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Makita DHP483Z: 726 g brushless LXT combi, body only
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The DHP483Z is for Makita LXT owners who want a light, compact brushless combi drill without buying more batteries. It is sold as the body only, with no pack, charger or case. What sets it apart is the weight, listed at 726 g in our compact guide, along with Makita's XPT protection against dust and water splashes, a feature usually saved for tougher site tools.
- Type
- 18 V combi drill
- Max torque
- 40 Nm
- Weight
- 726 g
- In the box
- Drill only
In its favour
- The listing gives a weight of 726 g, very light for an 18 V combi drill.
- 20 torque settings plus a drill setting, and the hammer action can be switched off.
- XPT dust and water protection and overload protection are listed.
Good to know
- Body only: no battery, charger or case is included.
- 40 Nm is modest for big augers or long coach screws.
Our take
Features listed by Makita
The brushless motor is described as giving more endurance and a longer life while allowing a more compact body. There are 20 torque settings plus a drill setting, and the impact mechanism can be switched off for plain drilling. Makita also lists temperature monitoring, overload protection and deep discharge protection, which together guard the tool and the battery from abuse.
The spec table gives 40 Nm maximum torque, two speeds and drilling capacities of 36 mm in wood and 13 mm in metal. The 1.7 rpm speed entry is clearly an error in the listing.
What 40 Nm and 726 g mean in use
For ceiling fixings, cupboard work and long stretches of overhead drilling, a light combi makes a real difference to arm fatigue. Forty newton metres covers wall plugs, hinges and most general screws. Large augers, big hole saws and long coach screws are beyond its comfortable range.
Fit a compact 2 Ah or 3 Ah LXT pack to keep the weight down. A 5 Ah pack adds run time but also weight at the base.
Next to other Makita and compact drills
The Makita DHP453RFE is the brushed LXT combi kit at 42 Nm and 1.8 kg, sold with two 3 Ah packs. The DHP483Z is far lighter and brushless, so for an LXT owner it is the better tool. The DeWalt DCD805NT is the stronger compact option at 90 Nm but needs DeWalt batteries.
The Bosch GSB 12V-35 is lighter still at 12 V but tops out at 10 mm in masonry.
Who should pick something else
Anyone without LXT batteries faces extra purchases, and the kit options like the DHP453RFE may make more sense. Trades who need high torque should look at Makita's DDF486RTJ drill driver, which is rated at 130 Nm.
Verdict
Choose the DHP483Z if you already own Makita LXT packs and want a light brushless combi drill for everyday fixing, especially overhead. If you have no batteries, the DHP453RFE kit is the easier start, and the DeWalt DCD805NT suits users who need much more torque in a compact body.
Compared with alternatives in: Best compact and sub-compact combi drills, Makita 18V LXT drills compared
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