HILTI vs FLEX (Hardcore Hammer Drills)

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[@MichaelM-to4sg]

This is not “1st tool” from Flex. Flex started as a German tool manufacturer over 40 years ago. They were acquired by Chinese tool giant Chervon a decade ago. Chervon, the owner of other well known brands such as Skill, Ego and most notable as a 3rd party manufacturer for many other brands including Bosch Tools, had an existing tool agreement w/Lowe’s, producing their in-house Kobalt branded power tools. In 2019, Lowe’s & Chervon renewed their partnership agreement to re-introduce the Flex Power Tools brand in NA exclusively in Lowe’s stores as replacement of the Kobalt brand. This agreement primarily allows Lowe’s to pass warranty liability onto Chervon, instead of internally, as was case with Kobalt brand. The Kobalt branding is being retired across the line, by Craftsman in hand tools and outdoor equipment, also produced by Chervon, while Lowe’s acquires exclusive resale rights in NA to Chervon’s Ego and Flex Tool brands. Given how much Lowe’s marketshare has receded vs Home Depot, they needed a boost, time will tell if this new strategy will deliver.

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

Yet, they continue to come out 'new' Kobalt brand tools. I personally don't think Kobalt is going anywhere. Kobalt's known as a DIY, not PRO. They're competition is Ryobi, Ridgid, Craftsman and the like.

[@user-nr6no5hx4h]

HILTI FOREVER ♾️💪☝️🤘👍✊✌️👌

[@jacobcohn546]

Love your videos! glad to see someone actually testing hilti! :)

[@jeffclaus4422]

Every time he says not to shabby drink!!!!

[@loucifer323]

I actually like both flex and ridgid grips

[@simmcowaPang122]

Ribbed for your pleasure

[@Stainless316L]

I bet the flex can't hammer like that every day for a few years like hilti. Ask the hire companies what they think

[@davesheppard8797]

Yes!!........Hire companies use Hilti for a reason!! Dave.

[@kc0lif]

both excellent hammer drills.

[@davidisthis]

When he starts talking about his back I feel like I know guys like him. Its not because I don't have to work, it's because I have a special condition. It's the same condition as pretty much everyone else but unlike everyone else I have other means of income.

[@SomeGuywithTools]

Another great video... great meeting you last week buddy!

[@P_steez]

Great meeting you!

[@txvet7738]

That always sucks when your hammy gives up before the tool…lol!! Great test

[@theTealStory]

Now that winter is coming I have a great test for your hammer drills. A very practical own too! Witch hammer drills can power 6-8 in ice augers For ice fishing

[@sh00tmyshot36]

PLEASE DO IT !!!!

[@Jerry-zz2eu]

You don't do ready go anymore?!?!?! C'mon bro. Loved it.

[@vsar1938]

Can you please test the metabo hpt triple impact and hammer drill kit w/ the 3Ah against competition? Metabo never gets any love from channels.

[@Jerry-zz2eu]

I second this. But with the 4/8ah with 21700;'s.

[@MichaelM-to4sg]

Metabo HPT is not Metabo. Both brands are owned by Koki Holdings but share nothing; from designs, engineering, motors, battery platform, etc. Metabo HPT is a NA only brand, globally they are sold as Hikoki.

[@tammyshellikoff3482]

Thank you for the video

[@jamallaidley4718]

Cool Dave 👍

[@bobster812]

У нас, hilti стремительно теряет рынок стройплощадок. Если ещё 10 лет назад hilti был инструментом "по умолчанию" на любой стройке, то сегодня надо поискать ещё.

[@antonbabkin2528]

На канадских стройках мы по-прежнему активно используем Hilti drills, но Dewalt для всего остального

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

I wondered what saw horse or better say jaw horse you are using. I am just about to get one for myself...

[@garrydhintz8017]

I'm not one of those haters on flex just because it's a new offering and it's scary for people when any changes happen however I really like that Hilti. Both of those stomp on Milwaukee or DeWalt. Hilti, Bosch, and Makita are my choices when shopping tools. Haven't tried flex but am not opposed to it.

