20 Best Makita Power Drills [2024]

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1 Makita XT704 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-PC. Combo Kit (3.0Ah) Makita XT704 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-PC. Combo Kit (3.0Ah)
2 Makita FD09R1 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8' Driver-Drill Kit (2.0Ah) Makita FD09R1 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8" Driver-Drill Kit (2.0Ah)
3 Makita XFD131 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2' Driver-Drill Kit (3.0Ah) Makita XFD131 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill Kit (3.0Ah)
4 Makita HM1307CB 35 lb. Demolition Hammer, accepts 1-1/8' Hex bits, Blue Makita HM1307CB 35 lb. Demolition Hammer, accepts 1-1/8" Hex bits, Blue
5 Makita XFD13SM1 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2' Driver-Drill Kit (4.0Ah) Makita XFD13SM1 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill Kit (4.0Ah)
6 Makita XT269T 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (5.0Ah) Makita XT269T 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (5.0Ah)
7 Makita XAD03PT 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1/2' Right Angle Drill Kit (5.0Ah) Makita XAD03PT 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1/2" Right Angle Drill Kit (5.0Ah)
8 Makita HM1214CX 27 lb. AVT Demolition Hammer, accepts SDS-MAX bits and 1' Rotary Hammer, Blue Makita HM1214CX 27 lb. AVT Demolition Hammer, accepts SDS-MAX bits and 1" Rotary Hammer, Blue
9 Makita XRH08Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1-1/8' AVT® Rotary Hammer, accepts... Makita XRH08Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1-1/8" AVT® Rotary Hammer,...
10 Makita XPH12Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2' Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only Makita XPH12Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only
11 Makita XAD03Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1/2' Right Angle Drill, Tool Only Makita XAD03Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1/2" Right Angle Drill, Tool Only
12 Makita HM1810X3 70 lb. AVT® Breaker Hammer, accepts 1-1/8' Hex bits Makita HM1810X3 70 lb. AVT® Breaker Hammer, accepts 1-1/8" Hex bits
13 Makita HR4041C 1-9/16' Rotary Hammer, accepts Spline bits Makita HR4041C 1-9/16" Rotary Hammer, accepts Spline bits
14 Makita HM1812X3 70 Advanced AVT Breaker Hammer with 1-1/8' Hex, 4-Piece Steel Set and Premium Cart,... Makita HM1812X3 70 Advanced AVT Breaker Hammer with 1-1/8" Hex, 4-Piece Steel Set and Premium...
15 Makita DS4012 Spade Handle Drill, 1/2-Inch Makita DS4012 Spade Handle Drill, 1/2-Inch
16 Makita HK1810 Power Scraper Makita HK1810 Power Scraper
17 Makita HM1317CB 42 lb. AVT® Demolition Hammer, accepts 1-1/8' Hex bits Makita HM1317CB 42 lb. AVT® Demolition Hammer, accepts 1-1/8" Hex bits
18 Makita XT269M 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (4.0Ah), Blue Makita XT269M 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (4.0Ah), Blue
19 Makita HR4013C 1-9/16' Advanced AVT® Rotary Hammer, accepts SDS-MAX bits Makita HR4013C 1-9/16" Advanced AVT® Rotary Hammer, accepts SDS-MAX bits
20 Makita CT230R 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (2.0Ah) Makita CT230R 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (2.0Ah)
Bestseller No. 1
Makita XT704 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-PC. Combo Kit (3.0Ah)
  • Variable 2-speed 1/2" hammer Driver-Drill (0-600 & 0-1, 900 RPM) with Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 480 in.Lbs. Of max torque; weighs only 3.9...
  • Variable speed impact driver (0-2, 900 RPM & 0-3, 500 IPM) provides 1, 460 in.Lbs. Of max torque for a wide range of fastening applications
  • 6-1/2" circular saw delivers 3, 700 RPM for faster cutting and ripping through wood and weighs only 7.3 lbs. With battery
  • Recipro saw provides 0-2, 800 SPM and features "tool less" blade change; weighs only 8.3 lbs. With battery
  • 4-1/2" cut-off/ angle grinder delivers 8, 500 RPM; features automatic speed change technology that adjusts speed and torque during operation for...
Bestseller No. 2
Makita FD09R1 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8" Driver-Drill Kit (2.0Ah)
  • Variable 2-speed design (0-450 & 0-1, 700 RPM) covers a wide range of drilling and driving applications
  • Makita-built motor delivers 250 in. Lbs. Of max torque
  • Ergonomically designed handle with rubberized soft grip provides increased comfort
  • 12V max CXT slide battery design enables the tool to stand on its own for user convenience
  • Compact and ergonomic design at only 7" Long
Bestseller No. 3
Makita XFD131 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill Kit (3.0Ah)
  • Mechanical 2-speed transmission (0-500 and 0-1,900 RPM) for a wide range of drilling and fastening applications
  • BL Brushless motor delivers 440 in.lbs. of Max Torque
  • Efficient BL Brushless Motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge
  • Makita XFD131 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill Kit (3.0Ah)
Bestseller No. 4
Makita HM1307CB 35 lb. Demolition Hammer, accepts 1-1/8" Hex bits, Blue
  • Powerful 14 AMP motor delivers 25.7 ft.lbs. of impact energy to handle the most demanding applications
  • Constant Speed Control automatically applies additional power to the motor to maintain consistent speed under load for the most challenging jobs
  • Soft Start suppresses start-up reaction for smoother start-ups and better accuracy
  • L.E.D. Service Light notifies the user approximately 8 hours before the brushes need to be replaced
  • L.E.D. Power Lights indicate switch failure or cord damage
Bestseller No. 5
Makita XFD13SM1 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Driver-Drill Kit (4.0Ah)
  • Mechanical 2-speed transmission (0-500 & 0-1,900 RPM) for a wide range of drilling and fastening applications
  • Makita-built brushless motor delivers 440 in.lbs. of Max Torque
  • All metal gears engineered for maximum job site durability
  • Compact and ergonomic design at only 6-5/8"
  • Weighs only 3.6 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
Bestseller No. 6
Makita XT269T 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (5.0Ah)
  • Efficient BL Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge
  • The BL Brushless motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life
  • The electronically-controlled BL Brushless motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application
  • Variable 2-speed 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill (0-500 & 0-2, 000 RPM) with BL Brushless motor delivers 530 in pounds. Of max torque; weighs only 4.2 pounds...
  • Variable speed impact driver (0-3, 400 RPM & 0-3, 600 IPM) with BL Brushless motor delivers 1, 500 pounds of max torque; weighs only 3.3 pounds with...
Bestseller No. 7
Makita XAD03PT 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1/2" Right Angle Drill Kit (5.0Ah)
  • Powered by two LXT batteries; x2 LXT technology delivers more power, speed and run time without the hassles of a cord
  • Drills up to 6-1/4" holes with hole saws and 4-5/8" holes with self feed bits
  • Drills up to 160 2-9/16" holes per charge in 2x spf using two 5.0Ah batteries and self feed bit (self feed bit sold separately)
  • Makita BL Brushless motor combined with x2 LXT technology delivers no-load drilling speeds of 0-350 RPM and 0-1, 400 RPM for maximum efficiency
  • Automatic speed change technology adjusts drill speed and torque during drilling for optimum performance
Bestseller No. 8
Makita HM1214CX 27 lb. AVT Demolition Hammer, accepts SDS-MAX bits and 1" Rotary Hammer, Blue
  • Powerful 14.0 AMP motor to handle the most demanding applications
  • Anti-Vibration Technology is an internal counterbalance system that greatly reduces vibration and directs more impact energy to the work surface for...
  • Constant speed control automatically applies additional power to the motor to maintain speed under load to complete the most challenging jobs
  • Soft start suppresses start-up reaction for more precision and better accuracy
  • Variable speed control dial enables user to match the speed to the application for greater versatility
Bestseller No. 9
Makita XRH08Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1-1/8" AVT® Rotary Hammer, accepts...
  • x2 LXT technology delivers up to 140 1/2" x 2-3/8" holes per charge using two 18V LXT 5.0Ah batteries (batteries not included)
  • Powerful BL Brushless motor delivers 0-980 RPM, 0-5, 000 BPM and 2.3 ft.Lbs. Of impact energy to handle the most demanding applications
  • Dust extraction capability with optional OSHA table 1 compliant on-board dust extractor attachment
