For spot roughening on a concrete repair, a US$99 head and a US$145 SDS-Max tool solve different buying problems. First decide whether you need a tool that fits directly into your hammer or a replacement head for a shank you already own. A search for “Hilti bushing tool” can also return internal bushings and sleeves for hammer repair; those belong on a separate parts order.
Which Hilti bushing tool or head is it?
| Hilti reference | What you receive | Key specification |
|---|---|---|
| TE-YX BT 4x4 · #2207028 | Complete, preassembled TE-Y (SDS-Max) tool | 40 × 40 mm working face; 250 mm overall length. |
| TE-Y SKHM · #62893 | Complete TE-Y (SDS-Max) tool in Hilti’s earlier catalogue | 40 mm head width; 250 mm overall length. |
| TP-SKHM 40 · #1829 | Replacement head only | 40 mm head width; confirm the matching shank and head connection. |
| TE-Y/S BH | Replaceable head system | Hilti lists compatible TE-Y and TE-S shanks separately; check the exact head and shank combination. |
TE-Y is Hilti’s designation for SDS-Max. TE-S is a separate interface. A listing title may say “TE-YP SKHM,” but the #2207028 in the supplied label and Hilti’s catalogue identifies TE-YX BT 4x4. If the title, package and tool do not agree, ask for photos of the actual part before paying.
What the eBay prices actually cover
These are three advertised prices from listing snapshots, not a market average or confirmed transaction prices. Keep freight, taxes and any separately ordered shank in the landed comparison.
| eBay item | Scope and seller-stated condition | Advertised price |
|---|---|---|
| 117465169685 | TP-SKHM head only; used. Confirm the exact item number on the part. | US$99.00 or Best Offer |
| 255952708265 | SDS-Max (TE-Y) bushing tool listing; open box. Confirm the exact SKU and included tool. | US$145.00 |
| 127912756502 | #2207028 listing; new according to the seller. | £90.00 or Best Offer; £26.83 shipping shown |
For the UK example, the displayed item price plus shipping was £116.83 before any taxes or import charges. The US$145 listing showed seven units sold when captured; that counter does not tell you what earlier buyers paid.
What the listing photos can tell you
Start with the whole assembly and the item label. Then ask for a straight-on face photo and a close-up of the locking grooves or head socket. The supplied #2207028 example shows five rows of five pins. Hilti’s 4x4 designation corresponds to the 40 × 40 mm head dimensions; give the pin count its own line on the purchase order.
On a used tool, look for chipped or missing pins, uneven pin height, peened shank ends and damage at the locking grooves. For a head-only offer, confirm the mating part number and check the socket for obvious damage or play. Ask for close-ups if a thumbnail is all you have.
Match the concrete, hammer and surface finish
Start with the repair material’s required finish and the concrete you actually have. Local joints, patch edges and hard aggregate can call for different contact areas and pin patterns. Match the tool to the exact hammer model and approved hammer-only operating mode; a matching shank alone does not select the right impact energy.
Run a trial patch on representative concrete with the same hammer and comparable technique. Check for an even texture, sound concrete and no unwanted edge spalling. Record time, tool changes and the accepted area; compare (tool and replacement-head cost + labour, downtime and rework cost) ÷ accepted area. Set the required surface profile from the repair or coating specification and verify it on the patch.
From a benchmark sample to OEM supply
We manufacture carbide-pin and integral steel-tooth bushing tools for concrete surface preparation. For general roughening, we can sample a hardened steel-tooth configuration; for hard concrete and abrasive aggregate, we can sample a carbide-pin configuration. We agree the shank, face size, pin pattern and fixed or replaceable head design before sampling.
Send the hammer model, the surface you need and your estimated quantity. A photo of the current tool or the benchmark part number helps us match the geometry.
See our bushing tool range · request an OEM sample
Frequently asked questions
Is #2207028 a head or a complete tool?
Hilti lists it as a preassembled TE-Y (SDS-Max) bushing tool with a 40 × 40 mm head and 250 mm overall length.
Does 4x4 mean 16 pins on #2207028?
Hilti lists 40 × 40 mm as the working-face dimensions. The supplied photo shows 25 pins. Confirm the pin count on the exact unit you are buying.
Can I fit a TP-SKHM 40 head directly into an SDS-Max chuck?
TP-SKHM 40 #1829 is a head only. Confirm the head-to-shank connection and order the corresponding shank for your hammer.
