While the Makita 18V Brushless SDS-Plus Rotary with HEPA Vac XRH011XVX ($399) is not new on the market (released over a year ago) it has received an increase in interest recently because of the changing OSHA Silica Dust Rules. The rule started June 23rd and becomes a fine-able offense in 2017, basically if you are drilling concrete on a job you better be collecting the dust with some sort of vac system. For smaller holes, 1″ or less this compact cordless system is a great solution, HEPA rates and all powered off a single Makita 18V LXT battery.
As we saw in the Cordless SDS-Plus Rotary Comparison a few months back, this is Makita’s lighter & more compact SDS-Plus hammer option, ideal if you are also strapping a vacuum to the bottom. In use it is very well powered, built to work for long periods on most common applications. With new Makita 6.0Ah batteries (on the way) the runtime continues to extend.
Makita 18V Brushless XRH01Z ($289) with HEPA Dust Collection Attachment DX01 ($159 if purchased separately)
Hole Capacity: 1”
Impact Energy: 1.9 Joules
RPM 0-950
BPM 0-4700
Drill Length 12-7/8”
Special thanks to Ally Mello Miss Makita 2016, for very briefly joining the Coptool Action News Team for a series of Makita tool reviews! For questions about any Makita Tools give the pros at Ohio Power Tool a call 800-242-4424 and they will be happy to help you find the right tool for the job. There is more to these new silica rules than just the right equipment, if you want to learn more about the new OHSA rules and regulations contact them directly or your local trade group. In Columbus, Ohio the Builders Exchange will be having a half day Silica Workshops Safety Training for its members to educate them on the new rules.
