TOP-7 of the best Hitachi rotary hammers: rating of 2020-2021 of high-quality models and what to look for when buying

The hammer drill is an indispensable assistant in the home, construction and industrial fields.

Therefore, you should carefully approach the choice of a particular model.

Often on the market there are perforators from the Japanese company Hitachi.

Therefore, consumers have doubts about the level of quality of such a tool.

But many owners of Japanese hand tools consider it to be the best and most reliable.

The article provides an overview of the popular Hitachi rotary hammers, based on feedback from the owners.

How to choose and what to look for?

1. Decide on the type of puncher... It can be electric or battery, pneumatic, gasoline. For household needs, you should purchase a power tool: it is compact, lightweight, multifunctional. The last two types are used for professional purposes.
2. Pay attention to the number of operating modes... Models can have 1, 2 or 3 basic modes - drilling and chiselling, drilling only and chiseling only. The choice depends on the expected scope of work.
3. On the force of the blow... Measured in joules. The higher the indicator, the faster and better the task is performed.
4. Explore the complete set... The manufacturer offers a wide range of additional options, with the exception of budget models. For example, it is completed with various attachments, cartridges, protection. Here it is better for the consumer to build on personal preferences.
5. See the type of cartridge... It can be SDS-Max or SDS-Plus series. The first option allows you to fix different nozzles to make large holes. The second is classic, more suitable for work in a residential area. Therefore, when choosing, it is better to take into account the range of tasks set so as not to overpay for the purchase in the end.

TOP-7 rating of the best models

The best rotary hammers Hitachi

Hitachi DH24PH

This is a representative of lightweight rock drills. Differs in durability, ease of use. Works in the mode of drilling, chiselling or hammer drilling.

It can be used to quickly process stone, wood, metal bases.

If you pull the trigger, the spindle speed will be adjusted.... If the button is "start", then fix the selected number of revolutions.

The tool is stored in a capacious case, along with an additional side handle, a drilling depth limiter.

Specifications:

• mains supply;
• cartridge - SDS-Plus;
• power - 730 W;
• impact force - 2.7 J;
• the diameter of the resulting hole on wood - 32 mm, metal - 13 mm, concrete - 24 mm;
• drilling diameter with a hollow crown - 50 mm;
• weight - 2.7 kg.

Hitachi DH22PH

It is the most compact and lightest rock drill in its class. Suitable for work on concrete and brick, and in the mode of a conventional drill - metal and wood.

It functions in three modes - drilling, chiselling, combined.

Also, the manufacturer thought about the possibility of adjusting the speeds, automatic blocking for quick change of nozzles, reverse for removing a stuck drill.

It is completed with an additional side handle, a depth gauge.

Specifications:

• mains supply;
• cartridge - SDS-plus;
• power - 620 W;
• impact force - 1.4 J;
• the diameter of the resulting hole on wood - 24 mm, metal - 13 mm, concrete - 22 mm;
• weight - 2.1 kg.

Hitachi DH28PCY

This is an improved model with high performance, power, and additional features.

The hammer drill is in high demand for household and construction tasks.

Equipped with drilling and chiseling modes... Can be used like a regular drill. The user does not feel vibration feedback while using the tool.

Complete with depth gauge, additional side handle, power button lock.

Specifications:

• mains supply;
• cartridge - SDS-plus;
• power - 850 W;
• impact force - 3.4 J;
• the diameter of the holes obtained on wood - 32 mm, metal - 13 mm, concrete - 28 mm;
• drilling diameter with a hollow crown - 50 mm;
• weight - 2.9 kg.

Hitachi DH24PG

Perforator with extended service life, drilling mode. The design was slightly modified, but did not affect performance indicators in any way.

Using the trigger button, the rotation speed is adjusted, the trigger lock increases the duration of continuous operation.

The tool can easily and quickly process stone, wood, metal and concrete.

The set includes an additional handle, a depth gauge, and a switch-on lock.

Specifications:

• mains supply;
• cartridge - SDS-plus;
• power - 730 W;
• impact force - 2.7 J;
• the diameter of the resulting hole on wood - 32 mm, metal - 13 mm, concrete - 24 mm;
• drilling diameter with a hollow crown - 50 mm;
• weight - 2.7 kg.

Hitachi DH26PC

This hammer drill is endowed with modes of drilling, chiselling, drilling and chiseling. Differs in durability, fast work performance. Belongs to the class of light tools.

But despite its very light weight and compact size, it is twice as durable as similar equipment.

Rubberized handles are anti-vibration for easy drilling and chiselling.

Comes with an additional side handle for a secure grip.

Specifications:

• mains supply;
• cartridge - SDS-plus;
• power - 830 W;
• impact force - 3.2 J;
• the diameter of the resulting hole on wood - 32 mm, metal - 13 mm, concrete - 26 mm;
• drilling diameter with a hollow crown - 50 mm;
• there is a reverse, a spindle lock, rotation adjustment;
• there are devices in the form of a depth gauge, electronic adjustment of rotation, blocking of switching on;
• weight - 2.8 kg.

Hitachi DH50MB

The hammer drill with a wide purpose, since it has a mode of chiselling, drilling, chiselling with drilling. It copes well with all types of surfaces made of various materials.

Proved its superiority with excellent chiselling in stone, concrete and brick.

Many large construction firms prefer to buy this model, due to the ability to cut asphalt, completely destroy walls, tighten fasteners.

The perforator is completed with an additional side handle, a depth gauge, a cuff for capturing small dust particles, a hex wrench, and grease.

Specifications:

• mains supply;
• cartridge - SDS-max;
• power - 1 400 W;
• impact force - 18 J;
• diameter of the resulting hole on brick - 50 mm, concrete - 50 mm;
• hollow crown drilling diameter - 160 mm;
• there is an electronic speed controller;
• weight - 9.8 kg.

Hitachi DH40MRY

This rock drill combines high performance and comfort. Equipped with chiseling and drilling modes, as well as two rotation speeds.

Dynamic counterweight and damping system reduces vibration by 50%, further reducing operator fatigue.

Chuck from the Max series allows you to quickly change attachments, install them in 12 different positions.

A safety clutch protects the operator when the nozzle is jammed in the hole being machined. Supplied with an additional handle, depth gauge, packing with grease.

Specifications:

• mains supply;
• cartridge - SDS-max;
• power - 950 W;
• impact force - 10.5 J;
• drilling diameter with a drill - 40 mm, with a hollow crown - 105 mm;
• weight - 6.8 kg;
• the set includes 3 keys.