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18V Twin (36V) · Brushless
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SDS Max Hammer Drills · Makita 18V Twin (36V)

Makita DHR400ZKU 18V X2 (36V) Brushless SDS Max Rotary Hammer (Body Only, Carry Case)

Twin 18V LXT brushless SDS Max rotary hammer running on two packs, for holes up to 40mm in concrete and core bits to 105mm. AVT, LED light and AWS wireless extractor start.

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8J
Impact energy
40mm
Max hole, concrete
2,900bpm
Impact rate

Where it sits among sds max hammer drills

Against the 56 sds max hammer drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Impact energy8J
5.6J lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 21.4JMakita HR006G
Max hole, concrete40mm
35mm lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 52mmHiKOKI DH52ME
Impacts per minute2,900
2,100 lowestBosch GBH 12-52 DVhighest 4,100Einhell TE-RH 38 3F
Max core cutter105mm
90mm lowestBosch GBH18V-36highest 160mmHiKOKI DH52MA

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS Max
Impact energy8 J
Measured to EPTA✓ Yes
Impact rate2,900 bpm
No-load speed250–500
Max hole, concrete40 mm
Best range, concrete16–30mm
Max core cutter105 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage36V
MotorBrushless

Dust & Extraction

Extractor auto-startYes (via add-on module)
Auto-start systemMakita AWS, wireless unit (supplied per UK retailers)

Modes & Handling

ModesRotation with hammering / Hammering only
Chisel only✓ Yes
Reduced or variable impact✓ Yes
BodyL-shape
Anti-vibration✓ Yes
Anti-vibration systemAVT (Anti-Vibration Technology)

Physical & Build

LED work light✓ Yes
Case typeCarry case
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level91 dB(A) LpA / 102 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (hammer drilling)5.0 m/s²

Powered by Makita 18V Twin (36V) · 7

All 7 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first.

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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Warranty · 3yr

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