New Makita drill, which of these two?

[spannerzone]

Hi,

I'm looking at getting either a Makita BHP458RFE drill or BHP456RFE - the first model is a higher torque at 88nm vs the max torque of 50nm of the second one... I assume more torque means easier drilling into harder bricks, concrete, metal etc or is it more likely to just wear out drill bits and potentially snap a wrist?

I'm replacing an 8390 nicad Makita which which a bit lower spec and sometimes find it struggles drilling into my bricks.

Amazon have the 456 for £139 with 1x 3a battery at the moment and I've seen the 458 with 2x 3a batts for £239. I'm only an occasionall DIY'er but like to have decent tools for the job and maybe installing a new kitchen soon.

http://www.makitauk.com/product/cor...ls/bhp458rfe-18v-lxt-2-speed-combi-drill.html or http://www.makitauk.com/product/cor...ls/bhp456rfe-18v-lxt-2-speed-combi-drill.html

 

[alumni]

I'd go for the BHP458 everytime.
It will cover almost all your requirements - unless sds really better suited- with plenty to spare.

Yes, it can twist yer wrist so just beware.

If you want to push the boat out a little, you can get it combi kit with the BTD146 impact driver.

see link for example.
http://www.angliatoolcentre.co.uk/m...teries-plus-free-8m-tape-measure-pid2014.html

 

[spannerzone]

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated. Not sure if I can justify the impact driver but will give it some thought.

 

[alumni]

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated. Not sure if I can justify the impact driver but will give it some thought.

Not essential but once you've used one you'll never go without again.