Thread: Hilti 36 volt circular saw

I have not used this product or any of Hilti's cordless tools.

However if you look at what tools those involved in construction use - many of them will have a Hilti. The make has a reputation for reliability and being able to do the job. I do own a Hilti rotary hammer drill which is 30+ years old which previously belonged to a hire company.
Like you said parts are only available through Hilti although other people may be prepared to repair. Being a cordless tool the big question is how long will the battery last, and will you be able to replace it or have it repacked?

Buying just a saw with 2 batteries & charger will be an expensive exercise especially in hilti. These days there are many options on cordless platforms, you might want to look at the metabo kits, they now come with 4ah batteries & you should get a 3pce kit for the price you would pay for a hilti saw combo. Don't forget if anything goes wrong with the hilti after warranty you will be paying engineers rates on the labour as they have a monopoly on servicing there tools

DeWalt's latest saw can be had either right or left handed, and with 4.0ah batteries.

The Hilti is a great saw, but stupidly expensive.

Originally Posted by Ratbag

DeWalt's latest saw can be had either right or left handed, and with 4.0ah batteries.

The Hilti is a great saw, but stupidly expensive.

Do you have a link for that tool.
Couldn't find it on the Australian or US website.

Cheers

Originally Posted by wood duck 2

Do you have a link for that tool.
Couldn't find it on the Australian or US website.

Cheers

Sorry, no I don't.

I've looked high & low myself,but to no avail.

I get notifications from DeWalt UK & USA on new tooling, and others from assorted (mostly UK) retailers. All that I can remember is that it was within the last 2 months, classed as a newly released tool and I was quite surprised to see both RH & LH versions depicted, although of course one may have actually been a "reversal" print.

I can confirm, however, that the DeWalt "300??" 36v saw is actually Right Handed. It's been around for some time now, and is about 1/2 to 2/3 the price of the Hilti. I can't see you being able to pick up a Hilti for less than about $1200-1500, unless it's from China. There's a dealer there who does some pretty good prices. I have a Plumbing colleague who picked up an SDS hammer for about half the local price, but of course without any warranty coverage. A search of flea-bay may tender some results. Be wary of second hand Hilti, however, as they've probably been "professionally" used - possibly within an inch of their life!

"I can confirm, however, that the DeWalt "300??" 36v saw is actually Right Handed. "

I had another look on the Dewalt website and the 36v saw is definitely not Right Handed
DC300K 7-1/4" (186mm) 36V Cordless Li-Ion Circular Saw Kit | DEWALT Tools

I ended up taking a bit of a gamble and bought a used Hilti 24volt saw from EBAY UK with charger and 1 battery for $515.00 including postage.
The one other feature that appealed to me about the Hilti's is that they are compatable with the Festool guide rail which I already have.
Haven't received the saw yet but will leave some feedback once I've given it a bit of use

The price of the Hilti 36v saw has dropped a lot in the uk in the last week.. its now £180 (bare) it was nearly double that.... I have just bought one If you wait a week or two the price might drop over there..
I got told it is being discontinued..

John....

Originally Posted by wood duck 2

"I can confirm, however, that the DeWalt "300??" 36v saw is actually Right Handed. "

I had another look on the Dewalt website and the 36v saw is definitely not Right Handed
DC300K 7-1/4" (186mm) 36V Cordless Li-Ion Circular Saw Kit | DEWALT Tools

I ended up taking a bit of a gamble and bought a used Hilti 24volt saw from EBAY UK with charger and 1 battery for $515.00 including postage.
The one other feature that appealed to me about the Hilti's is that they are compatable with the Festool guide rail which I already have.
Haven't received the saw yet but will leave some feedback once I've given it a bit of use

Yes, you're absolutely right! The saw you've illustrated IS indeed for left handers. However, without having stated the model no. I can see how confusion arises. My apologies.

The right handed saw to which I refer is the DC300KL, which is a right-bladed saw built for right handed people. This model is currently available from Sydney Tool for $499 + postage, including one 36v lithium battery, charger and the standard DeWalt 3 year warranty. This is in my opinion quite a good price, especially as the same saw, but with 2 batteries, is retailing in the UK in a range of about $900-$2000.

I presume the "L" in the model designation refers to the side the motor is on!