Makita BHP451RF 18V Combi Hammer Drill Li-on
Makita’s top 18 volt combi drill. A big favourite across many trades, this is a seriously powerful drill and driver, packing up to 80Nm of torque and capable of drilling 65mm holes into wood. The all metal chuck and gearing make this a drill that’s designed to last.
Available for just £199 for a limited time
it comes with a 3.0Ah Lithium-Ion battery that recharges in 22 minutes flat thanks to the rapid lithium charger which has 3 active controls (current, thermal & voltage control). The lithium batteries are 40% lighter than standard NiCD/NiMH battery packs making the drill lighter than older Makita models.
The Makita BHP451RF has 3 drilling speed and a 4 pole motor for delivering a high level of consistent torque. Other handy features include the bright built-in LED job light and single sleeve keyless chuck which makes changing bits quick and easy.
Essential specifications:
- Voltage:
- 18 V
- Batteries:
- 1 x 3.0Ah Li-lon Battery
- Weight:
- 2.5 kg
- Torque:
- 16 settings +1, 80Nm hard / 40Nm soft.
- Drilling capacity:
- 16mm in concrete, 13mm in masonry and 65mm in wood
See our full review below.
A powerful Makita 18V combi drill
To see the full spec on this premium combi hammer drill see our review of the Makita BHP451RFE which is the same drill but with 2 Lithium-ion batteries.

