Bunnings have dropped the price of their brushless rotary hammer drill to match the upcoming Aldi sale:
18V Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill - Skin: $99.90
Ozito Australia link
Bunnings seem to have removed it from their website outside of WA, but I bought one this morning in Artarmon, NSW. Price unchanged from $179 on the shelf, but scanned at the updated price. Receipt for anyone that needs it.
Stock check is only showing VIC, maybe it'll update over the day.
That one is brushed, and 1.2J vs 2.2J:
https://ozito.com.au/products/power-cordless-rotary-hammer/
https://ozito.com.au/products/18v-brushless-rotary-hammer-dr…
The other main difference is the brushless one has a hammer-only/chisel mode.
opps ok. I will try and swap the one i just bought in store for the brushless. thanks
I have the brushed one but got it for $50 when Bunnings price matched an Aldi sale a year or 2 ago. It appears to only have a fraction of the power of the brushless one in this post but it's so much better than your basic drill with hammer function.
@bean_counter: how do you find the longevity of the battery? I mainly use SDS with chisels for demolition, and I would work all day with it, so I've preferred to use corded, but I do have an ozito lawn mower do if it was decent on battery use it could be useful to me
@Jackson: I get, probably, half hour to 45 minutes with mine. If you do demo work all day, probably better to spend extra on Makita or similar.
@Jackson: If you're chiseling, I'd be more worried about the longevity of the actual drill more so than the battery life you'd get from it.
@Jackson: These tools are not designed for all-day work.
And the type of work you are describing would probably benefit from something with a heavier hit.
I thought its always better to have a corded hammer drill as you usually need the power to do the job. Would this cordless one have enough oomph to justify the price? (please leave aside the convenience factor)
The 18v ones are great
The pics show its not much bigger than a hand in size, and very light. I recon some of my SDS bits would weigh more. If you need a 'rotary' hammer drill (for concrete work, not just brick) then I think the chorded rotary Ozito rotary hammer drill with chisel bits for around $150 would be a better buy.
Will be keen to see Aldi's brushless version, hopefully its a bit bigger. I seem to recall it used SDS Max bits (but may have just been SDS plus).
I've got an earlier version of this https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-900w-3j-rotary-hammer-dril… and it works very well in all modes. I've used it for removing the plaster layer from an old concrete pool, drilling 1 metre deep holes into concrete (the drill bit cost more than the drill)and drilling a 2m hole down from the top of a wall to run a cable through (welded a steel rod to the bit as an extension, single task, so wasn't fussed if it only lasted one job). It's done all of those tasks with ease.
How does this one compare to Aldi's one?
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-23-…
Agreed. I'm no pro, but mine rarely gets used, so if I didn't have an ozito Cordless range, I'd go corded.
I always thought the same too. Using a Dewalt 18v one, I can tell you - it outperforms the corded one I have.
I'm no pro, but that's certainly my experience. Unless you're drilling for hours on end and don't want to have to worry about recharging, corded tools have really done their dash if you ask me.
I have used a DeWalt cordless drill and its way better than the Ozito one I have. So cannot really use your example. DeWalt products are generally superior. Ozito, I am not sure really has the same quality and thats why I am concerned.
What makes a DeWalt better? How do beginners tell the difference?
@misguided_will: I was screwing colorbond panels for my garage shed. Had done the roof with friend's dewalt drill. Everything was super smooth. Started the walls with my Ozito (as he had to leave) and struggled. Went to him and borrowed his dewalt for the rest and was a breeze again.
I also checked the specs of both the drills and they were the same but for some reason the dewalt was like butter whereas Ozito required lots of strength and pushing. Same person doing the same panels with the same screws and found Dewalt better.
But, thats my experience and your could be different. For the odd jobs here and there, I wouldnt spend on dewalt but bigger jobs are much easier to get through with quality tools.
@RubenM: I thought I was. No, they were not brushless but same torque and power etc. So, dont know whether them being brushless would make them better.
@rdhupar: https://ozito.com.au/products/pxc-brushless-drill-skin/
https://ozito.com.au/products/18v-compact-drill-driver-kit/
There's not that much between the specs, but when using them, I feel a massive difference!
