DHR242 SDS+ Hammer Drill

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DHR242Z 18V LXT Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)

SDS+ Hammer Drills · Makita 18V LXT

Makita DHR242Z 18V LXT Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)

Name: Makita DHR242Z 18V LXT Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DHR242Z
Availability: InStock

2.7kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

Brushless three-mode 18V LXT SDS+ rotary hammer for holes up to 24mm in concrete and core bits to 54mm. Torque limiter, electric brake and constant speed control.

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Impact energy

24mm

Max hole, concrete

4,700bpm

Impact rate

2.7kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among sds+ hammer drills

Against the 124 sds+ hammer drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Impact energy2J

1J lowestMakita HR140Dhighest 5.8JBosch GBH 18V-34 CF

Max hole, concrete24mm

12mm lowestEinhell TE-HD 18/12 Lihighest 35mmHiKOKI DH3635DC

Impacts per minute4,700

2,900 lowestBosch GBH 18V-34 CFhighest 6,000Einhell TE-HD 18/12 Li

Weight (bare)2.7kg

1.5kg lightestEinhell TE-HD 18/12 Liheaviest 6.1kgEinhell RT-RH 32

Compare it with: + Festool KHC 18 + Einhell TP-HD 18/26 D Li BL + DeWalt DCH274 + Bosch GBH 18V-22 X

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 03/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS+

Impact energy2 J

Measured to EPTA✓ Yes

Impact rate4,700 bpm

No-load speed0–950

Max hole, concrete24 mm

Best range, concrete4–16mm

Max core cutter54 mm

Max hole, wood27 mm

Max hole, steel13 mm

Dust extractionDX06

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Modes & Handling

ModesRotation only / Hammering with rotation / Hammering only

Chisel only✓ Yes

Chisel position lock✓ Yes

Drill only (no hammer)✓ Yes

BodyInline or D-handle

Safety clutch✓ Yes

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.7 kg

Weight (with battery)3.34 kg

Noise level91 dB(A) LpA / 99 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (hammer drilling)15.0 m/s²

Vibration (chiselling)11.4 m/s²

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

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

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 3.08kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 3.34kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 3.34kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 3.33kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 3.36kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 3.67kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 4.0kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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