How to Choose a 40V Cordless Hammer Drill: Buying Guide

✅ Why Choose a 40V Cordless Jackhammer

The 40V cordless pneumatic hammer represents the new generation of cordless demolition tools. Designed to overcome the limits of 18V, it offers impact energy, autonomy and resistance at the same level as corded models of over 1000–1200W.

Thanks to the High efficiency brushless motors and high-performance batteries from 4.0–8.0 Ah, 40V hammers are perfect for light and medium demolitions, chiselling on reinforced concrete, grooves and removal of plaster or tiles, even in continuous and demanding jobs.

🔍 Types of 40V Air Hammers

🔩 SDS-Plus Hammer 40V

Compact yet powerful. Ideal for chiselling, channels and structural holes up to Ø 28 mm.

⚒️ SDS-Max Hammer 40V

Designed for more demanding demolitions. Perfect for reinforced concrete, screeds, load-bearing walls and intensive construction site work.

🛠️ Combination hammer (drilling + chiselling)

It offers the 3 modes: rotation, rotation + percussion, percussion only. Widely used by electricians, installers and plumbers.

⚙️ What to Consider When Choosing

💪 Impact energy (Joule)

  • 2.5–3.5 J → ideal for renovations, tiles and perforated masonry
  • 3.6–5.5 J → professional use on brick, cement and concrete
  • Over 6 J (SDS-Max) → light demolitions, thick walls, structural grooves

🔋 Battery and autonomy

  • 40V lithium, often compatible with other tools in the range (e.g. Makita XGT 40V, Bosch BITURBO 36V/40V, DeWalt FlexVolt)
  • 4.0–8.0 Ah → long life under load and intensive work cycles
  • Quick chargers and smart heat and power management systems

⚙️ Advanced technical features

  • Brushless Motor → efficiency, durability, less maintenance
  • Anti-vibration system (AVC / XPT / Vibration Control)
  • Soft-start + mechanical safety clutch
  • Ergonomic rear and side grip
  • LED light for visibility in dark environments
  • Mode selector + chisel lock (adjustable angle)

👷 Which 40V Pneumatic Hammer to Choose Based on Use

🧱 For plaster, tiles, channels on light walls

→ SDS-Plus 40V, 2.8 J, 4.0 Ah battery, anti-vibration, 3 modes

🏗️ For continuous demolitions on masonry or reinforced concrete

→ SDS-Plus 40V, 4.5–5.5 J, 5.0–8.0 Ah battery, chisel function with angle lock

🔨 For intensive use on construction sites or structural work

→ SDS-Max 40V, over 6 J, 8.0 Ah battery, reinforced body, full anti-vibration handle, safety clutch

🛒 Where to buy it

The best 40V cordless pneumatic hammers are available on EmmetiStore.it and in EmmetiStore stores, with selected models from the main brands:

Makita XGT 40V Max, Bosch Professional BITURBO 36V/40V, DeWalt FlexVolt, Milwaukee High Output.

The team EmmetiStore will help you in choosing the most suitable model, and will provide you batteries, SDS bits, chisels, cases, chargers and professional accessories always available.