Rank #3 in Best SDS Drill 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Amps Don't Add Up
Scheppach AB1600 1600W SDS-Max Demolition Hammer, 50J
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Scheppach AB1600 is a corded demolition hammer — a breaker rather than a drill — and it sits third in our guide. The listing puts it at £159.00 with 4.4 out of 5 from 946 ratings, a 1,600 W motor, 2,000 blows per minute and a 16 kg body, supplied with one pointed chisel, one flat chisel and a metal case.
The reason it deserves a page of its own is what its own specification table does. The same sheet gives 230 Volts and 16 Amps — 3,680 Watts on the calculator — and then, a couple of lines further down, a maximum power of 1,600 Watts. Both cannot describe the same motor. The fitting is described two ways as well: SDS-Max in the title and in the special features, a 30 mm hex SDS chuck in the bullet list, and those are not the same shank. The table even lists a 2,000 RPM rotational speed and a 10 mm drilling capacity in wood and metal, for a tool the bullets describe as a concrete breaker with a single speed. Where the listing agrees with itself — the price, the 16 kg weight, the 946 ratings, what is in the box — the numbers are usable. The 50 J impact figure sits at the top of a spread the guide already flags, where the same brand lists 20 J, 7 J and 50 J across three breakers, so treat it as a claim rather than a like-for-like figure. Everything on this page comes from the product's Amazon listing, not from any test of ours.
How those 946 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £159.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 946 ratings |
| Voltage and amperage | 230 Volts, 16 Amps (as listed) |
| Amps x volts | 3,680 Watts, against the 1,600 Watts claimed |
| Maximum power | 1,600 Watts |
| Impact force | 50 J |
| Rotational speed (as listed) | 2,000 RPM, alongside a 2,000 blows-per-minute figure |
| Item weight | 16 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great price. Makes light work of breaking concrete. Avoid using the bladed chisel as it can get stuck, use the pointed one and use the pointed chisel. Don't go to deep only to where the base of the point is and gently manoeuvre it in use. Heavy but manageable. Functions as it is supposed to do.”
Verified purchase“Für den Preis ist es ein hervorragendes Gerät, dass sich bereits nach wenigen Einsätzen bezahlt gemacht hat. Hat schon viele Kubikmeter Stahlbeton abgebrochen und funktioniert einwandfrei. Wer waagrecht damit arbeiten möchte, sollte genügend Kraftreserven mitbringen, da die Maschine ordentlich an Gewicht mitbringt. Hat genügend Kraftreserven um auch schwere Arbeiten zu meistern, und auch nach mehreren Stunden schwerer Arbeit im Stahlbeton gibt es keine Ermüdungserscheinungen der Maschine.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best SDS Drill 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Amps Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What is included with the Scheppach AB1600?
The listing states a pointed chisel, a flat chisel and a durable metal storage case, with the case colour given as blue.
How heavy is the Scheppach AB1600?
The listing gives the item weight as 16 kg, with item dimensions of 65.2 x 15.7 x 27.6 centimetres.
What power does the Scheppach AB1600 claim?
The listing states a maximum power of 1,600 Watts and 2,000 blows per minute, from a 230 Volt, 16 Amp supply.
What chuck does the Scheppach AB1600 use?
The title and the special features say SDS-Max; the bullet list describes a 30 mm hex SDS chuck for tool-free chisel changes. The listing gives both.
Does the Scheppach AB1600 have anti-vibration handles?
Yes. The listing describes front adjustable and rear D-handle soft grips with anti-vibration.
How much does the Scheppach AB1600 cost and how is it rated?
£159.00, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 946 ratings on the listing.
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