Makita impact driver

[Umberto3rd]

hi everyone just a question please.

I'm in the process of buying a twin pack makita set, combi drill & impact driver and just wonder if it's better to buy the impact driver separately and would the combi drill batteries work on the impact driver, or is it a case of not buying a twin pack but looking for a combi drill that batteries also fit the impact driver if this make sense.

Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Makita drivers are interchangeable across most of their tools. The main issue is with very small batteries (1.3, 1.5 and 2Ah) which are unsuitable for use on high amperage draw tools such as SDS drills, circular saws, jigsaws, etc and where the tools won't allow the batteries to be inserted. AFAIK all the "D"-series combis and impacts will run on any of the batteries from 1.3Ah to ^ah.

Personally, I'd struggle to find a set which works for me because I want a medium size brushless drill, but a top of the range 3-speed brushless impact. Every tool kit I've seen seems to lump in the DHP481 combi, which is tremendously heavy, with the DTD148, which isn't much use to me.I'd suggest picking the individual tools which suit you best, buying one as a set with batteries and charger, etc and adding the other tool bare

 

[Umberto3rd]

Makita drivers are interchangeable across most of their tools. The main issue is with very small batteries (1.3, 1.5 and 2Ah) which are unsuitable for use on high amperage draw tools such as SDS drills, circular saws, jigsaws, etc and where the tools won't allow the batteries to be inserted. AFAIK all the "D"-series combis and impacts will run on any of the batteries from 1.3Ah to ^ah.

Personally, I'd struggle to find a set which works for me because I want a medium size brushless drill, but a top of the range 3-speed brushless impact. Every tool kit I've seen seems to lump in the DHP481 combi, which is tremendously heavy, with the DTD148, which isn't much use to me.I'd suggest picking the individual tools which suit you best, buying one as a set with batteries and charger, etc and adding the other tool bare

 

[Umberto3rd]

Thank you just another question to that, are you suggesting pick a combi drill I like which preferably has two or three 3AH, 4AH batteries and buy the impact as a body only & will the drill batteries defiantly fit the impact. Thanks

 

[ntb]

Yes, one of the benefits of the Makita 18V range is the sheer number of tools that run from the same batteries and that can be bought bare. It's worth figuring out what you want and running the numbers - it will definitely be cheaper to get the batteries and charger as part of a kit rather than buying those seperately. If you can find what you need in a twin pack it is often the cheapest option. With hindsight, I overspent on my 18V combi since I hardly ever use it, but that said, it was a good deal at the time.

 

[motorbiking]

I bought a makita combo set and it came with 2, 3Ah 18v lithium packs - both with 18650 Cells in. I also have an older smaller 18v drill and the bigger packs don't fit that even though its 18v li-ion. Or is it the other way around?

Its a good set and the 3Ah pack will last a day of work just about.

 

[Umberto3rd]

Thanks everyone, I did try & be clever & see if it worked out cheaper separately but unfortunately when you take in account what you're getting the kit is the way forward I'm going. I more or less live opposite this place so the set I'm looking for is this one. https://www.angliatoolcentre.co.uk/...-with-2x-4-0ah-li-ion-batteries-pid45365.html

 

[motorbiking]

or
http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dl...ess-combi-drill-impact-driver-twin-pack/7342k
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p94935?table=no

not sure what the difference is apart from 3ah cells

 

[Umberto3rd]

or
http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dl...ess-combi-drill-impact-driver-twin-pack/7342k
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p94935?table=no

not sure what the difference is apart from 3ah cells

Cheers, I do have my heart set on the DHP481

 

[ntb]

or
http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dl...ess-combi-drill-impact-driver-twin-pack/7342k
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p94935?table=no

not sure what the difference is apart from 3ah cells

More Power! as Clarkson would say

 

[crank39]

The Mrs bought me a dewalt DCK266P2 for Christmas and while at the shop the rep who was also there gave her a couple of packets of the 50mm PZ2 and PH2 extreme torsion bits, not used the kit yet nor the bits but pretty keen to see how long they last, other than those I only have wera and a bi torsion holder, I can get 6 months from a bit no problem, really want these dewalt's to work out as they look kind of cool

