Comments on: Hilti SID 18-A Cordless Impact Driver Review

By: Kaled

Kaled — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 20:59:05 +0000

Is Hilti supposed to be coming out with a 20-Volt or more….., powerful new line of Impact cordless tools like a more powerful quarter inch hex impact screw driver compared to the DeWalt DCF895B and Milwaukee m18 fuel impacts that are bigger and better numbers on paper. Thanx Eric tools in action

By: Pete Burgess

Pete Burgess — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:23:27 +0000

We bought into the “Fleet” program (leasing) for Hilti tools and love it. We use T-3000’s, T-1500’s, T-1000’s, Te-40’s, grinders, vacuums. After years using Dewalt and Bosch, we are true Hilti fans.

By: Jeth

Jeth — Tue, 28 May 2013 03:47:45 +0000

I have the hilti WSR 900 PE reciprocating saw , the hilti DEG 500 and DEG 600 P angle grinder and they are the best tool i have ever used , just need to try there 18v brushless angle grinder and the 18v metal cutting circular saw

By: Ruben Lopez

Ruben Lopez — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:15:04 +0000

I have just about every Hilti tool available. I am a licensed general contractor and licensed HVAC contractor in Texas and have been using Hilti for the last 2 years. My tools are my bread and butter and have countless tools(paper weights) from every other manufacturer which are no longer used. We use them day in day and day out and never had any problems, they even cover normal wear and tear. If you make a living with tools don’t look anywhere else. If you don’t use them that often there are cheaper alternatives. Tool on!

By: Mike P

Mike P — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:40:25 +0000

Thanks Eric, I’m going to pick up a Hilti Combo kit!

By: Eric Jopp

Eric Jopp — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:12:52 +0000

In reply to Matt. We are going to be starting the Tool Fights again. This runs about $350 from HD. In regards to features, the SID has much better features. The LED is better, the 3 speed design and i could go on. The Hilti is a great Impact.

By: Eric Jopp

Eric Jopp — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:08:23 +0000

In reply to Mike P. Both are very nice, but I really like the Hilti better. On paper I think your right, the Milwaukee might have a little better stats in some areas, but not all. To me, the Hilti seems seems to run longer between chargers and really like how the Hilti feels. I just finished putting a subfloor down and used the Hilti for the whole project and worked like a dream

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:07:05 +0000

I also got my m12 fuel impact driver on order with home depot hope it ships soon.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:06:13 +0000

Hope to see some brushless saws soon I don’t know if its a motor issue, but they should have a lot longer battery life with bl tech.

By: Eric Jopp

Eric Jopp — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:56:49 +0000

In reply to Jason. We are going to be starting more tool fights soon.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:23:30 +0000

Hilti had a stand at a Home Depot around here, but it changed to Bosch tools. Hilti sales are probably a lot less than the other guys they really market complete building systems to general contractors. It would be nice to see a tool fight against all the new brushless tools though

By: Nathan N

Nathan N — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:41:04 +0000

Most impressive. I watched the video and was impressed at how effortlessly it drove that coach screw into the timber. Still waiting for more festool reviews.

By: Andy M

Andy M — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:55:43 +0000

I love hilti and think you guys should start reviewing more of them! great review by the way

By: rene

rene — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:18:56 +0000

it would be interesting to see sales figures like they do for phones and cars. i’m wondering how well other brands do compared to milwaukiee and dewalt

By: Mike P

Mike P — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:11:26 +0000

Eric, I’m torn between buying this impact and the M18 fuel. It seems the M18 fuel might have more power but the Hilti is tougher and more reliable, how would you compare the two?