Japanese brand (formerly Hitachi), built on the MultiVolt one-battery-two-voltages system.
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In short
HiKOKI is a Japanese manufacturer, formerly Hitachi Koki, rebranded from Hitachi in 2018. Its standout is the MultiVolt system: a single battery that switches between 36V and 18V depending on the tool, plus a mains adapter that runs MultiVolt tools off the wall, which is genuinely useful for high-drain work without carrying spares. It is a professional alternative to the big three: compare the specs side by side to see how its tools measure up. The warranty is a real selling point: 3 years as standard with no registration, extending to 5 years (Hi-5) for brushless tools and MultiVolt batteries when registered.
Strengths
- MultiVolt: one battery runs 36V and 18V tools, with a mains adapter option
- 3-year warranty with NO registration needed (best base cover here)
- 5-year cover (Hi-5) on brushless tools and MultiVolt batteries
- Broad 18V and 36V MultiVolt range
Considerations
- Smaller UK stockist presence than DeWalt or Makita
- Brand recognition still catching up after the Hitachi rebrand
- Smaller third-party and accessory ecosystem than the majors
Questions
Is HiKOKI the same as Hitachi?
Yes. HiKOKI is the power-tool brand formerly known as Hitachi (Hitachi Koki), rebranded in 2018. The tools carry the same engineering heritage.
What is MultiVolt?
MultiVolt is HiKOKI’s system where a single battery switches between 36V and 18V depending on the tool, with a mains adapter option to run MultiVolt tools off the wall.
What warranty does HiKOKI offer?
3 years as standard with no registration needed, extending to 5 years (Hi-5) for brushless tools and MultiVolt batteries when you register.
Is HiKOKI related to Metabo?
They share a parent company (Koki Holdings) but are separate brands with their own tools. HiKOKI is the former Hitachi line; the German Metabo brand is distinct.