staff@slashgear.com (Eli Becht)
2024-05-06 11:15:07
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Hercules carries three variations of 20V hammer drills, beginning at $24.97 and rising to $69.99 and then $79.99 for the compact version. The $69.99 and $79.99 drills have the benefit of a brushless motor and come with a side handle for extra stability. The $79.99 Hercules 20V Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Compact Hammer Drill can drill 110 holes using a 3/8 in. masonry bit in concrete on one charge with its 8 Ah battery. The $69.99 20V Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver can do 350 holes with a 1 in. spade bit in pine using an 8 Ah battery on a single charge.
The $69.99 and $79.99 drills have a five-year limited warranty, while the $24.97 20V Cordless 1/2 in. Compact Variable Speed Hammer Drill/Driver doesn’t have the same protection. The cheaper drill’s brushed motor can tackle simple and easy jobs, but it’s not as durable as the more expensive brushless picks. Harbor Freight also used to carry Bauer cordless hammer drills, but the tools are no longer on the site at the time of writing. Like Bauer tools, Hercules shares its 20V batteries with tools that are part of the same 20V ecosystem.