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Ozito Power X Change Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill (Skin Only) $99.90 @ Bunnings

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Bunnings have dropped the price of their brushless rotary hammer drill to match the upcoming Aldi sale:

18V Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill - Skin: $99.90
Ozito Australia link

Bunnings seem to have removed it from their website outside of WA, but I bought one this morning in Artarmon, NSW. Price unchanged from $179 on the shelf, but scanned at the updated price. Receipt for anyone that needs it.

Stock check is only showing VIC, maybe it'll update over the day.

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        • Yes, sorry mate, should have referenced you!

  • No stock left at Artarmon

  • cheapest battery to buy?

    • I'd get at least a 4Ah. I think they're down to $40?

  • ordered one s a leap of faith. my first ozito. now i just need to wait for a battery and charger to go on sale.

    • +2

      Ozito has come a long way! The current stuff is the same as the German brand Einhell, which is by no means a budget brand.
      I'm very impressed by their brushless tools, though some of their brushed tools leave a bit to be desired. Especially the brushed impact drivers and angle grinders are the ones I've had issues with.

  • One left on shelf at Fountain Gate Vic. I saw one behind the counter with someone's name on it too so you better be quick! I didn't notice anything else on special though including batteries.

    • +1

      Bought one one hour ago. There were three left.

  • hey guys, if for an average joe who wants to occasionally drill holes on the walls and fences - would this be sufficient? Need some recommendations. Also, some suggested buying an equipment to check that behind the wall/plasterboard is the frame (so that the nail would be nailed to something and not just 'air') - is that necessary?

    Hope someone can assist.

    • +2

      Sufficient? No, an overkill? Definitely! Particularly since you're mentioning plasterboard. A regular Ozito PXC drill will do you just fine for that. But this one will definitely work too, but as pointed out before, it will only take SDS bits, which, as far as I'm aware are only masonry.

      And yes, get a stud finder, or a neodymium magnet might work as well. You can do it with knocking, but it takes a bit of practice. I've done it (as DIY every now and then) for years and every now and then, I still miss the studs if I only knock to find them.

      • thanks Mate! :) will proceed to order a regular ozito pxc

      • +1

        Here to offer different opinions/experience, 20 odd years of construction. Not saying yours isn't correct/valid.

        Stud finders are garbage, do not rely on them. Even the expensive ones I've used are giving a rough guide of what's behind a wall. I can show many situations in a modern open-plan home that will render them useless. Short version: structural ply bracing riddled with clouts. Water. Gas. Ergh. Nightmare waiting to happen. Happens with pros mid-build.

        Strong magnets are an easy 2nd opinion. Sparky's best friend. But also only part of the picture.

        Knocking is another good 2nd opinion. Free, but can also give a confusing picture. Take a look at a residential wall the day before plaster. It's a minefield. And it'll be different in every wall in the same house.

        Some people take readings, then poke thin skewers to confirm.

        I clearly don't like stabbing in the dark. Getting hints from a method or device that is varying as I'm using it. And I know most of the answer, already.

        Map the whole findings out on the plaster.

        Masking tape, soft ballpoint pen. Check what services are on both sides of the wall. If you're confident/competent, turn mains power off, remove GPOs from the plaster to get a viewing window.
        Use a magnet, tear/stick & mark your masking tape results. Check with knocking. Try find both sides of a stud. Can be 35mm wide, 45mm wide. Can be 2x/3x/4x each of those, or a combination of each. Some will show on engineering docs. Distance between studs & noggin positions follow patterns, until they don't. Out of plumb/level needs to be thought of.

        I scratch my head at the mention of drilling holes in walls or fences. Everyday Joe should use every option before this.

        SDS system can do all sorts, and be adapted. But it's over the top, more specialty for most everyday Joes.

  • +1

    How long is the warranty? The Aldi one is 5 years.

    • Same

  • Which one is better, this one and the one from Aldi next week?
    How much will be the batter and the charger?

    • +1

      Going by specs, the Ozito one. It's 2.2J rather than 1.8J.
      https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-23-…

      The Aldi one also doesn't have a shock absorbing handle, nor is a 1/4" hex adaptor mentioned in the description.

