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anyone here use a hilti TE60, wondering if it is worth the money over the large bosch and makita’s. I am entertaining buying a lightly used one, opposed to a new bosch.
im looking for a large rotary hammer for drilling 1″-1/ 1/2″ holes. I have a coring drill for anything bigger then that.
I also need the SDS max chuck to work my ground rod attachment (my new TE800 would be perfect, but i don’t want to buy another ground rod driver for that style chuck)
Hilti is king of rotary hammers, bosch makes a good hammer as well
TE60’s are fantastic. You will not be disappointed, it will last
I currently have a hilti te 60 act avr, it’s actually my second hilti te 60.
When we had a house fire I lost some tools an eventually replaced some. I didn’t question weather or not to go with another hilti 60 for a combo hammer. Of the tools lost it was replaced rather quickly.
I have drilled 1 1/2 wholes before no issue. When I bought my second one the guy said its recommended to core up to 4″. I myself have only ever done 3 9/16″ as the biggest core I have done. I could see it doing more then 4″ if needed but i have never done it. For chipping it’s great as well.
Size/weight is well it’s a rotary hammer not a 12 volt driver, don’t expect to comfortably hold it all day everyday. It feels good in the hands for what it is, but again it’s not a 12 volt driver. Vibration is there but very reasonable an less then competitors models I have used.
I have yet to use dust extraction with mine but from what I know it has accessories for it avaible.
The initial investment with hilti is a lot compared to the compition. However your getting a quality tool. You probably won’t replace it every couple months either. There service in support is said to be good even thoe I have yet to need it. So yes it’s expensive at first but it’s worth it if you depend upon your tools.
I just ordered one. Excited to get it next week and put it to the test. I hope it is similar quality and power as all my other hilti tools
i got it today. It is smaller then i expected. It came with a few chisels and 1 mean looking drill bit (i think 5/8″)
Im sure despite its size that things a beast, awesome purchase dude!
Hilti is the best for concrete work
It’s a beast. My buddy has one and he won’t shut up about it.
The thing I can tell you from owning hilti is its equipment that will not let you down. [emoji846]
John, Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk[emoji848]
my experience with hilti has been nothing but the best.
i own
a few dx guns
2- gx120s
1- awr3000 jack hammer
1-te7 sds plus
awr 800
a hilti DCM II coring rig
1- te60
all have held up to any abuse we can throw at them. T