The essential power tools for construction job sites
Across our industry, there are certain tools and equipment which are must-have pieces of kit for every van, project and tool yard. These could be for general contractors, builders, electricians, plumbers, plasterers, joiners and more.
But what are the essential power tools that most trades are likely to use across the board? We take a look at the tools for construction that most, if not all, trades shouldn’t be without.
Cordless Drill / Cordless Drill Driver
Why It's Essential: Versatile and portable, a must-have for most if not every trade. Used for assembling structures, installing fixtures, and drilling into various materials like wood, drywall, and metal.
Hilti recommends: SF 6H-22 Cordless hammer drill driverCircular Saw
Why It's Essential: Powerful when making straight cuts on framing, flooring, or trimming boards. Useful for cutting wood, plywood, and selected sheet materials.
Hilti recommends: SC 4MR-22 Cordless circular saw Hilti recommends: SC 30WR-22 Cordless circular sawReciprocating Saw
Why It's Essential: Ideal for heavy duty demolition work on wood, metal or drywall. Can be used for cutting through studs and nails or trimming doors and pipes – and a lot more.
Hilti recommends: SR 6-22 Cordless Reciprocating sawAngle Grinder
Why It's Essential: Versatile for metalwork, masonry work, and preparing surfaces for painting or sealing. Used for cutting, grinding, and polishing on various surfaces.
Hilti recommends: AG 6D-22 Cordless angle grinderImpact Driver
Why It's Essential: Provides more torque but less precision than a regular drill driver. Ideal for use in tough materials with large screws and bolts, especially in framing and decking.
Hilti recommends: SID 4-22 Cordless impact driverRotary Hammer/ Hammer Drill
Why It's Essential: For use on tough surfaces. Used for installing anchors, drilling into concrete, or breaking up material in construction projects.
Hilti recommends: TE 30-22 cordless rotary hammerMitre Saw
Why It's Essential: Crucial for framing, trimming, and finish work, where precision cuts are required on selected materials.
Hilti recommends: SM 60-22 Cordless mitre sawJigsaw
Why It's Essential: Useful when cutting shapes, notches or curves, especially on intricate projects or fine detail work.
Hilti recommends: Nuron SJD 6-22 Cordless jigsawNail Gun
Why It's Essential: Drives nails faster vs hammering, especially useful for repetitive fastening on framing, decking and roofing projects.
Hilti recommends: BX 4-22 cordless concrete nailerOscillating Multi-Tool
Why It's Essential: Versatile tool that can be used across a range of jobs like trimming, sanding, or cutting in areas where other tools can’t reach.
Hilti recommends: Cordless oscillating multitool SMT 6-22Laser Layout Tools
Why It's Essential: Get it right by using a layout tool. Ensures accuracy in every installation by firing a line across the workspace as a precise marker.
Hilti recommends: PM 2-LG Green line laserCordless Paddle Mixer
Why It's Essential: If you’ve not got a full mixer, a paddle mixer helps to mix various products including concrete, mortar and other building materials.
Hilti recommends: NMX 6-22 Cordless paddle mixerCordless Band Saw
Why It's Essential: Great for cutting metal pipes, beams and more – even when space is limited in plumbing or electrical applications.
Hilti recommends: Nuron SB 4-22 Portable band sawHeat Gun
Why It's Essential: Useful for removal or application of materials such as glue or paint.
Hilti recommends: NHG 6-22 Cordless heat gunVacuum Cleaner
Why It's Essential: A clean site is also a safe site for employees and your clients.
Hilti recommends: VC 20M-X Compact wet dry vacuum cleanerShare