      • +5

        Probably also need to consider the "bigger picture". Bunnings has a large range of Ozito 18V tools (dozens), available ~363 days/year. The benefit of having a single brand of cordless tools is the ability to share batteries and chargers between them. The more brands you have the more batteries and chargers you need to power them so it ends up costing more - and uses up more space in garage/workshop etc.

        YMMV but Aldi generally has limited stock and range of Workforce 20V tools that are generally only available for a short period of time i.e. won't necessarily have a cordless tool you need today - but if you wait long enough you might be able to get one when they come on sale - unless they sell out before you get there.

        I have a dozen or so Ozito tools and they've been very reliable. The few that haven't have been quickly and easily replaced under warranty by Bunnings, virtually no questions asked.

        So unless it is a one-off cordless tool purchase then IMO you are definitely better off going for the Ozito. Whenever Aldi has a sale on their Workforce cordless tools, you generally get an opportunity to buy the Ozito equivalent at the same price from Bunnings. So you can get the best of both worlds - great value when Aldi has the cordless promotions and year-round availability of the balance of the Ozito range just about whenever you need them.

        • +1

          as a counter to this, to make a case for the aldi stuff:

          1. The batteries are always cheaper, Bunnings only sometimes matches their battery price
          2. The tools and batteries are often discounted, sometimes hugely, depends on your store and if they have leftovers and the manager is generous
          3. The batteries show the actual percentage rather than just 3 LEDs which I find more useful
          4. Some of their tools are actually better, for example the imapct wrench (for wheel nuts) being more powerful, and the whipper snipper using line instead of the blades which I don't really like
          5. As a maybe this matters to you, if it wasn't for Aldi's sales, we'd be getting pumped by Bunnings RRP, but this depends on the individual

          For me, for the above reasons (especially point 2) it was worth me being in both ecosystems

          Regarding the exchange over the counter at bunnings, this is a big deal if you are a tradie for example, but the chance a tool is going to fail for you as a DIYer is pretty low/infrequent enough maybe not to matter so much. I have not yet had one tool fail on me from either brand, they are both decent enough

          • @Jackson: Thank you.
            I actually has a cordless trimmer from Aldi using 20V, but I have never use it. It has a 2.0AH battery.
            But I just don't know if Ozito is better? Unfortunately I need to buy a battery and a charger from Bunnings, and I am don't know the cost.

            I only drill a few holes on the brick wall. I may use it once or twice a year.

            • +2

              @seniordoc: If you're only drilling a few holes in brick per year, the <$50 hammer drill will suffice.
              This is for more serious stuff, big holes in brick, concrete drilling, chiseling off tiles etc. Overkill for your needs but if you want to spend the money, go for it.
              In reality, if you've got the Aldi battery and charger already, just get the Aldi drill. You'll spend $50 as opposed to $110-160 getting either Ozito drill and associated battery and charger.

              • @whitelie: Thanks for giving me a logical reason not to buy this :)

                I bought an Ozito Brushless Hammer Drill last year and it's served me quite well. It can drill into my brick walls but I have to put some force behind it.

                Will just wait for Bunnings to price match Aldi for the 4.0 Ah battery to give my hammer drill a bit more power.

          • +1

            @Jackson: I won't bother countering your counter as it really is a matter of what suits you best. Some people will be happy having a different brand for each power tool they have - based on their own assessment of what best suits their needs/value for money etc at the time of purchase. Others will stick religiously to a certain brand and have minimal batteries and chargers. Some float in between.

            I agree 100% with your comment about the Ozito bladed whipper snipper. It's the only Ozito tool I regret buying. However, Ozito now has a cordless line trimmer. It only uses a single line (like most battery powered whipper snippers I've seen) but runs on 2 x 18V batteries and has plenty of power for my needs. I kept my petrol line trimmer for anything heavy duty - but haven't needed it since I got the new Ozito.

            PS Bunnings does have clearance markdowns on Ozito as well - but like Aldi, you've got to be in the right place at the right time and opportunities are often store specific

            • @bean_counter: Bunnings (36V) gardening tools are pretty good for anything that's not any longer than medium length.
              My wife (we do the lawns together) took some convincing, but we really prefer battery powered gardening now to petrol powered. Previously half the time I was going back and forth starting the mower for my wife!

          • -2

            @Jackson: aldi is 20v vs ozito 18v so you get 10% more power per battery already. in the past aldi was usually brush motor, now they are brushless they are a viable option , except that if it breaks you probably just get refund as aldi don’t always have stock , bunnings would replace as they have stock …..

            • +4

              @garage sale: Ignore the marketing BS with regards to voltages. Both brands (& most similar) run the same cell chemistry & config so the marketed voltages are meaningless.

          • +1

            @Jackson: I have benefited from #2 a lot; gotten batteries and some tools far cheaper than Ozito even after their match to Workzone. But yeah it's a bit hit and miss, and if it was a "core" tool (like a drill) I'd probably go Ozito cos you can replace it anytime of the year.

            The ecosystem argument is rubbish though. They are batteries and a charger -the total volume of which is hardly more than the footprint of one tool. And if you always buy them because it's discounted it does not cost more.

            • @dufflover: yep, I have ozito and makita cordless kit, was going to get the bosch set for $230 which they ran out of, and dewalt will have more EOFY specials.

              The starter set bundles are attractive enough (drill, driver, battery, charger) that more than one ecosystem is viable, it's later "best of breed / specialised" skins that cost money and don't come as cheap starter kits anyway e.g brushless circular saw.

  • Got the last one at Edwardstown SA. Thanks OP, been waiting for this

  • What about a Brushless Impact Wrench next??? :P

    • +1

      I think that will go down to match the Aldi one, here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/537142

      • Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. BUT WHEN!? :)

        • It will go eventually - I don't think the Aldi sale is until next week

      • The Aldi one has nearly 50% more torque though!
        I don't think Einhell even make something comparable?

    • bunnings still $99, i want an impact wrench not so much for the nm rating, as my air tool will do 300nm+ , as but to get make it quicker to get the finger tight work done and not drag compressor to front of house (on street parking only) probably still need to crack nuts with wheel brace.

  • Just picked one up in VIC. My first Ozito tool.
    Can't complain about the price and specs. I've looked at other brands with similar specs and they are over $200+ mostly for the skin. I was on the corded or cordless debate but I will buy more cordless tools from Ozito in the future so it will be okay investing in the eco system.

    Will now wait for the battery/charger to go on sale hopefully soon.

    • Check your local stores to see if they have any kits on clearance. I recently picked up an LED kit for 30 bucks (I think the LED skin itself still goes for 50+).

  • What is the normal price for this Ozito skin?

    • +3

      $179, as description above

      • -3

        probably out speced by the equivalent ryobi for an extra 20 bucks which is 4 mode at full rrp?

        • +2

          You mean the corded one? Apples and Lemons my friend.

  • -2

    no chisel function. is it still worth it?

    • +4

      There is a pic of it using a chisel on the Bunnings and Ozito links so I would say it can chisel

      • I don't think anyone would buy this if it couldn't chisel. Plus it's got a big knob on the side, usually that's the selector

        • +3

          You can get 2 mode rotary drills that don't stop the rotation - the smaller D handle Ozito is an example of this, essentially still has a large mode selector knob on the side.

          • @whitelie: fair enough, that would be a relatively niche device in my view, but I'm not everyone so :-)

          • @whitelie: It does have two pure hammer functions, one with the rotor locked and one with it free v spinning.

            • @RubenM: This model does, I don't think the other one locks?

    • +1

      this one does have chisel function

  • Current stock in WA according to the chrome plugin (there may be more, this was just sorted by my closest store)

    Wangara 2
    Balcatta 10
    Joondalup 3
    Malaga 4
    Whitfords 4
    Innaloo 5
    Ellenbrook 5
    Bayswater 3
    Subiaco 2
    Mindarie 4
    Belmont 4
    Midland 6

    • Store Status Quantity
      Kent Town In stock 3
      Mile End In stock 6
      Prospect In stock 6
      Windsor Gardens In stock 3
      Adelaide AirportIn stock 2
      Edwardstown Out of stock 0
      Woodville In stock 5
      Modbury Low stock 1
      Marion In stock 4
      Parafield In stock 4
      Reynella Low stock 1
      Mt Barker In stock 3
      Noarlunga In stock 3

  • One left at chatswood just now

    • I got the last one last night. Looks like box was opened - hopefully not used.

