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Makita DBM131 110V 1500W Wet & Dry Diamond Core Drill (Carry Case)

2-speed6.3kg3 years (with registration)

Two-speed 1500W wet and dry core drill, up to 132mm in concrete, handheld or in a stand. Torque limiter, soft start, overload LED and built-in PRCD. 110V only in the UK.

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132mm
Max core, wet
1,500W
Power input
6.3kg
Weight

Where it sits among handheld-or-rig diamond core drills

Scaled against the 5 diamond core drills we list, so other sizes aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Weight6.3kg
3.4kg lightestMakita DBM080heaviest 10.3kgMilwaukee MXF DCD150
Compare it with: + Bosch GSB 162-2 RE + DeWalt D21570 + Milwaukee DD 2-160 XE

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 03/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Coring

TypeHandheld or rig
Wet or dryWet & dry
Max core, wet (concrete)132 mm
Handheld limitStand needed above 40mm in 1st gear
Core sizes by gear1st up to 132mm / 2nd up to 70mm
Gears2
No-load speed0–1,100 / 0–2,300 rpm
Speed under load0–800 / 0–1,570

Fitting & Stand

Spindle threadM18
Collar diameter53 mm

Water & Safety

Water feed✓ Yes
Max water pressure3 bar
PRCD supplied✓ Yes
Safety clutch✓ Yes
Overload indicator✓ Yes
Soft start✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage110V
Power input1,500 W

Physical & Build

Weight6.3 kg
Case typeCarry case
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level85 dB(A) LpA / 90 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (core drilling)≤2.5 m/s²

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Makita
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