker does this sometimes with my iPhone 6. Turning off wifi always corrects it. It didn't do it on iOS 8 but since I installed iOS 9 beta it glitches out. Try it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Turn off wifi. It will clear up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Indeed, they have a separate warranty for batteries. The odd thing is the wording of the actual warranty. "This warranty does not apply to ... misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents." Normal wear and tear. I love that. Lack of maintenance? Take a Hilti tool or battery in. Doesn't matter what you have done to it. It can be beaten to a pulp. They will fix it or replace it. Including wear and tear lack of maintenance. It's crazy how they do it, but they do. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Mine dried out in under 5 months. Bone dry inside a veto tool bag. I should specify, I was only using one, the others stayed in the bag with the caps on. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

FYI, Hilti now comes with 5.2ah batteries, same price and same size as the 3.3, nice upgrade! Just got mine! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Wera. I have been using mine for 2 years. Comfort, grip and torque are better than Klein. I find the tips are better too. Grips the screw better and the robertsons don't round off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think Milwaukee has the worst warranty. Dewalt - 1 year wear and tear. 3 year limited no wear and tear, does not cover battery. The 90 day money back is nice if you want to rent a tool, lol. Hilti - 2 year unconditional warranty, includes wear and tear. Credit for old tools to upgrade to new. Lifetime warranty after 2 years, you will not be charged more than 30% of retail to repair or replace tool. Covers battery. Repair comes with 6 month warranty. Milwaukee - limited 5 year warranty, does not cover wear and tear. Does not cover battery. Makita - limited 3 year, does not cover battery or wear and tear. 30 day money back. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

You can always tell when profit steps over quality. I stand behind Hilti only because I know they have strict standards and a warranty that backs it up. I decided to by Klein diagonal cutters , made is USA. What garbage. The cutting edges were so misaligned, the forging made them so tight. Why am I paying a premium for an American made tool that has clearly gotten sloppy in quality department? I bought Knipex and NWS, what a difference. Precise and a great feel. Why can't Klein get it together? U.S. made isn't worth anything if it's crap. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Biggest scam ever, memory is so cheap now. They want $100 for a reasonable amount of storage. Who makes flagship phones with 16gb? No one. That's who. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

It is sad, but that's how things are now. Not everything made in China is inferior or poor quality. China will build whatever you spec. Is the iPhone crap? Tolerances and quality at up to the customer. I wish that companies would realize that people will may a little more for products made locally or even globally. I like German stuff, always have. I would buy a made in USA tool. Canadian made, sure. But if it costs 2-3 times more, Ni Hao .... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Which one is that? I loved the ergonomics of my brushless Makita, it just didn't have the torque. They said it was xxxx inch pounds of torque but had issues with it under performing. I preferred it to the Milwaukee for feel and build quality. It wouldn't have touched the Hilti though. What's the model# of the new one? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

https://www.hilti.ca/lifetime-service Hilti will also give you credit to upgrade your old tools. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I just switched from the Milwaukee fuel M18 Impact to the Hilti SID18a. It is a dramatic difference. Firstly, the Milwaukee is a good impact. My only complaints are the loose forward/reverse switch and the screechy sound of the motor. The weight and balance are pretty good too. The Hilti is in a whole other class. The grip is way more comfortable and has better ergonomics. The tool has a much smoother sounding motor, quieter and no screech. Milwaukee claims to have slightly more torque, but the Hilti is definitely the beast of the two. Marketing BS aside, the Milwaukee is very torquey. The 4 lights on the Hilti are around the chuck and don't produce any shadows like the Milwaukee. Battery life is pretty close too. Don't go by the marketing crap. Hilti is 3.3ah but 22volts max, while Milwaukee is 4ah at 18v. Same crap. Same basic longevity. 72 watt vs 71.3 watt. The biggest difference is warranty. While both offer great warranties, hilti will cap the cost of a repair on tools that are over the warranty period. If you buy a rotary hammer dill and 6 years later it blows up, you won't pay more than a set amount to fix or replace it. If you want an investment in quality tools you will have for a very long time, go Hilti. I will add a couple of pics Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That looks fantastic , you need to post that on Milwaukee's Facebook page! Sears might get mad though.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

No safety glasses, no reflective tape on the bottoms, workbooks are clearly not steel toe or shank. I think a safety meeting is in order. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Reposting because I forgot a few! Hilti and Milwaukee for power tools, Wera for screwdrivers, knipex for cutters and pipe wrenches! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The thing is, Milwaukee is a marketing company. I love my Milwaukee stuff, but I think they are a little too liberal with the specs. My new Hilti Impact says that is it only 1460 in-lbf, whereas the Milwaukee claims 1600 in-lbf. The thing is, the Hilti feels slightly more powerful. I was testing by driving 3 1/4 #8 wood screws into a 4/4. Milwaukee claims 3600 ipm, but that is under no load. Hilti is 3450 ipm, but doesn't bog down like the Milwaukee does. The Hilti stuff is rated at 18 volt minimum, 23 volt max, which is a little odd! The biggest thing I noticed was how much quieter the Hilti is. The Milwaukee screams! This isn't Milwaukee bashing, I own a complete set of fuel tools. It just seems marketing is more important than real world usable stats lately. Just making something brushless doesn't make it better. Look at some of the first Makita brushless stuff they rolled out too early to try to compete. It was lack luster and underwhelming. Jury is sill out tool lifespan too. That's another conversation though! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Where are you reading this? Hilti told me the SF 10W-A18 was brushed when I bought it, nothing states brushless on their website. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk