Makita HR2455X 1-Inch D-Handle Rotary Hammer Drill

by Makita

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Makita 1-Inch 7 Amp Rotary Hammer Drill with D-Handle packs a powerful punch in a lightweight design. Ideal for anchor setters, sign hangers, installers, electricians, plumbers and masons, this 6.2-pound reversible drill features a rubberized D-handle, ensuring comfort and control with reduced operator fatigue. This tool provides three modes of operation: rotation only, hammering with rotation, and hammering only. The chisel rotates 360 degrees with 40 different locking positions. The variable speed can be adjusted from 0- to 1,100 RPM. This Makita hammer drill comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Makita 1-Inch 7 Amp Rotary Hammer Drill, side handle, depth gauge, tool case and 5-piece carbide-tipped bit set.

Product Description

This hammer has a powerful 7 Amp motor, yet weighs only 6.2 lbs. for easy handling. Has 3 modes of operation: rotation only, hammering only and hammering with rotation. Cordless: No, Amps: 7, Variable Speed: Yes, Hammering Modes: Rotation Only, Hammering Only, Hammering with Rotation, Tool Weight (lbs.): 6.2, Case Included: Yes

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000ALPMJ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: HR2455X
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,464 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #69 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Rotary Hammers > Corded
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good tool if you don't push it., October 20, 2007

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Jeffrey Jenkins "tool fool" (Tampa, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita HR2455X 1-Inch D-Handle Rotary Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been comparing different SDS-Plus rotary hammers over the last week for re-wiring houses. This one is at the bottom of the price/capability range I've been considering so I didn't expect much from it. That said, it managed to impress me anyway. This product is a direct competitor (some would say shameless rip-off) to Bosch's 11255VSR "Bulldog Extreme".

I timed how long each of the rotary hammers took to drill 7/8" holes through 4" concrete as well as hollow (cinder) block. Just for fun, I also managed to fit the same bit into my Makita Li-ion cordless hammer drill to see just how much faster a real rotary hammer is compared to a hammer drill. The answer is: about 10-18x faster on average. The cordless took 72 seconds to drill through cinder block; the HR2455 took between 4 and 7 seconds. I imagine that if you have to install a whole lot of Tap-Cons, wedge anchors and such up to about 5/8" diameter as part of your job this rotary hammer will serve you extremely well. Keep in mind, though, that I have no idea how long it will last - this is more of a first impressions kind of review!

It also performed very well at removing wall tiles from my shower (using a Bosch HS1465 tile chisel bit). One big downside in this application is that the chuck (bit holder) prevents the bit from rotating freely while in hammer-only mode. If you want to attack the tiles from a different direction you first need to let the drill stop, then change modes, then rotate the chisel to the desired orientation, then change back into hammer mode and resume chiseling. This really got on my nerves after having to do it about the tenth time so I guess the best solution is to try to plan your chiseling a bit better. Note that most SDS-plus rotary hammers seem to have the same "feature" so this is not a problem unique to the HR2455X.

Final notes: the tool remained cool and the vibration was manageable the entire time I used it (in contrast to, for example, Bosch's more powerful 11236VS, which got very hot after maybe 15 minutes of use). It took an average of 45 seconds to drill 7/8" holes into 4" thick fully cured concrete and pure chiseling performance (into the same) was also fairly lackluster. This is pushing the capability of the tool, though.

I paid $179+tx from Jim & Slim's tools, an online as well as local to me pro tool store.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars drills through hard concrete like soft butter, July 31, 2007

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A. Pena (Fl) - See all my reviews
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I purchased and used this Makita hammer drill after trying a Ryobi pistol grip hammer drill and a Dewalt. This Makita does what it is made for. I drilled thru 15 year old hard concrete and it was like drilling thru sheet rock.. Incredible The only draw back is the case it is very thin compared to other makita cases. but im not into cases since the tool is always in use and i usually throw the case away.