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SDS Max Hammer Drills

HiKOKI DH45ME 240V 1500W Brushless SDS Max Rotary Hammer (Carry Case)

9kg240V3-year warranty

Corded 1,500W brushless SDS Max rotary hammer with 12.2 J impact energy for drilling concrete up to 45mm. It has an aluminium housing, a low vibration handle and variable speed.

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12.2J
Impact energy
45mm
Max hole, concrete
1,500W
Power input
9kg
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 energy12.2J
5.6J lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 21.4JMakita HR006G
Max hole, concrete45mm
35mm lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 52mmHiKOKI DH52ME
Power input1,500W
850W lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 1,700WBosch GBH 12-52 DV
Weight9kg
5.2kg lightestMakita HR3540Cheaviest 11.9kgBosch GBH 12-52 DV
Compare it with: + Makita HR3541FC + Bosch GBH 8-45 D + DeWalt D25733 + Einhell TE-RH 38 3F

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS Max
Impact energy12.2 J
Measured to EPTA✓ Yes
Impact rate2,950 bpm
No-load speed120–270
Max hole, concrete45 mm
Max core cutter125 mm

Physical & Build

Weight9 kg
Case typeCarry case
Case modelHiKOKI injection case
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level98 dB(A) LpA / 106 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (hammer drilling)16.0 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)12.6 m/s²

Modes & Handling

ModesRotary hammer / Hammer only / 12 chisel positions
Chisel only✓ Yes
Chisel position lock✓ Yes
Reduced or variable impact✓ Yes
BodyL-shape
Anti-vibration✓ Yes
Anti-vibration systemLVH (Low Vibration Handle)
Safety clutch✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage240V
Power input1,500 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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