{"product_id":"makita-dhr242z-18v-brushless-sds-plus-rotary-hammer","title":"Makita DHR242Z 18V LXT Brushless SDS Plus Rotary Hammer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe cordless SDS hammer most trades actually reach for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're drilling fixings into concrete, chasing conduit runs, or bolting down steels, the Makita DHR242Z handles it without fuss. It sits in the middle of Makita's 18V LXT rotary hammer range: more capable than the DHR202, lighter than the twin-battery DHR264, and a sensible weight-to-power trade-off for day-to-day work. 2.0 joules of impact energy, 24mm maximum concrete capacity, and a brushless motor that stops wasting energy as heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Only (DHR242Z):\u003c\/strong\u003e the bare tool, for buyers already running Makita 18V LXT batteries and a charger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case (DHR242RTJ):\u003c\/strong\u003e same tool, supplied in a MakPac case for protected transport and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither variant includes a battery or charger. Pair with any Makita 18V LXT battery (BL1815 through BL1860B) and a compatible charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-mode operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotation only for wood and steel, rotation with hammer for masonry, hammer only for light chipping and chasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrushless motor.\u003c\/strong\u003e No carbon brushes to replace, cooler running, and roughly 30% less wasted energy compared with the equivalent brushed motor (Makita's figure).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque limiter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Disengages the drive if the bit binds, which saves your wrist and protects the gearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic brake.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stops the bit fast when you release the trigger, handy when you're working near finished surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLXT platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e Runs on any genuine Makita 18V LXT battery. If you already own the platform, you're ready to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-vibration grip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper and lower housings are joined with rubber cushions that take the edge off sustained drilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMakita 18V LXT (Li-ion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushless DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChuck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDS Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModes of operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotation \/ Rotation + Hammer \/ Hammer only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo-load speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 950 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpacts per minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 4,700 ipm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpact energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 J\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax drilling in concrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimum drilling range in concrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 to 16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax drilling in wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax drilling in steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax drilling with TCT core bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTorque limiter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound power level (LWA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99 dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound pressure level (LpA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91 dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration, hammer drilling concrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.0 m\/s² (K = 1.5 m\/s²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration, chiselling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.4 m\/s² (K = 1.5 m\/s²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328 x 85 x 213 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight with battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 to 3.8 kg (depends on battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEAN \/ Barcode (body only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0088381654326\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a battery and charger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Neither variant includes a battery or charger. A BL1850B 5.0Ah is the usual sensible pairing, or BL1860B 6.0Ah for longer runtime on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it chisel, or just drill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. Hammer-only mode handles light chasing, tile removal, and small breaking work. For sustained breaking, use a dedicated demolition hammer instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my older Makita 18V batteries fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny slide-on 18V LXT battery from BL1815 upwards will fit and run the tool. Older stick batteries (pre-LXT) will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the DHR242Z differ from the DHR243Z?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DHR243Z adds an interchangeable keyless chuck alongside the SDS Plus chuck, useful if you want one tool for both SDS bits and standard round-shank bits. The DHR242Z is SDS Plus only, which keeps it cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it compatible with dust extraction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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