DHP490 Combi Drill

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DHP490 18V LXT Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)

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Makita DHP490 18V LXT Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)

Name: Makita DHP490 18V LXT Brushless Combi Drill (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DHP490Z
Availability: InStock

65Nm2-speed1kg bare3 years (with registration)

18V LXT brushless combi drill, 65Nm max torque (50/27Nm hard/soft). 2-speed 0–500/0–1,900rpm, 0–28,500bpm. 13mm keyless chuck, 20 torque settings, LED, XPT. 1.0kg bare. Body only.

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65Nm

Max torque

1,900rpm

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 torque65Nm

30Nm lowestMilwaukee M12 BPDhighest 180NmMakita HP003G

Max drilling, wood38mm

21mm lowestMakita HP333Dhighest 89mmMilwaukee M18 FPD2

Weight (bare)1kg

0.85kg lightestDeWalt DCD706heaviest 2.1kgMakita HP003G

Blows per minute28,500

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

Compare it with: + Festool TPC 18/4 + Milwaukee M18 CBLPD + Einhell TP-CD 18/70 Li-i BL + Bosch Green UniversalImpact 18V-60

Full specs

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

Performance

Max torque65 Nm

Speed settings2

No-load speed0–500 / 0–1,900 rpm

Impacts per minute28,500

Hammer function✓ Yes

MotorBrushless

Torque settings20

Voltage18V

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm

Chuck typeKeyless

Max wood38 mm

Max masonry13 mm

Max steel13 mm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1 kg

Weight (with battery)1.64 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level88 dB(A) LpA / 96 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (drilling metal)≤2.5 m/s²

Vibration (hammer drilling)8.1 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DHP490 is Makita's lightest 18V LXT brushless combi here at 1.0kg bare, with 65Nm, two speeds and 13mm in masonry. It suits overhead and all-day light fixing work; for heavier boring through timber and block look at the DHP489.

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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.