Dewalt or Makita?

[Jon Read]

Hi all,

I'm going to buy myself a shiny new SDS drill, after getting totally fed up with the bulk of my cheapo Argos Challenge one (7.5Kg!).

I'm trying to chose between the Dewalt DW566K (around 140 quid) and the Makita HR2450 (around 125).

Can anyone give me opinions on one or t'other? I've heard good things about both. Specs on the Makita seem a little better, but which is better made?

TIA, Jon

[StevieBoy]

Doesn't answer your question, but would you consider Bosch?

Steve

[Mark Fry]

[Dave Plowman]

Think you'll find there are a few DW 566 owned by people here - perhaps because it was about the first affordable quality one. I've no complaints with mine.

[Toby]

I can only speak for the DW566, but am totally happy with it bar one exception. The forward / reverse switch is right above the trigger, I have _one time only_ sworn at a hole only to discover I was drilling it in reverse. An error caused by the ease the switch can be knocked. Simplest plus points - the long cable meaning most tasks can be accomplished without needing the extension reel. You'll rarely go back to your heavyweight bruiser.

Toby.

[IMM]

The Makita is a class act, the other is a B&D.

[Simon]

or Hitachi? ... I don't like DeWalt .....a couple of problems with some of the DeWalt tools I have, have not been dealt with well. I have a Hitachi Cordless that has out lived 2 DeWalts, even after being dropped in a bucket of 2 part PU foam.

[Jon Read]

Thanks for all the replies, very helpful. I think I'll go for the Makita - once my hands and arms have recovered from using the Challenge!

Cheers, Jon