Does anyone know how this Hammer Drill (#2604) "Fuel", compares to the Hammer Drill / Driver (#2602), non-Fuel model? The "Fuel" is less $$ ???
1244763
The Fuel is superior in every way. I use mine every day on the job, drilling out houses with large auger bits, and it is noticeably more powerful than my co-workers 2602.
1244764
The Fuel model is better being brushless, lighter and more compact. Excellent drill. If you can get a Fuel model for less then the older style. It's a good buy.
1244765
I owned the non fuel model before, couldnt handle my abuse, the fuel model I just bought and it's supposed to have more torque and be overall a better drill, brushless is bonus. Fuel is their top o' the line is my understanding.
1848570
I wish I could answer. Amazon shipped me a corded Milwaukee drill which had to be returned. It was nice to see the future outlined by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, where your order will be delivered via drone, in just minutes. How's about just getting my order correct once in a while. I have had very bad experiences on Amazon.......wont order anything from them again.
167224
Hammer is for going through concrete wall. Power drill doesn't have same power and can burn out motor.
83622
I was drilling concrete with 1/2" aggregate on the hammer drill setting. I tried to go through a particularly hard piece of aggregate for about 3 minutes, and the motor burned out. What a bummer.
1446495
YES. There's a ring near the chuck which not only sets the torque, but also clicks the drill into "hammertime"! Love my set. Haven't yet used the impact driver, but my son has one and it is great for driving lag bolts in deck construction. The hammer drill is the only one you'll need for drilling holes, driving screws etc. It worked like a charm when I drilled holes in a brick wall to mount some decorative stuff. I highly recommend this set.
1884508
It's not a hammer drill. It is a variable speed with high and low range settings. It also has a clutch setting for release pressure.Definitely a small drill, but for it's size it's very handy, and battery charges quickly.
884863
no it can not be used as an impact driver, the hammer drill has a different motion than an impact driver.
1302518
This is not the brushless version. However, it is the hammer drill version.
346961
I believe a hammer drill would be a little more heavy duty for going into concrete. Depending on how hard a job it is, it may suffice, at the risk of burning out the motor?
2170340
Doesn't come with the box if you are lurching it in bare tool form --no bats either --the driver does have hammer drill function. And works very well it's aLittle different than the older drivers --better I. Believe
442150
The Dewalt is a hammer drill, made for regular and concrete applications. Dewalt falsely advertises the 210 as variable speedwhich it isn't. Touch the trigger and it cooks! Also, let off the trigger and it has no brake. It continues to spin til it gradually slows to a stop. The 210 has mega low torque power. If you want a drill for all applications, buy the hatachi 9 volt model, D13VG. Plenty of low end torque plus a brake; let off the juice and the drill obediently stops. Cheaper, too.
1725814
Wow, mine didn't do that, hey are you having any battery problems? This drill is better than my old Milwaukee if can believe it? Never and I mean never bogs down, but I bought 3 spare batteries, only one holds a charge. Thought I would try the newer lithium what do y'all think?
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For some reason the price is only 229.99. (today anyway) and they have added a $25 off DeWalt of greater than $100. Strange because the Compact kit that is NOT hammerdrill is 264.99 with the free battery and $25 off. Their prices change every day.
439607
Well you might want the PS130 as it has the Hammer Drill feature used in concrete. Impact rate from 0-19,500.Sorry earlier post said PS131 but I ment PS130.
153149
The chuck is the primary difference. An impact driver has a 1/4" hex quick-release chuck. The hammer drill has a regular drill chuck. Different mission, also. The impact driver is used to install and remove screws and nuts. A hammer drill drills holes in various materials but excels in putting holes in masonry, concrete or stone.
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Mitch - I'd stay away from a hammer drill. This unit has a light-weight main shaft designed to fit 1/4" hex chucks like from a 18v 1/4" impact driver. However, it's beefy enough that I had no problem using it in the 1/2" Jacobs chuck in my drill press. I needed a smaller diameter chuck for a project I was working on and it worked like a charm. The hex-shaft design extends its utility so it can be used in many applications. It's a very flexible design - and a useful addition to any workshop.
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The 03 is the much higher torgue drill, ie. more power. It is indeed a far stronger drill. I replaced an older, lesser Makita drill that I "used up" shall we say with this drill. It's amazingly powerful. The hammer action works well in drilling concrete and masonry as well. Actually I have used the hammer feature to drill screws and bolts in wood and it helps there as well. Be careful though as in low gear with no clutch if it locks up it can hurt you. I've held a bit too long more than once and twisted my wrist.