  • Thanks. great deal, got one from Smithfield, they had a few in stock showing.

  • for those wondering, this was $179 only yesterday at bunnings before the price drop

  • -1

    hang on…is it the PXRHS-300 this post is about for 99? this one only has 2 modes.

    the PXBRHS-200 is a different model and has the 4 modes. it's not on the bunnings site from what i can see…….

    • +1

      PXRHS-300 is not brushless. The Aldi model on sale is a brushless rotary hammer drill, so it should be the PXBRHS-200 that Bunnings is matching in price

      • -1

        So Bunnings matches the price of a non identical product??

        • Bunnings normally drops the price of an equivalent product to compete with Aldi. They discount an "equivalent" because they carry different brands i.e. don't carry the identical item

    • According to Bunnings website the PXBRHS-200 has 3 operating modes: drill, hammer drill and chisel

      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-brushless-rotary-h…

      • Link doesn't work for me

        • Works in WA. Not sure why it's removed from certain states if everyone has stock. May be trying to keep it on the down low until the Aldi sale starts - they'll be OzB'd well before then haha!

        • @misguided_will

          Your name suits you lol. Just go into store, and get the drill from the icon picture.

          If you get the other one you need glasses.

        • Hopefully this helps

  • I'm extremely tempted. My house has double brick walls. I bought an Ozito Brushless Hammer Drill last year on special for $50 and very happy with it. I use it when I need to hang anything on the walls. It can drill into the brick but I have to use a bit of force.

    Is it really worth getting this one in addition to my hammer drill? I would also need to invest in a quality SDS drill bit set so that's another $30+.

    Help!!!

    • picked up 2 of the hammer drills today, one for me one for my son, $99 is deal if you already have ozito batteries and charger. it’s 3 mode.

      • Yes it is a great deal.

        However, is it overkill to get this when I have the hammer drill though?

        I'll mainly use it to drill into brick to hang things. Won't be doing any demo work anytime soon.

        • +2

          I can’t speak from experience with this model (great deal) but I have 80yo double brick walls and my Makita hammer drill has always struggled with it. Bought a (Makita) rotary hammer and it goes through them like butter, but the finish can be a little rough due to the heavier hammering. Fine for outside and behind paintings though. Definitely worth it if you can afford it and want to save some time.

          Would have bought this one had it been $99 at the time. I looked at it long and hard but didn’t have any suitable batteries and when it was $179, another battery or two bridged the gap to the makita.

          • +3

            @cletus75: If the finish is important then I suggest you try using a slightly smaller bit in your rotary hammer drill and drill the required length of hole. Then use your basic hammer drill with the right size bit for the finished hole to drill out the first hole to the required diameter. With the first hole already drilled with your rotary hammer drill, the basic hammer drill will power through the job and give you the better finish.

            • @bean_counter: Very good advice @bean_counter. I have since employed that method, which is particular handy as you don’t have to change bits over. However, I’m very, very thankful that my first couple of holes were in the garage. ;-)

        • if you have a hammer drill and just drill holes you hand things, the rotary is over kill. Normal hammer drill makes very clean holes, no edge chipping. The rotary is like a chisel, so can chip the entry hole, and on brick work knocks out part of the exit hole …..i own both a normal hammer and rotary hammmer.

          • @garage sale: hmm I'm getting second thoughts now. The only thing I drill masonry for is to chuck in a plug to hang something like a shelf.

  • +1

    FML… paid $179 for the same thing a few months ago. It was a good deal at $179 but a STEAL at $99. Very happy with my unit.

    • +4

      If you won't feel guilty, you can buy another one, then return it with your first receipt.

  • I'm not seeing the 3 mode one being available on the Bunnings site. Anyone else having the same issue?

    • +1

      Yep, everyone outside of WA it seems. Confirmed in store by people NSW/VIC/SA/WA now. Scans at $99.90.

