Makita DHP484Z 18V Li-Ion LXT Brushless Combi Drill - Batteries and Charger Not Included

Bought this to replace a Bosch drill and expand Hubby’s growing love affair with Makita tools. Firstly the package arrived with a missing component. After a phone call and emails with Seller Tools House Customer Services, the missing part was in the post and arrived the next day. (Thanks Isabel). The drill is everything Hubby wanted and is superior to the Bosch in ease of use and quality. The batteries charge quicker too. Not impressed with Amazons Customer Services (a) poor English (b) suggested 48 hours to resolve, I did it in 2; (c) overpaid by £53.10 as I found - too late - a lower price. No way to complain as money already taken from my account. Moral : take more time on researching.

Good drill. Very compact and powerful.

Excellent little combi drill at a price point way cheaper than Screwfix and others. Nicely balanced even with a 5amp battery attached. Does what it says on the tin. Better than my old DeWalt combi.

Wow! What an effing drill! This device is simply the best 18V drill money can buy. If you already have the Makita 18V Li ion system then if your existing drill gives up the ghost then upgrade to this beauty. As a plumber, my day can be spent drilling into mostly either wood, brick or concrete. This drill, with a charged battery and a good drill bit is the Dog's RFB's (round furry bits). I'm not now reaching for the corded sds for pipe clip setting in concrete. In addition, no need to get my corded Makita percussion drill for 25mm auger bits when doing pipe runs through joists. Watch out though, the torque on this little beast is phenomenal. Even in gear setting 2 (fast speed) it will want to rip your hand out of it socket. So I might yet invest in the strangely oversized handle for this thing? My last Makita 18V (BHP 452) had its severe material limitations. So far this drill is out performing that by a long way and as mentioned has restricted the occasions I need to reach for a corded device. I obviously already had the 18V Li ion battery system so this was a natural upgrade. That being said I would not use this for drilling any thing larger than 12 or 13mm holes in brick or block. For two reasons; firstly, as mentioned the torque is so great, without a handle and a clutch mechanism this device would in my opinion be dangerous and secondly, I don't intend to abuse the drill for tasks that are either outside of its design threshold or very close to it. This for any type of electrical device will shorten its life span. Consequently, if it lasts as long as the old BHP 452 I will be able to get at least 5 years regular ( that means every day in my case) use out if it. By that time, according to how BBC Watchdog portray the plumbing industry, I should have urinated in enough cold water storage tanks in peoples lofts, taken 80 hours to fit a flush handle and unblocked a drain charging £8,000. Which should have paid for the device by then.....unless of course I'm not charging enough! If your a trade and use hand drills, this is the one to get. If your a DiYer then still get this and imagine that your a qualified and knowledgeable tradesman equipped with the know-how to do your own bathroom. You won't be. But at least every hole you drill and screw you fit (incorrectly) will give you a semi!

VERY strong brand. I have a vast kit so will always replace with same tools as too expensive to change completely. These are not cheap and prices are constantly increasing so if starting out make your own choice but I would recommend

It looks good quality

Good brand. Using it for many years

genuine product