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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01325 370300

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Location:

Unit 6, Park 2000, Millennium Way,
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 6AR

Up to Makita's usual high standards
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Posted 6 years ago
Great all round drill
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Posted 6 years ago
I’m really happy with this drill there is so much power. I had a basic Screwfix model before and it just had black smoke coming out of it when doing locks. But this drill does it with ease and in no time. Much longer run time also! Brushless makes a difference. Unfortunately it makes me want to upgrade my impact to brushless now also!
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Posted 6 years ago
Good quality tool at good price.
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Posted 6 years ago
A replacement for a three speed makita body. This new body is slightly heavier, but shorter overall thanks to the brushless motor. Overall performance is good, but the lack of three speeds is something I reckon is a backward step. A powerful combi drill which appears to be well built.
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Posted 6 years ago
Lovely piece of kit. Very powerful and surprisingly small for the power output it delivers. Makita chuck seems to be improved too which is where my last Makita failed so hopefully this redesign will improve the length of life. Early days but first impression is very good. First drill i received was packaged very poorly and as a result arrived damaged so had to be be replaced. Toolworld took their time sending the replcement out even after i explained that i needed it urgently for work i had scheduled. This seemed to fall on deaf ears and arrived the day after i had my work scheduled which upset my client and potentially could have cost me more work as it made melook unreliable ! Which i am not !
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Posted 6 years ago
Fantastic tool - can't believe the power from a cordless drill. Have also got the Makita impact driver - very impressive, especially the power of the brushless motor. Can thoroughly recommend them both.
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Posted 6 years ago
Bought as a xmas gift so not used yet, but great service, great prices, fast delivery Would recommend this seller
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Posted 6 years ago