The Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL Motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life Makita believe that for a good tool you need a good motor, and Makita makes every effort to make sure their motors are of the best quality. They use premium grade steel to produce armature shafts and gears, and only steel of the highest grade is used. Weighs only 2.8 Kg with BL1840 or higher battery (battery not included) for reduced operator fatigue It has a variable speed trigger that allows you to adjust the speed based on the type of material being drilled or the application you are using

The electronically-controlled Brushless Motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. The DHR171 has an efficient Makita Brushless Motor for up to 50% longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. It has 2-mode operation for “rotation only” or “hammering with rotation”, with 0-680 RPM, 0-4,800 IPM and 1.2 Joules of impact energy for fast and efficient drilling. The compact size and lower weight mean reduced fatigue for operators, especially for overhead applications. As we mentioned it doesn't have the full power that larger rotary drills will have, but is is still powerful enough for many tasks.Their HQ is in Japan. Their Telford manufacturing plant is the only full-production facility for power tools in the UK and has been successfully running construction on many of our top line cordless power tools since 1991.

This is a useful drill for general purpose trade use and for home DIY. Rotary drills are usually heavy, but this one has been designed to be lighter.

Brushless motor delivers 0-680 RPM, 0-4,800 IPM and 1.2 Joules of impact energy for faster drilling Weighs only 2.8kg with BL1840 or higher battery (battery not included) for reduced operator fatigue

Thanks for taking your time to read our review of the Makita DHR171Z 18V LXT brushless rotary hammer drill. This model is one of the biggest selling rotary hammer drills on the UK market. Variable speed trigger enables the user to match the speed to the application for greater versatility An efficient brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge Efficient Brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge

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Makita has created a new class in cordless with 18V LXT new compact tools. The Brushless DHR171 17mm SDS Plus Rotary Hammer is ideal for working in tight spaces and for overhead conditions. It does have the newer longer lasting brushless Makita motor - this can deliver 0-680 rpm, and 0-4,800 ipm The MAKITA DC18RC has a cooling fan that blows cool air into the battery. A digital power display identifies the condition of the battery and charging condition. The cordless DHR171Z brushless rotary hammer from Makita is ideal for working in tight spaces and overhead thanks to its compact design. It has an efficient brushless motor for up to 50% longer run time, increased power and speed and longer tool life. It has a 2-mode operation for "rotation only" or "hammering with rotation", with 0-680 RPM, 0-4,800 IPM and 1.2 Joules of impact energy for fast and efficient drilling. The compact size and lower weight mean reduced fatigue for operators, especially for overhead applications. Features: