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How to Choose a Corded Hammer Drill: Buying Guide

✅ Why Choose Carefully

The current hammer drill It is the ideal choice for those looking for constant power and reliability when drilling in masonry, concrete and hard materials. Unlike battery-powered models, it guarantees continuous performance without battery life limits, making it perfect for construction sites, renovations and intensive use.

🔍 Types of Current Hammer Drills

🛠️ SDS-Plus Hammer Drill

Ideal for holes from 4 to 28 mm. Compact, versatile and lightweight. Great for dowels, systems and fixings on walls.

⚒️ SDS-Max Hammer Drill

Bigger and more powerful, suitable for holes over 30mm and light demolitions. Used on construction sites, partial demolitions and deep drilling.

🧱 Combined hammer drill

With three functions: rotation, rotation + percussion, percussion only. Also suitable for small chiselling and tile removal jobs.

🛠️ What to Consider When Choosing

Engine power

  • 600–800W → domestic use and light renovations

  • 900–1200W → frequent professional use

  • Over 1200W → for deep drilling and demolition

    Impact energy (Joule)

  • 1.5–3 J → general use

  • 3–5 J → reinforced concrete and thick walls

  • Over 5 J → structural work and grooves

    Weight and handling

  • 2.5–3.5 kg → for continuous use even overhead

  • 4–6 kg → more robust models for heavy-duty work

    Additional functions

  • Safety clutch

  • Soft start

  • Anti-vibration handle

  • Electronic speed regulation

👷 Which Powered Hammer to Choose Based on Use

For small jobs or DIY

→ SDS-Plus 750W, 2.5 J, with case and 3 modes

For frequent drilling in masonry and concrete

→ SDS-Plus 900–1000W, 3.2 J, with interchangeable chuck

For professional systems and ducts

→ SDS-Max 1100–1300W, over 5 J, with chisel function

For light demolitions and continuous renovations

→ 1500W combined hammer drill, SDS-Max, 6–8 J and safety clutch

🛒 Where to buy it

The best SDS-Plus and SDS-Max cordless hammer drills are available at the points of sale EmmetiStore, with selected models from the best brands such as Makita, Bosch, DeWalt, Stanley, Milwaukee and Einhell. The EmmetiStore team will help you choose the hammer drill that best suits your needs, with accessories, SDS bits, chisels, cases and original spare parts always available.