Makita BHR202RFE LXT SDS Hammer Drill 18V, Any good?

kilo_4que · 23 May 2011

Hi guys have been in a dilema for a while now. Been looking for a nice 24v SDS drill circa £150 on ebay even slightly used but turns out im going to have to pay a lot more for something decent with two batteries that actually work etc.

I have however thought, what if i get the aforementioned makita sds drill as a bare unit and since i have some 18V LXT tools already i.e. Impact driver, combi drill I can use the same batteries for the SDS and at 150 brand new with a carry case I thought its a good deal. But how good are these compared to the likes of hitachi 24v SDS drills

What difference does the 24v compared to 18v actually make in this situation. I need a SDS for signage, on sight we need something that can go through brick with ease and not have to use a cordless combi drill sitting there for ages whilst the drill sluggishly makes a hole. Would this do a good job?

Thanks in advance guys

kilo_4que · 23 May 2011

also guys whats difference between this model and the BHR241

alumni · 23 May 2011

I use the 202.
Good bit of kit. So much so, i never take the Bosch 24v out now.

Only down side, and it is a minor one, it does seem to go through batteries quickly. That said, they charge quick enough so not found it an annoyance.

kilo_4que · 23 May 2011

Yeh battery charge aint too much of an issue as i have second fully charged regularly so never seem to be out of power and besides I dont really use them for endless hours. Still wondering the main difference between the two

alumni · 24 May 2011

kilo_4que said:
Yeh battery charge aint too much of an issue as i have second fully charged regularly so never seem to be out of power and besides I dont really use them for endless hours. Still wondering the main difference between the two

iirc, the 241 is longer and slightly heavier.

kilo_4que · 24 May 2011

wonder if that makes difference i.e. one more superior than the other

it is a little more expensive than the 202

alumni · 24 May 2011

kilo_4que said:
wonder if that makes difference i.e. one more superior than the other

it is a little more expensive than the 202

Personally, can't see that it should. If anything, the 241 is slightly less practical - storage space in van vault, bag etc.

If i was going to be drilling big holes all day then i'd be on a 110v jobbie. As it is, the 202 meets my requirements admirable - and fits in nicely with all my other bits.

kilo_4que · 24 May 2011

Been looking on a few sites, although the shape looks a lil different, the size is similar and of course 241 a little heavier. Just wondering whether slight price difference means the 241 is "better"

alumni · 24 May 2011

kilo_4que said:
Been looking on a few sites, although the shape looks a lil different, the size is similar and of course 241 a little heavier. Just wondering whether slight price difference means the 241 is "better"

I couldn't say.
Can only comment on 202. And happy enough with that.

kilo_4que · 24 May 2011

even makita uk cant make their mind up as to the difference lol

alumni · 24 May 2011

kilo_4que said:
even makita uk cant make their mind up as to the difference lol

lol

Just buy the 202 and have done with it. You know it makes sense.

kilo_4que · 24 May 2011

Lol something is telling me to pay 20-30 quid extra and buy the 241 even though on paper it doesnt seem better.

alumni · 25 May 2011

kilo_4que said:
Lol something is telling me to pay 20-30 quid extra and buy the 241 even though on paper it doesnt seem better.

More money doesn't make them a better class of hole you know.

kilo_4que · 25 May 2011

hahaha no it doesnt, but its just psychological. Wondering why everywhere its a little more expensive than the 202.

Mind you, whilst the Makita guys had no clue he did say the 241 is much bigger seller and according to them the trade price is exactly the same so quite strange really.

Dont know why theyd have two drills that do exactly the same job just look a little different

alumni · 27 May 2011

kilo_4que said:
hahaha no it doesnt, but its just psychological. Wondering why everywhere its a little more expensive than the 202.

Mind you, whilst the Makita guys had no clue he did say the 241 is much bigger seller and according to them the trade price is exactly the same so quite strange really.

Dont know why theyd have two drills that do exactly the same job just look a little different

So, have you chosen yet?
Or just hoping them holes will just appear by magic?

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