Bare-Tool Makita BHP452Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill (Tool Only, No Battery)Bare-Tool Makita BHP452Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill (Tool Only, No Battery)
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- Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque, with a variable 2-speed all metal transmission (0-400 / 0-1,500 RPM) for a wide range of applications
- Compact, ergonomic design at only 8-3/4-Inch long; weighs just 4.2-Pound.
- Features such as a built-in L.E.D. light to illuminate the work area and a rugged tool belt clip
- Makita LXT lithium-ion battery and energy star rated 30-Minute rapid optimum charger produces 430-Percent total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- 3-Year warranty on tool
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The BHP452Z features a Makita-built four-pole motor that delivers 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque in a compact size. The BHP452Z has a Shift-Lock drive system sleeve that quickly shifts from "hammer drill" to "driver" mode. The two-speed all-metal transmission delivers 0-400 RPM in low speed and 0-1,500 RPM in high, covering a wide range of drilling and driving applications.
Ergonomic Design in a Compact Size
The BHP452Z weighs just 4.2 pounds (with battery, sold separately) with a more compact design at only 8-3/4 inches long and an ergonomic shape that fits like a glove for reduced operator fatigue. The BHP452Z is also equipped with a built in L.E.D. light that illuminates the work area for more efficient work.
Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
The BHP452Z's percussive hammer and driver-drill capabilities are a perfect fit for the pro that wants more features. This tool is perfect for a range of applications requiring percussive hammer-drilling, include fastening medium sized anchors, drilling into masonry, and even setting small sized anchors into concrete. The BHP452Z will handle a full range of drilling and driving tasks into wood and other materials, and can be utilized in many different areas such as HVAC, woodworking, plumbing, electrical, and more. It's ideal for any pro contractor who requires a best-in-class engineered cordless hammer driver-drill. The BHP452Z is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best in class engineering.
About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V Compact Lithium-Ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR rated Optimum Charging System provide several benefits over old battery technology. When compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time.
Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion battery delivers 2,000 cycles--2.5X more than Ni-Cd. In addition, built-in shock absorbing features help protect the battery, and sixteen firm-holding contact terminals deliver constant high power. During the charging process, a built-in memory chip in the battery communicates with the Optimum Charger for a more efficient charge, extending the battery life. Makita's Optimum Charger is also faster: it will charge an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery in just 30 minutes, and an 18V Compact Lithium-Ion battery in only 15 minutes. Makita also offers a Rapid Automotive Charger for 18V LXT and 18V Compact Lithium-Ion batteries that plugs into 12V DC sockets equipped in most automobiles and trucks for added mobility. Makita's growing line of LXT cordless tool solutions features a wide range of industrial-quality power tools, including driver-drills, impact drivers, impact wrenches, saws, grinders, screwguns, rotary hammers, and more. The LXT Series also offers a jobsite radio, rechargeable flashlights, and several different combo kits.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
Makita BHP452Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill (tool only).
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- Publisher: Makita
- Label: Makita
- Studio: Makita
- Average Customer Review: based on 12 reviews
- Sales Rank in Tools: #331
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We use a lot of drills and using the new lithium-ion battery models we have encountered many brands that are overly sensitive to overheating of the battery and cut power continually while trying to make holes 3" diameter or larger. The end result is it takes twice as long to cut the holes and the lack of continuous torque also is a bit unnerving. Almost all cordless drills are good at driving screws or making small diameter holes but when it comes to the tougher jobs the drills with the 3-speed gear boxes come out on top. This makes for a select group of Makita (BHP451), DeWalt (DCD970), and Ridgid.
We were using the drill on a job where we needed to make a series of 2-1/2" holes in stucco and wood using the new Blue Boar TCT stucco bits (which work incredibly well)and were using both Milwaukee and DeWalt lithium-ion drills and decided to give the Makita a try. We had used Makita in the past when they were about the only company making lithium-ion drill and wanted to see if the 2 speed gearbox provided power on par with the DeWalt DCD970 drill and it falls far short. The Makita has a more sensitive overload setup than the DeWalt but it is not as bad as the Milwaukee M18 which is pretty touchy. The end result is that the gearing is not right for large hole saws or even self-feed bits in wood with the stalling quite apparent and much longer times to bore the holes.
The Makita chuck tends to loosen up when there is a lot of vibration using a hole cutter in hard materials. No problems with small drill bits like the Hitachi chuck but not nearly as good as the DeWalt self-tightening chuck. In these situations it is important to watch and not accidentally drop the hole saw and abor as the chuck can loosen quite a bit before you even finish with the hole.
The feel of the hand grip is good and on par with the Milwaukee M18 but not as good as the new Bosch drills (which also have the least runout of any drill we have used). The drill seems to lug and require more effort to bore through touch materials so I doubt the drill produces the torque as stated by Makita. All the specs are pretty meaningless anyway with the lithium-ion battery packs as the power cutoff mechanism prevents the user from getting anywhere near 100% of the power from the drill. This is offset in large part by starting slow and using the lowest speed range of the drill with the 2-speed drills. With 3 speed gearbox equipped drills the middle speed range works the best with a combination of high torque and high RPM for smoother cutting.
Hard to appreciate the difference the middle speed range provides in usability of the drill for jobs that in the past demanded the use of a 15 amp stud drill. I have used the DeWalt DCD970 to make 6-1/4" holes in Hardie siding over plywood backing and the drill was up to the task. Naturally I used a Blue Boar tungsten carbide hole cutter and not a bi-metal hole saw. With a Lenox or Milwaukee bi-metal hole saw I would have smoked the drill and doubt very much that I could have finished the hole with just one battery. Using the right hole cutter makes all the difference in the world.
BLUE BOAR 6-1/4" (159mm) Self-Feed TCT 2-1/4" deep multipurpose Tungsten Carbide hole cutter outperforms self-feed bits & bi-metal hole saws. Cut wood, MDF, OSB, laminates, Hardie & chipboard, plaster, drywall, brick, Formica
The high speed setting is also 25% slower than other drills we use and this comes into play when drilling holes in metal. Cobalt drills help a lot but it is another aspect where the Makita comes up short compared to competitors' drills.
Recharge times if you use the full size batteries is going to be more than 30 minutes and average as lithium-ion battery packs go. You can get faster recharge times with the half size battery but that really defeats the purpose of having a drill of like this.