@misguided_will: Find a tradie using Ozito if you can. But then I know of people saying their Kia car is better than any german one.
@Laziofogna: Since we're talking about German quality, I can tell you that some tradies in Germany DO use Einhell Tools.
However Bunnings only warrants them for DIY in Australia.
@Laziofogna: Just saying, but my diesel kia has been a delight, whereas my diesel golf (as much as I love it) has had nothing but problems.
Damn I just picked up one of https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-1500w-sds-rotary-hammer_p0… on the weekend. Tempted to buy this PXC one and compare 2.2 vs 5.0J impact into a brick. From a quick play on the weekend, was going through big rocks and concrete like butter!
Two left at Northmead, three at Rydalmere.
Hasn't the hammer drill always been $49 ish ?
I've actually got one, and it's surprisingly well built.
I vaguely recall the brushless version was only slightly more torquey, so for $50 its pretty awesome value I reckon.
Yep, looks like you're right: https://pricehipster.com/product/HQSInIZ1NEdmdal2-QusTA~HJ1K…
I'll update the deal.
Non-rotary???? The post is about the rotary hammer drill, which is far superior for drilling bricks, concrete etc than a basic hammer drill, which is basically just a drill with a hammer function
Agreed, originally I'd included the normal hammer drill before I realised it was at RRP. The brushless rotary is the much better deal here, $179 down to $99.
@aXit: Yeah, I'd jump on it but already have the brushed Ozito rotary hammer drill that I picked up for $50 in a previous Aldi price match by Bunnings. It's so much better for drilling concrete, bricks etc than your basic drill with hammer function - so the brushless version should be a great buy.
Hammer drill =/= Rotary Hammer Drill
I was in my local today, the one marked down to $49.99 had a $79 regular tag underneath it. I'm not overly familiar with Ozito but looking them up on previous deals, that seems like the PXHDS-301 which is a compact version. The one for $49.98 is the PXHDS-180.
So what is the advice on batteries? Best deals?
Good move previously is to buy the 4.0Ah batteries when Bunnings price matches Aldi @ $39. $69 on the website and in store as of now.
or just buy into the aldi drill, they have been as cheap as $20 bucks on clearance. Or buy adapters so you can use aldi ones on ozito.
Where do you get the adapters from?
@docpol: Gumtree or eBay usually. They're usually just DIY 3D Printed things but work perfectly well.
Sorry for stupid question but can a hammer drill be used without the hammering part?
Yes
Yes but then it's a bit overkill. Too bulky for everyday drilling.
Rotary hammer drill is a pretty specific drill for specific needs.
A regular hammer drill driver is more versatile but obviously can't handle demolition work
If you've got a rotary hammer drill you'll probably never use your normal hammer drill for drilling concrete or bricks again - unless you're already using your hammer drill (convenience) and it's a small/easy job and/or you don't have the right size SDS drill bit (a rotary hammer drill that uses SDS drill bits can't use conventional masonry bits)
(a rotary hammer drill that uses SDS drill bits can't use conventional masonry bits)
You can get standard drill chucks that fit into an SDS drill chuck so that you can use it as a normal/hammer drill. It's rather unwieldy and you'd only ever use it if you've no other choice.
regular hammer drill is useless unless the masonry you're drilling is soft as.
You will also need SDS drill bits…These have a groove along the end shank. So in short, these will never replace the normal chuckless drill.
true but if you have ever encountered properly set concrete going sds is like going from a pushbike to a motorbike
Although it can be used as a drill (without the hammer function enabled), a rotary hammer drill can only use SDS type bits (which have a special profile at the bottom to attach), so you cannot use standard drill bits.
You will have to buy special SDS+ bits to drill with this type of drill.
Comes with a SDS+ to 1/4" hex adaptor in the box. So might be useful for driver bits, or the drills with hex shanks.
Agreed that this is a complement to a keyless chuck drill, not a direct replacement.
I found out the hard way many years ago!
Having used an SDS drill (battery) vs a hammer drill (battery) both milwaukee brand for reference I can say if you're doing any sort of masonry work on the regular SDS is an absolute life saver.