  • Anti-vibration technology (AVT) is an active internal counterbalance system which is engineered to reduce vibration for increased comfort
  • Vibration-absorbing back handle and side handle further reduce vibration and increase comfort on the job
SaleBestseller No. 10
Makita XPH12Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill, Tool Only
  • BL Brushless motor delivers 530 in.Lbs. Of max torque
  • Efficient BL Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge
  • The BL Brushless motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life
  • The electronically-controlled BL Brushless motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application
  • Variable 2-speed design (0-500 & 0-2,000 RPM) (0-7,500 & 0-30,000 BPM) covers a wide range of drilling, driving and hammer applications
Bestseller No. 11
Makita XAD03Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1/2" Right Angle Drill, Tool Only
  • Powered by two LXT batteries; x2 LXT technology delivers more power, speed and run time without the hassles of a cord (batteries not included)
  • Drills up to 6-1/4" holes with hole saws and 4-5/8" holes with self feed bits
  • Drills up to 160 2-9/16" holes per charge in 2x spf using two 5.0Ah batteries and self feed bit (batteries and bit not included)
  • Makita BL Brushless motor combined with x2 LXT technology delivers no-load drilling speeds of 0-350 RPM and 0-1, 400 RPM for maximum efficiency
  • Automatic speed change technology adjusts drill speed and torque during drilling for optimum performance
Bestseller No. 12
Makita HM1810X3 70 lb. AVT® Breaker Hammer, accepts 1-1/8" Hex bits
  • Efficient 15 AMP motor with improved hammer mechanism delivers 46.5 ft.lbs. of impact energy to handle the most demanding applications
  • Anti-Vibration Technology is an internal counterbalance system that greatly reduces vibration and directs more impact energy to the work surface for...
  • Fixed movement handles for more control and better accuracy
  • Automatic brush cut-off protects commutator from damage for longer tool life
  • L.E.D. power light indicates switch failure or cord damage
Bestseller No. 13
Makita HR4041C 1-9/16" Rotary Hammer, accepts Spline bits
  • Powerful 11 AMP motor delivers 6.8 ft.lbs. of impact energy to handle the most demanding applications
  • Constant speed control automatically applies additional power to the motor to maintain speed under load to complete the most challenging jobs
  • Soft start suppresses start-up reaction for increased accuracy
  • Variable speed control dial enables user to match the speed to the application for greater versatility
  • Torque limiting clutch engineered to prevent gear damage by automatically disengaging gears if the bit binds
Bestseller No. 14
Makita HM1812X3 70 Advanced AVT Breaker Hammer with 1-1/8" Hex, 4-Piece Steel Set and Premium Cart,...
  • Hits Like Air Without the Vibration
  • Efficient 15 AMP motor with improved hammer mechanism delivers 53.9 ft.lbs./72.8 joules of impact energy to handle the most demanding applications
  • Advanced AVT is a synchronized, three-component system that more effectively reduces vibration in varying conditions resulting in a low 6.5m/s2
  • Advanced AVT provides a mechanical counterbalance system which greatly reduces vibration
  • Advanced AVT provides a vibration absorbing housing
SaleBestseller No. 15
Makita DS4012 Spade Handle Drill, 1/2-Inch
  • Powerful 8.5 AMP Motor with Variable Speed for Improved Mixing and Drilling Performance
  • Variable speed (0 - 600 RPM) for mixing and drilling in a wide variety of materials
  • Forward and reverse lever for operator convenience
  • Well-balanced design at only 6.2 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue
  • D-handle rotates 360Degree with 24 detent stops for multi-position operation
Bestseller No. 16
Makita HK1810 Power Scraper
  • Powerful 4.5 AMP motor with 0-3,200 BPM for the most demanding applications
  • Air cushion hammering for longer tool life
  • Quick change bit retainer for easy changes
  • Automatic brush cut-off protects commutator from damage for longer tool life
  • Factory grease packed for reduced maintenance
Bestseller No. 17
Makita HM1317CB 42 lb. AVT® Demolition Hammer, accepts 1-1/8" Hex bits
