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Keep the Makita 18V Li-ion cordless drill?

Hi guys. I just bought a new Makita 18V Li-ion cordless impact drilling – for a arm and a leg. I decided to fork out for something that will last me for years (with reasonable battery rotation) for regular commercial use. I did not use it yet. My local hardware store is having a sale soon Dewalt, when it could take back for a 18V 3Ah (NiCd) jackhammer impact. Is there anyone in a position direct comparison between the two? Is there a difference in performance and / or quality of construction? There are almost no reviews out there on the new Li-ion Mak, and certainly there are no comparisons with other brands such as DEWALT. Cheers.

Makita always been considered the CADILAC of tools, but because the price has been limited production. The DEWALT price and durability has been virtually adopted as the tool of choice for the construction industry. i currently own 2 14v Dewalt cordless; s and has set up a 12-foot fall from a roof, installing more than 10 pounds of 3 cover screws with no problems. My Makita 18v cordless I received by x-mas is still in its box. Didn't really care for the adjustment in the hand of large projects and heavy use.

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Makita BHP452RFWXE 18v Hammer Drill 2 x 3Ah Li-ion Batteries 13mm Chuck £219.00 Makita BHP452RFWX 18v Lithium Hammerdrill Driver supplied with 2 x 3Ah Makita li-ion batteries and charger, the machine comes with a 2 speed gearbox & 13mm keyless chuck and is carried in an aluminium carrying case, the original four-pole motor delivering more efficient power in a compact size, the ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure and easy control and the in-built LED job light...

Bosch GSB18V-LIS 18v Hammer Drill 1 x 3Ah Li-ion Battery £157.50 18v Combi Hammer Drill from the lithium Bosch Dynamicseries* range of Bosch tools supplied with only 1 x 3Ah Bosch battery, charger and 13mm industrial autolock chuck. The GSB18V-LIS hammer drill offers the trade the unique Bosch Premium lithium-ion technology for 400% longer lifetime and unbeatable battery runtime plus Bosch Electronic Cell Protection (ECP) protecting the battery against overload...

Ferm, Ferm Premium 18v Cordless Drill & Hammer Li-Ion Kit £239.76 Ferm Premium Power 18v Li-Lion Combi Drill Set. Ferm 18v drill with full metal keyless chuck for one hand operation. Gearbox with integrated spindle lock and impact function. High efficiency gearbox with 2 speeds. Dual LED light to lighten up your work. LCD-display showing remaining worktime in minutes (Lithium-Ion only). The high efficient impact function makes it possible to drill in brick and c...

DeWalt XRP DC988L1 18V Li-Ion Cordless Battery Combi Drill / Hammer Drill and Screwdriver £199.95 Powerful, excellent value tool with Dewalt XRP technology for hammer-drilling and screwdriving applications. Features all-metal gearing, mechanical safety clutch and LED work light. 1 x 2.0Ah Li-lon Battery40min Charger3-Speed Variable13mm Keyless Chuck22 Torque SettingsElectric BrakeReplaceable BrushesFan-Cooled MotorRubber-Coated Grip * 1 x 2.0Ah Li-lon Battery * 40min Charger * 3-Speed Variable...

18V 3.0Ah Li-ion Battery fits Makita BL1830 4334D 6343D 8443D JR180D LS800D £44.90 High Quality replacement battery pack for Makita power tool. 100% compatibility with original. Sealed for protection against moisture and humidity....

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