[@dav1d629]

Good video

[@richardhatfield915]

I love Flex grip

[@haeruddinrudin8355]

Try to make a comparison, with the new product CAT(Caterpillar)

[@ramos208]

Not sure why they put hilti mode on drills.

[@shane.t.188]

It's not the motor that's the difference it's the advanced electronics..

[@alpharemoval2046]

Absolutely love hilti tools.

[@begriprespect3316]

Ohh realy look the video a can :s

[@terobb0]

Flex continues to prove it belongs with the big boys. I don’t understand the “good for its first attempt” perspective, it seems like the individual tools Flex created are on par with the best brands. What’s lacking for Flex is depth / breadth of platform, availability limited to Lowe’s (not unique to Flex). and lack of bare tool deals. Other main issue is size / weight is sub-par, but that’s a pretty minor gripe IMO…they aren’t THAT different than Milwaukee, Deawalt, Hilti, etc.

[@jdelapaz14]

Agree 100%. Ive watched many videos on flex competition against the name brands and from what I can see the flex tools are at the moment more powerful than milwaukee and dewalt. I own the flex hammerdrill, impact, and saws, since they came out and I could instantly tell the difference compared to my other tools.

[@seano932]

Flex tools look good and from the videos I've seen, they look as power as the pro tools. However, Flex is a new brand that just popped up. Who knows whet kind of long term support they'll have, whether they'll have a high level of quality control, and if they'll prove to be durable designs with long lasting electronic components. Hilti, Makita, Dewalt, and Milwaukee have been around a long time and earned reputations. Flex, or any new product, needs to prove itself over time when going against very good established products.

[@jdelapaz14]

@@seano932 True. We'll have to wait and see. I know ive abused mine and theyre still going strong. i dropped my impact in a running canal in 4ft of water and took me 30 to 40 min to get out and never stopped working, the second i took it out of the water ran like nothing happened. They must coat the wiring and electronics.

[@jdelapaz14]

@@Jeff_Gibbs I own both. lol. I have a bunch of dewalt 60v stuff too.

[@MichaelM-to4sg]

@@seano932 Flex is not a new brand. They started in Germany over 40 years ago. The brand was bought by Chinese giant Chervon around a decade ago and has largely been dormant as a brand since. Chervon however not only owns Skill and Ego brands, they’re a huge 3rd party producer for Bosch and several other brands. They’ve been producing Kobalt power tools since that brand was introduced by Lowe’s, as well as Craftsman power tools and outdoor tools for over a decade. This is the 2nd largest electric tool manufacturer in the world in total units. Flex is just a new brand name, largely due to a new market and fiscal strategy from Lowe’s. Flex is brought into Lowe’s as replacement of Kobalt, similarly Craftsman brand is replacing Kobalt brand hand tools and yard equipment. Chervon will service all warranty issues with Flex and Craftsman instead of Lowe’s absorbing that cost and liability under Kobalt brand. The Flex power tool is unfortunately a new battery platform not compatible w/Kobalt brand but the tools are developed and engineered by a very large, experienced and capable manufacturer.

[@davidisthis]

I think we all seem you pull the switch back to 21.

[@Dave-dh7rt]

Ryobi has the best handle? Have you forgotten about makita lol Also, holy shit! These things can drive lag bolts 5x better than impact drivers. The 10" lag for either drill was much faster than the dewalt driving the 6" lag. Thats insanity.

[@magnoluciodomingos1331]

Brasil 🤙👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@markdandan6047]

Hilti drill lack of power but the battery will last all day on a single full charge

[@MichaelM-to4sg]

