Customer Reviews

Makita 6228DWAE 14.4 Volt 3/8-Inch Cordless Driver/Drill Kit

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is really a rugged piece of equipment. I used this tool when helping a friend to build several dwelling units. He used this tool very roughly. He would just throw it on the floor, mud, or grass. One time he even accidently dropped from the top of the roof. Very strong tool for its power. My only complaint is its price. I have a 14.4 Porter Cable drill driver with hammer mode for about the same price. PC delivers 330 lbs. of torque/inch. which is much higher than this Makita's. But this is a tool built to last. Battery charger and the batteries also will last many years. For performance and durability I would have given five stars but because of the price I am giving it only 4.

I purchased this drill about three years ago. It works flawlessly, never having given me a single reason to complain. It has the power to do any job around the house and offers a good balance and overall weight.

The only issue I would have is the price of Makita replacement batteries (...)

I've owned numerous cordless drills in my 20 years as a construction worker. Day in and day out, makita is definitely the best. The 6228 offers the best weight/performance & durability combination of any cordless out there!

Best cordless I've used. I purchased this for use in a maintenance department. It is compact, balanced, light (for a cordless drill) and easy to use. The batteries last longer than any others we have had. However if you build decks for a living you may need a more powerful drill, but for normal uses this is the one.

After about 12 months of very light use (maybe once a month on average) my 14.4V Makita's drive no longer engages and I can stop the rotation just by slightly gripping the keyless chuck. I suppose I may have just got a lemon but since its the only Makita I've ever owned I can't compare it to any other Makita products.