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Ryobi 1050W SDS+ Rotary Hammer $89 (Was $129); Ryobi 1200W Hammer Drill $99 (was $169) @ Bunnings

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Probably price matching an Aldi special, but a pretty good price for a corded rotary drill.

Description from Bunnings Website
The reliable and affordable rotary hammer with leading features and accessories will make light work of any task, from drilling, chiseling and rotary hammering. Drilling capacity is 40mm wood, 13mm metal, 26mm in masonry and takes SDS+ bits for quick and easy changeovers.

Items included in BMC case:
1 x drill bit 8x150mm
1 x drill bit 10x150mm
1 x drill bit 12x150mm
1 x pointed chisel bit 13.5x250mm
1 x flat chisel bit 20x250mm
1 x wrench
1 x depth guide rod
1 x lubricant 40ml
1 x dust cover
2 x spare carbon brushes

Impact energy: 3.8J
3 mode function: rotary hammering, chiseling and drilling
No load speed: 950rpm
Max impact rates: 4,400bpm

Also selling a 1200w Ryobi Hammer Drill for $99 (down from $169) if it suits your needs better:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-1200w-corded-hammer-drill_…

Or if after a really cheap one, the 500w Ryobi Hammer drill is down to $49 from $59.98. Includes 6 drill bits. Only good for light work which may suit some. It isn't a workhorse!
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-500w-corded-impact-drill-w…

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  • Was waiting for the ($300) ryobi cordless, or the Ozito one to go on sale, but at this price I might just deal with an extension cable! Certainly seems more powerful at 3.8 joules compared to the 2.2 on the cordless.

    • +6

      For the amount of times you actually use it a cord is fine :)

      • Yeah, that was a reason why I pulled the trigger on this deal! Plus it comes in a nice case, which none of the cordless ones seem to have anymore…

        • And if you ever demolish a bathroom, it will have more power and go all day. For heavy duty stuff cofded is the way to go

          • @Jackson: Unless a cord is just not possible.

    • +2

      The Ozito cordless one isn't very good, it's totally gutless and often stops after just a few seconds of SDS drilling, even with a full battery. Don't buy it. I've an old corded Ozito one that is so much more powerful and just keeps going.

      • I had only heard good things about the brushless one, so that's disappointing to hear! Interestingly, the price of the Ozito went up from $179 to $199 about a month or so ago too, so less of value option right there!

        For this price though, I think this corded one will do me just fine!

      • Try different battery, might be the battery don't have enough current output.

        • Tried with multiple different batteries, 2Ah (x2) , 4Ah (x3) & 5.2Ah (x1). The bigger battery was better, but not significantly.

      • Not my experience with the brushless Ozito SDS drill. Smashes thru brick and concrete & it has never cut out.
        I have an old corded Hilti that has not been used in years because the cordless Ozito is so good

      • Did you try swapping the tool over? (as in maybe you got a dud)

        I havent tried the SDS but i did try the grinder. One or two people said it cut out all the time. Gave my one a go cutting up some steel recently and it worked great. Was just thinking maybe its a built quality issue?

      • ive got the cordless ozito SDS and its great. i was using it last weekend to pin a slab to my driveway - had to drill 8 14mm holes to 200mm to put some reso in. Drill didnt miss a beat

    • +3

      Unless you’re just drilling, the corded one is what you want - the cordless one won’t be at all useful for chiselling cement.

      The cordless ones aren’t going to save you much in terms of convenience - they’re going to be heavy anyway, and drilling masonry isn’t the sort of task that requires agility (in contrast to the sort of use cases you might expect with a cordless planet, angle grinder, or circular saw).

  • Ryobi 500W Corded Impact Drill with 6 Drill Bits

    I need to do some cable management and drilling some desks, will this be fine?

    • +3

      Would be fine. Just make sure it is switched to drill mode, not hammer. If only doing that sort of stuff I would be going down the path of a cordless drill (unless you think you need the hammer part some time). Something like this would do you fine: https://www.bunnings.com.au/xu1-blue-18volt-cordless-drill-d…

      • That won’t drive a hole saw, if that’s what OP means by cable management. If they just screwing in some cable trays and adding the base to the top, then it’s probably fine.

