DDF means that it's a drill/driver without the hammer mode. DHP means that it's also got hammer mode for masonry. They make both types as many people don't require hammer mode so don't need the extra size and weight of the feature. 481 and 486 are the model numbers. The 486 is very similar in spec to the 481, but is the newer model and is slightly smaller.
What is the diffence of DHP482SFX6 and other DHP482Z on makita im confused somany of DHP482 but my one icant find the model online DHP482SFX6 i dnt know of genuin although i bought in genuine in the shop whoch os dealer of makita but nowadays hard to trust
DDF 486 = Drill Drivers vs DHP 481 Drill Percussion driver (Hammer mode) Has only one Led vs Has dual Led Has no battery fuel gauge vs Has battery indicator gauge Length (178mm) vs Length (205mm) Weight 1.65KG (DDP model) vs 2.4kg (DHP model) Identical Motor specs (excluding Hammer function) Identical Cutting Capacity Identical No Load speeds New in June 2021 vs Came out in approx 2014 Premium price vs Good discounted prices as model is being phased out (Bought one for under £100 Bare - which included shipping!) DHP 486 approx £145 vs DHP481 (as low as £99 but generally £135 ) DHP- 486 is basically identical performance to DHP 481 but in newer shorter casing and revised LED and Battery indicators.
Mam obie i powiem ze mimo ciezaru 481 pracowało mi sie lepiej wlasnie przez lepsze wywazenie (duze wkrety do drewna ok 30cm bez wiercenia). 486 wydaje mi sie ze szybciej zuzywa baterie niz 481
DDF does not have Hamer, DHP 481 and DHP 486 on the other hand are two very similar machines where the 486 are a little bit stronger. 486 is a upgraded 481 and i think Makita will stop the production of 481 soon.
The DHP486 seems both overpriced AND hard to come by in Europe. In the US I've seen sets selling for the USD equivalent of about 350 Euro and they throw in an impact driver. I'm guessing we still have too much old DHP481 stock that needs to be shifted before the newer DHP486 starts being sold. Dang.
Hopefully the 486 is more durable and has a better chuck. We run Makita at work (industrial mechanic/millwright contracting company) and the 481s have been real lemons for us. The chucks are just terrible and we’ve had many overheat and breakdown from tasks that other brands have been able to handle.
I second this. My chuck on the 481 is terrible. Doesn't tighten properly and gets stuck often. Looks like a similar if not the same chuck in the 486... I'm hesitant to upgrade...
I've got both and as of this week both will probably be in for repairs, the 481 with a dead motor controller (for the third time!!) and the 486z with a faulty hammer/drill/clutch selector that won't stop the hammer in drill mode. This is the last straw for me, looking at other brands. Makita also have always had weak chucks but they worked well enough mostly. I am back to using my old brushed DC versions that had retired after much more heavy use/abuse than the BLDC ones ever saw. Don't do anywhere as much brutal install work these days and the BLDC stuff is basically garbage. I'm not bitter FYI -_-
Not sure how you use your drill. I have 481 for over 3 years with constant punishment at work, but never broke. Only had to replace the worn out chuck once. If your motor controller is dead, most likely you overheat it too often. if your clutch is stuck is hammer mode, probably you use it for hard concrete too much. This drill is not designed for hardcore concrete drilling.
