![]() ![]() The good news is that all of the drills seemed happy boring with a 3″ hole saw. Hilti has simply optimized their drill for higher stress applications (whereas Milwaukee developed their Cordless M18 Super Hawg to handle these applications). It’s more an indication of gearing than pure power. We expected them to have some trouble though. Both made it through, but I had to stop twice with Milwaukee’s 2704-22 and several more times with Makita’s XPH07T. Even with smooth performance and excellent ergonomics, I wouldn’t want to be drilling these all day. This wasn’t easy for Hilti’s drill, but it powered through well. This was in the wheelhouse of Hilti’s SF 10W-A18, but actually exceeded the recommendations for Makita and Milwaukee’s 3″ capacity. The extra-long handle, while I have yet to run out of one-liners for, really is beneficial.Hole saw tests were performed starting with 4-1/4″ wood boring hole saws. We really like that Makita kitted this unit with a pair of 5.0 amp hour batteries. ![]() Like we found in their compact miter saw, it’s a characteristic that is beginning to define our Makita experience. While it’s not the highest torque drill on the market anymore, the Makita XPH07T kit really stands out for the smoothness of the drilling and boring applications. We’ll be bringing in some concrete specifically for that on our Heavy Duty Drill Shootout, so be on the lookout for it in the next couple of months! Conclusions Since we really didn’t want to tear up the floor of our shop, I didn’t test the hammer drilling performance – yet. While it’s outside the recommended range, we think you can bump that up to 3-1/2″ with premium accessories. The good news is that you’ll love this drill on hole saws up to 3″. With such a wide range of possible applications, you’ve got to pick and choose how to deliver the power through your gearing. So why is a drill with 1,090 inch-pounds of torque unable to make that cut? It’s in the gearing optimization. This was a common experience in all of our tests. Even without the side handle installed for support, it was still smooth. Having just tested another drill that had no visible runout, but noticeable vibration transfer, this was a pleasant find. What stood out immediately is how smooth the performance was. As expected, the hammer drill bored easily through the 2x material with no issues. Most drills I’ve used can handle the 1″ threaded spade bit before being dropped into low speed, so it’s a pretty good benchmark to start with. I started with a 1″ spade bit and left the Makita XPH07T in high-speed mode. Pressure-treated pine was the victim of the day. That meant testing with spade bits and hole saws. Having tested the other heavy hitters of the cordless drill world, Makita was going to get the same treatment. The handle is agreeably suited to the size of my hand and rubber overmolding helps the comfort level.Īfter charging the batteries, which only takes 45 minutes from dead flat with Makita’s Rapid Optimum Charger, I installed the side handle and got to work. Installing the 5.0 amp hour battery creates a well-balanced tool. The rest of the ergonomics in hand are excellent as expected. I’ll chalk that up to the durability of the all-metal gearing and gear housing. It’s not obscenely heavy for its size, but it’s not a compact lightweight either. Picking up the hammer drill for the first time, I considered the weight. ![]() While it may be a little disconcerting or even the punch line of jokes, it really does lead to a more stable drilling experience under load. Makita has been intentional with the ratio of torque to handle length in an effort to keep the tool under greater control. Makita XPH07T Hammer Drill First Impressionsīefore I even had the chance to unbox the Makita XPH07T, the first thing I noticed was the length of the side handle. However, getting that much torque out of their heavy-duty hammer drill only takes one battery paired with the BL Brushless Motor. The 18V X2 LXT Circular Saw is one that we’ve reviewed and really like. Several of Makita’s most powerful cordless tools use the 18V X2 LXT platform that is powered by two of its 18V batteries. ![]()
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