Makita XPH012 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill Kit with One Battery

• Powerful Drilling and Driving, Weighs only 4.0 lbs.
• Makita-built 4-pole motor delivers 480 in.lbs. of Max Torque
• Variable 2-speed design (0-400 & 0-1,500 RPM) for a wide range of drilling, driving and hammer drilling applications
• Compact and ergonomic design at only 8-1/8" long
• Weighs only 4.0 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
• 3-year warranty on tool and 1-year warranty on battery

The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill (model XPH012) delivers versatility and performance to the jobsite. The XPH012 can be run as a driver-drill or a hammer driver-drill, allowing the user to carry just one tool on the job instead of two, replacing the standard driver-drill. It's part of Makita's expanding 18V Lithium-Ion series, the world's largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

                                   

By REMDDS

This will not be a very technical review: This is EVERYTHING you'd want in a cordless drill. It drills, screws, and hammer-drills. It has a bright work area light. It has a 2 speed gear box. Its Lithium-ion powered for lighter weight and faster charging (30 min.). It is 18v. for tons of power. It came with a case, battery and charger for less $$$ than many that are drill alone. And it is a Makita. My last Makita (7.2 v) died after over 20 years... may she rest in piece. This one may last longer than I do.
I did buy the extra batteries to go with it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDRT70/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_10
And the extra batteries fit perfectly in the case with everything else!!! What more is there?

By B. Clevenger

Makita LXT drills and drivers a hard to beat. I contracted for years and use to use mostly DeWalt and Bosch. Four years ago it was time to replace my Bosch 18v NiCd drill and impact. I was pretty set on just getting another Bosch kit, but found a good deal on the Makita LXT combo. With moderately hard use, it has held up without issue every since. When I found this driver on sale for $99, I just couldn't pass.

By Malcolm Garstin

Got this drill from my lovely wife on Christmas. Man, it is the best drill I've ever used. Now, I've only used maybe 5 or 6 drills in my life, but it has a lot of torque, and I love how you can adjust it so easily. The chuck is huge and very easy to tighten down and release, this is probably my favorite feature of the drill. I've never used a drill where the chuck was so easy to manage and tighten down. I don't have to break my wrists trying to pry open the chuck. Excellent voltage from the batteries as well. The light is very nice. The case is very nice and came with a phillips and flat head bit.

I would sleep with it in my bed if I didn't have a wife.

Buy this drill, it is amazing for the price.

By TMH

What a deal for the drill and the 1830 battery! I did not need the charger or the battery as I have a large quiver of Makita 18V Lithium Ion tools and have a half dozen batteries and a charger. I bought it for the convenience of a cordless hammer drill. I have a Makita HR2475 corded hammer drill and it is a fantastic hammer drill, but I do not like to bust it out and plug it in for one or two holes which is common in my line of work.
I used this tool for the first time last week and it drilled right through block for me to set a J-Box with Tapcon Screws.. Based on my experience with my Makita 18v LI impact Driver & Standard Drill (not Hammer) Combo which I have used and abused for 6+ years (still running strong), this should last for a decade or longer. I learned a hard lesson when trying to mix mortar with my standard Makita 18V LI drill a long time ago. The lesson: don't try to mix mortar with a cordless drill, doing so will result in a high probability of turning your battery into a paper weight. Thanks for another awesome tool Makita!

By Amazon Customer

Like most of you - I was looking at this tool or the Dewalt. I decided to stray away from the Dewalt after hearing quality problems with recent products (not sure of the validity but I heard it enough on job sites to stay away).

Boy am I glad I made this purchase. It has been great and has not had any trouble. The battery last a while - I'm in a renovation currently and using it randomly - drywall here and there, mounting brackets, drilling holes for wiring etc - it is going on 3 days. I could charge it at night, sure, but at this point I just want to see how long it lasts.

The one downside is they only Makita at Home Depot and not Lowes so if you have a giftcard to Lowes you can't stock up on batteries!!

By Phuong M

My husband picked out this drill because our place is all concrete. He says it works well and has a lot of power. He has drilled into concrete and metal and it has been easy. Other hammer drills on the market have the additional side handle, which would provide extra force and stability but he says this drill is more than enough. We have used this to mount photo's and window curtain bars. It also works great as a regular drill for phillips/flat head screws and the flashlight is a nice addition.

TONS of adjustments.....there are torque adjustments and the next adjustment for Hammer/Screw/Battery; there is also a switch on top for speed 1 or 2. You can also adjust the speed by pulling the trigger more or less.

Since we've only used it a few times so far, the battery probably hasn't gone down much but I will update my review when it needs to be charged. The carry case is big and bulky but has specific spaces for the drill, battery, and charger. Not sure what the other spaces are for but thats where my husband puts extra Tapcon screws. The whole set for the "Hitachi 728493 General Purpose Drill And Drive Bit Set, 83-Piece" also fits perfectly over the drill.

Apparently Makita is a top brand name in hardware/construction and when my husband saw this drill set- he got excited. Its all for a great price, especially when some other brands sell just the drill (no battery or charger) for the same price or more.

By Ryan

I was looking for a good quality drill that wasnt really bulky. This drill is definitely good quality. I think I could have found one a little smaller and lighter but it would be more expensive. I am really happy with this one

By Haley

This drill is amazing, I just ordered a second. It has a load of torque, long battery life, quick charging time, there's absolutely no complaints. I've used it on some automotive work this week and it as been flawless. I have yet to have anything it couldn't drill through. Great feel as well, it feels like a TOOL and not a wimpy little drill.

By BigE

This drill is excellent and worth more money than Home Depot or Amazon asks for it, it is a real bargain at 99 bucks. It fits my hand good and is not heavy or too big, and has plenty of power to do just about any typical DIY job. Build quality is good however it would help maybe if the battery had a little more protection (just my opinion) but I have built several projects with it and no problems. Only gripe is it only comes with one battery but it is a 3.0ah battery and lasts plenty long. I like it so well I bought a second one so that I didn't have to switch bits between drill and screw driving.

By Tariq Nisar Ahmed

I had been given an 18V drill by another manufacturer, but that drill had no torque control. It failed to drive wood screws 1.75 inches long, making me think about ripping out the screws or living with poorly driven screws in a shelf. But happily I bought this Makita drill and a set of 70 Makita bits. The drill and bits easily drove the screws in the rest of the way. Easily completed the rest of my driving tasks, too. Saved me from a poor quality finish, and pack up and store well, too. Would recommend Makita to anyone.