Makita or Dewalt??????

[james the spark]

Im in need of a new drill and cant decide between the 18v li-ion dewalt or the makita as they are a similar price, what are you opinions good or bad.

 

[Guest123]

Milwaukee...unk:


Havn't really had any makita stuff, used dewalt over the years and found them ok.

 

[Amp David]

The new dewalt gear looks good. Would probably choose the sewalt and now they also give 3 year warranty.

 

[MarkieSparkie]

The Dewalt DC988L, 18V L-ion, combi drill with 3 year warranty is current available for £128 ex VAT ... no contest?

 

[SafetyFirst]

I bought my li -ion 18v makita couple of years back and was at the crossroads proir to buying whether to get that or bosch's equivelent. Went to machine mart and had hold of both and the bosch weighs a tonne so opted for the makita. I paid £350 for it inc vat and got a lovely impact driver and 2 batt's inc and have not had a problem yet!

I swear by it, it's amazing, even when i don't use it for a month or even longer it still retains about 80% of its last charge so is ok to use straight from the box and its got 15min quick charge too. I've used it for drilling 25mm holes in joists, 7mm holes in masonary, 48mm in metal without a murmor it hasn't missed a beat and it's easy to carry around and keep it on your work belt as it comes with a useful belt hook.

I've used de-walt in the past, they come off the same production line as black and decker and i've never entertained buying one after witnessing poor performance from workmates.

 

[jaresquire]

I have the same Makita set and it's been the best kit so far. Heard a few good things about the Milwaukee kit though..

 

[cjp1]

Makita 18v lithium ion all day long.

 

[TobyTheSpark]

I have the makita and it's a great drill. Everyone I work with also owns the same.
My latest toy is the White makita dab site radio which runs off the same 18v li-ion batteries.

 

[cjp1]

I want a makita dab but I have to save up first.

 

[TobyTheSpark]

I want a makita dab but I have to save up first.

It's awesome. But White on a building site is a no no. I'm forever Wiping the crap off it hahaha.

 

[Amp David]

It seems now though that the brains at Bosch and Dewalt have matched and maybe bettered the size and weight issues once found with these brandes.

The new bosch range state they are the lightest and smallest drill on the market.

Totally agree with the older bosch models though, they were massive

 

[Amp David]

The Dewalt DC988L, 18V L-ion, combi drill with 3 year warranty is current available for £128 ex VAT ... no contest?

Probably selling them off to make way for the new stuff

 

[D Skelton]

Makita. No contest

 

[flukey]

DeWalt for me :yes:

 

[sparkie710]

i got the 18v li-ion makita with spare battery, 3ah for £80 and its so good i am tempted to make it replace my teddy in bed with me.