Makita does it again!

I just purchased this Makita HR2455 Rotary Hammer through Amazon and couldn't be happier with it. The 7.0amp motor has plenty of power to drill through most concrete and the chipping mode is outstanding if you purchase the proper bits (not included with this package). The carbide tipped bits that come with the hammer are a great bonus and work great for most drilling applications. The rotation only mode isn't very useful, especially when drilling into concrete, but just switch over to the rotary/hammering mode and it goes through concrete with ease. I used the hammer only mode to break up some concrete on a fence post and it worked great. The hammer mode is great for very small concrete demo, but is definately not for larger jobs (this is not a jack hammer). Additionally, I just completed a basement renovation and was able to drill the studs into the concrete foundation and furing strips into cynder block walls with no problems at all. I highly recomend this for the advanced DIYer or small contract jobs. ^M
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I have not yet used the 4 1/2" grinder, but if it is like other Makita products, I am sure I will not be disappointed. ^M
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My only complaint is the case that comes with the rotary hammer. The case is cheap and I am a little concerned about protecting the unit while transporting it around and moving it in and out of my truck. This is the only reason I gave this item 4 out of 5 stars. It also would have been nice if the grinder came with a case.^M
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All in all, I highly recommend. This thing really is a "Pit Bull".

Efficient for Drilling Small Holes in Concrete

This Makita rotary hammer is very efficient for drilling small holes into hardened concrete. In my profession, I am constantly required to set anchors in concrete. My rotary hammer makes the job easier than it would be with a regular hammer drill. It drills holes much faster than my old hammer drill used to do. And with less noise and vibration.^M
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I bought mine here at Amazon. It came with SDS bits and a grinder. I highly recommend this tool to anyone who drills lots of holes in concrete.

Pitbull

If you are looking for a rotary hammer, this is the one to buy. Rated at a full 1" capacity, it has power to spare. I have used them all and this one is by far the fastest one on the market. It gets even better, the one I bought from Amazon came with a bonus 4-1/2" heavy duty grinder, 4-1/2" diamond wheel, and a 5 pc SDS bit set. Save your time and buy this one.