15 best wall chasers – rating 2021

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The best wall chasers with a disc diameter of 125 mm

1	Hitachi CM5SB	Optimal price-quality ratio
2	Interskol PD-125/1400E	The most budget
3	BISON 30-1200 T	The most affordable price. Buyer's choice
4	Fiolent B2-30	Better performance
5	Metabo MFE 40	High build quality. Better scoring efficiency

The best wall chasers with a disc diameter of 150 mm

1	Fiolent B3-40	Best Selling
2	BISON ZSh-1500	Maximum power/slot size ratio
3	Hammer STR150	Five-year manufacturer's warranty
4	Messer T1455	The most powerful. Efficient dust removal system
5	PATRIOT AG 100	Best price

The best wall chasers with a disc diameter of 230 mm

1	Interskol PD-230/2600E	Productive and reliable
2	Caliber Master SHTBE-2600/230M	Better impact resistance
3	BISON P65-2600 PVSTK	Optimal combination of cost and performance
4	Makita 4112HS	Largest cutting depth
5	BOSCH GNF 65 A	The easiest. High build quality

HITACHI CM5 SB – a combination of cutting and furrowing machine

Classic furrower of professional level. Convenient for cutting grooves for hidden installation of electrical wiring, media cables, water supply pipelines or underfloor heating systems. Changing the cutting equipment turns the wall chaser into an angle grinder or cutting machine with increased service life. Features high performance. An overheating protection mechanism is provided.

PROS

Powerful electric motor, reliable design.
High performance, versatility.
Works on dense reinforced concrete.

MINUSES

Glides well on a flat surface, but is inconvenient on brickwork.
The ergonomics of the case have not been fully thought through - it is uncomfortable to hold on when working with two hands.

BISON ZSh-1500

When choosing an inexpensive but productive unit, you should pay special attention to the model from the Zubr company. The wall chaser is equipped with two 150 mm discs and is equipped with a powerful 1.5 kW motor, which makes it possible to smoothly and accurately make grooves with a depth and width of up to 45 mm. The tool is excellent for working on concrete and brick, foam concrete, as well as for sawing various mineral rocks.

The unit will be an ideal solution for home repairs when laying electrical wiring, communication systems or multimedia cables. The external design is quite familiar; the casing is spring-loaded and protects the operator from accidental contact with the equipment. Limiting the starting current ensures smooth rotation of the disks and reduces the starting load on the mechanism.

Advantages:

power and performance
Immersion and overload protection
smooth start
ease of use
low cost

Flaws:

For high-quality dust removal, only a high-performance vacuum cleaner is needed
short power cord

FIOLENT B1-30 – inexpensive for household use

Affordable and equipped with a moderately powerful engine, the furrower can cope with brick and aerated concrete masonry and lay a groove in a concrete screed. By changing the cutting equipment, the tool will saw metal workpieces. The design provides for the operation of the wall chaser as an angle grinder. The tool is distinguished by its simple operation. The two-position attachment of the additional handle makes work easier.

PROS

Long supply electrical cable.
Price for such power and technical capabilities.
An effective system for collecting and eliminating cutting products.

MINUSES

The location of the gearbox greatly complicates the cutting process.
There is not enough strength for serious work on concrete structures.

Inexpensive models (up to 10,000 rubles)

Hammer STR150

Top 2021 opens a tool suitable for household needs.

Has 2 working disks of 150 mm each. Engine power 1700 W. There is a soft start system that relieves excessive voltage from the stabilizer. You can adjust the width within 15 -30 mm.

Pros:

Good power
Low price
Good dust removal system
Compactness
Two handles

Minuses:

Long blind spot distance
There is no protection for shutting down the engine when the rotor suddenly stops

Price: from 6,000 rubles.

RedVerg RD-WG40

Inexpensive but functional wall chaser for concrete.

Works with two discs with a diameter of 150 mm. Device power 1700 W. The cutting depth is adjustable from 10 to 40 mm. The set includes two diamond blades and two keys. There is also a convenient storage case.

