Tools & Hardware : Makita BDF452HW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Driver Drill Kit
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from: Makita
List Price: $378.00Amazon.com's Price: $197.73 You Save: $180.27 (48%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Makita
EAN: 0088381076784
Label: Makita
Manufacturer: Makita
Model: BDF452HW
Publisher: Makita
Sales Rank: 117
Studio: Makita
Features:- Lithium Ion battery technology - Charges in only 15 minutes
- 1/2" Keyless Chuck with shaft lock for tighter securing bits for professional demands
- Makita built 4 pole motor design for high performance lasts 5 times longer than competitive motors
- Built in LED light to light up the work area
- 16 Position Clutch
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Amazon.com Review:
Experience the power and reduced weight of the new lithium-ion technology, without the high cost. Lithium-ion cordless tools provide more power with less weight. This cordless drill-driver is a more compact, lighter-weight version of the LXT 18 volt tool. It has a 1.5 amp hr battery, which is half the size of the LXT 3.0 Amp hr batteries. This is not a light-duty tool by any means; it kicks butt in the 18-volt category. It boasts 450 in./lbs. of torque! You can even use the longer run time 18-volt LXT 3.0 Amp-hr batteries in this tool (the higher the amp hr rating, the longer the battery will last before it needs to be recharged).
This cordless drill weighs only 3.5 pounds, the lightest yet of any professional 18 volt. It has a comfortable grip and excellent ergonomics, which is ideal for continual use. Located just above the trigger, are two 'headlights.' Headlights refer to small LED lights that provide light where you need it most. I was skeptical about this feature, thinking it was just another gimmick, but after using it for some time, I've come to depend on it. From lighting my way to the house in the dark, when bringing the batteries/tools on cold nights to providing light in a dark cabinet, closet, or under a desk, this a must-have feature. Rubber grips adorn the exterior of this tool and protect it during impact if it falls. For all that you get with this tool package, the price is unbelievably low. This 18 volt is perfect for the professional who needs a powerful cordless to use all day long.
This Makita drill also has the most advanced charging system available and it charges in only 15 minutes! Generically, it's called a 'smart charging system.' A computer chip inside the battery lets the charger know exactly how to optimally charge the battery, to completely charge each cell within the battery and for maximum battery life. Each battery is made up of smaller 1.2 volt cells. Often a battery will drain unevenly during normal use, at different rates within these internal cells. A normal charger will stop charging the battery when one cell reaches maximum capacity, not all of them. Once this happens once, it will continue to do so as long as you use the battery. What this means is your 18-volt battery is now a 16- or 17-volt battery and it can drop even lower. A 'smart charger' will charge every cell independently until each cell is fully charged, so your 18-volt battery will remain 18 volts for its entire life. This charger has a fan in it and blows air through the battery to cool it down before charging so the battery can be charged right away, unlike other brands, where the charger waits until the battery cools, or even worse attempts to charge a hot battery pack and damages it or decreases the life of the battery. These Makita lithium-ion batteries will last longer than standard batteries and can be charged over 1200 times, as opposed to the standard of 600 to 800 times, which alone can justify the slightly higher price tag. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford
What's in the Box
Driver drill; compact lithium-ion batteries (2); 15-minute Rapid Charger; carrying case
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - DHL
Very nice product, preformed great on a huge deck project. The charger worked as advertized, charged fast and strong. I love this little,tough,and powerfull drill!
The light is a nice addition, too
Rating: - Wonderful tool
I had looked very closely at a number of cordless drills, especially the Panasonic and DeWalt. What made me get the Makita was the feature of the ratcheting chuck that gave positive feedback on bit security. Well, the price of the refurb was pretty good, too. The drill exceeded my expectations. The 15 minute charger works as advertised. It is my first Lithium-ion powered tool and the endurance of the battery is impressive. Ver compact, it has already gotten me in places my previous drill could not.
Rating: - Light, strong, too bad it looks like a sneaker
Excellent drill. Lots of power, so light it's deceptive. You'd think it's not going to have much torque because it feels so light, but it's got huge torque. It charges quickly and runs for a long time on that charge. I just wish it looked like a good, basic, working Makita... blue, not this Adidas look.
Rating: - Reconditioned Makita drill
This is a great, lite-weight, non-commercial drill. Perfect home-owner item with plenty of general use power. Mama can handle this one with ease!
Rating: - Great Drill
I purchased this drill for my boyfriend for Christmas 2007 - He uses it everyday at his work, he is an airplane mechanic and does alot of screw removal inside wings, etc and says this drill is by far the best he has ever owned - It is light, durable and the light comes in handy also. The battery is recharged in a matter of minutes. He has used it on home projects and is a firm believer that Makita makes the best drill - He has owned other Makitas and has used them until they were no longer usable! ... Read More
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