Makita BHR202RFE 18V Cordless SDS Plus Hammer Drill

The best 18V cordless SDS drill out there? Quite possibly. The Makita BHR202RFE is a 3 mode drill that delivers bags of power, with lightning fast recharging time, making it a piece of technology that anyone would be proud to carry. It’s not the cheapest drill out there but certainly get what you pay for.

Drilling power

The stats speak for themselves; an 18V cordless SDS drill delivering 1.9 Joules of energy is fairly remarkable – giving you the power to put 20mm diameter holes into concrete and masonry.

• Max drilling capacity in concrete: 20mm, steel: 13mm, wood: 25mm

• No Load Speed: 0-1,100rpm

• Blows per minute: 0-4,000bpm

• Joules: 1.93Js.

Drill weight

This is one area in which the drill can’t compete with the Compact Professional Bosch 18 V–LI (2.6kg). The Makita weighs 3.2kg, still fairly lightweight and its neat design makes it easy to use, even for long periods.

Anti-vibration

Not quite up to the DeWalt 18V drills’ performance for vibration control, the Makita is measured at: RH:14.5m/s2 HO:11.0m/s2

Battery type and performance

It’s here that the Makita excels. The 3.0Ah Li-ion Lithium-ion batteries deliver highly impressive bursts of power and accept more repeated charges giving a prolonged battery life. Perhaps the best thing is the recharging time – a mere 22 minutes with Makita’s fan cooled MAKSTAR charger – so if you have two or more batteries, you really have no excuse for being without a power source.

Chuck type

SDS plus for fast switching of drillbits.

Number of drilling modes

3 modes including hammer only for chiseling work and removing plaster, tiles etc.

Other features worth mentioning

• Electric brake

• Forward/reverse rotation

• Variable speed trigger

• Ergonomic shape with easy pressure and instant control.

Includes:

Please check with each retailer but the standard package includes:

• 2 x 3.0ah Li-ion Batteries

• 22 Minute Battery Charger

• Side Handle

• Depth Stop

• Carry Case.

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