Amazon.com Review
Weve come a long way from sweat and a screwdriver. A hundred years ago, builders would never have envisioned a tool as powerful and efficient as this one. Heck, even 20 years ago. Science has ushered battery technology along, and the LXT Lithium-Ion system that powers this impact driver has a ton of advantages over standard NiMH or NiCad batteries. The Lithium-Ion technology means 1,400 battery life cycles, longer run time, lighter weight, a great reduction in the self-discharge rate and built-in shock-absorbing features to protect your battery. But perhaps the coolest innovation is what Makita calls its 45-minute Optimum Charger. It actually talks to the batteries it charges throughout the cycle, using a built-in memory chip in the battery and, believe it or not, a CPU chip in the charger itself, which analyzes the data stored in the battery chip to decide on the best charging method at that time. The hammer drill/ driver itself is fairly compact and l (more…)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The best!
I do contracting work and have had many power drills in the past. This one’s the best so far.
I had a DeWalt for many years and it was a good drill.
2.0 out of 5 stars
BAD product for the professional
I run a small construction company in the Chicago area. My DeWalt 18V hammer/driver passed away(6yrs old) and I needed a new drill pronto.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makita BHP451 Hammer Driver Drill
This is the best driver drill I have every used. Outstanding in all functions. Light weight with long battery life.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drill is a fantastic, light and comfortable at work! FAST CHARGING!
I am satisfied with speedy delivery. Drill is a fantastic, light and comfortable at work!
5.0 out of 5 stars
To raise and lower my Pop-Up camper
I bought this for an unusual use. I have a Fleetwood Evolution Pop-Up camper with AC on the roof. The top is raised with a crank from the back.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Drill
Purchased this drill last fall before beginning to replace the aluminum wiring in my 40 year old home. It replace a 15 year old (approx.) 9.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Bonber
Great tool , couldn’t ask for any better. Maybe a tad on the heavy side , but I love it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great tools lxt 18 volt.
we run a gutter installs all day with this light weight tool ti runs great. scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
my first drill, and what a power house it is
This is the first personal drill that I have purchased. I did a lot of research online and scruitinized the different brands and finally settled on this one.
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