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I've been using rotary hammers for a few years in professional residential construction. This unit is as powerful (at the business end of the bit) as the Bulldog, and the equivalent Hilti models. For the price, its a no brainer (i paid around $120). You're getting a unit that is guaranteed to work and is as clean as a new unit! So why buy some battered abused tool for $99 (or more!) When you can get a new unit. Plus it comes with a nice long warranty that the used tool doesn't. Pros: 1. Cuts through 50 yr old hardened concrete like a hot knife through butter. 2. Anti vibration technology works! No vibes at the hands 3. QUIET! quieter than any other drill I've ever used, let alone in the rotary hammer category. 4. Great ergonomics, tool-less handle adjustments 5. Hamner-only function is legit: this thing blasts through concrete like you're poking through styrofoam with an ice pick. Have not tried on pure smooth cement but i would imagine performance is as good if not better than other in-class models. Cons: 1. There is at least one external plastic component of the SDS-chuck which seems to me should be metal or at the very least a bit thicker, because i could see where this part *might* crack under serious abuse of the tool, again, not through normal responsible use or storage of product, but it feels just av teensy bit chintzy. 2. The reverse switch also feels chintzy and undersized and it has a sightly different behavior than what you or i are used to, re: reversing. Read manual. 3. Disappointingly quiet. I'm not begging for hearing damage, but I'm going to miss those situations where I'm operating a tool that creates the kind of commotion that everyone briefly stops what they're doing to look in my direction, clearly envious of my kilowatt + output! Bottom line: probably the smoothest, most cushy feeling rotary hammer I've used. Equally powerful and most importantly just as effective, maybe more so than any other rotary hammer in it's class. Super high quality refurbishment from CPO! To me it's new, i wouldn't know otherwise* * Except they heat-brand the tool with a 14-point font "R" presumably to mark the tool as refurbished. It says a lot that they must deliberately mar the finish on the tool so that i guess it somewhat prevents people from pulling a fast one at retail big boxers... Somehow i was a little offended by this, like, my tool has a scarlet letter to wear. I sanded the mark off. Overall a major bargain, huge value, excellent offering from CPO. I RECOMMEND to anyone needing an entry level rotary hammer that punches above it's weight. I mean, look, it's a real Makita at harbor freight prices. Bottom line: it's like driving a Cadillac through masonry. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
This little chipping hammer drill is quite powerful. I have used it on 3 jobs in the last week. It's strong enough to break your wrist if you don't hold it tight enough. Good value and its light weight.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
I'm just a casual user. I bought it refurbished. It works well for my minor job. But, the price was still a bit high..
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I've used two other name brand competitors and this was the most comfortable to use. It can drill faster in concrete than my premium drill/driver can drill in wood. There's no going wrong with this make and model.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
Refurbished but looks brand new. Works great.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
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