I purchased this hammer driver drill in june '10 and used it this summer when renovating two apartments. I was sceptical to if a battery powered drill could produce enough power to drill in concrete and that sorts, but the BHP454 sure convinced me right from the start. It eats through concrete like butter, and the battery capacity is very good concidering the voltage and power drain from this type of job. The batteries charge in less than 30 minutes, and you'll probably not be able to drain a fresh battery before the next one is charged and ready, so you'll be able to work continously with this tool if you have two batteries. The torque adjustment functionality is also really nice, it enabled me to even assemble Ikea furniture without running the screws through the wood. This drill might be a little heavy for furniture assembly, but it's really no problem if you don't have smaller drills and still want to make the job quick; Just reduce the torque and you're ready to go.
I definately recommend this tool to anyone who does medium or larger projects and need a tool that delivers enough power with the convenience of being cordless. Bare-Tool Makita BHP454Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill (Tool Only, No Battery)
I ended up getting the BHP454Z as a bare tool because I couldn't find a combo kit that included this Hammer/Drill Driver with the new BTD 144 impact driver. Overall the BHP454Z is a great tool. The Makita battery life is great, and its extremely powerful. I used it the first day I got it to drill about twenty 3/8" holes about 2" deep, to mount shelves in a very thick concrete wall in my garage for a few shelves, and it did so relatively easily, didn't produce virtually any heat compared to similar hammer drills, and did the entire job on a single battery.
It's no replacement for a larger dedicated large hammer drill, but for small to medium jobs, it works great.
I purchased this tool to replace a BHP452 that had worn out from repeated use. The BHP 454 seems to be of stronger construction and is heavier. It functions very well so far. I expect to have a long and productive relationship with this tool.
Having the opportunity to buy tools of this quality without battery or charger insures that my original investment is not wasted when something happens. This is a good reason to spend the premium price associated with a first line tool system like the Makita LXT.
I bought this one to replace the one that came in the kit with the impact drill. I trashed the first one, but it took constant commercial abuse. I also used it to drill 3 & 4 inch holes which it isn't designed to do.
This new version seems to have a lot more torque than the last one did. I never really cared for Makita tools before I bought these last two drills. They are by far better than the DeWalts I have owned in the past.
I wouldn't hesitate to by one of these again.
A few years ago I purchased a Makita driver on sale at Home Depot. At the time, funds were tight so I opted to purchase just the single driver instead of the a combination set. I kept an eye at Home Depot for a sale on this BHP454Z drill-driver which never materialized. I was tickled to discover Makita made available the "Tool Only" option and that Amazon made this option available. I now have the set and Amazon was the exceptional purchase with the best price and shipping option. Thank you Makita and thank you Amazon.
This is a tough drill. It will drive a 3/4 inch auger through 8x8 all day if you have spare batteries. It's a little heavy and sometimes it's hard to switch between modes. Overall it's an excellent tool. All of the Makita lithiums that I've used have performed excellent.
This is my second drill like this, it feels hefty in the hand, has great toque and is easy to control. The lite is usefull. One small improvement would be some system of storing several bits on the unit, but overall a good drill.
I had already owned one of these workhorse's in the past(which mysteriously grew legs, and walked away)and after it was gone, I felt incomplete. That is how powerful this unit is. I mean, to be able to bring a grown man to tears after the first use when he then realizes he had been going through life wasting time and money on "disposable" drills. That's something! Bottom line folks, if you can keep your hands on this puppy, it will be the last drill you'll ever need to buy!
I bought this hoping I could share the BL 1815 battery from my regular drill. Nope there is a plastic blocker that prevents mounting the smaller 1815 battery. You must use the larger BL 1830 battery with this drill. Since I don't have enough hammer-drill needs to justify buying an $80 battery just for this drill I sent it back and got the BHP452Z model which does accept my battery. Too bad, since this one costs the same and is obviously more rugged, has the side handle and a depth stop rig.
Great drill,does the job!! Love the led light,not too heavy and easy to change bits with the keyless chuck.
I like the depth rod that comes with the drill, I can gauge the drilling depth with ease. Would recommend to anyone!! Nice rugged Hammer/Drill!! - Makita - Drill - Lithium-ion - Cordless Drill'
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