  • Powerful 14 AMP motor delivers 25.7 ft.lbs. of impact energy to handle the most demanding applications
  • Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) is an internal counterbalance system that greatly reduces vibration by moving a counterweight in the opposite...
  • Constant speed control automatically applies additional power to the motor to maintain speed under load to complete the most challenging jobs
  • Variable speed control dial enables user to match the speed to the application for greater versatility
  • L.E.D. service light notifies the user approximately 8 hours before the brushes need to be replaced
Bestseller No. 18
Makita XT269M 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (4.0Ah), Blue
  • Efficient BL Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge
  • The BL Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL Motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life
  • The electronically-controlled BL Brushless Motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application
  • Variable 2-speed 1/2" Hammer Driver-Drill (0-500 and 0-2,000 RPM) with BL Brushless Motor delivers 530 in.lbs. of Max Torque; weighs only 4.2 lbs....
  • Variable speed Impact Driver (0-3,400 RPM and 0-3,600 IPM) with BL Brushless Motor delivers 1,500 in.lbs. of Max Torque; weighs only 3.3 lbs. with...
Bestseller No. 19
Makita HR4013C 1-9/16" Advanced AVT® Rotary Hammer, accepts SDS-MAX bits
  • Powerful 11 AMP motor delivers 8.4 ft.lbs. / 11.4 J. of impact energy to handle the most demanding applications
  • Advanced Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) is a synchronized, three-component system that more effectively reduces vibration resulting in a low 5m/s2
  • Advanced AVT includes an air actuated counterbalance that directs air pressure from the crank and barrel room into the counterbalance cylinders to...
  • Advanced AVT includes a vibration absorbing housing with a spring loaded back handle and housing which moves independently of the motor and hammer...
  • Advanced AVT includes an integrated damper spring at the base of the impact bolt engineered to absorb impact vibrations from the drill bit
SaleBestseller No. 20
Makita CT230R 12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Pc. Combo Kit (2.0Ah)
  • 1/4" Hex Driver-Drill with 2-speeds (0-450 & 0-1,700 RPM) delivers up to 250 in.lbs. of Max Torque
  • 1/4" Hex Driver-Drill features a compact design at only 7-7/16" long and weighs only 2.8 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
  • Impact Driver with variable speed (0-2,600 RPM & 0-3,500 IPM) delivers up to 970 in.lbs. of Max Torque
  • Impact Driver features a compact design at only 6-1/8" long and weighs only 2.3 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
  • Ergonomically designed handles with rubberized soft grips provide increased comfort

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FAQ:

Q: Is Makita a good brand of tool?

A: Yes, Makita tools are great for home use, DIY jobs, crafts, and more, but this is really not their intended purpose. Makita products are marketed towards professionals, tradesmen, and anyone else who needs really high quality and reliable tools for daily, prolonged, and heavy-duty use. The quality comes at a cost, though.

Q: What is the most powerful Makita cordless drill?

A: Makita XPH07Z LXT Lithium Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Driver Drill.This tool is probably one of the most powerful 18V drills on the market, offering a massive 1,090 in. lbs. of torque.

Q: Is Makita better than Milwaukee?

A: While Makita tools match their Milwaukee counterparts in the type of jobs they can perform, the Milwaukee 18V Fuel tools don’t strain as much under heavy load and generally provide better working time. As a brand, Milwaukee does seem to have the edge on Makita when it comes superior batteries and battery management systems.

Q: What is the best drill for home?

A: Dewalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver Kit. Weight: 3.4lbs … … Hart 20-Volt Cordless 1/2-inch Drill/Driver Kit. Battery Power: 1.5Ah If simple DIY tasks are all that’s required from your drill,things don’t get much better value than the 20-Volt … Ryobi 18V RID1801M ONE+. … Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2″ Driver-Drill Kit. …

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