DBN500 Brad Nailer

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Brad Nailers · Makita 18V LXT

Makita DBN500Z 18V LXT 18G Brad Nailer (Body Only)

3kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

Battery 18 gauge brad nailer for 15 to 50mm brads, with a rocker switch for sequential or bump firing and tool-less depth adjustment. Superseded by the DBN501 but still sold in the UK.

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15mm

Shortest nail

50mm

Longest nail

110nails

Magazine

3kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among brad nailers

Against the 12 brad nailers we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Longest nail50mm

35mm lowestMakita DFN350highest 54mmMilwaukee M18 FN18GS

Magazine110nails

100nails lowestMakita DFN350highest 110nailsThis one

Weight (bare)3kg

1.9kg lightestMilwaukee M12 FCN18GSheaviest 3kgThis one

Noise (LpA)79dB(A)

68dB(A) lowestHiKOKI NT1850DFhighest 88dB(A)Bosch GNH18V-50-2M

Compare it with: + HiKOKI NT1850DF + Bosch GNH 18V-50 M + Milwaukee M18 FN18GS + Einhell FIXETTO 18/50 N

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 04/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Nails It Takes

TypeBrad

Nail gauge18G

Nail angle0°

Shortest nail15 mm

Longest nail50 mm

Magazine110 nails

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)3 kg

Weight (with battery)3.64 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level79 dB(A) LpA

Vibration (nailing)≤2.5 m/s²

Firing & Features

Firing modesSequential and contact

Nails per chargeapprox. 1,000 per charge (3.0Ah)

Tool-free depth adjust✓ Yes

Dry-fire lockout✓ Yes

No-mar tip✓ Yes

Power & Motor

DriveBattery

Voltage18V

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

All 7 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 3.38kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 3.64kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 3.64kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 3.63kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 3.66kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 3.97kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 4.3kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.