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SDS Max Hammer Drills

HiKOKI DH40MEY2 240V 1150W Brushless SDS Max Rotary Hammer (Carry Case)

6.8kg240V3-year warranty

Corded 1,150W brushless SDS Max rotary hammer with 9.2 J impact energy for drilling concrete up to 40mm. It has a low vibration handle, Reactive Force Control and four speed settings.

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9.2J
Impact energy
40mm
Max hole, concrete
1,150W
Power input
6.8kg
Weight

Where it sits among sds max hammer drills

Against the 56 sds max hammer drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Impact energy9.2J
5.6J lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 21.4JMakita HR006G
Max hole, concrete40mm
35mm lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 52mmHiKOKI DH52ME
Power input1,150W
850W lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 1,700WBosch GBH 12-52 DV
Weight6.8kg
5.2kg lightestMakita HR3540Cheaviest 11.9kgBosch GBH 12-52 DV
Compare it with: + Einhell TE-RH 38 3F + Bosch GBH 8-45 D + Makita HR3541FC + DeWalt D25733

Full specs

From HiKOKI's own documentation. Checked 03/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS Max
Impact energy9.2 J
Measured to EPTA✓ Yes
Impact rate2,800 bpm
No-load speed250–500
Max hole, concrete40 mm
Max core cutter105 mm

Physical & Build

Weight6.8 kg
Case typeCarry case
Case modelHiKOKI injection case
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level100 dB(A) LpA / 108 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (hammer drilling)10.9 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)10.6 m/s²

Modes & Handling

ModesRotary hammer / Hammer only / Chisel position adjust
Chisel only✓ Yes
Chisel position lock✓ Yes
Reduced or variable impact✓ Yes
BodyL-shape
Anti-vibration✓ Yes
Anti-vibration systemLVH (Low Vibration Handle), UVP (User Vibration Protection)
Electronic anti-rotation✓ Yes
Anti-rotation systemRFC (Reactive Force Control)
Safety clutch✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage240V
Power input1,150 W

Warranty · 3yr

3 years on this toolHiKOKI's longer cover doesn't apply to this kind of tool, so there's nothing to register.

HiKOKI's warranty covers manufacturing defects. Check the maker's site for the current terms.

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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