Makita DHP489 18V LXT Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)
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.
Where it sits among combi drills
Against the 47 combi drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.
Full specs
From Makita's own documentation. Checked 25/09/2026. Report a spec error ›
Performance
Chuck & Drilling
Physical & Build
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 ›
BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh
0.97kg
2.47kg
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Warranty · 3yr
Register within 30 days. Batteries/chargers excluded (Li-ion batteries 2yr standard from Apr 2025).
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