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HiKOKI CV18DMA: low vibration StarlockMax tool, body only
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HiKOKI's CV18DMA is a brushless 18 V multi-tool for trades who use one hard, for long periods: cutting through floors, trimming door frames, removing old tiles. It is sold body only in a Stackable System Case 2 with a blade, sanding pad and paper, and a dust collector. What sets it apart is the StarlockMax mount, the top performance class of the Starlock system, paired with User Vibration Protection.
- Power
- 18 V (not included)
- Blade mount
- StarlockMax
- Speed range
- Variable (range not stated)
- In the box
- Tool, blade, sanding pad, dust collector, case
In its favour
- StarlockMax mount accepts Starlock, StarlockPlus and StarlockMax accessories.
- User Vibration Protection for low vibration and noise, according to HiKOKI.
- One handed tool change and a dust collector are listed.
Good to know
- Body only: battery and charger are extra.
- Speed range and oscillation angle are not given.
Our take
StarlockMax explained
HiKOKI says the StarlockMax mount gives fast progress and good results even in power intensive work. It also accepts all Starlock, StarlockPlus and StarlockMax accessories, so you can use the full range of blades and pads in that system. The heavier StarlockMax blades are made for tough cuts like hardwood beams or metal pipe that would stall a lighter tool.
One handed tool changes take seconds, according to the listing.
Vibration and noise
User Vibration Protection is described as giving low vibration and low noise operation. Multi-tools can be tiring and numbing to use for long periods, so a tool that reduces hand arm vibration is genuinely useful for trades who spend hours sanding or cutting grout.
Variable speed lets you set the tool to suit the material and accessory.
What is not stated
The listing does not give the speed range or oscillation angle. Those numbers help when comparing multi-tools, so check HiKOKI's data sheet if they matter. The weight is listed as 1.3 kg and the country of origin as Germany. No battery or charger is included.
The case holds the supplied blade, a sanding pad with paper and a dust collector. The dust collector is worth fitting when sanding indoors, since multi-tool sanding throws fine dust into the air at close range.
Alongside other multi-tools
The Metabo MT 18 LTX BL QSL is a brushless multi-tool with StarlockPlus and a listed 8,000 to 20,000 speed range, also sold bare. The Fein AMM 500 Plus Top includes over 30 accessories and runs on AMPShare packs. The Bosch GOP 18V-34 lists a 3.4 degree angle. The HiKOKI stands out for its StarlockMax mount and vibration control.
Verdict
Buy the CV18DMA if you already run HiKOKI 18 V packs and want a low vibration multi-tool that accepts the heaviest StarlockMax accessories. If you want a big accessory kit, the Fein AMM 500 Plus Top suits AMPShare users, and the Metabo MT 18 LTX BL QSL lists its speed range clearly.
Compared with alternatives in: Best oscillating multi-tools
Amazon listing title: HiKOKI CV18DMAW2Z Low-Vibration 18V Cordless Multitool with brushless Motor and StarlockMax Tool mounting, Body only with case