Metabo HPT Roofing Nailers
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Metabo HPT NV45AB2 1-3/4" Coil Roofing Nailer 15° Pneumatic Pro Series
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Metabo HPT N1808DA 18V Cordless 16 Ga. Medium Crown Stapler Kit, 1" - 2" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Metabo HPT NV1845DAM 18V MultiVolt Cordless Coil Roofing Nailer Kit w/ Siding Adapter, 7/8" to 1-3/4" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Metabo HPT NV45AB2 Coil Roofing Nailer, 7/8" to 1-3/4" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Metabo HPT N5024A2M Wide Crown Stapler, 1" to 2" | Pro Roofing Tool
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Metabo HPT N5008AC2M Medium Crown Stapler, 1" to 2" | Pro Roofing Tool
What you get from Metabo HPT roofing nailers that other brands miss
Hitachi DNA in a new badge
If your dad framed houses, he probably owned a Hitachi NV45. The NV45AB2 is the direct descendant. Same magnesium body lineage, same near bulletproof reputation, now sold under the Metabo HPT name in North America.
For the money, it is the most pro grade pneumatic roofing nailer you can buy. Lighter than a Bostitch, cheaper than a MAX, and built to outlast a roof.
NV45AB2 — the everyman pro nailer
The NV45AB2 weighs 5.5 pounds, drives 7/8 inch through 1-3/4 inch wire collated coil nails, and has one of the smoothest depth of drive dials in the category. The exhaust is rear vented and notably quieter than the Bostitch RN46.
Magnesium housing survives roof drops. Carbide driver blade has a long service life. And parts interchange with the old Hitachi NV45 series, so 20 year old guns can still be brought back to life.
Honest tradeoffs of Metabo HPT roofing nailers
US distribution is thinner than Bostitch, so most pros order online rather than walk into a supply house. There is no cordless option in the lineup. The trigger spring is slightly heavier than MAX, which is a matter of preference.
Compatible nails are standard 15 degree wire collated coil. Use 1-1/4 inch coils for new construction asphalt, ring shank for hurricane zones, and stainless for cedar or coastal work.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Metabo HPT the same as Hitachi?
- Yes. Hitachi Power Tools rebranded to Metabo HPT in North America in 2018. Same factory, same engineering team, same tools. The NV45AB2 today is the direct successor to the legendary Hitachi NV45 that built half the houses on the East Coast in the 90s.
- NV45AB2 vs Bostitch RN46 — which one?
- Toss-up. The NV45AB2 is slightly lighter (5.5 vs 5.7 lbs), has a quieter exhaust, and arguably smoother trigger feel. The RN46 has wider US parts availability. If you can get either at the same price, flip a coin.
- Will my old Hitachi NV45 parts still fit?
- Most wear parts (driver blade, O-rings, bumper) interchange between the original NV45, NV45A, NV45AB, and the current NV45AB2. The Metabo HPT branded parts ship in Hitachi-marked packaging too — they're literally the same SKUs.
- Does Metabo HPT make a cordless roofing nailer?
- Not currently. Metabo HPT focuses on pneumatic for roofing. For cordless, the DCN45RN (DeWalt) or M18 (Milwaukee) are the leading options.