Makita DHP458 Combi Drill - Top 5 Things You Need to Know
Posted by Katy | Toolstop on 1st Jan 2021
This Toolstop Blog is a complete rundown and review on the Makita DHP458 Combi Drill. This combi drill from Makita is robust, durable and up to the task. To find out more on this model, and to see if it is the right combi drill for you, keep reading!
This Toolstop Blog is a complete rundown and review on the Makita DHP458 Combi Drill. This combi drill from Makita is robust, durable and up to the task. To find out more on this model, and to see if it is the right combi drill for you, keep reading!
Features of the Makita DHP458 Combi Drill
In our on-going series where we share with you the top 5 things you need to know about the best tools on the market, we’re looking at Makita’s DHP458 Combi Drill.
Is the Makita DHP458 the Right Combi Drill for you?
Here are the top 5 things you need to know about the DHP458:
#1 – It’s Very Robust
Tools that are expected to work in rugged environments and perform tough applications like drilling into bricks should themselves be robust. So it’s a huge advantage that Makita has wrapped the DHP458 up in – not just ergonomic, rubberised grips – but a housing that’s rated as XPT. XPT means “Extreme Protection Technology”.
What, exactly, does this offer you? Protection against the ingress of water and dust into the DHP458’s motor, two things that are almost guaranteed to wreck your power tool. Peace of mind is yours when you own a DHP458!
#2 – It’s Compact
If you’re forced to work in tight or confined spaces, but you don’t want to compromise on the power and versatility of the tools you use, then it’s great to know that the DHP458 has a head length of just 225mm.
#3 – It’s Compatible With Makita’s 18V LXT Batteries
In our bundle, you get it with 3 x 3Ah batteries, although it will also work with the Makita 5Ah packs. That’s because it’s part of the starred system that we’ve written about before, so basically the DHP458 can run off any of your existing Makita 18V LXT battery packs.
#4 – It’s a Great All-Rounder
You expect your combi drill to be able to do lots of things. That’s why you bought a combi-drill in the first place. You can read more about the different types of cordless drills and their uses here.
So with the Makita DHP458 in your hand, you’ll be drilling up to 16mm into concrete, brick and masonry in hammer mode thanks to the 30,000bpm, and a whopping 65mm into wood, plus 16mm into steel.
It’s a great all-rounder for plumbers, kitchen fitters and builders.
#5 – The Two-Speed Metal Gear Box
All of the power and capability of the DHP458 is delivered via the two-speed gearbox which benefits from the added robustness of being metal! In short, the quality of the gearbox ensures high transmission durability; the motor will be hardy enough to handle the tough applications you’ll be expecting your DHP458 to perform.
That’s the Top 5 Things you need to know about the Makita DHP458. If you’re ready to buy, click here to see our best price. What tools would you like to see featured in this series?