        • oh yes, just some screws

      • A ryobi impact driver would be far better.

  • +1

    Guess im going to bunnings in the morning, have vouchers to spend and have been meaning to get a rotary drill for a while

    • +5

      I used to use a hammer drill for everything for years until that died. Needed to cut an opening in brickwork (my hammer drill died when doing it) so I bought a rotary and couldn't believe the difference. It went through like butter! If only doing a few holes in brickwork the hammer drill is fine, but the rotary can do so much more and does it much easier, I wish I got one years ago.

      • Yeah, I have an older version of the 500w drill in this post, and while it'll get through masonry, it's a real chore.

        I borrowed my brother's 18v Makita brushless SDS on his recommendation, and wow, night and day! My corded drill really struggles with brick(I've got those brown bricks with black speckles) but this thing just smashed straight through them, and it's only a cordless one!

        Been keeping an eye out for a proper rotary hammer drill ever since, and pulled the trigger on the SDS one in this post today. Was going to get a cordless one, but I won't use it much, and the corded ones are cheaper and more powerful!

  • -3

    Rotary hammer? O_o I always hammer things in circles!

  • I've had it for five years, it's powerful enough to drill concrete with blue metal aggregate like butter. Bought for around $130 in 2017.

  • Wow great price, but I already have the Ozito Version :/

    This is a drill you get if you want something for life…

    • Yes, Ozito is a single use item. :)

    • Ozito shouldnt be around for much longer as they are now banned under the single use plastic law

    • +7

      very comparable (it's the same)
      .

  • Just some more info; I went in store (Tuggeranong, ACT) to pick this up. It wasn't on display, and the person helping me wasn't able to find it…however, it turns out it's not actually meant to be on display! Found out from a manager that this is stock that is meant for the "Ryobi Takeover" event that is happening soon, so it's only meant to go on display then.

    So it's not meant to be on the website either! They said that if I do click and collect that they'll have to honor it, so that's what I've done!
    They still couldn't find it,(person who knew where they are was on a break) but apparently have 12 in stock. Wasn't in a rush to have it in my hands, so I'll just pick it up once they find them and process my order.

    I actually saw an ad for this Ryobi event on Facebook the other day, but I can't seem to find anything about it now?

    • I noticed a few ryobi garden items reduced at bennetts green.

    • Just got the rotary drill from tuggeranong, they had to go find it out the back tho

  • +1

    This is a great drill

  • +1

    Thanks OP

    Finally went and got the rotary drill after eyeing it for so long and struggling with some bricks a while back.

  • Bought 2 drills… Now what… Damn you ozbargain… Now I need drill bits

    • I have 5 ryobi drills. Lol.
      Tomorrow make that 6.

  • Grabbing this. I actually have some SDS drill bits which I bought accidentally at one point ages ago .. even though the grip weakens I have used them with my hammer drill and they worked so much better then masonry bits.

    • Nice way to demolish a chuck.

  • +1

    Anyone know how this compares with Bayer BH4KG 4KG 1500W SDS PLUS Rotary Hammer Drill for $99
    Trying to decide between this and the bunnings one
    https://sydneytools.com.au/product/bayer-bh4kg-4kg-1500w-sds…

    • I wanna get this good deal too, but i don't use it too much for demolition, may give it a pass…

      Bayer BH4KG vs Ryobi 1500W key different
      Max Impact rate: 4350 vs 4400 Bpm
      Joules: 5.5 vs 5.0 J
      No load speed: 880rpm vs 950rpm
      Weight: 4.9 vs 4.8 kg

      other spec are the same.

      • You have the wrong Ryobi there.

        The deal is for 1050w, 3.8J

    • SDS + uses a bigger diameter bit and the SDS maxi is bigger again.

      • Both are sds +

    • I ended up ordering the Bayer. For $10 more, you get a tool that can deliver ~40% more power at the risk of an unknown brand with an unknown warranty claims process. I did go into Bunnings to check out the Ryobi 1050W as well and it was very similar in size and weight compared to its bigger brother (1500W). Any reviews I could find for the Bayer were positive so fingers crossed it lasts.

  • Thanks OP. Been wanting one of these for ages. They were hiding away up high out of reach with no price displayed. The one on display was the 1500w one for $179. Looks like a beast. Pity it doesn't come with a 6mm drill bit.