Pros:

Power
With a good dive, the speed does not drop
Suitable for almost any vacuum cleaner
There is a soft start system

Minuses:

Tight button without locking
Short power cable

Price: from 8,500 rubles.

Fiolent B2-30

Fiolent B230

A wall chaser that provides even grooves up to 30 mm deep.

Perfect for creating recesses for cable routing. Quite a heavy instrument, like most of this class. Works with 125 mm discs. It is recommended to immediately replace the standard components with higher quality ones.

Pros:

Low cost
Power
Ease of use
Leaves virtually no dust (with vacuum cleaner)
Convenient to change discs
Ergonomic design

Minuses:

Short network cable
Sometimes overcurrent occurs

Price: from 7,000 rubles.

Interskol PD-125/1400E

Interskol PD1251400E

A reliable device for little money.

Can last for a really long time. When working on reinforced concrete it gets noticeably hot. The included discs are not bad, but they are not suitable for reinforced concrete. The kit includes an auxiliary handle, a hex key and a clamping flange.

Pros:

Low price
Full set, no need to buy anything else
Dust-free work
Light weight
Excellent dust removal

Minuses:

The rollers for rolling on the wall are very tight
Gets hot under heavy load

Price: from 5,400 rubles.

Hitachi CM5SB

A high-quality device that works with one 125 mm disc.

With a power of 1300 W, the wall chaser can handle any type of concrete without any problems. Weight is only 2.9 kg, which greatly simplifies long-term work with the tool. A side handle, a key and an adapter for the vacuum cleaner are supplied with the device.

Pros:

Reliability
Convenient case included
Light weight
Ease of use
Doesn't overheat

Minuses:

Sometimes the screw holding the casing may come loose

Price: from 9,900 rubles.

Fiolent B3-40

Fiolent B340

A powerful device that can work with any materials.

The characteristics are quite sufficient for cutting grooves in reinforced concrete. However, it is worth considering that hard materials must be treated with appropriate discs. Cheap analogues will not work here. The system is equipped with an additional handle, a protective cover and a key.

Pros:

Soft start system
Can work like an angle grinder
Electrical overload protective shutdown
Versatility
Doesn't generate dust when using a vacuum cleaner

Minuses:

Small casing wheels
Medium quality

Price: from 8,000 rubles.

Einhell TH-MA 1300

Einhell THMA 1300

Convenient and functional wall chaser with average characteristics.

You don’t get tired when working, since the grooves are cut from top to bottom. The device makes virtually no noise. There is a soft start function for the engine. The device can work all day without overheating or other problems.

Pros:

Functionality
High build quality
Not bad power
Convenient cutting direction

Minuses:

Weak wrench for the nut holding the discs
Short power cord

Price: from 8,000 rubles.

Fiolent B1-30

Fiolent B130

Lightweight wall chaser with a power of 1100 W.

Perfect for working with aerated concrete walls. Creates a recess of 30x30 mm. It is recommended to work with a vacuum cleaner, as otherwise nothing will be visible. Not to mention the health risks. The weight of the device is only 3.5 kg.

Pros:

Low cost
Doesn't generate dust when using a vacuum cleaner
High quality build
Reliability
Nice appearance
Light weight

Minuses:

Low power

Price: from 5,000 rubles.

The best wall chaser

A wall chaser is used when you need to quickly cut a groove for laying a thin wire. The presence of one cutting element speeds up the process, but a thick cable cannot be inserted into the groove. In this case, you will need to make a second cut, which will take twice as long, and its evenness will be far from ideal.

Makita 4112HS

The furrowmaker is assembled in Japan and the manufacturer has provided it with a power of 2400 W. Designed to work with very large discs with a diameter of 305 mm.

Advantages

It starts smoothly and gradually picks up speed.
Comes with a convenient suitcase and a wrench for unscrewing the shaft.
Rapid rotation of the disc at a speed of 5000 rpm.
One of the largest cutting depths is 100 mm (you can even cut out a small window in a brick partition).
The wide start key is convenient for pressing with all fingers, and not just one, which quickly gets tired.
Insulation with double protective layer.

