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Makita HP1640 Percussion Drill
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Makita HP1640 240V 680W Corded Percussion Drill
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Makita HP1640 240V 680W Corded Percussion Drill

1-speed1.8kg3 years (with registration)

240V 680W Makita single-speed percussion drill. 0–2,800rpm, up to 44,800bpm, 13mm keyed chuck, drills 16mm in masonry. 1.8kg.

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680W
Power input
2,800rpm
Max speed
16mm
Masonry
1.8kg
Weight

Where it sits among percussion drills

Against the 47 percussion drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Power input680W
320W lowestMakita HP0300highest 1,100WBosch GSB 21-2 RE
Max drilling, masonry16mm
8mm lowestMakita HP0300highest 24mmBosch GSB 21-2 RE
Max drilling, wood30mm
25mm lowestEinhell TE-ID 500 Ehighest 40mmHiKOKI DV18V
Weight1.8kg
1.3kg lightestMakita HP0300heaviest 3kgHiKOKI DV20VD
Compare it with: + Einhell TE-ID 500 E + Bosch GSB 600 + HiKOKI DV16V + DeWalt DWD024

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 26/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Gears1
No-load speed0–2,800 rpm
Hammer function✓ Yes
Blows per minute44,800
Extractor auto-startYes, plugged into an auto-start extractor

Power & Motor

Voltage240V
Power input680 W
Power output600 W

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm
Chuck typeKeyed
Max masonry16 mm
Max wood30 mm
Max steel13 mm

Physical & Build

Weight1.8 kg
Noise level98 dB(A) LpA / 106 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (drilling metal)2.5 m/s²
Vibration (hammer drilling)17.5 m/s²
The verdictOur take

The HP1640 is Makita's compact single-speed percussion drill: 680W, up to 2,800rpm and 16mm in masonry, at 1.8kg with a keyed chuck. A tidy all-rounder for fixings; the HP1641 is the same drill with a keyless chuck.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Makita
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Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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