  • Is the rotary hammer what I need to get old tiles removed to prep for retiling?

  • Thanks OP - old hammer drill needed replacing and so I got one of each. Ordered at 4pm and was ready to collect at my local store at 5pm.

  • Thanks OP - just ordered one myself, I have a ton of drills but no hammer and miss having one for occasional use.

  • Finally, a decent price match of a quality product from Bunnings against Aldi.

  • I have this exact model, very good and has been useful in drilling holes into brick to mount my solar sensor lights :)

  • I need to instal blinds on metal window frame? Just wondering if this is the drill that I need for that? Do I need to buy anything other than this drill like drill bits for the job?

    Sorry I am a complete noob when it comes to drill and never owned one before. Thanks for helping me out.

  • +1

    Watch some YouTube videos and do some research.
    If youre drilling into a aluminium or steel a window frame. Definitely dont need a hammer drill to go into metal. you need a standard drill and HSS drill bits.

    • Thanks, but if I buy this drill to use on brick work. Can I use this drill in metal as well?

      • +1

        haven't tried it, but looks to have a setting for non-hammer drilling. You would need an adapter to use non sds+ drill bits.

        Edit: and saw your comment above. You don't want the rotary hammer drill for metal. Whilst it could do it, there are much better options.

      • +1

        You probably could but is it going to do a good job, im highly sceptical.
        As the previous person said youd need an SDS chuck adaptor.
        Plus you dont have an fine speed control or different torque settings.
        For blinds youd probably need to drill small holes in 3mm-5mm range. If you were using self taping screws.

        Plus for driving in the screws youd want a standard drill with a driver clutch setting.
        You need to weigh up what your doing around the house.
        A standard cordless battery drill is alot more versatile than a SDS hammer drill. for standard handy man jobs around the house.

        • Thanks a ton, I will cancel my order now and will consider buying non SDS cordless drill. I need it for very minor work around the house so SDS might be an overkill for that.

  • or Ozito 1600W SDS+ 4J Rotary Hammer Drill Kit for $139?
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-1600w-sds-4j-rotary-hammer…

    • Weird it has roughly the same impact energy (4J vs 3.8J) despite using 50% more power.

      The 1500w Ryobi is rated at 5.0J.

      Id just get the 1050w ryobi (and i just did)

  • I tried to dig a hole in concrete with my hammer drill. No luck. Pushed real hard, took very long to make a small hole with the masonry bit. Try manually with a cold chisel and hammer, Dream on…

    Went out and got the Ryobi 1500w. My hammer drill immediately look like kids toys. The Ryobi doesn't cut like butter but it does chips the concrete and little rocks in it. Takes some time but gets the work done. If you want power then you need to get the heavy jack hammer with the T handle those are the workhorse.

    Ryobi is just nice for home reno, chipping old tiles, blasting concrete, drilling holes, and it's built to last a long time. Good tool if your got an old house built of rocks.

  • +2

    I think I have the bigger one of these and it's great, destroys tiles on sds mode, great for drilling holes, only problem I've had is it's works too well, careful if your making a hole for plugs before you know it the hole is deep.

  • +2

    Gave it a go tonight. wow!

    Couple of months back i had to drill some holes into the brickwork. The bricks are old and extremely hard.
    Was taking ages with the cordless hammer drill so i brought out the much bigger corded ryobi hammer drill. Still took ages. Had to keep some spray on the drill bit to stop it overheating and blunting too quick. Very slow progress even with a new drill bit and the proper corded drill.

    The SDS tonight did in 20 seconds what took 10 min without SDS. Could have been even quicker if i hadn't slowed down part way through.

  • Surprisingly, this is still on sale today.

  • It's weird, I can't find any stock in WA (of the 1050w one). Tried to order through Trade Desk but they said the stock is allocated by Ryobi and they can't get any more in…

    I need it to put plugs into brick work (mostly maxis, some old style proper bricks) - what's my next best option?

    • +1

      Any SDS hammer drill will work just fine for brick drilling - even the $50 ghetto units. Practice first, it's easy to get your hole in the wrong place when you first start (more violent and less precise than you expect).

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