Customer Reviews for Hilti 12-Volt Lithium-Ion 3/8 in. Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver SF 2H-A with Battery, Charger and Bag

First impressions of this driver/drill are good. Compact so it fits into cramped spaces. Lightweight so I can use it all day long if I need to. Good switch control, torque, power, and comfortable to hold. The two features that struck me initially were the two bright LED lights which offer targeted illumination right where the drill tip is and the four power status LEDs on the battery that glow when a button is pressed. Other impressive features include the coded status lights on the battery charger which indicate charge or error states, a second battery as standard, strong belt clip which can be fitted on the left or right side of the tool and generous padded storage bag with a heavy duty zip. The driver has fifteen torque settings adjusted by the ring behind the chuck and they cover a wide range of common screw driving scenarios. The selected torque setting works in both forward and reverse modes. I tested the torque stall and that worked as expected at the lower selections. The drill does not benefit from the adjustable torque settings but the two speeds and forward and reverse work on the drill. The drill certainly has enough torque to tackle most domestic and light industrial applications. There were a couple of problems though; the time honored way of tightening keyless chucks is to get the accessory bit in place and, gripping the chuck with one hand, give the trigger a couple of short bursts with the other hand. This tightens the chuck nicely. However, this chuck has a strongly ridged hard plastic cover and the excellent torque of the drill easily spins the chuck in the hand and can cause bruising and blistering. Now, this method is not mentioned in the manual. There it is recommended to lock the drill by centering the forward and reverse switch and then tighten the chuck solely by hand. But, like I said … In the real world ... The chuck came loose a couple of times as well and the driver bit holder I was using nearly fell out. Maybe this is because I was not using a Hilti driver bit holder, I don’t know, but it did not happen when drilling. I tested the hammer drill with a 7/32” masonry bit to drill an old cinder block. I am pleased to report that it worked surprisingly well. My concerns about this being a light duty drill were unfounded and I would have no problem using this tool in hammer mode from time to time. If you are in the market for a well manufactured drill with great versatility and great warranty back up this kit is well worth considering.

This cordless drill has a lot of useful features which cause me to highly recommend it. Like most drills these days, it has a keyless chuck. However, unlike a lot of other drills, it has three settings for the type of drilling you are doing: screwing for lighter duty action, drilling without hammering for medium duty effort, and, lastly, drilling with hammering action (see picture). It also has settings for torque (1-15) (see picture) and two settings for the gearing of the drill (see picture). It has two LED lights that come on while drilling and stay on for a short while after you drill - good for any dark places you are working (and LED so not much drain on the battery)(see picture). It comes with two Lithium Ion batteries (so you have a back up while you are using one battery), a charger, and a case. It is a very complete package! I tried it out first on a 1/4 inch aluminum plate in which I needed to to widen four holes to 3/8 inch. It worked very well (see picture). I don' think you could go wrong purchasing this drill!

I read numerous reviews and watched several Youtube videos comparing Milwaukee GenII 12V FUEL hammer-drill and Hilti 12V hammer drill to become knowledgeable about the differences between the two drills. None of the printed reviews or videos indicated the huge difference between the two mfgrs. discovered by physically comparing the two. The Milwaukee clutch ring is klunky and difficult to rotate, and the drill collar is not (what I will identify) effortless to rotate. The Milwaukee does not feel balanced when holding the drill grip. The Hilti clutch ring has smooth rotation, and the drill collar spins easily. The drill is balanced nicely when holding the grip. Without question the Hilti is a much better drill motor. I did not buy the Milwaukee drill, so I was not able to compare drilling performance. I drilled numerous successive holes with a 3/4" paddle drill into 3" pine using a fully charged battery, and the motor never slowed. The speed and torque became intimidating. Small wonder the price is higher for Hilti 12V hammer-drill motor than Milwaukee GenII Fuel hammer-drill.

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Always loved Hilti. This product did not meet even the lowest of expectations. Would not stay charged. Did not even drill a small hole in wood. So disappointed in this product that I brought it back to Home Depot for a refund, and bought a different brand.

The build quality of the drill is exceptional. It is also light and compact, which is exactly what I was looking for. It does spin a bit slower than I would like when drilling. But for drilling small holes at the top of a ladder, it works great.

Used for 2 months now in commercial construction. Exactly what one would expect from hilti. Very suprized on how long the small battery lasts