Makita 18V Combi Drill LXT DHP458RF3J

Great all rounder, good strength not too heavy. Battery 3ah lasts well but will get 5ah when I need to replace the battery. Rubber trim has come away In one place, probably due to extensive use.

Probably the best combi I have ever used. More than most will ever need. Will suit anyone from a keen DIY hero to a tradesman looking for a value drill. Couple this with a decent impact and sds and that’s ya lot.
If mine ever fails I would have no issues buying the same again.

Best cordless I’ve ever had. I used to have the baby brother to this drill until I saw a plumber with this on site.
I borrowed it for one hole and knew I had to have it.
Robust and feel great.
I couldn’t believe the difference and well worth it for the extra cost.
Great bit of kit.

Great combi drill for the money. Has 3 different settings to complete most types of jobs. Also comes with the metal Chuck, which is good as the plastic ones are NOT great!

This drill is great once is new I used it for one big job and when I went on for the next job within 3 weeks it started to smoke the drill was used to drill through some 2 by 6 wood it lost power completely it was send back to screw fix to be repaired and they changed Chuck, brushes, motor basically the whole drill and it made no difference so I had to return it and get the brushless one which is really really good

Top quality tool, light weight tool nice a compact with good punch. These have amazing capabilities. Would highly recommend 10/10. I have burnt alot out so not sure its top in its category but shave put mine through hell.

Great bit of kit. It has lasted me years and is still running strong. Very good value for money and very good build quality. I would recommend it to anyone!

Another great piece to the makita kit, light and very powerful.
Wouldn't recommend using it to mix up plaster as it'll burn out. Also the metal clutch requires the odd squirt of wd 40 to free it up but that comes with site work

Wow, what a bit of kit this is, very sturdy and reliable, has lots of torque and drills through anything by far the best drill I’ve ever owned, the build quality is outstanding

Makita is far by the best and always delivers quality and strength and reliable this drill is the best thing since sliced bread it’s strong and drills through wood with ease

Great piece of kit, Makita always delivers quality tools. Gave it a 4 for features as it's rare to get the bit holder that mounts on the side, which is handy, and if you do get one they aren't up to usual quality and bits drop out after a few months use.

I’m on my second drill now,as the other one burnt out as I overworked it while drilling a 110mm in chip board floor,these drill have drilled hundreds of 25 mm holes in joists for Cables and hundreds of 6mm masonry on hammer setting ,I use it with a 5 ah battery as it saves me charging too many times

I have the Brushless version and I have to admit it packs a punch. A very powerful drill which enables me to complete a multitude of tasks as a plumbing/heating installer. Good value for money

Most of my cordless kit is makita. All the "professional" tools are decent. Granted mine maybe dont have the toughest life but getting 8 years use and only needing brushes replacing. Powerful drill, light is handy.

Big mean, combi drilling machine!!
I love this drill as you can drill into most wall with ease all day long due to the power of this drill. At times i am scared to use it with the bosch Speed bits as when they get stuck it you who starts spinning

Had mine for years now, taken abuse but can handle anything. It's now got a dodgy speed switch but it was my fault! I'd buy another without question

Would definitely recommend this drill had mine for a while now. Being a roofer it’s been out in all weathers and chucked about on sites with no problems at all batteries last a good while too plenty of charge for the day.

Used many different brands of drill throughout my plumbing & heating work life but every time I’ve changed a brand I’ve always ended up going back to Makita in the long run.
The build quality & performance have always been exactly what I need to complete all the jobs I’ve ever needed it for

Used many drills out there but this by far is my favourite. Comfortable hold whilst using! Multiple settings to get it exactly right for what you’re using it for

Always used Makita tools and have never been let down. The majority of what my combi drill does is drilling through thick plate steel and has never missed a beat. Would 100% suggest this product to anyone looking for a good universal combi drill. It is compact enough to store easily but got enough power behind it to complete large tasks. Would definitely pair with a 5 amp hour battery.

