Makita HM1304B 35-Pound Demolition Hammer with Case (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

I listened to the last guy that reviewed this hammer and ordered one the next day rather than renting one. If I would have just done that years ago I wouldn't be going in for shoulder surgery right now.I used the hammer on rock for a solid day last week while digging a 100ft, main water line ditch that was in rock infested hard packed virgin soil. I was just amazed at how well the Makita electric hammer could work. It was a true enjoyment to use. Just make sure you let the weight of the hammer do the work for you... don't force it. Also don't forget to order a chisel or point for the hammer it doesn't come with one. On rock the Bosch HS2161 20-Inch x 20-1/2-Inch Moil Point worked best.It was around 20 bucks through Amazon.Yeah....and the case that came with the hammer is made of such thin metal that by the time you recieve it, it can either be uses for a hampster box or you can do like I did and T-Bone it in the round can. It came so completly bashed up it was hardly worth keeping. Now days when it says handle with care on the side...the shippers think that it means, " you can drop it from a fork lift and it will be just fine."You won't be dissipointed with the hammer though. A great buy!! jz

Any body who's had to break a fair amount of concrete knows the dilema- keep renting the 60 pound Bosch at a hundred bucks a day (including driving) or bite the bullet and buy this Makita breaker. But will the Makita get the job done and how fast? The answers are: yes it will do about any thing the big Bosch will, but only about 60-75% as fast. Pound for pound though, the Makita is more tool, which means YOU won't get as beat up in the process. And since you're not renting, you can space the (lessened) punishment out over more time. This tool is light enough to one hand at verticle, so you can alternate hands too. I'm more of a Hitachi and Bosch guy, but Makita makes good stuff, and this breaker is plenty tough to stand up to abuse. Tools-of-the-Trade magazine just did a test of breakers that comes out in favor of this tool also. Contrary to the picture, no point or any other accessories are included, so be sure to order an 1 1/8 tool, the longer the better. Amazon ships this in Makita's box, which has zero padding over the steel case. Consider it a steel shipping case because it WILL get toasted in shipping, though the tool itself is pretty much indestructable.

I use this tool in my concrete business, and it has helped me bust up steps up to a foot thick. While at that thickness its a little too small, it still beats swinging a sledge hammer. I have used this for tearing out steps and basement floors for plumbing installs. Highly recommended, and you can't go wrong with Makita!

I am thoroughly pleased with all the items I have purchased on Amazon. The price, product and delivery expectations were all exceeded. Thank You

Like the other reviewers noted, those who have rented breakers from home centers often end up thinking about buying. The large breakers I've rented are great, but VERY heavy and a real workout to use. The Makita HM1304B is lighter but powerful and, for me, easier to handle. Mine came in a plastic case with wheels, and included a single moll-point chisel. It's the perfect choice for me and I'm completely satisfied.

Thanks to all for your reviews.My addition: Purchased in Dec 2010 and came in well built plastic case with wheels, so rolls like a suitcase. Came with one moil point bit. ... sorry, after posting, I see that Mr. Perkins has already provided this information.

I love this breaker! I own a Bosch 70lb..which is too big, a Hilti Te 76...which is too small.....and this awesome Makita which is just right! I have been in the construction field my entire life, and when I find a tool that works well, in a variety of situations, I feel the need to let it be known. This tool is the perfect size to get the job done. It breaks just as good as my big Bosch, but it is much easier to lug around. It is far more powerful a breaker than my big Hilti....and only slightly larger.....Also, it's made in Japan,,,,,so quality is not an issue.I bought mine for 300.00 US out of the Home Depot rental fleet. Mine came in a green, heavy duty suitcase, with wheels on it. The case is awesome, and makes transporting a snap. They also threw in 4 bits..a chisel, a point, clay, and asphalt! All for 300.00. Granted, it is used....but they also gave me the rental history, and mine only went out 46 times.....This is a powerful, well made, quality breaker. It transports easy and gets the job done as good as the big Bosch!So what can it do??? I would recommend this tool for breaking up concrete up to about 4"-5"......without wire mesh. It can definitely handle thicker concrete....but I would not recommend trying to break out a patio or driveway that was greater than 4"-5" in thickness.....you will be there all day, and there are more effective ways of excavating concrete. For the occasional thick piece of concrete that needs to be broken up, or for knocking out some 4" walk, or concrete that is bound on both sides by existing concrete, this tool will work fine! A great piece of equipment to have around when you need it. Much more enjoyable than swinging a sledge hammer!

Bought this tool in 2009 to break up large concrete foundation and still going strong. Am writing review as after another project - breaking up 60 year old garage concrete pad to replace it - I love this thing. It's heavy but not unmanageable and with spade attachment as well as the demolition bits it can handle pretty much anything.