A hammer drill is suitable for screwing and drilling in a wide variety of materials.
We took a close look at several impact drills.
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Whether wood, metal, brick or even concrete - an impact drill is the all-rounder when it comes to drilling and screwing.
In addition, the all-purpose weapons can also polish, grind, brush, mill or stir with some accessories and are therefore as versatile as multi-function tools.
No wonder that
impact drills are popular and in demand with hobby craftsmen and professionals
.
The test portal Allesbeste.de took a closer look at several impact drills.
With us you will find the best models for 2021.
Impact drill: the all-rounder among tools
Compared to rotary hammers, impact
drills have
significantly more difficulties, especially with hard materials such as reinforced concrete and granite, but the
drills are much more compact and can therefore be used flexibly
. But not only the versatility is a big plus point of the impact drill, it also performs precision and filigree work in concrete work or in other hard material. Smaller holes are much easier to drill with a hammer drill than with a heavy multi-hammer.
Almost
every impact drill is used with a keyless chuck
.
The conventional key-type drill chucks are not that comfortable and are difficult to loosen.
But even with keyless chucks, a few things have to be taken into account.
Every now and then it tends to loosen when particularly tight screws have to be loosened.
That is why most keyless chucks have an extra safety device.
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Impact drills tested in 2021: Makita HP1631KX3
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Makita HP1631KX3 impact drill in case.
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The
test winner in the big impact drill test is the Makita HP1631KX3
.
The machine is extremely light and compact, so that it is easy to use.
The good workmanship promises a long service life.
Thanks to the large accessory set (74 parts), the Makita HP1631KX3 can be used in a variety of ways and also promises high drilling performance with little vibration.
The impact drill is a resilient all-purpose weapon without serious weaknesses.
Only the power cable is a bit short with a length of two meters.
Currently reduced by 35 percent!
Makita HP1631KX3 now only 84.22 euros!
Impact drills tested in 2021: Metabo SBE 650
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Metabo SBE 650 impact drill.
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The
Metabo SBE 650 is
a good
alternative to the test winner
.
The impact drill impresses with its excellent handling and low weight of only 1.8 kilograms.
If you want a small and easy-to-control impact drill, you've come to the right place.
The processing can definitely be seen.
The price is also hard to beat, but you have to do without a transport case with the Metabo SBE 650.
The motor could be a bit more powerful with 650 watts, but the compact hammer drill does more than you might have expected it to be.
In the practical test, the Metabo SBE 650 barely overheated, and the noise also remained within a tolerable range.
The small impact drill is very reliable when you occasionally want to drill individual holes in hard materials.
Metabo SBE 650 now only 72.72 euros!
Impact drills tested in 2021: Bosch Professional GSB 19-2 RE
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Bosch Professional Impact Drill GSB 19-2 RE.
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If you want a little more power, we recommend the
Bosch Professional GSB 19-2 RE
.
With 850 watts and a two-speed gearbox, the impact drill delivers a lot of power, but at 2.6 kilograms it is also significantly heavier than the Makita and Metabo models.
The Bosch Professional GSB 19-2 RE is suitable for drills with a diameter of up to 18 millimeters.
The power cable is a big plus, as it measures an impressive four meters.
The hammer drill is supplied with an additional handle and a transport case.
Currently reduced by 29 percent!
Bosch Professional GSB 19-2 RE for 152, - Euro!
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Impact drills tested in 2021: the top models in comparison
Makita HP1631KX3 | Metabo SBE 650 | Bosch Professional GSB 19-2 RE | |
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advantages | Great handling and ergonomics | Well processed | Strong engine |
Light and compact | Handy and light | Excellent drilling performance | |
Well processed | Good drilling performance | Two-speed transmission | |
Very good drilling performance | Precise | Well processed | |
Accessory set with 74 parts | Great drill chuck | Long power cord | |
disadvantage | No adjusting wheel for speed adjustment | Without transport case | Relatively large and heavy |
Short power cable | Expensive impact drill |
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