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Good day!
This isn’t a full tool review, just an initial observation of the new Hilti 12v Drill and a comparison to a Milwaukee 12v Drill that I have had for awhile.
Right out of the box you can see that Hilti spent time on the design. There are no extra ridges or Space Lego molding. It is clean and purposefully built.
The over molded grip is great in the hand.
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One thing I have always disliked about the M12 Fuel Drill is how it fits in my hand. The back of the grip sits a little low and makes the drill awkward to grip tightly.
The Hitli grip is more centered and didn’t feel awkward with a tight grip.
The overall balance of the Hilti is simply awesome. The Fuel is very top/side heavy. You immediately notice the balance differences when holding them side by side. You also notice the heaviness of the Fuel.
The drill is relatively quiet. No harsh clacking or squelching like the M12.
Size is what you would expect.
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The dual LED lights are placed at the bottom near the battery. They work so much better than the M12. The M12 casts a shadow over the drilling area at closer range, the Hilti does not.
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The batteries are very compact and the indicator is very easy to see. Charge time is 34 minutes.
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Again, this isn’t a tool fight!
Hilti has found a perfect spot between the basic Makita/Milwaukee 12v lineups and the M12 Fuel / Entry level 18v lineups. They are not as torquey as the Fuel series, but for its price, you won’t mind!
The Hilti kit retails for $239 USD for 3 tools, 2 batteries, charger, bag and belt clips.
It is exceptional value for anyone looking for light duty/service friendly tools.
Here are a few more pics of the kit:
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Nice comparison, I was tempted but I’ll stick with the m12s for now, I can’t justify buying into another 12v line as tempting as that deal is.
Jimbo
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Nice job Hilti, I haven’t gotten mine in yet but….. 😉
What is the difference between the two impact drivers?
Seems like a great price, but not sure I follow the need for 2 different 1/4″ drivers.
I think hiltis are lower in torque than the fuel
Jimbo
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One is an impact driver and another is just a screwdriver.PaulE wrote:
What is the difference between the two impact drivers?
Seems like a great price, but not sure I follow the need for 2 different 1/4″ drivers.
Hilti has the only 12v battery status gauge on the battery. Their also more compact. But for my needs Milwaukee offers a bit more selection.
Makita also had gauges on the newer 12v max 🙂
I like the Hilti’s plastic 3/8 chuck…
Nice comparison
Nice comparison. I can’t wait to check out the Hilti 12V. I don’t understand their pricing, it seems like a steal.
They are priced in between the M12 line and the M12 Fuel line.
I think the price point is perfect. I almost only use the Hilti 12v for service now. The performance is awesome and the quality is top notch. They don’t squeal and clack like the M12 Fuel did and they are much better balanced.
I have used the hammer drill for some 3/16 anchors many times now, works great.
Overall, I think Hilti wanted an affordable set that still had quality. Great way to generate some buzz.
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Can’t wait to try them.
Nice comparison
Think fein might give them a run for their money, they now have a quad speed, brushless 12v! With interchangeable chucks!. I’m a Hilti man through and through but I need a new multi master too and they have a 12v compatible one now so seems they’ve almost stolen my heart ?.
That fein is pretty sweet
Jimbo
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Oooooooo, that fein may have to make an appearance in my toolbox!
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Still kicking myself for not picking up the 18v form tool ut
Jimbo
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You know me and 12v tools. I’m a sucker. That fein kit is so sweet. I love my Hilti, I hope they would get along[emoji5]
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JimboS1ice wrote:
Still kicking myself for not picking up the 18v form tool utJimbo
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I’ve got the Bosch and Makita 18v so I’m good there but I would like to get my wife a 12v for her projects…plus I just want to buy tools!
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JimboS1ice wrote:
Still kicking myself for not picking up the 18v form tool utJimbo
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Its still on sale for $379…. or did you mean they had the drills?
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No toolnut back in fall had a 18v 4 speed German made beast drill with 2 big ah batteries for like 179 with swappable chucks, thing was a steal.
Jimbo
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Ok I see well I got that in my email along with the Makita 66 piece bit set in systainer on sale, which I just bought right now!
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I saw that Makita set and thought about grabbing one. Let me know what you think Knarly.
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I picked up the 101 pc set in the systainer for $21.
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You guys got a link I can’t find that email
Jimbo
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I picked up the 101 pc set in the systainer for $21.Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Nice, i wouldn’t know where to find that good a deal tho
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Thanks dude I ended up finding it and remembering looking at it for some reason I was thinking that Makita box was 20 not 80
Jimbo
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I ended up pulling the trigger on this kit a short time ago. I will say the tools are very compact and feel great in the hand. I’ll probably end up selling the impact and the hammer drill as the drill has the same performance as the driver. The driver is larger than the PS22 from Bosch but it has a little more power and feels better in the hand. (Neither of those as Chris mentioned is enough to not keep the CXS as my favorite)