 

[Umberto3rd]

The Mrs bought me a dewalt DCK266P2 for Christmas and while at the shop the rep who was also there gave her a couple of packets of the 50mm PZ2 and PH2 extreme torsion bits, not used the kit yet nor the bits but pretty keen to see how long they last, other than those I only have wera and a bi torsion holder, I can get 6 months from a bit no problem, really want these dewalt's to work out as they look kind of cool

I tend to go through Makita PH2 & Pz2'S but not so long ago treated myself to this & its superb http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/...oduct+Search&gclid=CLiF6NKzvdECFU6NGwodTs4NeA

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I also have an older smaller 18v drill and the bigger packs don't fit that even though its 18v li-ion. Or is it the other way around?

The older drill will almost certainly be "B"-series (e.g. BHP451, etc) and some "B" series tools won't take batteries bigger than 3Ah, however, as "B" series tools haven't been made for at least 3 years that shouldn't be an issue for most people. I still have a couple of "B" series tools (jigsaw and angle grinder) which are restricted to 3Ah as well. This is because they can both draw heavy currents but don't have the protection circuitry required to ensure that they don't cook the batteries under harsh usage (and fitted to ALL current "D" series tools). On the other hand I also still have a combi "kit" comprising a BHP452 drill/driver (9 years old) and a BTD146 impact driver (5-1/2 years old) which will run on anything, 1.3 to 6Ah. There are also some tools such as circular saws (in the "D" series) which are specifically designed so that they can't run on the smaller (1.3/1.5Ah) batteries because they'd just drain them too quickly and potentially overheat them.

If the plate inside the bottom of the tool is black with a star on it, or is yellow with a star or is just plain yellow then it will accept 4Ah and upwards batteries. Here is the bottom of my 5-1/2 year old BTD145. You can see the star clearly:

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Cheers, I do have my heart set on the DHP481

To play devil's advocate (?) for a moment, have you actually handled a 481? They are physically very large and heavy tools. Useful if you need to go up a scaffolding tower and drill 10mm holes in 10mm thick steel, or you want to drilll a series of 150mm holes in a composite warm roof with a holesaw, and they'll drill masonry effectively, too (not as good as an SDS, but good). A 481 wouldn't be my first choice as a day-to-day drill, though, because of its' bulk and weight. They are the nearest I've ever gotten to the power of a corded drill in a cordless (in fact they run rings round many DIY drills) - but boy, are they big and heavy. Had mine circa 17 or 18 months and whilst it's useful, it isn't an every day tool for those reasons

Above (left to right): Makita BTD145, DHP481 and BHP452
Below (left to right): Makita DHP481, BHP452 and BTD145. Notice how "chunky" the DHP481 is

 

[Umberto3rd]

To play devil's advocate (?) for a moment, have you actually handled a 481? They are physically very large and heavy tools. Useful if you need to go up a scaffolding tower and drill 10mm holes in 10mm thick steel, or you want to drilll a series of 150mm holes in a composite warm roof with a holesaw, and they'll drill masonry effectively, too (not as good as an SDS, but good). A 481 wouldn't be my first choice as a day-to-day drill, though, because of its' bulk and weight. They are the nearest I've ever gotten to the power of a corded drill in a cordless (in fact they run rings round many DIY drills) - but boy, are they big and heavy. Had mine circa 17 or 18 months and whilst it's useful, it isn't an every day tool for those reasons

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Above (left to right): Makita BTD145, DHP481 and BHP452
Below (left to right): Makita DHP481, BHP452 and BTD145. Notice how "chunky" the DHP481 is

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Cheers for the reply yes they look very chunky next to the other models.

I'm going to buy the twin pack with impact driver with 3 batteries, a bare body planner, a bare body jigsaw and hopefully the batteries for the drills will fit the planner and jigsaw