MrPoke
Posts: 348
Nov 5, 2012 10:29pm
I used to work for Milwaukee and can tell you that Hilti makes the best hammer drill. More than likely though, it's more than you need.
The new Milwaukee FUEL line is by far head and shoulders above any comparable brands. Dewalt has been a sinking ship for a few years now ever since B&D bought them and sequentially bought by Stanley. DeWalt has decent RPM, but fairly low torque, where Milwaukee has really good torque but not as high RPM as Dewalt. Ridgid is also a newcomer that can now compete with the bigger boys and you can't really beat the free parts, batteries and service for life. Bottom line, if you go cordless the batteries are going to be the most crucial aspect to consider. Milwaukee BY FAR has the best batteries, followed by Ridgid. Since TTI owns both brands the same samsung cells are used, but the electronics are better in Milwaukee.
The new Milwaukee FUEL line is by far head and shoulders above any comparable brands. Dewalt has been a sinking ship for a few years now ever since B&D bought them and sequentially bought by Stanley. DeWalt has decent RPM, but fairly low torque, where Milwaukee has really good torque but not as high RPM as Dewalt. Ridgid is also a newcomer that can now compete with the bigger boys and you can't really beat the free parts, batteries and service for life. Bottom line, if you go cordless the batteries are going to be the most crucial aspect to consider. Milwaukee BY FAR has the best batteries, followed by Ridgid. Since TTI owns both brands the same samsung cells are used, but the electronics are better in Milwaukee.
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Nov 6, 2012 8:47am
Excellent, MrPoke. Thanks for the info!
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Nov 6, 2012 8:59am
I'd get a Chicago Electric
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 6, 2012 9:55am
Milwaukee is where it is at, but they are expensive.
MrPoke
Posts: 348
Nov 11, 2012 9:44pm
What did you end up buying?
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Nov 12, 2012 5:49am
[insert "your mom" joke here]MrPoke;1318236 wrote:What did you end up buying?
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Nov 12, 2012 10:28am
Nothing yet, but yesterday I looked at a Craftsmen and a Dewalt. Dewalt had WAY higher BPM and RPM, and was like $20 cheaper. I'm stopping at Home Depot tonight. I am almost positive I've seen Milwaukee products there. After I see the price tag, BPM & RPM, I'll make my selection. If the Milwaukee drill is less than double of either the of the other two, it'll be Milwaukee. Here's hoping it's not $236!!!
Note: I am willing to go with the Hilti.
As it stands now, my only issue is buying something NOT red and black. ...Go Cruisers!
ps: said... I did laugh. Not out loud, but in my head.
Note: I am willing to go with the Hilti.
As it stands now, my only issue is buying something NOT red and black. ...Go Cruisers!
ps: said... I did laugh. Not out loud, but in my head.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Nov 12, 2012 1:52pm
Sounds like someone is making this decision a LITTLE bit harder than they should. Lol
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Nov 14, 2012 7:47am
Guilty as charged.GoChiefs;1318558 wrote:Sounds like someone is making this decision a LITTLE bit harder than they should. Lol
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Nov 14, 2012 6:14pm
Working in the construction industry, there is nothing close to a Hilti. Go with that. More expensive, but it will be 10X as durable.
Bosch is a close second, followed by Milwaukee.
Bosch is a close second, followed by Milwaukee.
S
superman
Posts: 3,582
Nov 14, 2012 9:47pm
Buy the cheapest. It will lay around and collect dust as well as anything else.