Flaws

A weight of more than 10 kg greatly tires your hands.
Does not maintain constant speed - the rotation speed depends on the density of the material.
Another scheme of work (without rolling on support rollers), but by immersing the saw blade, therefore it is performed much slower than conventional wall chasers.

Conclusion. This is a good wall chaser for laying low-current systems (telephone line, Internet, antenna cable, alarm system).
With one disk you can make a thin groove for inserting a small-section wire.

What rules should be followed when working with the tool?

When setting up the wall chaser or replacing consumables, you must disconnect the tool from the mains. The power cord should be removed from the work area to avoid accidental damage.

The work of creating communication channels must be carried out in special clothing and protective equipment.

It is recommended to use exclusively diamond discs as cutting elements. If they are damaged or unbalanced, they should be replaced. Working with such parts is dangerous.

It is prohibited to operate the furrower under load. You need to start grooving after the tool has reached the maximum number of revolutions. The device should be removed from the working surface only after the rotation of the disk has stopped. In this case, you cannot forcibly brake the cutting part.

The furrower is not recommended for outdoor work, especially in rainy weather.

Regular maintenance of the wall chaser extends its service life.

FAQ

What is the difference between a wall chaser and a furrower?

The functional part of both tools is the same. With their help, grooves are cut into wall, ceiling or floor surfaces for communications. There are devices with one cutting disk and two running in parallel. The first option is a furrow maker, the second is a wall chaser. Their operating principle is identical. Among modern tools it is difficult to find an option with one cutting element, so the name furrow maker is identified with wall chasers.

How to properly install the dust collector hose?

To do this, first remove the rubber cover and connect the adapter in its place. Afterwards, a hose is inserted into the auxiliary adapter. Before starting work, you should make sure that the hose matches the model of the wall chaser. If a dust collection hose is not intended to be used, the adapter must be covered with a lid.

Makita SG1251J

The Makita professional manual wall chaser regularly ranks first in reviews of the best models. The tool is designed for cutting grooves with a depth/width of up to 30 mm. The high speed of the discs (10,000 rpm) and the power of 1.4 kW allow the unit to be used when working on soft and hard materials. The optimal area of application is gating for laying electrical cables in a protective corrugation and small-diameter pipes.

A smooth start ensures an easy start, and maintaining power under load increases the time of continuous operation, eliminating overheating of the internal mechanisms. The manufacturer has implemented a special SJS system (high-tech clutch - safety slip clutch), which ensures smooth running, low noise and vibration levels.

Advantages:

reliable mechanism withstands significant loads
reduced noise level
electronic speed stabilization system
maintaining power under load
convenient case
precise adjustment of the width and depth of the cut

Flaws:

not found

Optional equipment

The main working tool of a wall chaser is a diamond-coated disk. It is used for basic dry cutting. Just because of its size, manufacturers supply their models with all the required components: engines of a certain power, a certain torque and speed, provide the necessary protection, and a choice of design is made.

A diamond blade has never been a cheap pleasure, but it is a consumable item. Over time it will have to be replaced. When the time comes for replacement, it is better not to re-sort. The usual desire to save money, as always, can backfire. It happens that the disk cannot be installed on the instrument, but even if this happens, usually non-original elements have a shorter service life. In addition, they may have a different coating pattern, weight, or have a different direction of rotation from the original. As a result, you may experience a decrease in the performance of the wall chaser, uneven disc wear, lateral runout, and also subject the tool to regular overload. It is better to opt for original components.

To summarize the above, it is worth saying that it is best to install the equipment exactly the same as what was included in the kit. Therefore, when making a choice for home or work, you should inquire about the availability and cost of consumables.

Popular manufacturers

Today there are countless companies producing wall chasers and supplying them to the market, but we will consider only the most well-known manufacturers.

