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Makita BHP452HW Review


 Cordless Drill

Model Best Score Pwr Wgt Spd Bat Ham
Makita
BHP452HW		 Best
Budget		 78 C C A C C C


Bottom-Line:

HAMMER DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Design - Efficiently designed hammer drill with the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class.

  • Light-weight - Class leader for compact and light-weight. Only weighs 3.6 lbs, 33% less than the average hammer drill.

  • Value - One of the lowest-cost hammer drills, price is significantly below average.

  • Durable - All-metal transmission and backed by Makita's 3-year warranty.

  • Proven - Rated 4.9 of 5 stars by satisfied users.

HAMMER DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Power - Generates 450 in-lbs of torque, which is adequate for many applications, but about 15% less than average.

  • Speed - Slower than average by 14%, but capable of speeds up to 1,500 RPM.

  • Run-time - Uses Li-ion batteries, but run-time is 43% shorter than average. Batteries can be recharged in just 15 minutes.

  • Hammer - Delivers up to 22,500 BPM, but the impact rate is 17% less than average.


Makita BHP452HW 18V Cordless
LXT Lithium-Ion 1/2" Hammer Drill Kit



Hammer Drill Performance Comparison:

  BHP452HW Average
Power 450 in-lbs torque 540 in-lbs torque
Speed 1,500 RPM 1,750 RPM
Weight 3.6 lbs 5.5 lbs
Battery 1.5 Ah 2.6 Ah
Impact 22,500 BPM 27,000 BPM


Makita BHP452HW 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- - - 16% Yes
Speed C- - - 14% Yes
Weight A+ 33% Yes - -
Battery C- - - 43% Yes
Impact C- - - 17% Yes

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability B Metal/Nylon Plastic Internal 3-Year


Makita BHP452HW User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 4.9 of 5 Stars

  • Favorable Reviews - 7

  • Critical Reviews - 0

  • I'd buy another in a dead second. If you want a great drill that any PRO like me would endorse, this is it.

  • great drill and very light weight...The chuck is also the best of any drill in terms of clamping and staying clamped whether I am using a small twist drill or using a carbide bit to chew through stucco or Hardie board..

  • The keyless chuck has beem improved remarkably from the previous drill. The drill is lightweight, smaller batteries which recharge quickly. Overall very satisfied with this drill.

  • This drill has plenty of power with very little wieght. Just built an 8 X 10 deck with this tool and drilled a few pieces of slate as well.

  • It's a nice gun, worked with a guy with the new milwakee and this one is a lot lighter, the light is great, lots of power

  • Excellent light weight tool. I use this daily in a tough industrial environment. Long battery life, rapid charging, very light weight and I really love the led light at the front of the tool!

  • One of the best portable power tools that I have purchased.
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Makita BHP452HW Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight 
Weight:3.6 lbs.
Length:8-3/4"
Performance 
Max Torque:450 in-lbs
Max Power:-
Impact Rate:0-6,000 / 0-22,500 BPM
No-Load Speed:0-450 / 0-1,500 RPM
Capacity:Steel 1/2", Wood, 1-1/2", Masonry 1/2"
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch 
Voltage:18V
Speed Capability:2-speed
Variable Speed:Yes
Reversible:Yes
Gearbox:Metal/Nylon
Auto-Shift Transmission:No
Clutch Settings:-
External Motor Brush Access:No
Chuck 
Size:1/2"
Type:Keyless, Ratcheting
Sleeve:Single, Plastic
Spindle LockYes
Battery & Charger 
Batteries Included:2
Cell Type:Li-ion
Charge Rating1.5 Ah
Charging Time15 min.
Additional Features 
Belt Hook:No
Work Light:No
Side Handle:No
Fuel Gauge:No
Warranty:3-year


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