  • Purchased one today at mile end (SA) at 6pm they had one left on shelf and was advertised as special item (large yellow price tag).

    Picked up the craftright chisel set as well for $15 to go along with it. Tested it out a little on some old concrete I need to remove and worked well. I already have heaps of ozito batteries from other package deals as I always keep look out for specials and clearance items .Thanks to OP.

    • It was actually an Orange price tag at Mile End, i have photo evidence.

      Yellow is clearance.

      • sorry its orangeish - gold maybe… I was wrong… I didn't know about the colour differences - will keep an eye out for these when I roam isle looking for random specials https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/341802/79660/image_-pic-_garcia.jpg

    • how much concrete? and how long did it last?

      • ill take pictures during and after and how long each battery lasts on Sunday and update post.

        • Couldnt decide between the brushless Ozito or the XU1 chorded..so got both (both have their perks) and my findings will now contradict my post below.

          Compared to the Hilte TE42 beast I have borrowed (doing a bathroom renovation) the little Ozito actually did ok. The Ozito feels like a little 2 stroke zinger compared to the 4 stroke Hilti. Removing tiles no problems. Breaking up mortar and terrazo was also effective. I wouldn't like to do a whole bathroom with it (slower going, but can do it) but it was ok.

          Enter the XU1. Seemed to cut through nicely. Basically 1.5x faster than the Ozito and won't go flat. Was a cleaner removal than the Hilti (which occasionally takes a huge chunk out). Going back to cut holes in the concrete floor and bricks for a P trap. Will report back.

        • 1.5x1.3m 40mmish thick. No issues with breaking it up. Went through 1x 4.ah 2x 3.ah batteries to finish it off. Took around 1.5hrs including cleaning up during the process. Have pics if you want to see.

          I have a Makita corded one and I can't compare the two but as the position is a light portable one for $99 I would recommend it.

          Was looking at the ozotio angle grinder but ended up saving my pennies to are if the budget can reach $699 for Bosch package

  • +2

    I had a look at one in store today. If you are buying for its chisel function, I think it's far too small/ light.

    The chorded Rotary Ozito was on special for $139 (with bits) and there was an XU1 branded chorded rotary hammer drill as we for $75. For reference,my XU1 grinder has been flogged for many years and still going strong.

  • Any deal on the sds plus drill bit set? Thanks in advance.

  • Hopefully Bunnings come to the party with some battery price matching too.

  • Hi all I don't get how Bunnings matches aldi when they're not identical products.

    It's like Mercedes matching BMW pricing.

    Am I missing something?

    • They price match so that people stay in their ecosystem. If you by an ozito tool, you will need to buy their batteries, and chargers. And then next time you want a tool, you'll consider their range first, because you already have the batteries.

    • I guess they're trying to compete with Aldi by listing the most similar product they stock at the same price.
      Don't worry I'm sure Bunnings are still making money.

  • thanks OP got the last one at Rydalmere, they also had the brushless Drill Driver for $49.95 from i think 69.95 or around $20. They only had 1 and the box was falling apart so didn't buy as i was worried it was a return

    • So how do you get them to price match? Do you simply say aldi has a similar item and ask them to match it OR do you mean bunnings "match" in the sense they drop their ticket price to compete when aldi has a competing deal on?

      Thx

      • they usually drop their price, not always ticketed but is usually across all stores.

  • This is a price match to Aldi's brushless rotary hammer drill on sales on May 23rd: https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-23-…

    Full catalog has more power pools: https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-23-…

    • Yeah we know. That's what some of the comments before yours have been discussing.

  • Ok so not "price match" then.

  • +2

    FWIW one left at the Hoppers Bunnings VIC.
    No, I didn't buy one lol.

  • Thanks OP.
    Picked up the last one in Altona VIC.
    Don’t need it now but bought anyway, thanks to ozbargin~

  • +4

    Ha, funny! Looks like someone on the assembly line wasn't paying attention ;) Unboxed my Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill last night to find an Ozito sticker on one side yet an Einhell sticker on the other :)

    • +2

      One of a kind.

  • Spotted 2 or 3 left in Broadmeadows VIC 30 min ago for whoever interested & nearby.

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