Makita 48V Cordless Drill
KSh4,175.00
Generic “Makita 48V” Fast Facts
| Attribute | Specification |
| Voltage (Sticker) | 48V Max |
| Voltage (Actual) | 18V – 21V (5-cell Lithium battery) |
| Chuck Capacity | 10 mm (3/8″) Keyless |
| Low Gear Speed | 0 – 450 RPM (Screwdriving) |
| High Gear Speed | 0 – 1,400 RPM (Drilling) |
| Max Torque | 12 – 32 Nm |
| Clutch Settings | 25 + 1 or 25 + 3 positions |
Drilling Capacities
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Wood: 20 mm (3/4″)
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Steel/Metal: 10 mm (3/8″)
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Masonry: Light duty only (brick/breeze block if hammer mode is present)
Quick Features
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Variable Speed: Speed scales with trigger pressure.
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Mechanical 2-Speed Toggle: Physical slider on top of the drill body.
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LED Work Light: Under-chuck light turns on automatically with the trigger.
The “48V” True Specifications
| Attribute | Label on Box / Battery | Actual Technical Value |
| Operating Voltage | $48\text{V}$ Max | $18\text{V} – 21\text{V}$ (Standard 5-cell lithium cluster) |
| Chuck Size | $10\text{ mm}$ ($3/8″$) | $10\text{ mm}$ ($3/8″$) Keyless Auto-Lock |
| Max Mechanical Torque | Dynamic High Torque | $\approx 12\text{ Nm to } 32\text{ Nm}$ |
| Low Gear Speed | $0 – 450\text{ RPM}$ | $0 – 450\text{ RPM}$ (High-torque screwdriving) |
| High Gear Speed | $0 – 1450\text{ RPM}$ | $0 – 1,400\text{ RPM}$ (Rotary wood/metal drilling) |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) |
Operational Capacities
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Screwdriving / Fastening: 25-stage mechanical torque selection ring to prevent stripping screw heads.
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Wood Drilling Capacity: Up to $20\text{ mm}$ ($3/4″$) using standard spade or twist bits.
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Steel Drilling Capacity: Up to $10\text{ mm}$ ($3/8″$) in light sheet metal or aluminum frames.
Built-In Kit Features
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Integrated Work Light: A small white LED positioned right under the chuck automatically lights up when the trigger is compressed.
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Dual-Speed Mechanical Gearbox: A physical sliding switch on top of the drill housing moves the internal gears between low-speed power and high-speed drilling.
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Electronic Brake: The chuck stops spinning the exact millisecond you release the power trigger, preventing over-tightening.
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