markyv Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi guys, im a plumber and have been looking around for a hammer drill. Ive looked at many different options and have brought it down to a few. I need a drill that can do a 1" hole through concrete and other masonry products so i have found a few drills that specify that they can handle it.Ive been looking at the:Bosch GBH 2-26 DFR - http://www.toolstop.co.uk/bosch-gbh2-26-dfr-2-kilo-rotary-hammer-with-sds-plus-shank-240v-p2969Bosch GBH 2-28 DFR - http://www.toolstop.co.uk/bosch-gbh-2-28-dfv-2kg-sds-rotary-hammer-drill-with-quick-change-chuck-in-l-boxx-240-p16274Metabo UHE 28 Multi - http://www.toolmarts.com/Metabo/UHE28-Multi.htmlMetabo KHE2850 - http://www.toolstop.co.uk/metabo-600656000-khe2850-sds-hammer-drill-240v-with-3-jaw-chuck-p16097I really like the two bosch ones. they are quite reasonably priced and have some nice specifications and should be able to handle pretty much anything that i will see on the site. Has anyone had any experience with any of these drills or any advice when choosing a hammer drill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I never used the Metabo Hammer Drill, so I can't give you good advise on them. However I have used the Bosch for a long time and all I can say is Bosch won't disappoint you. I have beat my Bosch so hard and it just keeps on drilling away. Between the two bosch drills, I would go with the 2-28 DFR. Its a couple bucks more, but well worth it. This is a tool you will have for a while, so why not get the better of the two since the price difference isn't that much. It does has a higher BPM, so a little faster hole drilling.Also never bought anything from Toolstop or Toolmart, but I have talked with the guys at Toolstop and they are great. Very dedicated and seems like a great company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyv Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks for the great info toolman. unfortunatley im in australia and if i was to buy a tool from toolstop id have to change the plug to suit australia's electricity system. ive been looking around for the 28 in australia but it seems nobody has them. Very disappointed however im sure the 26 will do the job really well if i cant manage to find a 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 The 26 will work awesome. Not a huge difference from the 28, so no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasjuan Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 26 will work good.. there is no big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerhandrics Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I have beat my Bosch so hard and it just keeps on drilling away. Between the two bosch drills, I would go with the 2-28 DFR. Its a couple bucks more, but well worth it. This is a tool you will have for a while, so why not get the better of the two since the price difference isn't that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITSLONDON.CO.UK Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Hi Tool BoyThis Hitachi 800w SDS+ Hammer drill is worth a look.It has good spec, loads of free bits, and is well priced against the Bosch tools.http://www.itslondon.co.uk/SearchResults.aspx?criteria=dh24pc3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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