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HiKOKI DH40MEY: brushless 1,150 W drill and chisel hammer
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The HiKOKI DH40MEY is a brushless SDS max drill and chisel hammer aimed at trades who use their hammer every day. The listing's main point is maintenance: the brushless motor means no carbon brush changes. It also lists constant electronics with speed control and a safety slip clutch. It suits contractors who want a reliable SDS max tool with less downtime.
- Impact energy
- Not stated
- Concrete capacity
- 40 mm
- Power
- 1,150 W
- Modes
- Drill, chisel
- Weight
- 3.4 kg (as listed)
In its favour
- The listing says the brushless design avoids carbon brush changes.
- Constant electronics with speed control and a safety slip clutch are listed.
- Supplied with a side handle, depth stop, hammer grease and a transport case.
Good to know
- The listing does not give an impact energy figure in joules.
- The listed 3.4 kg weight looks low for an SDS max tool, so confirm it before buying.
Our take
Brushless benefits
HiKOKI describes the tool as mainly maintenance free, with no change of armature or carbon brushes needed thanks to brushless technology. On a corded SDS max hammer that runs for hours each day, brushes are a regular wear item, so avoiding them reduces servicing. HiKOKI also claims drilling speed and impact energy up to 10 percent faster and stronger than comparable competitor models.
Control and safety
Constant electronics keep the speed steady under load, with speed control for starting holes or chiselling softer material. A large, dust proof two finger switch is listed, which helps when wearing gloves. A safety slip clutch disengages the drive when a bit jams.
The motor is rated at 1,150 W, and the specs give a 40 mm capacity.
A dust proof switch matters more than it sounds on SDS max work. Fine concrete dust gets into everything, and a switch that resists it is less likely to stick or fail after months on site. Good dust extraction still helps both you and the tool.
The weight figure
The specs list a weight of 3.4 kg. That is unusually light for an SDS max tool, where 6 to 9 kg is typical in this guide. It may be a data error, so confirm the weight with HiKOKI or the retailer before relying on it.
What you get
HiKOKI includes an additional handle, a drill depth stop, a tube of hammer grease and a transport case. Impact energy in joules is not given in this listing, and the operating modes are described only as drill and chisel.
Against close rivals
The HiKOKI DH40MC lists 7.1 J and 40 mm with brushed construction. The Bosch GBH 6-42 C is also brushless and adds KickBack Control. The Makita HR4013C offers AVT and soft start. The DH40MEY appeals most to users who want to cut maintenance.
Verdict
Buy the DH40MEY if you run an SDS max hammer daily and value a brushless motor that avoids brush changes, along with constant speed and a safety clutch. If you need published impact energy, the HiKOKI DH40MC is clearer, and the Bosch GBH 6-42 C adds electronic kickback control.
Compared with alternatives in: Best SDS max drills and breakers
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