Makita DHP481Z 18v LXT Brushless Combi Drill Body Only Reviews

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Makita DHP481Z 18v LXT Brushless Combi Drill Body Only
The Makita DHP481 LXT combi drill is powered by an 18v lithium-ion battery and the brushless motor enables up to twice the run-time of traditional motors. This two-speed drill will run up to 2,100rpm in high gear and 550rpm in low. It will deliver 31,500 impacts per minute in high gear and 8,250 impacts per minute in low gear. The 13mm single sleeve keyless chuck enables 16mm capacity in masonry, 13mm in steel and a massive 76mm in timber. Torque can be adjusted to 21 alternative settings and has a dedicated drilling mode. The DHP481 will generate 60Nm of fastening torque (soft joint) and between 115-125Nm (hard joint), the highest torque yet from the Makita 18v range.
There are twin LED job lights with afterglow once the variable speed trigger is released and a new side handle configuration gives light tool control. Coupled with the soft grip ergonomic handle design positive drill-driver capability is assured. It weighs just 2.7kg, and is more compact (20mm shorter) than the previous BHP458 model. Batteries and charger sold separately.
MAKITA DHP481Z FEATURES

Brushless BLDC motor specially designed to provide, above all, more work amount on a single full battery charge
Forward/reverse rotation
Single sleeve keyless chuck allows for easy bit installation/removal by one hand
Electric brake
Twin LED job light with afterglow
2 mechanical gears
Battery fuel gauge - 3 lights on = more than 50% battery capacity, 2 lights on = 20 to 50% capacity, 1 light on = less than 20% full battery capacity
Variable speed control by trigger
Best possible ergonomic handle for drill-driver applications
Compact overall length of 205mm
XPT - Extreme Protection Technology

MAKITA DHP481Z SPECIFICATION

Voltage: 18v
Power Output (W): 640
Soft Application Max Torque (Nm): 60
Hard Application Max Torque (Nm): 115-125
Torque Settings: 21 + Drill
Brake Type: Electric
No. of Gears: 2
LED Job Light: Yes / Twin / After-glow
Battery Capacity Indicator: Yes
Battery Compatibility: 18v Lithium-Ion (LXT)
Rotation: Forward / Reverse
Variable Speed Control Trigger: Yes
No Load Speed (RPM) High: 0-2100
No Load Speed (RPM) Med: N/A
No Load Speed (RPM) Low: 0-550
Chuck Type: 3-Jaw / Single Sleeve Keyless / All Metal
Chuck Capacity (mm): 13
Screw Capacity: Machine Screw (mm): 6
Screw Capacity: Wood Screw (mm): 10 x 90
Drill Capacity: Concrete (mm): 16
Drill Capacity: Metal (mm): 13
Drill Capacity: Wood (mm): 76
Impact Rate (BPM) High: 0-31500
Impact Rate (BPM) Med: N/A
Impact Rate (BPM) Low: 0-8250
Overall Length (mm): 205
Net Weight (Approx. Kg) with 1.5/2Ah Batt: 2.5
Net Weight (Approx. Kg) with 3/4/5Ah Batt: 2.7
Brushless Motor: Yes

DHP481 NOISE & VIBRATION

Sound Pressure Level (LpA): 85 dB (A)
Sound Power Level (LWA): 96 dB (A)
Sound Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
Drilling Concrete Vibration Emission (ah): 6.5 m/s²
Drilling Concrete Vibration Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s²
Drilling Metal Vibration Emission (ah): 2.5 m/s²
Drilling Metal Vibration Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s²

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A great Drill!!..Compact ,Lightweight with plenty of power.Always liked Makita and will only buy Makita power tools as they are by far the best
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Posted 10 months ago
Great drill with plenty of torque.
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Posted 1 year ago
This was a replacement for my old drill of the same model. It does not disappoint on any level. Tons of torque and robustly built for any job.
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Posted 2 years ago
absolutely made up with my purchase. I need a drill that’s good for all needs and this is the right bit of kit for me. Quite weighty but not so much that I can’t use it all day on fiddly jobs.
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Posted 2 years ago
A very robust and effective tool. A real sense of capacity and potential, provides a confidence in the this drill.
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Posted 2 years ago
Old drill broke after 7 years heavy use so got this as is equivalent updated version- can’t fault it yet!!
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Posted 2 years ago
Makita DHP481Z LXT Brushless Combi Drill, what can I really say about this drill other than Excellent, this drill has everything you need it’s compact and well balanced yet still gives you all the power you need without being over heavy, even once the battery is added, you also have clear sight of what power is left in the battery, not forgetting the added bonus of the 2 bright lights, if your looking for a cordless drill that will do the job without being over large and heavy then you can’t go wrong, Excellent product and good price,
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Posted 2 years ago
Good powerful drill; much better than the one I replaced
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Posted 2 years ago