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Makita HR5212C 110V 1510W SDS Max Rotary Hammer (Carry Case)
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Makita HR5212C 110V 1510W SDS Max Rotary Hammer (Carry Case)

11.9kg110V3 years (with registration)

1510W SDS Max rotary hammer with AVT for holes up to 52mm in concrete and core bits to 160mm. Variable speed dial, constant speed control, soft start and 24 chisel positions.

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20J
Impact energy
52mm
Max hole, concrete
1,510W
Power input
11.9kg
Weight

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 energy20J
5.6J lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 21.4JMakita HR006G
Max hole, concrete52mm
35mm lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 52mmThis one
Power input1,510W
850W lowestMakita HR3540Chighest 1,700WBosch GBH 12-52 DV
Weight11.9kg
5.2kg lightestMakita HR3540Cheaviest 11.9kgThis one
Compare it with: + Milwaukee K 545 S + DeWalt D25733 + Bosch GBH 5-40 DCE + HiKOKI DH52MA

Full specs

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

Hammer & Drilling

Chuck systemSDS Max
Impact energy20 J
Measured to EPTA✓ Yes
Impact rate2,250 bpm
No-load speed150–310
Max hole, concrete52 mm
Best range, concrete25–45mm
Max core cutter160 mm
Dust extractionDust extraction attachment 196858-4 or 199144-2

Physical & Build

Weight11.9 kg
Case typeCarry case
Case model196552-8
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level101 dB(A) LpA / 109 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (hammer drilling)9.9 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)7.5 m/s²

Modes & Handling

ModesRotation with hammering / Hammering only / Bit angle change (24 positions)
Chisel only✓ Yes
Chisel position lock✓ Yes
Reduced or variable impact✓ Yes
BodyL-shape
Anti-vibration✓ Yes
Anti-vibration systemAVT (Anti-Vibration Technology)
Safety clutch✓ Yes
Soft start✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage110V
Power input1,510 W
Power output2,100 W

Warranty · 3yr

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