I always use Makita as the tools are good quality and reasonably priced (plus I now have loads of batteries) i used to buy the cheaper combi drills but it’s definitely worth spending a little more and getting a more powerful model, my drills get abused on site, wet, dropped, full of dust, yet they still perform great.

I had this combi drill for about 2 years now its s great piece of kit ..I use it with all sorts of drill bits and wood bits etc it's a good quality drill.. I've got quite a lot of makita power tools as they are well priced

Used mine from about 4-5 years. Always had makita. No problems whatsoever with anything. Only thing I don’t like is the storage boxes. Which are not as durable as their competitors

Used mine for 3 or more years now and never had a fault constantly run smooth and provide constant power until the battery is on 1 bar and Nearly dead

I've owned mine for about 2 years and am very impressed with it. It’s not too heavy, having that reassuring weight that suggest robustness. I’ve never had an issue with it and use it in an almost daily basis, regularly drilling through stainless steel. I use an SDS drill for the majority of my masonry drilling, but on the odd occasion where I’ve used it to drill into masonry, it’s done it without issue. All in all a sound investment.

Smashing drill im on my 4th one in about 10 years its strong and durable. I belive for the amount its used it last a long time and is notmaly easy to repair. A new gear box is normaly just ad expensive as a whole body

Everything you need in a cordless drill brilliant for using with a auger bit for drilling out for a lock strong load speed with complete control good brake well balanced 3 speed perfect for any situation

Hi Bought this a while ago and I use it pretty much every day. It's cheap to buy and it's got so much power behind it. I can't recommend it enough.

This is my third makita drill in 12 years, being abused everyday it stands to anything you throw at it. This can easily tackle the hardest of materials by dropping it down a gear and using the handle supplied.

Very good drill. For the price you cannot complain about the drill. It is as good if not better than some of the other big drill companies. Been using day in day out for over a year now and hasn’t missed a beat

good quality drill. use mine every day and have done for years. it find drilling joists quite hard and it burns the brushes out quickly but that's to be expected when doing a tough job

Very good drill, I got mine in combined set with impact driver. I would say it is essential to get the metal chuck version as opposed to the plastic for better wearing.

This bit of kit is amazing, find it very powerful, doesn’t drink the batteries and doesn’t have a problem getting the screws I require in place.

Had the makita drill set for many years now. Can beat the build quality of makita. Can drill holes after holes with breaking. I only use makita drills for this.

Can't fault this drill have been using it everyday and never had a problem all i needed was to replace the bushes which is normal ware and tare.

Bit pricey but decent drill for your money my one has just died after 5 years of heavy every day use, just ordered the new brushless version to replace it.

I haven’t used a combi drill for a few years, my preferred option was an sds with a chuck adapter. I got this a few weeks back and I’m blown away by its power and (obviously) how much easier it is to carry round. What always put me off combi’s was the motors burning out too easily. It doesn’t look like that’ll be happening here, great drill!

Had one for 5 years until brushes went on a job and my back up Ryobi just wast up to it so bought another from Amazon for £76.00 plus a set of brushes for old faithful now have 3 just to be safe!!

Fantastic drill that has plenty of torque. Easy to use and very robust. Had mine for 5 years now and still going strong.

Great bit of kit have been useing mine every day for over 3 years still going super strong not to heavy either.

Fantastic drill.
Lots of power when needed and fits in gaps others can't. I run it with a 5ah battery on and it goes on all day. Good Hammer action. as good as some sds drills.

So this drill used to be Makitas top of the line Combi Drill. A truck load of torque, when your combi drill comes out the box with a side handle you know you're in for a treat!

Completely solid, reliable, powerful, and now available for £76 odd body only, a no brainer! Thats black and decker money!

I’ve all Makita tools it does what it should. I use mine daily - takes a beating and comes back for more.
Can’t fault it

I bought this to replace my previous one which was stolen but never missed a beat in 4 years of abuse. Initial thoughts are this is just as well built and has a solid feel to it. So far it has performed well.

