Best Makita Rotary Power & Hammer Drills

Solid machine with plenty of power – Unit was also purchased with DX08 HEPA Filter Solid performer that cuts thru various types of concrete and clay pavers Make sure u get a decent… Read more

masonary bit as on hammer mode it tends to jump around a bit before starting to bite I actually start on normal drill mode to create a small hole and then switch to hammer/drill mode to get the hole exactly where it is required It also has the wireless connector if required

Upgraded from MAKITA 18v to the 40V XGT platform 12months ago primarily to get a better H/Duty drill than the awful DPH486 drill. All the 40V tools… Read more

have performed faultlessly except for the HR001G 28mm Rotary Hammer. First time I used it for a job drilling 75 holes with 12mm concrete bit 100mm deep in asphalt and it would stop after approx 5 holes. Also the SDS drill bits would pull out of the chuck as soon as I pulled up hard when stuck. My batteries were in good condition, I tried 2 different batteries both 4AH and both had 3 bars charge with same result, about 5 holes and it would just stop. After sufficient break to cool down it would run again but not exactly conducive to a productive work day. I resorted back to my old 18V SDS and it sailed through the remaining 75 holes without breaking a sweat. I sent the tool to MAKITA for repairs, it was returned to me stating nothing was wrong with the tool so I sent it away again. I have now received it back from MAKITA and again advised nothing is wrong with it and I should use a new battery. These 40V batteries are definitely not cheap, mine are all 12 months old and hold their charge. They also work fine in my other XGT tools. My dilemma now is I have a tool that retails between $550-$650 without the cost of the battery that can’t handle more than 5x12mm holes. It could be that I just got a Dud but it raises the question is the MAKITA XGT platform actually and upgrade in quality from the 18V, probably not! Is the XGT platform worth the high cost? Not sure but I now doubt it is!