Agreed. I've only used Milwaukee too, but just picked up one of these rotary hammers for home since I've lost access to the Milwaukee. For $99 its an absolute game changer.
Yeah even if you use it a couple times a year I'd say these are worth having around if you can afford it.
Had to drill three 6mm holes in brick/concrete recently and after 30 mins with both a corded and cordless hammer drill I'd managed about 15mm at most, (and gone through the three masonry bits I had).
Went to Cash Converters and picked up an old corded SDS+ rotary hammer drill for $10 and did the three holes to 75mm in 2 mins.
Will I likely use the SDS+ again?
Probably not … but it was $10 well spent, I have it if I need it, and I'm not going to worry about it if it dies.
Do they have deals on electric lawn mowers as well?
Have a + I don't know why you were negged for that comment?
Mostly price matches or clearances.
I lucked into a Brushless 36V Steel deck mower kit with 2 x 3AH batteries for $150 on clearance, down from $450.
Its a BEAST, probably the best bargain ill ever find in my life.
That's awesome!
I just saw today that they brought out a new one.
I've got the old one as well and like it. I just modified it with some washers to put the blade a fair bit lower than it was.
Got the same kit for $170, that’s what started me on the Ozito bandwagon. No other brand in Bunnings has regular price matching/clearance like Ozito. For weekend work, most of their garden tools will do the same job as the other overpriced brands.
Love the mulching on the mower, wish I knew about mulching earlier. Don’t use catcher anymore. Hate the weight, it’s like 27kg and lack of handles to lift in and out of boot is a real pain.
I don’t have issue with blade being to high, maybe because the grass is thicker from mulching. And with the drought last year, I was only trimming the grass to try keep moisture in the ground.
Going to ask what I think might be a common question now regardless if people go for the Ozito or the Workzone; any recommendations on a basic SDS bit set?
I don't have any, don't have any masonry work coming up but tempted to pick either one up for now anyway!
Quality wise I can't give you definitive answer, for light/casual work both are generally good with money back if not happy, the main difference to consider is after sales service. (All if under warranty)
Aldi are good, but its limited in store. They will refund your money if the tool dies or has defect. Its back to supplier if you want a replacement. Given they dont normally stock after the deal, then your availability for in store replacement is limited.
Bunnings will refund, but will replace in store (depending on stock and not obsolete).
The issue you need to consider. If you need to use the tool, which is often why you buy it, then being replaced easily is probably the better option - hence bunnings.
EDIT Oops misunderstood your question, but this might answer someone else.
I was talking about the bits not the tools ;)
Bunnings usually preferred for warranty, although if you're lucky maybe you have an Aldi where they don't move stock so they mark it down heaps later on :P
Saw a store with the ol' 18V hedge trimmer, down to just $35; too bad I bought one already at lesser discount >_< lol
I've got a corded ozito sds drill and I've been using the bits it came with for the last 5 years. For infrequent home use going into some brick, concrete etc here and there you're probably going to be fine with just about anything.
@knk: To add, the craftrights bits are a factor cheaper than any branded ones, and I have used the chisels and they have been fine, and the bits aren't as good as say Irwins but they are good enough for a few holes around the house. Regarding non-sds, if you get a chance to buy your bits from aldi I have found them to be generally better than craftright ones at bunnings and probably cheaper also
Keen to know as well. Only see that bunnings has Frost as a kit. Anyone know if they're a good brand? 17pc for $49.60. Total tools has a similar set (drill+chisel) Makita 17pc for $69.95. Obvs seem like their regular prices, but would be nice to know what brand to look for? With my non SDS drill bits, I lucked out on a 300pc ryobi on clearance at bunnings for $45.
If you want to use it as a drill, get yourself and SDS chuck adaptor, like this: https://www.amazon.com.au/2-20UNF-Professional-Drilling-Conv…
Works great on the smaller rotary hammer, I've been using that for all sorts of stuff.
It's nice to see that this one comes with an SDS to hex adaptor! I would assume that it would have a lot of torque, so if you don't have a decent impact driver, this will do the job (though quite unwieldy).
