INGCO RGH9028 rotary hammer review: best overall

INGCO RGH9028 Industrial SDS Plus Rotary Hammer 800W

Reviewed by Gabriel Manalo ยท Updated Aug 16, 2026 ยท How we review

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Quick verdict

Our Best Overall pick: 2.5 J and 26 mm in concrete for around โ‚ฑ4,800, with three modes and a case of bits, chisels and spare brushes already in the box.

At a glance

BrandINGCO
TypeRotary hammer
Priceโ‚ฑ4,800 (as of Aug 16, 2026)
Owner rating5.0 โ˜… from 250 reviews
Shopingco
Units sold660

Specifications

Specs per INGCO published data for the RGH9028

TypeRotary hammer
ChuckSDS Plus
Input power800 W
Impact energy2.5 J
No-load speed0-1100 rpm
Impact rate0-4000 bpm
Max drilling concrete26 mm
Max drilling steel13 mm
Max drilling wood30 mm
Input220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Included3 drills, 2 chisels, 1 set spare carbon brushes, BMC case

Pros and cons

โœ“ Pros

  • 2.5 J and 26 mm concrete capacity handle every job a Filipino home throws up, from aircon brackets to gate posts
  • Ships complete with 3 drills, 2 chisels, spare carbon brushes and a BMC case
  • Variable speed to 1100 rpm plus a chisel mode, so it drills, hammer drills and chips
  • INGCO publishes a full data sheet, so the numbers can be checked rather than taken on trust
  • Dealer and spare-parts support across the Philippines keeps it repairable

โœ— Cons

  • 2.5 J means 30 mm-plus holes and sustained breaking are beyond it, which needs an SDS Max tool
  • Matched on impact energy and concrete capacity by a rival that costs less and adds a keyless chuck
  • Carbon-brush motor rather than brushless
  • No anti-vibration system, unlike the 1500 W model in the same range

The INGCO RGH9028 is our Best Overall rotary hammer: 2.5 J and a 26 mm concrete capacity for around โ‚ฑ4,800, with three modes and a case of accessories already included.

How much hammer is it?

800 W, 2.5 J of impact energy, 0-1100 rpm, and 0-4000 bpm, drilling to 26 mm in concrete, 13 mm in steel, and 30 mm in wood through an SDS Plus chuck.

That 2.5 J figure is the one to hold on to. It is roughly the middle of the market and, in practice, the point where a rotary hammer stops feeling like a struggle. A 12 mm anchor hole in slab concrete takes seconds rather than a minute. Compared with the 1.7 J and 1.34 J tools elsewhere in this category, the difference is not subtle.

What 2.5 J will not do is rebar dowels or sustained breaking. For that you want 5.5 J, or an SDS Max tool if you are lifting slabs.

Three modes, and why that matters

The RGH9028 drills, hammer-drills, and chisels. The third mode stops the bit rotating so the tool becomes a small breaker.

This is the mode people are glad they paid for. Lifting bathroom tile, chasing a conduit run into a wall, cleaning up a rough opening for a window frame: none of it is possible on a two-mode tool, and at least one rotary hammer in this price band has only two. INGCO includes two chisels, so the mode is usable on day one.

Is it sulit?

Around โ‚ฑ4,800 as of August 16, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee.

The case matters more than it sounds. You get 3 drills, 2 chisels, a BMC case, and a spare set of carbon brushes, which is the wear part on a brushed motor. Buying those separately costs a meaningful fraction of the tool.

The honest caveat: the Wadfow WRH1D26-2 matches every headline number for less money and adds a keyless chuck. What the INGCO buys you is the deeper dealer and spare-parts network in the Philippines, and a published data sheet you can check the claims against. For a tool you expect to own for a decade, that is a defensible reason to pay a little more, but it is a close call.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want one rotary hammer for a house and do not want to think about it again. It is the right size, it chisels, and it arrives complete. See how it ranks in our best rotary hammers in the Philippines roundup, or browse more on our Home Improvement page. Our rotary hammer buying guide explains why joules matter more than watts.

Alternatives to consider

If the budget is tight, the Wadfow WRH1D26-2 delivers the same 2.5 J and 26 mm for less and includes a keyless chuck for ordinary round-shank bits. If you are renovating rather than maintaining, step up to the Tolsen 88531, which gives you 5.5 J and 32 mm in concrete for barely more money.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2.5 J enough for a house?

Yes, for almost everything. At 2.5 J the RGH9028 sets aircon brackets, water heater mounts, TV wall plates, gate posts, and window grille anchors without complaint, and it reaches 26 mm in concrete. The jobs it will not do are rebar dowels and slab breaking, which need 5 J or an SDS Max tool.

What is actually in the box?

A BMC case, 3 SDS Plus drills, 2 chisels, and one set of spare carbon brushes. The spare brushes are the notable inclusion: they are the part that wears out on a brushed motor, and having them in the box means the first repair costs nothing.

Can it chisel?

Yes. It has three modes, so the rotation stops and it works as a small breaker for lifting tile, chasing a conduit run, or cleaning out a rough opening. Two chisels are included. This is the mode that separates a rotary hammer from a hammer drill, and not every tool at this price has it.

How does it compare with the cheaper Wadfow?

On paper they are the same tool: 800 W, 2.5 J, 26 mm in concrete, 1100 rpm. The Wadfow costs less and adds a keyless chuck for round-shank bits. The INGCO answers with a deeper local dealer and spare-parts network, which matters when a brush or a chuck seal needs replacing in three years.