Metabo HPT 18V 1 1/32-inch SDS Plus Rotary Hammer

At Professional Device Evaluations, we’ve coated our share of Metabo HPT’s rotary hammers. This consists of their 36V 1 9/16-inch (DH3640DAQ2) and 36V 1 1/8-Inch (DH3628DDQ4) fashions. As they increase their MultiVolt lineup, they’ve added yet one more to the fleet – the Metabo HPT 1 1/32-Inch SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (DH1826DAQ4).

Let’s dive into the efficiency and design options and discover what this software brings to the lineup.

In case you’re not already aware of this line of merchandise, there are two variants – the SDS Plus and the SDS Max. The distinction between the 2 comes right down to shank and most bit sizes and, thus, drilling functionality.

The SDS Plus has a 10mm shank, and the Max has an 18mm. As such, SDS Plus bits are typically higher for lighter-duty jobs.

The Metabo HPT 1 1/32-inch SDS Plus runs on an 18V or 18V/36V MultiVolt battery and encompasses a brushless motor. Collectively, the 2 ship 2.3 ft-lbs. of influence power, 950 RPM, and 4,300 BPM.

Specs

• Mannequin: Metabo HPT DH1826DAQ4
• Battery: 18V or 18V/36V MultiVolt
• Brushless motor
• Size: 14 in.
• Weight: 6.8 lbs.

Metabo HPT has saved a number of options constant all through its rotary hammer fashions, together with the 1 1/32-inch SDS Plus.

For instance, just like the DH3640DAQ2 and the DH3628DDQ4 fashions, the 1-1/32 software makes use of the model’s Reactive Drive Management (RFC) expertise. Merely put, RFC helps enhance the protection issue, stopping the software’s rotation within the occasion of bit binding.

• No load velocity: 0 – 950 RPM
• Affect power: 0 – 4,300 BPM
• Affect charge: 2.3 ft. lbs.
• Drilling capability (concrete): 1-1/32 in.
• Drilling capability (metal): 1/2 in.
• Drilling capability (wooden): 1-1/16 in.

Metabo HPT additionally geared up the 1 1/32-inch rotary hammer with a low vibration deal with to chop down on fatigue.

The rotary hammer measures 14 inches lengthy and weighs 6.8 kilos. Lastly, this rotary hammer is suitable with Metabo HPT’s 379135M mud extractor attachment.

The Metabo HPT DH1826DAQ4M retails as a naked software for $229 and comes with a 1-year restricted guarantee.