Makita is a Japanese company. They are known for the quality and variety of products. Fairly common, but not found in some places.
Hitachi is another company from Japan, known throughout the world for its quality products.
Bosch is a German company. A fairly common brand in the domestic market. Everyone has at least heard of him. It gained its fame for its high quality instruments and large assortment.

Another advantage of the wide popularity of Bosch products is the ability to easily find replacement parts if necessary.
AEG is a slightly less well-known German company that is recommended due to its high quality.
Hilti is a union of China and Austria, which is little known, but this model can be found on the Russian market.
Zubr and Fiolent are two representatives of the Russian tool market, supplying fairly high-quality products not only to the domestic, but also to the foreign market.

As a result of the promotion of the import substitution policy, Russian manufacturers began mass production of high-quality tools

What to look for when choosing

It is difficult to do without a wall chaser at any construction site, so many experienced specialists recommend paying attention to the following factors:

Frequency of use. If you are going to use the device rarely, then you should choose models from the budget segment with average performance.
Disk size . This parameter directly affects the maximum cutting depth. The average size is 125 centimeters.
Power. The high value of this parameter affects not only the speed of operation, but also helps not to load the engine.
More convenient operation is guaranteed by the presence of a special speed control system and overload protection.

Middle price segment (from 10,000 to 20,000 rubles)

Interskol PD-230/2600E

Interskol PD2302600E

A domestic device with good characteristics.

Suitable for complex groove cutting work. However, working with it on vertical surfaces is quite difficult, since the weight of the device is 10.7 kg. It is simply impossible to hold it for very long. Wall chaser power 2600 W. The device is capable of penetrating to a depth of 65 mm.

Pros:

Power
Creating deep and wide cuts
Can be used for plumbing work
Good location of the dust extractor
Ease of maintenance

Minuses:

Large weight and dimensions
Not very reliable electronics

Price: from 10,500 rubles.

CALIBER SHTBE-2600/230M

CALIBER SHTBE2600230M

A good wall chaser with a cutting depth of up to 6 cm.

It works well at great depths, but somewhat slower than at shallow ones. In this case, the cutting width can reach 4 cm. Uses two 230 mm discs. Device power 2600 W. There is protection against accidental start-up and a soft start system.

Pros:

Cuts very well even at great depths
Nice discs included
Large cutting width
Versatility

Minuses:

Heavy weight
Bad key

Price: from 10,400 rubles.

Messer T1455

A worthy device that will reveal its full potential only with good branded discs.

Low-quality discs do not last long, since the car operates at high speeds. Maximum disc diameter 150 mm. But it's best to work with 125 mm. The weight of the device is 8.5 kg. There is a built-in dust removal system and a water supply system with a pump.

Pros:

Great power
Cuts very smoothly
Slow to warm up
Suitable for any concrete

Minuses:

Heaviness
Impressive dimensions
Inconvenient to change disks

Price: from 15,700 rubles.

Fiolent B4-70

Fiolent B470

Functional, but at the same time not very heavy wall chaser for frequent use.

During intensive use it practically does not heat up. Maximum speed 4500 stroke/min. The kit includes an additional handle, a protective cover, a flange and a key for replacing discs.

Pros:

High power
Large cutting depth
High speed engine
Wide slit

Minuses:

Not very good discs included
Dust when working

Price: from 10,000 rubles.

BISON Wall chaser (furrow maker) ZSh-P65-2600 PVSTK

BISON Wall chaser furrower ZShP652600 PVSTK

Device with a 2600 W motor.

Can be used for a variety of groove cutting tasks. The groove width varies from 4.30 to 40 mm. Maximum cutting depth 65 mm. The constant speed function ensures a stable and even cut. To get rid of dust, you can connect a vacuum cleaner.

Pros:

Additional handle included
Power
High quality build
Reliability
Soft start function

Minuses:

Heavy weight
Not a very high quality key

Price: from 12,600 rubles.

Weight and size

At first glance, the purpose of wall chasers is the same, but there are significant differences in their use.

If you are professionally engaged in work related to gating, then ideally it is good to have two wall chasers - light, but less powerful and heavy.

