Powerful - One of the top-5 in its class for power. Generates up to 310 in-lbs of torque, 27% more than average.
Run-time - One one of the top-5 for battery run-time. NiMH batteries produce 50% longer time between charges.
Durable - All-metal gearbox and external motor brush access.
Proven - Rated 4.4 of 5 stars by many satisfied users.
CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
Weight - Weighs 4.4 lbs, about one-pound more than average.
Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:
6217DWDE
Average 12V
Power
310 in-lbs torque
245 in-lbs torque
Speed
1,300 RPM
1,285 RPM
Weight
4.4 lbs
3.4 lbs
Battery
2.6 Ah
1.7 Ah
Makita 6217DWDE Ratings:
A-Excellent B-Very Good C-Good D-Fair F-Poor
Durability
Rating
Above Average
Top 5 Rank
Below Average
Low 5 Rank
Power
A+
27%
Yes
-
-
Speed
B+
1%
-
-
-
Weight
C+
-
-
30%
Yes
Battery
A+
50%
Yes
-
-
Rating
Transmission
Sleeve
Motor Brushes
Warranty
Durability
A
All-Metal
Plastic
Ext Access
1-Year
Makita 6217DWDE User Reviews:
Overall User Rating
- 4.4 of 5 Stars
Favorable Reviews - 28
Critical Reviews - 5
This was the best purchase I have made in a long, long time.
I love this drill. It's light enough for me to handle but with enough power for me to be able to accomplish most of the projects around the house.
The small size is perfect for hard-to-reach areas and the motor delivers enough torque to meet the demands of any task around my apartment
I've had mine for a couple of years, and it has given excellent service.
I couldn't have asked for any better performance. GREAT TOOL!
On delivery I checked the tool for run out at the chuck and found that it wobbled. I made the check based on another review. It could be due to a defective chuck
I would recommend it with no reservations.
The quality was the best I've experienced, slightly better than Bosch and DeWalt, and about tied with Milwaukee.
Plain and simple, for a cordless drill, Makita is the brand to use.
About a month ago, the chuck froze up in the widest-open position. After playing with it, I got it to release but now one of the three grip-arms in the chuck is limp and always jamming up
As for the drill, it is rock-solid. It is easy to use and I haven't found anything it can't handle. I recommend it.
I have owned Makita tools--saws, drills, grinders, sanders, planers and more for over twenty years and none has ever been a bad one.
It has been a workhorse... it handles all of those "around the house" tasks without breaking a sweat.
I AM A FULL TIME W/WORKKER,AND THIS TOOLS,MAKE MY WORKERS ONLY WANTS TO USE IT,I AM NOT SORRY THAT I BOUGHT IT ,ONLY THAT I TOOK SO LONG TO BUY IT
