Makita 8443DWDE ‘Marathon’ 18V Combi Drill NiMH
A heavy duty cordless Makita drill with ‘marathon’ 500 hour motor. It comes with 2x 2.6Ah Ni-MH batteries and is big on performance in every way: drilling up to 16mm holes in masonry and delivering up 50Nm of torque for screwdriving. With the trademark Makita side-handle, the drill operates with a satisfying combination of guts and accuracy. (Read more below prices).
Essential specifications:
- Voltage:
- 18 V
- Batteries:
- 2 X 2.6Ah Ni-MH
- Weight:
- 2.7 kg
- Torque:
- 32 adjustable settings, Max hard torque 50Nm
- Drilling capacity:
- 16mm in concrete, 13mm in steel and 38mm in wood
See our full review below.
Makita 8443DWDE 18V combi drill full spec
Drilling power
The 8443DWDE is at the top end for combi hammer drills with a max drilling capacity of: masonry 16mm, steel 13mm, wood 38mm
Batteries
Two high quality 2.6Ah Ni-MH batteries deliver sustained power. Not as light as li-ion batteries but great quality none the less.
Weight
This Makita is slightly above average at 2.7kg (due to the heavy duty motor and Ni-MH battery pack)
Torque
An amazing 32 adjustable torque settings with up 50Nm of hard torque.
Other stand out features:
18V robust 500 hour `Marathon` motor – delivers a far longer service life than other drills in this category
Two-speed gearbox with variable control, 32 adjustable torque settings (upto 50Nm) & reverse action
13mm keyless chuck with spindle lock. No load chuck speeds – 0-450 & 0-1400rpm
Selectable hammer action – 0-6750 & 0-21,000bpm
Standard package for this combi drill includes:
Makita 8443Dwde ‘Marathon’ 18V Combi Drill
1 hour Makita charging unit
2 x 2.6Ah NiMH batteries
Side handle
Depth stop
Makita carry case.
(Please check with each retailer as packages may vary.)