Available now is the new Hilti PR 3-HVSG Green Rotating Laser, an addition to their rotating laser series. Just last August, Kenny reviewed Hilti’s PR 30-HVS with PR 90 Automatic Tripod, giving it a solid 5 stars in build quality and performance. With the same basic design, Hilti’s new offering looks to expand on that build quality for applications that have shorter range requirements.
The Hilti Green Rotating Laser is engineered with shock absorbing casing intended to endure rugged conditions. It features four shock-absorbing handles and an advanced internal damping system, which safeguards the system from drops at standard working tripod height (3 ft./1m) to free fall (4 ft./1.5m). At World of Concrete, Hilti employees were knocking this family of lasers over left and right to show the toughness, much to the surprise of the unsuspecting passerby.
Visibility and Range
The new green rotating laser has a visible range of up to 100 ft. This range is extended to a diameter of 492 ft using Hilti’s laser receiver. Accuracy is listed at +/- 1/16 inch at 33 feet.
“Green is the wave (length) of the future. Okay, my inner geek showed there. Green lasers stays visible to the human eye at longer distances than red. The trade-off is that green is a little more expensive and drains the battery more quickly. Even with higher consumption, you should still get 16 hours of run time out of the new Hilti PR 3-HVSG.”
– Kenny Koehler, Pro Tool Reviews Managing Editor
HIlti PR 3-HVSG Green Rotating Laser Common Applications
- Leveling (suspended ceilings, transferring heights)
- Aligning (pipe runs and cable trays)
- Squaring (walls, partitions)
The basic laser kit comes standard with a 12V Li-Ion battery pack, charger, remote, target plate, and case. There are several configurations available, including several with other Hilti cordless tools kitted in a pack that offer significant savings. For full pricing and kit options, check out Hilti’s website.
The Hilti Green Rotating Laser is covered by Hilti’s 20/2/1 Warranty, plus backed by Hilti Calibration Service to provide reliability and accuracy. This new warranty program offers 20 years of coverage along with 2 years of service (wear and tear included) and guaranteed 1 day turnaround on repairs and service.
Hilti PR 3-HVSG Green Rotating Laser Specifications
- Accuracy: ±0.04 in at 33 ft
- Rotation speed: 0 rpm, 300 rpm, 600 rpm, 1000 rpm
- Max. operating distance with laser receiver (diameter): 492 ft
- Self leveling range at room temperature: ±5 °
- IP protection class: IP 64 (IEC 529)
- Operation time with Li-ion battery: 16 H
- Operating temperature range: 14 – 122 °F
- Warranty: 20 years with 2 year full service agreement
