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SDS Plus vs SDS Max? SDS Plus Rotary Hammer drill vs SDS Max Rotary Hammer drill

The SDS system was originally developed by Bosch as the “Steck-Dreh-Sitz” system. Later it was renamed as the “Special Direct System” which is how it is present-day named. The SDS system is a professional drill bit system that connects a masonry bit to a rotary hammer and it makes exchanging or placing a drill bit very easy.

There are 3 versions of the SDS system.

SDS (The first SDS system invented by Bosch)
SDS Plus (The improved version of the first SDS system)
SDS Max (The most powerful SDS system on the market)
Note that the standard SDS version is almost completely replaced by the SDS Plus version.

The differences between SDS/SDS Plus and SDS Max
SDS Plus Versus SDS Max

SDS Plus vs SDS Max

For the semi-professional market, SDS plus is most commonly used while for the professional and industrial market SDS max is the way to go. This system offers drill bits up to 55 mm in diameter according to the latest technological standard. Note that the technology of drill bits is also constantly improving but that the SDS plus and SDS Max system will remain the same.

6 Piece Carbide Tipped Masonry Drill Bit Set SDS Plus

5-Piece SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Bit Set

4 Cutter Sds Plus Rotary Hammer Drill Bit Set, 8 Pcs

6 Pcs Concrete, Brick, Tile Rotary Hammer Drill Bits SDS Plus Set

3/8″ X 24″ SDS Plus Hammer Bit Right Hand

3/4″ X 39″ SDS-Plus 4-Cut Tip Hammer Bit Drill Bit

5/8″ X 39″ Bright Finish SDS Plus 4 Flutes Drill Bit Hammer Bit