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Metabo's Four-Piece Cordless 18-volt Combination Kit to Include SBZ 18 Hammer Drill

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has upgraded its four-piece, 18-volt cordless combination kit to include the SBZ 18 hammer drill/driver featuring lithium ion technology and offering a lighter weight for greater comfort and increased productivity. The kit also includes the ASE 18 reciprocating saw and the KSAP 18 circular saw, both featuring Metabo's lithium-ion technology, as well as the MLA 18 flashlight making it a versatile kit for a variety of construction applications.

New Hilti TE 2 Rotary Hammer Drills Make Quick Work of Concrete (ebuild)

Ideal for a variety of applications, including installation work on concrete and masonry, as well as drilling in metal, wood and gypsum board or plastic, TE 2 rotary hammers offer high drilling performance over the entire drilling rage of 3/16- to 3/4-inch. With a performance to weight ratio unique to its class, the TE 2 weighs only 5.3 pounds, making overhead work easier and reducing fatigue. With a compact, ergonomic design, TE 2 rotary hammers offer exceptionally high working comfort and convenience.

DeWalt Launches Heavy-Duty 36V Hammerdrill (ebuild)

DeWalt, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced the launch of its new heavy-duty 36V hammerdrill/drill/driver (DC901KL). DeWalt engineered the DC901KL with a 36V NANO Phosphate Lithium Ion battery that provides two times more recharges than traditional NiCad batteries. The DC901KL is part of DEWalt's existing NANO Technology family that combines longer cycle life, lighter weight and greater performance in a system of eight 36V tools.

Hilti Introduces Powerful TE 70/TE 70-ATC Combihammers (ebuild)

The new Hilti TE 70 and TE 70-ATC Combihammers unleash incredible power while maintaining maximum working comfort. With a 1600-watt motor, the TE 70 delivers impressive power for fast drilling in various applications, including drilling in concrete, stone and masonry with TE-YX (SDS Max) bits; drilling holes for rebar dowels and anchor bolts; through-hole drilling and coring for mechanical and electrical applications, as well as chiseling and demolition of concrete and masonry. The TE 70 also offers the best power-to-weight ratio in its class for excellent productivity and features an optimized mechanical clutch to provide maximum torque.

Metabo Extends Range of Lithium-Ion Cordless Tools with New Lightweight 18V Hammer Drill (ebuild)

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, now offers an 18 V lithium-ion hammer drill, the SBZ 18, that weighs only 4.4 Ibs and provides up to 40% greater performance than cordless tools with traditional rechargeable batteries.

Hilti Introduces SFH 144-A Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver (ebuild)

With a high power to weight ratio, the SFH 144-A 14-volt CPC Hammer Drill/Driver features Hilti Cordless Power Care (CPC) lithium-ion battery technology to give you the power of an 18-volt with the weight of many 12-volt tools. The SFH 144-A CPC's powerful, high-torque motor provides up to 609 inch-pounds of torque and can deliver up to 34,200 blows per minute in masonry block. This performance is due to the 100 percent all-metal gears, the hammer drill/driver's high-efficiency motor and the drop-resistant glass-fiber reinforced casing which provides protection against the toughest job site conditions.

Bosch 11258VSR Concrete Drill Offers Faster Alternative to Hammer Drills (ebuild)

Users have long turned to two-speed hammer drills as a low-cost alternative to rotary hammers for small-diameter concrete drilling - sacrificing speed, durability and comfort in the process. Thanks to the new 11258VSR Concrete Drill from Bosch Power Tools and Accessories, users no longer have to give up rotary hammer performance in the name of cost.

Metabo's New 610-Watt Hammer Drill (ebuild)

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has released the new SBE610 hammer drill that features a robust die-cast aluminum gear housing for increased durability, improving the tool's dissipation of heat and increasing its service life.

DeWALT Launches New 18V Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver with NANO Technology (ebuild)

DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, launches its heavy-duty 18V hammerdrill/drill/driver (DC927KL) with NANO Technology. NANO Technology is a proprietary technology from DEWALT that combines battery durability and longer cycle life, lighter weight, greater performance, and an expanded system of tool offerings. The DC927KL was built from the ground up with innovative features and delivers fast application speed, run-time and durability

DeWALT Launches 28V Hammerdrill with NANO Technology (ebuild)

DEWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced the launch of its heavy-duty 28V hammerdrill (DC910KL) with NANO Technology. NANO Technology is a proprietary technology from DEWALT that combines maximum life, weight and performance in an ideal ergonomic package, helping to meet the needs of professional contractors. Available in October 2007, the DC910KL provides end users with a more powerful and durable tool that weighs less than most 18V tools.