DDF490 Drill Driver

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DDF490 18V LXT Brushless Drill Driver (Body Only)

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Makita DDF490 18V LXT Brushless Drill Driver (Body Only)

Name: Makita DDF490 18V LXT Brushless Drill Driver (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DDF490Z
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50Nm2-speed1kg bare3 years (with registration)

Makita DDF490 18V LXT Brushless Drill Driver: 50Nm, 0–500/0–1900rpm, 1.5–13mm chuck, 1.0kg bare.

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50Nm

Max torque

1,900rpm

Max speed

1kg

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 torque50Nm

30Nm lowestMakita DF033Dhighest 130NmMakita DDF492

Max drilling, wood38mm

20mm lowestMilwaukee M12 BDhighest 76mmMakita DDF492

Max drilling, steel13mm

10mm lowestMakita DF0300highest 15mmDeWalt DCD991

Weight (bare)1kg

0.67kg lightestMakita DF032Dheaviest 2kgMakita DDF492

Compare it with: + Festool CXS 18 + Bosch GSR 18V-65 + DeWalt DCD991 + Einhell TC-CD 18/35 Li

Full specs

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

Performance

Max torque50 Nm

Speed settings2

No-load speed0–500 / 0–1,900 rpm

Clutch settings20

MotorBrushless

Voltage18V

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm

Chuck typeKeyless

Max wood38 mm

Max steel13 mm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1 kg

Weight (with battery)1.64 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level78 dB(A) LpA

Vibration≤2.5 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DDF490 is an 18V LXT brushless drill driver, a 2-speed 50Nm tool reaching 1,900rpm with a 13mm keyless chuck and 20 torque settings. At 1.0kg bare it is the lightest Makita 18V drill driver here with a conventional chuck, and it drills 38mm in wood. We rate it a good light pick for second fix and fitting; the DDF485 is its near twin at 1.1kg with 21 torque settings, and the DDF489 steps up to 73Nm.

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

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

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 1.38kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 1.64kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 1.64kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 1.63kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 1.66kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 1.97kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 2.3kg 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.