In what way does the Hilti lack power? Even though these testing protocols lack objectivity, the Hilti and Flex were roughly even performing in wood applications. The only performance difference was in the concrete. Regardless if the Hilti may have had a more dense bore, which could have been identified had tester drilled multiple holes into same block scoring an average speed over 5+ holes, neither of these tools is designed nor intended to be used in concrete boring. The ‘hammers’ in these tools are not true hammers. Maybe the home diy guy uses these tools for concrete boring, a professional uses a real hammer drill with splined drive and real hammer assembly. If you take a Hilti hammer drill, such as TE30-A36 or TE60-A36, you’ll find the gears and hammer are machined tool steel. The DeWalt, and any ‘prosumer’ grade roto-hammer is stamped powder steel. Even this SF6H-A22 employs machined steel gears, not powdered gears on Flex and similar. If you ever actually use the Hilti, you’ll notice how much smoother it operates. The Panasonic-Tesla battery cells don’t decay after 20 charge cycles. The Hilti will outlast half dozen Flex and similar powered gear tools in actual professional usage. The Hilti includes safety features like ATC. Truthfully, for the weekend warrior, any big box store brand will be serviceable. It’s only the professional that relies on their tools 40+ hrs/wk and where downtime means job cannot be completed where the Hilti really separates itself

[@davesheppard8797]

@@MichaelM-to4sg Hi Michael, I totally agree with what you say here. I use Hilti and Milwaukee. Sadly the Milwaukee gear is overhyped and have trigger issues. I use my SF6H A22 as a general purpose combi. If I am putting up towel holders or fixing the odd batton to brick its fine and what it is designed for. If I am doing serial hole drilling into brick or concrete I use my TE6 A22. If I am revamping a Dressing room etc (I work in a large Theatre in England) I use my corded TE1 as it has a long lead and will reach every wall in a 15 ft square room, saving battery power. Don't laugh!!! 🤣🤣 That Te1 I got off a contractor when he left it behind at our venue. After numerous phone calls to him he told me to keep it as he had thrashed it pretty hard and it was probably on it's last legs anyway. Plus he had since upgraded to a newer Hilti. That was 35 years ago and that Te1 is still as sweet to use as ever and can keep up with all the modern corded Makita's etc. It is a dream to use and the slow start to full speed is silky smooth all the way! I have used many brands in my 40 years of using tools and Hilti is still my favourite by far. Plus, any issues you have....just call your local Hilti rep and he will be with you in around half an hour with a replacement tool while yours gets sent off. No down time. My previous assistant dropped my Gen 1 SF6H down a deep street drain whilst fixing the top cover rim. It still worked but sounded a bit funny on the run-out. Within half an hour I had a replacement in my hand, mine was sent off and back with me within 24 hours. Dave.

[@dewaltonlyrestistrash3934]

Hilti in concrete saws jack hammers and rotor hammers are the best in power tools not a fan .

[@aussiegruber86]

Let me guess, dewalt is better 😆

[@dewaltonlyrestistrash3934]

@@aussiegruber86 in some tools yes dewalt will out shine hilti

[@garrydhintz8017]

Bosch and Hilti are the kings of the chipping hammers. Hitachi is honestly very underated too. Especially the older ones.

[@bostahusukses2712]

Mau dong kalau di kasih😢

[@aussiegruber86]

Wow hilti is cheap outside of Australia

[@MichaelM-to4sg]

Compared to what? Here in US, this SF6H-A22 hammer drill driver, an 8Ah battery and a charger retails at $430USD. They are sold only directly through Hilti USA and handful of authorized retailers. They do not discount w/very few exceptions, when I bought my crew 2 TE60-A36 SDS-Max hammers, a couple spare A36 batteries plus 4 of these hammer drill drivers and 2 sawzalls, I worked a relatively small discount through Hilti USA. Compared to big box store brands like Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, etc, those products are typically retailed here $50-100 less for hammer drill driver but there’s minimal efforts to maintain that retail pricing thus its very common to see them further discounted 15-20%. What’s really unique about Hilti in US is the incredible warranty and customer support, but only for original owners w/documented retail sale. You buy Hilti in US from EBay or any non-authorized retailer, there is zero warranty support from Hilti. With Makita for example, if you have no record of purchase, they still warrant product is the serial number date code is still within warranty coverage.

[@billymurphy3]

I miss the old days when we were always ready to go

[@konamanstudio2447]

👍🏻🍩☕🍩☕🤣☕🤣☕☕☕🦃

[@luizgreis]

Is not a better Hilti, is not a top drill from Hilti

[@davesheppard8797]

Yes, it is Hilti's top line combi drill!! Dave.

[@northman9227]

big doubt on the durability of FLEX, too much power for the mechanics it must blow up before 2 years of use 🤔