Had this for about a year now and it's used all the time. Can even leave my sds drill in the box now. Goes through brick and block easy with the right drill bit.

Great drill had mine 4 years still going strong use it nearly every day I do a lot of bathrooms and really gets pushed still just as good as the day I first got it

I have it for 3yaers now. Very good and powerful tool that you can use for everything. There is only one problem with this high end model- switch that you ise for changing modes hammer/drill/screwing can stuck. Unfortunately it happens more often that You thing. You need to play with to get it to position you needed. Tool working well but a bit disappointed with quality of this high end model

This is brilliant got it to go with my impact driver , great set to have does the job . Easy to metal gears is brilliant to have love mine , so handy to have

Great drill, highly reliable and robust enough for varied jobs, no matter how much you push it, it still keeps going. The grip is comfortable and not too heavy, the removable handle can be attached and removed easily and hers extremely well with control over the work you are doing, the body price is more than fair, Makita still need to work on battery prices 1 X 5AH £75!!!

Great drill, come with 3x 4ah batteries which seem to last forever on a 7mm drill bit. It hasnt struggled yet in concerete. Also came with a macpac stacker case which is a sterdy box with room for its accesories.

I bought this as part of a set and goes great together with the impact driver. This drill has some punch to it and is built with the metal internal parts is made to stand up yo some abuse and last a long time

I upgraded to this drill 18 months ago it's a beast masonry is a breeze quicker than all drills I've tried millwakee dewalt to mention a few with a decent bit this is the only drill you'll ever need

This is the pride and joy of my tool collection, it's the only tool that I take in at night to the safety of my kitchen, it's the perfect drill, it's never let me down? It's always performed perfectly and done everything that I've asked of it, it's absolutely a must have tool, I don't bother with other impact drivers like everyone else, this is small enough for those jobs, is light weight and balance, it's solid and feels quality, I have other drills from before I got this drill, to be honest I don't even know where they are, let alone if they work anymore.

I love my makita gear changed over from desalt after my tools were stolen and haven't looked back. The drill is strong and durable, feels a quality product I use 4amp batteries and it does everything I need it to do.

I've had this drill for a number of years now. I bought it as part of the six peice set and so far I've used and abtit and it just keeps going solid.

This is my second drill by majors first one only last a 2 year packed in but decided to buy another and this one done ok it's now 4 year old had no problems best buying strong bits for it not cheap bits.

Great drill. Loads of power and very comfortable to use. Not sure why they put a grip in the box as I have never seen anyone using it. Only issue is the chuck can get stuck but a little maintenance with wd40 and it works fine.

Had this drill for about 5 years now and never let me down, use it all most everyday and all ways buy Makita tools, use with the 5 amp batteries and has load of power for most jobs.excellent drill.

Great combi drill!! Had a few combi drills over the years but these have been the best, plenty of power to do the job with ease "and that's what you need in the trade" I use the 3ah batteries with my kit and they are fine for me as I have 7 or 8 of them so always have a spare to hand, if you haven't got the ££ to have loads of batteries or space in the van then spend a bit more and go for the 4ah or 5ah battery as these do last! My mates got a few 4 and 5ah and they last loads longer!!
In terms of standing the test of time these drills are well made,I've dropped mine, got kicked around the floor, and covered in dust, rubble and it keeps going! and the 3year warranty proves how confident Makita are in it, I've had issues with various brands of tools and Makita aftercare is second to none I've sent them tools that had broke or were not working right and they've sorted it even out of warranty! They will check out the fault and call/email you with cost to repair it! And you send it direct to Makita no approved repair agents!
Cost wise if you go out and buy a combi kit with batteries, charger etc it's not cheap! BUT if you have other Makita 18v tools then you could pick up a bare drill only and a bit of shopping around on the net will get you a Bargain!

Not a bad drill for the money. Latest one did seem to burn out very quick but was replaced under warranty and this one seems a lot better