After all, cutting grooves on the ceiling with a ten-kilogram tool is not an easy task. At the same time, a heavy and powerful tool will greatly reduce the time when cutting grooves on concrete floors or walls.

For universal home use, the best option is recommended - up to 6 kilograms. Some craftsmen make light wall chasers from grinders.

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Assembly tips, as well as videos and photos of a DIY wall chaser, can be found on the Internet.

Expensive models (from 20,000 rubles)

Metabo MFE 40

Small model with 125 mm discs.

Cuts grooves up to 40 mm deep in any material. It practically does not heat up during use. There is protection against accidental start-up, as well as a soft start system. The set includes a special case for storage and carrying.

Pros:

Compactness
Light weight
Power
Functionality
Plastic case included

Minuses:

High price

Price: from 31,600 rubles.

Makita SG1251J

An expensive device for cutting grooves even in very hard materials.

The included diamond discs can handle anything without any problems. In this case, there will be no excessive load on the device. The maximum speed is 10,000 strokes/min, which makes users think about the choice of discs. Low-quality components will quickly wrinkle and melt.

Pros:

High quality diamond blades included
High reliability
High number of revolutions
Not bad power
Case included

Minuses:

Difficulty replacing disks

Price: from 30,100 rubles.

Makita SG180

A wall chaser from a well-known company, distinguished by its reliability and durability.

Uses 180 mm discs. The device is able to maintain constant speed. To get rid of dust, you can connect a vacuum cleaner. There is a soft start system.

Pros:

Excellent adjustment of groove depth and width
Power
Speed adjustment
Case included
Light weight

Minuses:

Not very comfortable grip

Price: from 24,200 rubles.

BOSCH GNF 65 A

Branded kit for grooves for a lot of money. The power of the device was 2400 W.

Maximum cutting depth 65 mm. The delivery set includes spacer washers of different thicknesses, a furrow cutter, a curved key for two holes, an additional handle and a suction elbow.

Pros:

Functionality
Excellent equipment
Power
Durability
Protection against accidental activation

Minuses:

High price

Price: from 56,000 rubles.

Macroza SC200

A small device with a power of 2800 W.

Cuts grooves up to 50 mm. At the same time, the disc diameter is only 90 mm. The kit includes RZ105 cutters and a 16-17 mm wrench. The design of the model is thought out to the smallest detail. Not a single protruding part. But the cost is correspondingly very high.

Pros:

Compactness
Functionality
Safety of use
Power
Spectacular design

Minuses:

Very high price

Price: from 87,000 rubles.

Milwaukee WCS 45

One of the most expensive wall chasers on the market.

It features very good diamond blades that can cut through any rock. The cutting depth does not exceed 45 mm. Device weight 6.6 kg. Maximum speed 5800 stroke/min.

Pros:

High quality diamond blades included
Light weight
Reliability
Case included

Minuses:

High price

Price: from 82,000 rubles.

Macroza M95

The rating is completed by a spectacular milling model with a power of 2400 W.

Cuts grooves with a width of 5 to 50 mm. Suitable for clean, high-quality and intensive work. It practically does not heat up during use. Weight was 7.8 kg.

Pros:

Great power
Compactness
Reliable cutters included

Minuses:

High price
Perceptible weight

Price: from 68,000 rubles.

The quality of construction work related to cable laying largely depends on the choice of wall chaser. A good machine will allow you to make the necessary cuts and complete the repair in a matter of minutes. A low-quality tool, on the contrary, will become a burden. There will be a high probability that the work will have to be repeated. But it is worth considering that it is absolutely not necessary to purchase the most expensive device, especially if the work will not be carried out regularly. For occasional use, a good budget model may be quite suitable.

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Rating of the best wall chasers 2019-2020

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Rating of the best wall chasers 2021 in terms of reliability. Wall chasers for concrete are rated as the best in terms of price and quality.

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Sarychev Alexander Viktorovich - forensic construction and technical expert, candidate of technical sciences

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Wikipedia of construction tools

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