Makita 18v brushless SDS drill

[shanky887614]

I've used the brushless makita SDS for around 2 years now Lee. I have to admit when I first used it I didn't like it as I didn't feel it had as much initial control as my previous one (Hitachi). However, that was just me getting used to it and I like it now, it seems more powerful than the Hitachi.

I can't help you with the replica batteries though. I feel if I am going to spend the money on such a good quality drill then I may as well put the right batteries in it! :smile5:

i was the same, when chiselling etc you need to put a lot of pressure on before it starts to vibrate.

and to the guys that had the genuine batteries die within a year, the first gen makita batteries had a design floor and this was fixed years ago.

only the old non start bl1830 will be affected. the 4/5ah batteries are all not affected at all.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I think you'll get some people saying replicas are fine and some saying they are rubbish.

I expect some replicas are fine and some are rubbish! It's probably down to pot luck, I suppose you could buy both and compare them yourself over the next couple of years, that might be quite interesting. I expect you'll still be here as will I, so I look forward to hearing about it. :biggrin5:

 

[shanky887614]

I think you'll get some people saying replicas are fine and some saying they are rubbish.

I expect some replicas are fine and some are rubbish! It's probably down to pot luck, I suppose you could buy both and compare them yourself over the next couple of years, that might be quite interesting. I expect you'll still be here as will I, so I look forward to hearing about it. :biggrin5:

to be honest a lot of the replica's use higher quality cells than the genuine batteries

 

[HappyHippyDad]

i was the same, when chiselling etc you need to put a lot of pressure on before it starts to vibrate.

and to the guys that had the genuine batteries die within a year, the first gen makita batteries had a design floor and this was fixed years ago.

only the old non start bl1830 will be affected. the 4/5ah batteries are all not affected at all.

Very true Shanky! I should have added that but I forgot as again I'm used to it. I thought it was faulty to start with, but you just have to push it abit untill it vibrates.

 

[Leesparkykent]

I've purchased a few replica batteries....I will let you know. The drills a good bit of kit.

 

[Aindowsimon]

I think I'm in love , for 18v sds it's a good yn all that's left is for it to stand the test of time

 

[interlude]

I have the DHR243z with the 5.0Ah batteries, it is superb. Got mine from FFX also for £199 a few months back (£209 currently).

Just picked up the DSS610z circular saw as well on Amazon for £89 quid - absolute bargain!

 

[Leesparkykent]

I have the DHR243z with the 5.0Ah batteries, it is superb. Got mine from FFX also for £199 a few months back (£209 currently).

Just picked up the DSS610z circular saw as well on Amazon for £89 quid - absolute bargain!

Whats the difference between the DHR243z and the DHR242z?

 

[interlude]

It comes with a seperate hex chuck so you can remove the sds chuck and put the hex one on instead, that's the only difference I think.

 

[Robert Turnbull]

I bought 4 batteries for just over £50 at the start of the year and I have 1 that's about 3 years old and there is ZERO difference between them and the genuine ones I have

 

[overskilled]

I could have went makita (very close to doing so)...but recently had my head turned by milwaukee and have their m12 combi drill (Cheers howdens ) (currently have a hitachi 18v SDS and combi drill but once they die I think they are getting replaced with M18 milwaukee)
I have one of the following - ( https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2763-22 ) coming in from the states for working on the car / driving big bolts etc... £260 all in for the impact gun bare (bought it as I've had too many "near misses" with my electric clarke windy gun...no motor brake and all or nothing on the trigger...lethal archaic contraption....perhaps Tel would be interested in it (just joshing mate)

£26 for a genuine UK charger and £34 for a generic 4Ah battery (5Ah genuine is £67) Seemingly the only thing that beats it...is the Ingersoll Rand W7150-K2 but only by a gnats hair...and its a lot more expensive...