Makita Bhp451 18 Volt Lithium Ion Hammer

If you’re in the market for a new hammer drill/driver, you may want to take a look at the 18-V Makita BHP451. This queer Makita has a ton of features that you don’t find with other hammer drills and it’s sure to aid you with finishing almost any tough occupation you ask it to. The Makita BHP451 comes with a new engineering of batteries known as the LXT Lithium-Ion scheme and it offers a ton of vantages over the ordinary NiCad or NiMH batteries that are found in a lot of drills. Not only are you getting around 1,400 battery life cycles with this new technology, but the run time is much longer, it charges much quicker, and the batteries are lighter in weight. This means less worry with regards to your arm getting worn out for the duration of heavy drilling. These Li-Ion batteries also come with built-in shock absorbing features to support protect them and the drill. Another genuinely cool feature regarding the Makita BHP451 is the new 45-minute Optimum Charger. It uses a built-in memory chip in the battery and a CPU chip in the charger to commune with one another. The aim is so that the charger may make an analyzation of the selective information in the battery and determine the best charging method at the time. Even though the Makita BHP451 is a high powered drill that packs 560 in./lbs. of torque, it’s still somewhat compact and lightweight. At only 9-7/8 inches long and 4.9 pounds, you may drill for extended periods of time without getting tired. There are 3 speed settings you may choose from as well: 0-300 RPM on low, 0-600 at the mid level, and 0-1,700 RPM in high gear. This ensures you may always choose the perfective speed for whatsoever project you’re working on. In hammer mode, this drill delivers up to 4,500 blows per minute (BPM) on the lowest gear, up to 9,000 in the middle gear, and an astonishing 25,500 BPM at the third and most eminent gear! It’s also exceedingly easy to switch from drill to drive mode with the new Shift-Lock drive system. Yet another great feature of the Makita BHP451 is the LED light. If you work in littler or dark spaces often, you will actually receive pleasure from this addition. The Makita BHP451 has an particular amount of power, is lightweight and comfortable to hold, has a actually great battery system, and tons of other cool features. All around, I think this is an amazing hammer drill/driver and it’s worth checking out for yourself. Makita Bhp451 18 Volt Lithium Ion Hammer 2 Trigger forward built in LED lights illuminates the work area. Ergonomics shape fits like a glove with even pressure and easy control. Soft grip handle provides increased ease on the job. Makita lithium-ion battery provides longer run time, 5x lower self discharge (for any time) and 16 firm keeping contact terminals (for neverending high power). 30-minute rapid optimal charger communicates with the battery’s built in memory chip all around the charging routine to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. 30 minute rapid optimal charger has a built in fan to cool the battery to construct more lifetime work. The charger earned the ENERGY STAR label for meeting the rigorous energy-efficient guidelines set by the US environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Energy (DOE). 16 torque settings; delivers up to 440 in./lbs. of torque. Two speed gearing for more efficiency. All metal gears for more effective power transmission. The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill delivers more torque, more speed and more work to the jobsite. The versatile BHP454 may be run as a driver-drill or a hammer driver-drill, permitting the user to carry just one tool on the occupation rather of two, replacing the ordinary driver-drill. .c26-caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } .c26-matrix1a { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; background-color: #bcbec0; } .c26-matrix1b { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; background-color: #a7a9ac; } .c26-matrix1h { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff; background-color: #008b97; text-align: center; } img.c26-border {border:1px black solid;} a.nodecoration {text-decoration: none} BHP454 Features POWER – Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 560 in.lbs. of Max. Torque, and handles concrete, wood or metal CONTROL – 2-speed all metal transmission, easy mode shift and 2 built-in L.E.D. lights COMFORT – Only 4.9 lbs. with ergonomic grip PERFORMANCE – LXT Li-Ion batteries charge in 30 minutes, run longer and deliver 2.5X more cycles INCLUDES – Two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, rapid charger and case

Tool Specifications Capacities Steel (1/2″), Wood (2-9/16″), Masonry (5/8″) No-load speed 0-400, 0-1,700 RPM Blows per minute 0-6, 000, 0-25, 500 BPM Maximum torque 560 in.lbs. PTI torque 360 in.lbs. Battery 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Overall length 9-9/16″ Net weight 4.9 lbs. (w/battery)

Makita-Built Motor Engineered for Versatile Power
The BHP454 features a Makita-built four-pole greatest or most complete or best possible torque motor that delivers 560 in.lbs. of Max Torque and 360 in.lbs. of PTI Torque in a compact size. The BHP454 has a Shift-Lock drive system sleeve that speedily shifts from “hammer drill” to “driver” mode. The two-speed all-metal transmission delivers 0-400 RPM in low speed and 0-1,700 RPM in high, covering a wide range of drilling and driving applications. The BHP454 has 0-6,000 Blows Per Minute (BPM) in low speed and 0-22,500 BPM in high speed for hammer drilling into masonry and concrete.

Ergonomic Design in a Compact Size
The BHP454 weighs just 4.9 pounds with a more compact design at 9-9/16 inches long and an ergonomic shape that fits like a glove for scaled down operator fatigue. The BHP454 is likewise equipped with a built in L.E.D. light that illuminates the work area for more effective work.

Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
The BHP454′s percussive hammer and driver-drill capablenesses are a perfective fit for the pro that wants more features. This tool is perfective for a range of apps calling for percussive hammer-drilling, include fastening medium sized anchors, drilling into masonry, and even setting little sized anchors into concrete. The BHP454 will handle a full range of drilling and driving tasks into wood and other materials, and may be employed in numerous dissimilar areas such as HVAC, woodworking, plumbing, electrical, and more. The combining of high-speed and high-torque makes the BHP454 idealisti for any pro contractor who requires a best-in-class engineered cordless hammer driver-drill. The BHP454 is just another example of Makita’s dedication to progressed technology and best in class engineering.

About Makita’s 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with it is breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after it is debut, Makita’s LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, supplying a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V compact lithium-ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita’s 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR ranked Optimum Charging System provide assorted gains over old battery technology. When equated to conventional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita’s 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time.

Makita’s 18V Lithium-Ion battery delivers 2,000 cycles–2.5X more than Ni-Cd. In addition, built-in shock absorbing features help protect the battery, and 16 firm-holding contact terminals deliver uninterrupted high power. During the charging process, a built-in memory chip in the battery communicates with the Optimum Charger for a more effective charge, extending the battery life. Makita’s Optimum Charger is likewise faster: it will charge an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery in just 30 minutes, and an 18V compact lithium-ion battery in only 15 minutes. Makita likewise offers a Rapid Automotive Charger for 18V LXT and 18V compact lithium-ion batteries that plugs into 12V DC sockets equipped in most automobiles and trucks for added mobility. Makita’s growing line of LXT cordless tool solutions features a wide range of industrial-quality power tools, including driver-drills, affect drivers, affect wrenches, saws, grinders, screwguns, rotary hammers, and more. The LXT Series also offers a jobsite radio, rechargeable flashlights, and assorted dissimilar combo kits.

About Makita
Makita is a global manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located all around the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita’s 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of introductory purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a fixed 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for finish details.

What’s in the Box
Makita BHP454 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill, two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger, tool belt clip, side handle, depth gauge, bit holder, screwdriver bits, and tool case.

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Most helpful client reviews

21 of 23 humans found the following review helpful.
Believe the hype
By orangekay
Popular Mechanics’ glowing review of this drill is well deserved in my opinion. It is light, fast, well-balanced, and easy to use. Bosch’s competing model (17618-01) feels quicker and stronger, but it likewise weighs a ton, is a bit lengthy, requires you to switch among driving and drilling modes by rotating the 25 position clutch selector all the way back to zero, and the side handle slipped around a lot on the floor model I played with.

With the 9-9/16″ Makita you may instantaneously flip amid driver, drill and hammer modes with a little switch, hoist it above your head for extended periods of time without strain, and the forward/reverse selector is likewise much having little impact to hit. Throw in the handy depth gauge thingy and the belt clip and it’s tough to miss those extra few BPMs Bosch has to offer unless you plan on dropping your drill on concrete with any degree of frequency. I can’t comment on Bosch’s battery life claims as I did not use one long sufficient to wear it down, but if you genuinely need a lot more power than this, get something with a cord.

This will utterly not replace anybody’s rotary hammer, but if all you need to do is plant a great deal of Tapcons or knock a hole through galore brick to pull cable through, it’s a terrifically jack of all trades drill indeed. I have no complaints so far.

8 of 9 humans found the following review helpful.
Light weight yet Very Powerful
By T-Pain
This has to be the best hammer/drill/driver that i’ve ever used.

It’s power/weight combo is perfect. I could use this drill all day without being fatigued and the battery would keep on going.

Drilling 1 1/4″ holes with speedbore max bits does not pose a problem for this drill. It eats through lumber with ease.
This drill effortlessly drills in 3/16″ holes in concrete (just as fast as our corded hammer drill) to drive in anchors and it doesn’t take much to drill up to an 1″ holes in masonry (not rather as fast as the corded but very commodious to not have a cord)

The added handle is NEEDED in most cases, with all the power it could without apparent effort rip the drill out of your hand.

As others have noted, i’ve experienced the “chuck wobble” but I’ve likewise noticed this on all of the other drills that my co-workers have, from dewalt to milwaukee, they all seem to have a little bit of wobble, possibly it’s somewhat normal in a hammer/drill/driver?

This drill has convinced me to buy alot of other 18v lxt makita stuff and all of it has proven to be outstanding stuff. From the recip. saw to the new btd144 affect drill, plus the LED lights on these tools comes in handy rather often!

Makita > all others.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Best of the bunch
By D. Sargent
I am a contractor and I have owned dozens of drills. Half a year ago or so, I had a subcontractor doing some HVAC in a basement for me. He whipped out his Makita to drill a hole in the near pitch black joist bay and voila, there was light! No cords, no set up time, no precariously balanced flashlights, just bright light coming straight from the drill. Now that is cool and a heck of a time saver.

I did my exploration and speedily realized the vantages of this drill over it is competition. So I purchased it and it is sister drill set the ‘Makita LXT218 18-Volt 2-Tool LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit’. This set includes a lighter weight drill and an crucial compact exceedingly light weight affect driver. Nothing comes close to this combining of drills and they ALL have lights and all of the lights stay on for 10 or so seconds after you release the triggers. This feature is clutch. The littler drills of the ‘sister’ combo kit come w/smaller li batteries to keep them more compact and lighter weight, but they receive the more prominent batteries from the BHP454. This gives them an particularly long run time. Both kits come w/a high-tech fan cooled fast smart charger which boasts longer battery life. For me as a contractor, battery life have a tendancy to coincide w/death of the tool it belongs to (The grave yard is a huge cardboard box in my shop). Replacement is costly so longer is better.

So far, the only complaint I have when it comes to these tools is that the speed and for/rev switches are clumsy and could be better designed.

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