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Reviews DEWALT D25263K vs Bosch RH228VC

The Dewalt D25263K 1-1/8-inch D-Handle SDS Rotary Hammer with SHOCKS offers 3 Joules of impact energy for fast drilling and chipping speed. It has a 8.5 Amp high performance motor for all your needs, and also features SHOCKS active vibration control and regulation, resulting in reduced vibration felt in the handles - a Perform & Protect feature. This Rotary Hammer has a rotating brush ring which delivers full speed/torque in forward and reverse, along with an integral clutch that reduces sudden, high torque reactions if bit jams. Includes: Rotary Hammer, 360 Side Handle, Depth Rod, Kit Box. Is this rotary hammer available in home depot? You can check out the link below.




Pros
  • It can lock in position either horizontally or vertically.
  • High quality and durable rotary hammer.
  • With this rotary hammer, drilling in concrete and brick is like a hot knife in butter.
  • No fatigue or vibration issues.
Cons
  • Works as a hammer drill to cut through masonary only. Don't try to use it as a drill.
Dewalt D25263K Specs And Features
  • 3 Joules of impact energy
  • 8.5 Amp high performance motor
  • SHOCKS - Active Vibration Control, reduced vibration felt in the handles. A Perform & Protect feature
  • Integral clutch reduces sudden, high torque reactions
  • Rotating brush ring delivers full speed/torque in forward and reverse 

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Bosch RH228VC 1-1/8-Inch SDS-plus Rotary Hammer

The Bosch RH228VC provides higher drilling capacity (1-1/8-Inch) at 40-Percent faster speeds than the competition.  Best in class impact energy at 2.4-Feet Pounds. of impact energy at 20-Percent better than the competition.  Best in class Anti-Vibration system "Counter Balance Vibration Control" for improved comfort for all day drilling/chiseling applications.
             
The Bosch RH228VC 1-1/8-Inch SDS-plus Bulldog Xtreme Max Rotary Hammer delivers 2.4 Ft.-Lbs. of impact energy in hammer with a D-handle design, making it a great solution for overhead drilling tasks. The tool provides increased drilling capacity (from 1-Inch to 1-1/8-Inch), faster drilling speed and a light 6.9 Lbs. weight. It was engineered with counter-balanced Vibration Control to increase operator control while mitigating vibration for added comfort during all-day hammering. It features the convenient SDS-Plus drive system, and its beefy 8.0-amp motor provides unmatched performance in a compact package. Electricians, concrete contractors and HVAC pros can use this hammer to get more drilling done. The RH228VC has three modes for maximum versatility - rotary hammer, hammer-only or rotation-only mode.

Manage vibration for added control - This hammer provides a counter-balance system for vibration control for additional user comfort over extended periods of work. So while this hammer provides 8.0 amps of power, it was engineered to be less jarring for the user to operate. The tool has a long cord with an exclusive cord turret that pivots 35° for longer life.

Bind-up protection - The Bosch RH228VC features an integral clutch, which disengages the torque transmission if the bit gets into a bind-up situation. The hammer has a variable-speed reversing trigger for accurate bit starting and removing of bound fasteners or bits, making the user more productive. The tool has a metal gear cover for greater durability. The SDS-plus bit system allows for tool-free bit changes with automatic bit locking.

Impact power - The Bosch RH228VC SDS-plus Bulldog Xtreme Max brings 8.0 amps of power and delivers 2.4 Ft.-Lbs. of impact energy and increased drilling capacity (from 1 In. to 1-1/8-Inch), for drilling in masonry and for chipping applications. At only 6.9 Lbs., this hammer is comfortable to operate. It provides a D-handle design that is ideal for overhead or downward drilling, for great productivity in all-day applications.

Chiseling angle - The Bulldog Xtreme Max has Vario-Lock positioning, which allows the user to rotate and lock a chisel into 40 different positions, for the optimum working angle. The multi-function selector makes it easy to switch the modes for hammer drilling, hammer-only or rotation-only. Users can adjust tool settings based on the application and material. It has a no-load rpm at 0-1,230 and no-load bpm at 0-5,460.

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Bosch RH228VC Features

  • Metal Gear Housing: Jobsite Durability
  • Counter-Balance Vibration: Vibration reduction in the hammer mechanism for lowest vibration levels in its class
  • Integral Clutch: Helps minimize torque reaction
  • 3 Modes of Operation: Hammer drilling, chiseling, drilling only
  • Hammer Hook: Quick storage of the tool 
Pros
  • The anti-vibration feature is very impressive.
  • The Bosch Rotary Hammer is easy to handle and easy on one's body.
  • Very solid, and heavy, machine. 
  • This drill can eats up 5,000 psi concrete with ease.
  • Variable speed control is much improved over the 2010 model

Cons
  • The cord is a little bit short.

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Conclusion.

Which one is better DEWALT D25263K vs Bosch RH228VC? From the technical point of view both are almost similar also for the price, but for spare parts availability we recommend you the Bosch RH228VC.

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