Piggybacking to let people know that you can also get chisel bits for the SDS which is great for breaking up small bits of concrete/brick etc.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-3-piece-sds-chisel-bi…
There is also an adhesive mixer in SDS! If you ever used one eg tiling you never want to go back!
That's awesome. thanks for the tip.
Any links to the adhesive mixer…my wrists are over the mixing!
I vaguely recall the Rotary models had pretty pi55 weak torque (compared to non rotary model), so weak that they dont even publish the Nm figure.
But please do correct me if im wrong.
The good thing about Rotaries is the strike force (hammer) is way more powerful, so busts through concrete much faster.
Correct. The brushed one only lists 10Nm or torque… They don't even bother for the brushless one.
Found a review (Portuguese):
https://youtu.be/a-PlVMuEUcY?t=180
Not sure of the spade bit size, or the wood type. But it doesn't look to be struggling.
WARNING. I got this exact chuck adapter and another from eBay. The eBay one broke at the spine on the first use (using an old gutless NiMh drill). This listed one jammed on the the second use and i pulled it apart and found it had all disintegrated inside. Was only drilling thin sheet metal at the time.
Save your $18 and spend it on a drill with a 13mm chuck.
Does anyone have advice on a higher quality one then?
I bought this two years ago and it's great.
Though I only paid $15.
Bunnings also sell them they also have one in the Craftright for the same price (although not on their website) I picked up one for $2.98 because of damaged packaging but yet to try it out.
Champ, thanks for the link. If it blows up immediately at least easy to return.
You're welcome
Yuck, a keyed chuck! Not something that I ever want to use again.
ooh how do you find the adaptor? This might be good for drilling holes in steel with my gigantic corded SDS drill
Cheaper than the corded one now I think 1600w corded one was $139. Good deal, been waiting a bit for this but already got the job done a few months back.
Will update projectsuit in the next 2 days. Bunnings limiting the number of stores in 1 search. Every new search will be little slower, updates will be 15min appart
I almost regret buying the Bosch brushless system, knowing Ill never get an SDS rotary skin for $99
Does anyone know if there is a Bosch to Ozito battery adapter?
I'll swap your Bosch brushless kit for an Ozito brushless one!
Haha! I said I Almost regret…
Perhaps I’m just feeling a little bit of FOMO. The Ozito sets are super value.
;)
Definitely! I headed out to grab this, this morning, just before it was posted on here (found out from the Aldi one). I've got too much Ozito stuff now. I think I'll have to get rid of my brushless impact drivers and drills.
Doesn't look like there's an Ozito -> Bosch Battery Adaptor however there's no reason there isn't! Purely just a difference in the shape/design so I assume it'll only be a matter of time.
Even if you had to splash $60 on a discounted battery and charger, at $160 including the drill, you'd still be in front of buying a Bosch rotary skin…no regrets here about buying the Bosch stuff, worth it just for the 6 year battery warranty.
I don’t understand the equation of how Id be in front:
The comparable Bosch SDS skin (GBH 18V-26 2.6 J) is $400, and comes with a 6 year warranty.
All Ozito gear come with a 5 year replacement warranty.
Is being in front in reference to the warranty?
You'd be in front as you can get everything you need to run the Ozito rotary and still save $200+.
The Bosch is arguably better quality but depending on how often you use it, this may be better value.
I believe the warranty on their batteries is 3 years though? Like Ryobi, they don't do the full term in batteries.
@whitelie: Oops, I misread your post. You were saying I’d be ahead grabbing the Ozito SDS+ drill at this price point.
100% agree.
This whole one-system thing is a pointless thought/regret considering the prices of Ozito/Workzone stuff.
If you know you'll never fork out for Bosch/<insert brand here> tool then buy this anyway.
My primary drill is an AEG brushless +3 batts … it's the only AEG tool I have :P
would this have enough juice to use with a mixing drill bit? e.g: https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-120mm-sds-paddle-mixi…
The smaller one (link below) does, so I'm sure this one would!
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-rotary-hammer-dril…
Is it this one for brushless?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-rotary-hammer-dril…