Metabo’s new 18V 1-9/16” SDS-Max Combination Rotary Hammer

January 2022 – West Chester, PA Metabo Corporation, a leading German international manufacturer of professionalgrade cordless and corded hand-held power tools and accessories in the US, introduces their new 18V 1-9/16” SDS-Max Combination Hammer, the KHA 18 LTX BL 40. “We are happy to introduce the KHA 18 LTX BL 40 (600752840) as the most powerful and fastest drilling hammer in the 18V SDS-Max Rotary Hammer Class”, said Terry Tuerk, Metabo’s Senior Product Manager The 18V SDS-Max Combination Hammer is ideal for new construction and renovation, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC. This hammer is available as a bare tool (600752840). Metabo recommends pairing the KHA 18 LTX BL 40 “bare” with the 10 Ah Battery Kit (US625549002). The KHA LTX BL 40 has a 2-mode operation for drilling with impact and chiseling. The hammer has a maximum impact rate of 3,200 BPM with 8.6 joules. Its no-load speed is 450-580 rpm and it can hammer drill in masonry with core bits up to 4-1/8” and drill in concrete up to 1-9/16”. The 18V 1-9/16” SDS-Max Combination Hammer features a brushless motor. It also includes Vario-Constamatic full-wave electronics, which allow the tool to maintain the number of blows and rpm under load for fasting drilling. In addition, this hammer includes a power reduction feature that reduces material fragmentation when breaking through and provides increased precision when chiseling.