DBN501 Brad Nailer

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DBN501ZJ 18V LXT Brushless 18G Brad Nailer (Body Only, MakPac)

Brad Nailers · Makita 18V LXT

Makita DBN501ZJ 18V LXT Brushless 18G Brad Nailer (Body Only, MakPac)

Name: Makita DBN501ZJ 18V LXT Brushless 18G Brad Nailer (Body Only, MakPac)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DBN501ZJ
Availability: InStock

2.3kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

Battery 18 gauge brad nailer for 15 to 50mm brads, with a 110 nail magazine, anti dry fire mechanism and tool-less jam clearing. Pneumatic spring drive with a brushless motor.

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15mm

Shortest nail

50mm

Longest nail

110nails

Magazine

2.3kg

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)2.3kg

1.9kg lightestMilwaukee M12 FCN18GSheaviest 3kgMakita DBN500

Noise (LpA)82dB(A)

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

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

Full specs

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

Nails It Takes

TypeBrad

Nail gauge18G

Nail diameter1.2mm

Nail angle0°

Shortest nail15 mm

Longest nail50 mm

Magazine110 nails

Power & Motor

DriveBattery

MechanismPneumatic spring mechanism, brushless motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Firing & Features

Firing modesSequential and contact

Dry-fire lockout✓ Yes

Tool-free jam release✓ Yes

No-mar tip✓ Yes

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.3 kg

Weight (with battery)2.94 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Case typeMakPac

Case modelMakpac case (4) 821552-6

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level82 dB(A) LpA / 93 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (nailing)≤2.5 m/s²

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

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

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 2.68kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 2.94kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 2.94kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 2.93kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 2.96kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 3.27kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 3.6kg 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.