At the World of Concrete earlier this year we got a first look at the new Makita AVT Breaker HM1812 (HM1812X3 $1899 with cart). The display setup ran this new break against a 70lb air breaker so users could see and feel the difference. Additionally Makita had what looked like a real unit with a portion cutout so you could actually see the internal counter weight.
The existing Makita Breaker AVT HM1810 (HM1810X3 $1599 with Cart) will stay in the lineup which includes many of the same features such as counter balancing and AVT Anit-Vibration Technology. The new model builds off a great unit and packs a little more punch, slightly lower vibration at a price tag that is still very reasonable. Below is highlighted a few differences and similarities of the HM1810 vs HM1812 as well as a look at the Hilti TE 3000-AVR which is another great hammer but almost double the price.
Makita AVT Breaker HM1810 — HM1812
Blows/Min.(BPM) 1,100 — 870
Impact Energy (ft.lbs.) 46.5 ft.lbs. — 53.9 ft.lbs.
Impact Energy (Joules) 63.0 J — 72.8 J
Tool Weight 70 lbs — 70 lbs
Vibration 9 m/s² — 6.5 m/s²
Hilti TE 3000-AVR ($3089 with cart and chisels)
Blows/Min.(BPM) 860
Impact Energy (ft.lbs.) 50 ft.lbs.
Impact Energy (Joules) 68 J
Tool Weight 67 lbs
Vibration 7 m/s²
To kick off the launch of the new Makita HM1812 and as part of the continued Makita 100th anniversary celebration each new HM1812X3 comes with a Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer & Impact Combo Kit XT258PM ($599)! The free combo kit is a Mail-In Rebate (download here) from Makita but for a $600 value we’d bet most of these will get turned in. This deal runs through August and September 2015 with more 100th anniversary specials on the way. For additional info check out the video below from World of Concrete put together from our friends at Tools of the Trade Magazine.
For all Makita Tool needs or concrete tools and chisels give the pros at Ohio Power Tool a call 800-242-4424 and let them help you find the right tool for the job.
