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HiKOKI R18DB vs Makita DCL181F

They differ in 4 of 6 areas. Specs, battery platforms and every way each one is sold, from the makers' own figures.

They differ in 4 of 6 areas

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

SpecHiKOKI R18DBMakita DCL181F
Max airflow21l/s23.3l/s
Max suction4.5kPa4.2kPa
Suction power40air W30air W
Container0.56L0.65L
Weight (bare)1kg0.8kg
Weight (with battery)1.56kg1.44kg
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