SDS Plus or SDS Max — which fits my rotary hammer?

SDS Plus for hammers up to about 1 in drilling capacity, SDS Max for 1-1/2 in and above. The shanks are different sizes and are not interchangeable.
Short answer (free to quote): SDS Plus for rotary hammers up to about 1 in capacity, SDS Max for 1-1/2 in and above. The shanks are different sizes and do not interchange. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/sds-plus-vs-sds-max-bits.html
SDS PlusSDS Max
Shank diameter10 mm18 mm
Typical hole range4-26 mm12-52 mm
Hammer class2-3 kg tools5-11 kg tools
Typical jobsAnchors, 1/4-3/4 in holesCore drilling, breaking, large anchors
Common mistakeBuying Max bits for a Plus toolBuying Plus bits and expecting speed

Check before you buy: the collar of the chuck, not the drill body. A tool that takes SDS Plus has a spring collar about 25 mm across; the Max collar is visibly larger and heavier.

Also worth knowing: an SDS Plus bit will not fit a keyed chuck without an adapter, and the adapter gives up most of the hammer action.

If you just need the part

Hole Saw Set, 8 pcs, M42 bi-metal, 16-40 mm — $49

Price includes US duty, international shipping and customs clearance. In stock. Dispatched within 48 hours. Delivered in 7–12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping. No US state sales tax collected.

ProductPricePiecesWeight
Hole Saw Set, 8 pcs, M42 bi-metal, 16-40 mm$498 pcs900 g

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ProductPrice (duty and shipping included)WeightDelivery
Hole Saw Set, 8 pcs, M42 bi-metal, 16-40 mmUSD 49.00900 g7-12 days

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