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Festool BHC 18 vs Makita DHR243

They differ in 5 of 5 areas. Specs, battery platforms and every way each one is sold, from the makers' own figures.

They differ in 5 of 5 areas

No overall winner: these are the figures that separate them, from each maker's own documentation.

SpecFestool BHC 18Makita DHR243
Impact energy1.8J2J
Impact rate4895bpm4700bpm
Max hole, concrete18mm24mm
Max core cutter68mm54mm
Weight (bare)1.8kg2.9kg
Weight (with battery)2.4kg3.54kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)14.00 m/s²15.8 m/s²
Noise90 dB(A) LpA / 98 dB(A) LwA91 dB(A) LpA / 99 dB(A) LwA
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