Makita HR2230 2.5kg 110V
In our view, the Makita HR2230 offers better value than the lighter Makita HR1830. Admittedly it may cost around £40 more but you get a significantly more powerful drill that will save you time and effort when tackling tough drilling in concrete and masonry. (Review continues below…)
Essential specifications:
- Power source:
- corded
- Weight:
- 2.5kg
- Impact energy:
- 2.3J
- Drilling capacity:
- concrete 22mm, steel 13, wood 32mm.
- Drilling modes:
- two (rotary drilling, hammer drilling)
See our full review below.
The Makita HR2230 110V offers all the features you would expect from a top brand 2kg corded SDS drill. 2 modes with forward and reverse drilling, a responsive variable speed trigger and a safety torque limiter.
The Makita HR2230 110V SDS Plus drill in detail
Drilling power
For an SDS drill in this price range, the Makita HR2230 offers a solid 2.3 joules impact energy thanks to its hard working 710W motor.
• Blows per minute: 0-4050bpm
• No Load Speed: 0-1050rpm
• Net Weight: 2.5Kgs
• Max in Concrete: 22mm
• Max in Steel: 13mm
• Max in Wood: 32mm
• Input wattage: 710W
• Joules: 2.3J
Drill weight
Weight 2.5kg
Chuck type
SDS plus
Number of drilling modes
Two two (rotary drilling, hammer drilling)
Other features worth mentioning:
The Makita HR2230 offers:
• Forward/reverse rotation
• Variable speed trigger
• Torque limiter
• Rotary only
• Rotary hammer
• Double insulated.
Includes:
Please check with supplier but a standard package includes:
• Makita HR2230 110V
• Side handles
• Carry case
• Depth stop
• 12 month manufacturer’s guarantee.




