Makita 18 V LXT 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Driver/Drill.

Makita’s 18V LXT flagship hammer drill packs serious punch in a compact head length, with 1,250 in-lbs of torque and up to 2,100 RPM. It handled my wood drilling tests easily and I also had success using the hammer function to bore 5/8-inch holes into concrete.

Pros

+Strong torque and speed in a compact size
+Handled 1-inch spade bit and 1/2-inch drilling through 2x4 with no problem
+Successful hammer drilling into concrete (5/8-inch holes)
+Capable driver once speed/torque is dialed back to avoid stripping

Cons

-One of the heaviest drills tested (about 5.5 lb bare)
-Needs torque/speed adjustment to prevent stripping screw heads

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Makita 18 V LXT 1/2-Inch Cordless Hammer Driver/Drill.

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Highlights

+Strong torque and speed in a compact size
+Handled 1-inch spade bit and 1/2-inch drilling through 2x4 with no problem
+Successful hammer drilling into concrete (5/8-inch holes)

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