tool hire brand
Makita
One of the two cordless platforms most British trades have already committed to, and battery platform lock-in is the real story in power tools - once a van is full of LXT batteries, the next tool is usually a Makita too.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
Japan
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
Available everywhere tools are sold or hired in Britain.
What Makita builds
Makita model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| LXT and XGT battery platforms | The cordless systems the range is built around |
Every Makita model on GetBrent
8 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
Makita HR006G XGT
Cordless SDS-Max rotary hammer drill
Platform: XGT 40V max cordless
Makita HR5212C
1,510 W SDS-Max rotary hammer with AVT anti-vibration system
Input power: 1510 W
Impact energy: 19.1 J
Makita HR4013C
1,100 W SDS-Max combi hammer with AVT anti-vibration system
Input power: 1100 W
Impact energy: 8.0 J
Makita HM1214C
SDS-Max demolition hammer with anti-vibration system
Input power: 1510 W
Impact energy: 19.9 J
Makita HM1812
2,000 W AVT electric breaker with anti-vibration system
Input power: 2000 W
Impact energy: 72.8 J
Makita LS1019L
260 mm slide compound mitre saw with laser
Input power: 1510 W
Blade diameter: 260 mm
Makita 2704N
260 mm site table saw
Input power: 1650 W
Blade diameter: 260 mm
Makita DBM131
Corded diamond core drill for wet coring in concrete, used by electricians and plumbers
Input power: 1500 W
Max drilling diameter: 132 mm
Makita models compared
The closest matches from other makes, side by side.
- Makita HR5212C vs Milwaukee M18 FPD3
- Makita HR4013C vs Milwaukee M18 FPD3
- Makita HM1214C vs Milwaukee M18 FPD3
- Makita HM1812 vs Milwaukee M18 FPD3
- Makita LS1019L vs Bosch Professional GWS 18V-10
- Makita 2704N vs Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
- Makita DBM131 vs Hilti DD 150-U
- Makita HR5212C vs Milwaukee M18 FH
- Makita HR4013C vs Milwaukee M18 FH
- Makita HM1214C vs Milwaukee M18 FH
- Makita HM1812 vs Milwaukee M18 FH
- Makita LS1019L vs Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
How Makita compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Makita.
Makita vs DeWalt
The other half of the cordless duopoly on British sites. FlexVolt, which runs higher-draw tools off the same battery family, is the specific reason a lot of trades picked this side.
Makita vs Hilti
The professional end, sold on a direct model with tool fleet management rather than over a merchant counter. Contractors choose it for breaking, coring and anchoring where downtime costs more than the tool does.
UK companies hiring and selling Makita
14 listed companies mention Makita.Contact them directly - GetBrent charges no booking fee.
Makita near you
Places where we list three or more companies carrying Makita, ranked.
Other makes
GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Makita dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Makita. The Makita name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.