DHP487 Combi Drill

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DHP487 18V LXT Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)

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Makita DHP487 18V LXT Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)

40Nm2-speed1kg bare3 years (with registration)

Sub-compact 18V LXT brushless combi drill (164mm, Makita's shortest), 40Nm max torque (40/25Nm hard/soft). 2-speed 0–500/0–1,700rpm, 0–25,500bpm. 13mm keyless chuck, 21 torque settings, aluminium gear housing. Body only.

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40Nm

Max torque

1,700rpm

Max speed

1kg

Weight (bare)

1.5–13mm

Chuck size

Where it sits among combi drills

Against the 47 combi drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max torque40Nm

30Nm lowestMilwaukee M12 BPDhighest 180NmMakita HP003G

Max drilling, wood36mm

21mm lowestMakita HP333Dhighest 89mmMilwaukee M18 FPD2

Weight (bare)1kg

0.85kg lightestDeWalt DCD706heaviest 2.1kgMakita HP003G

Blows per minute25,500

22,500 lowestMilwaukee M12 BPDhighest 57,600Festool TPC 18/4

Compare it with: + Bosch GSB 18V-28 + Milwaukee M18 CBLPD + Einhell TP-CD 18/50 Li-i BL + DeWalt DCD805

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 06/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque40 Nm

Speed settings2

No-load speed0–500 / 0–1,700 rpm

Impacts per minute25,500

Hammer function✓ Yes

MotorBrushless

Torque settings21

Voltage18V

Year released2022

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm

Chuck typeKeyless Metal

Max wood36 mm

Max masonry13 mm

Max steel13 mm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1 kg

Weight (with battery)1.64 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level86 dB(A) LpA / 94 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (drilling metal)1.3 m/s²

Vibration (hammer drilling)10.5 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DHP487 is Makita's sub-compact 18V LXT brushless combi at 1.3kg bare, a 2-speed 40Nm drill for tight access and overhead work. It trims torque and capacity for a shorter, lighter body. We rate it a good choice where size matters more than power; for general trade drilling, the DHP485 or DHP486 give more grunt.

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.