good to hear the Milwaukee has better vibration reduction. Usually Makita is better for vibrations and ergonomics but gotta shout out the other brands when Makita drops the ball.
Yes, quick release chucks don’t like hammer action. I’ve found that so long as it’s 7mm or below it doesn’t damage the Chuck, but anything higher will cause them to fail quite rapidly. Good point! 👍🏻
@@usedandreviewedrealworldre4184 thanks for the reply. My no name corded hammer drill has given up. So it's just for diy and is most likely overkill but with the adjustable chuck I can at least switch between masonary and wood. It's between this and the SDS Ryobi drill but I can get the Makita (+2x 5ha batteries+charger) for the same price as the Ryobi because of a local store doing a price match/beat. So I'm deciding what platform to buy into.
@@thatashguy well I’ve been using it pretty much every day. I’ve used it with an SDS wood chisel, chiselling out brickwork, 24mm core bits, mixed plaster with it etc. if you can get the deal then I’d go for it. Ryobi are ok for DIY, but I wouldn’t use it for anything else. So what will do a lot will do a little. I love it, but I’m a Makita fanboy! Hope that helps with your choice. 👍🏻
I'm between the 171 and the 243 in addition to my Hilti which isn't cordless and tend to buy the 243 because of the hammering function. But when I saw this hammering in your video I thought that is really a joke.
@@musikus7092 no apology needed. The hammer/chisel action on this model rotary drill is quite good. I’ve compared it to a Dewalt, Milwaukee and hikoki and it was an easy winner, in my opinion. I haven’t used a Hilti for a long time, so can’t comment on its performance. I haven’t regretted purchasing this Makita, not once. Hope this helps? 👍🏻
@@musikus7092 also, the hammer action depends on the hardness of the brickwork and the quality of the drill bits. The brickwork in this video was older brickwork.
Fantastic video. Thank you.Ijust bought mine just for in home use.
It’s a very capable rotary drill and would be very very capable for home use. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏻
How much is that drill
@FLORDUBAIChannel £389.95 from DVS power tools in the kit that I bought in 2021
Excellent video that answered all my questions about this drill. Thank-you!
Thanks. Glad it helped 👍🏻
brilliant review i got the same drill
Thanks. Very kind of you. I love mine, great tool!
good to hear the Milwaukee has better vibration reduction. Usually Makita is better for vibrations and ergonomics but gotta shout out the other brands when Makita drops the ball.
There’s a higher spec Makita that is fully covered vibration wise. I find the Makita more Robust.
about the Quick release Chuck, in the manual it says it is not meant for hammering, so unfortunatly its only suited for metal and wood
Yes, quick release chucks don’t like hammer action. I’ve found that so long as it’s 7mm or below it doesn’t damage the Chuck, but anything higher will cause them to fail quite rapidly. Good point! 👍🏻
Would you buy this same drill today (2024) or look at a newer model? I'm currently looking at this one but am undecided.
Yes I would. What line of work will you be using it for or is it DIY?
@@usedandreviewedrealworldre4184 thanks for the reply. My no name corded hammer drill has given up. So it's just for diy and is most likely overkill but with the adjustable chuck I can at least switch between masonary and wood. It's between this and the SDS Ryobi drill but I can get the Makita (+2x 5ha batteries+charger) for the same price as the Ryobi because of a local store doing a price match/beat. So I'm deciding what platform to buy into.
@@thatashguy well I’ve been using it pretty much every day. I’ve used it with an SDS wood chisel, chiselling out brickwork, 24mm core bits, mixed plaster with it etc. if you can get the deal then I’d go for it. Ryobi are ok for DIY, but I wouldn’t use it for anything else. So what will do a lot will do a little. I love it, but I’m a Makita fanboy! Hope that helps with your choice. 👍🏻
@@usedandreviewedrealworldre4184 awesome, thanks. I'll think I'll join the Makita club.
I'm between the 171 and the 243 in addition to my Hilti which isn't cordless and tend to buy the 243 because of the hammering function. But when I saw this hammering in your video I thought that is really a joke.
Sorry I’m a little confused. Are you saying the video is a joke or that the hammer function of the drill is a joke?
Sorry, english isn't my mother language.
I meant the hammering function.
@@musikus7092 no apology needed. The hammer/chisel action on this model rotary drill is quite good. I’ve compared it to a Dewalt, Milwaukee and hikoki and it was an easy winner, in my opinion. I haven’t used a Hilti for a long time, so can’t comment on its performance. I haven’t regretted purchasing this Makita, not once. Hope this helps? 👍🏻
@@musikus7092 also, the hammer action depends on the hardness of the brickwork and the quality of the drill bits. The brickwork in this video was older brickwork.
Thanks@usedandreviewedrealworldre4184