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Makita DHP489 Combi Drill
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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DHP489 18V LXT Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)
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Makita DHP489 18V LXT Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)

110Nm2-speed1.5kg bare3 years (with registration)

18V LXT brushless combi drill, 110Nm max torque (73/40Nm hard/soft). 2-speed 0–550/0–1,800rpm, 0–27,000bpm. 13mm keyless chuck, 21 torque settings, LED. 1.5kg bare. Body only.

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110Nm
Max torque
1,800rpm
Max speed
1.5kg
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 torque110Nm
30Nm lowestMilwaukee M12 BPDhighest 180NmMakita HP003G
Max drilling, wood38mm
21mm lowestMakita HP333Dhighest 89mmMilwaukee M18 FPD2
Weight (bare)1.5kg
0.85kg lightestDeWalt DCD706heaviest 2.1kgMakita HP003G
Blows per minute27,000
22,500 lowestMilwaukee M12 BPDhighest 57,600Festool TPC 18/4

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 25/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque110 Nm
Speed settings2
No-load speed0–550 / 0–1,800 rpm
Impacts per minute27,000
Hammer function✓ Yes
MotorBrushless
Torque settings21
Voltage18V

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm
Chuck typeKeyless
Max wood38 mm
Max masonry16 mm
Max steel13 mm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.5 kg
Weight (with battery)2.14 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Noise level84 dB(A) LpA / 92 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (drilling metal)≤2.5 m/s²
Vibration (hammer drilling)9.5 m/s²
The verdictOur take

The DHP489 sits in the middle of Makita's 18V LXT brushless combis: 110Nm, 16mm in masonry and a quiet 84 dB(A), at 1.5kg bare. It has more grunt than the DHP484 for fixings into brick and block, while staying lighter than the top-end DHP486 and DHP492.

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.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Makita
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