Makita 6281DWPE Review
| Drill |
Model |
Best |
Score |
Pwr |
Dur |
Wgt |
Spd |
Bat |
 |
Makita
6281DWPE |
- |
80 B |
C |
B |
A |
C |
C |
Bottom-Line:
CORDLESS DRILL STRENGTHS
- Light-weight - One of the top-5 compact, light-weight drills in its class. Only weighs 3.5 lbs, about 25% less than average.
CORDLESS DRILL WEAKNESSES
- Power - Generates up to 260 in-lbs of torque, about 1/3rd less than average, but still adequate for lighter applications.
- Speed - Speed is 13% slower than average. Runs up to 1,300 RPM.
- Run-time - NiCd battery run-time is about 40% less than average.
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Cordless Drill Performance Comparison:
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6281DWPE |
Average 14.4V |
| Power |
260 in-lbs torque |
400 in-lbs torque |
| Speed |
1,300 RPM |
1,500 RPM |
| Weight |
3.5 lbs |
4.6 lbs |
| Battery |
1.3 Ah |
2.2 Ah |
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 |
C- |
- |
- |
35% |
Yes |
| Speed |
C+ |
- |
- |
13% |
Yes |
| Weight |
A+ |
24% |
Yes |
- |
- |
| Battery |
C- |
- |
- |
42% |
Yes |
| |
Rating |
Transmission |
Sleeve |
Motor Brushes |
Warranty |
| Durability |
B |
Metal/Nylon |
Plastic |
Internal |
1-Year |
User Reviews:
This Makita cordless drill has not yet been reviewed by users.
Specifications & Features:
| Size & Weight |
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| Weight: |
3.5 lbs. |
| Length: |
7-9/16" |
| Performance |
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| Max Torque: |
260 in-lbs |
| Max Power: |
- |
| Impact Rate: |
- |
| No-Load Speed: |
0-350 / 0-1,200 RPM |
| Capacity: |
Steel 3/8", Wood 1" |
| Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch |
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| Voltage: |
14.4V |
| Speed Capability: |
2-speed |
| Variable Speed: |
Yes |
| Reversible: |
Yes |
| All-Metal Gearbox: |
No |
| Auto-Shift Transmission: |
No |
| Clutch Settings: |
16 |
| External Motor Brush Access: |
No |
| Chuck |
|
| Size: |
3/8" |
| Type: |
Keyless, Ratcheting |
| Sleeve: |
Single, Plastic |
| Spindle Lock |
Yes |
| Battery & Charger |
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| Batteries Included: |
2 |
| Cell Type: |
NiCd |
| Charge Rating |
1.3 Ah |
| Charging Time |
60 min |
| Additional Features |
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| Belt Hook: |
No |
| Work Light: |
No |
| Side Handle: |
No |
| Fuel Gauge: |
No |
| Warranty: |
1-year |
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