DDF489 Drill Driver

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DDF489 18V LXT Brushless Drill Driver (Body Only)

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Makita DDF489 18V LXT Brushless Drill Driver (Body Only)

Name: Makita DDF489 18V LXT Brushless Drill Driver (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DDF489Z
Availability: BackOrder

73Nm2-speed1.5kg bare3 years (with registration)

Makita DDF489 18V LXT Brushless Drill Driver: 73Nm, 0–550/0–1800rpm, 1.5–13mm chuck, 1.5kg bare.

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73Nm

Max torque

1,800rpm

Max speed

1.5kg

Weight (bare)

1.5–13mm

Chuck size

Where it sits among drill drivers

Against the 34 drill drivers we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max torque73Nm

30Nm lowestMakita DF033Dhighest 130NmMakita DDF492

Max drilling, wood38mm

20mm lowestMilwaukee M12 BDhighest 76mmMakita DDF492

Max drilling, steel13mm

10mm lowestMakita DF0300highest 15mmDeWalt DCD991

Weight (bare)1.5kg

0.67kg lightestMakita DF032Dheaviest 2kgMakita DDF492

Compare it with: + DeWalt DCD791 + Einhell TE-CD 18/40 Li BL + Bosch Green EasyDrill 18V-40 + Festool TXS 18

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 27/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque73 Nm

Speed settings2

No-load speed0–550 / 0–1,800 rpm

Clutch settings21

MotorBrushless

Voltage18V

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm

Chuck typeKeyless

Max wood38 mm

Max steel13 mm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.5 kg

Weight (with battery)2.14 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level77 dB(A) LpA

Vibration≤2.5 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DDF489 is an 18V LXT brushless drill driver, a 2-speed 73Nm tool running to 1,800rpm with a 13mm keyless chuck and 21 torque settings, at 1.5kg bare. It is a mid-weight option for trades who want more torque than the lighter drill drivers without going to a big-bodied drill. We rate it a good all-rounder for LXT owners; for heavier boring the DDF492 goes to 130Nm and 76mm in wood, while the DDF484 is lighter at 1.2kg.

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

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

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 1.88kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 2.14kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 2.14kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 2.13kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 2.16kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 2.47kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 2.8kg 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.