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Hammer drill on the Makita 18V LXT platform, brushless motor, 1,250 in-lbs max torque, up to 2,100 RPM.
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Based on 13 rated Reddit owner comments (21 owner comments total) · Top 42% of tracked models by overall score
Value: Not rated until Amazon prices are observed.
How scores work →It earns a mixed rating: 3.3/5 overall from 13 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 3.2★. The most discussed theme is power & torque (5 mentions).
From manufacturer-specified figures.
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Max torque | 1,250 in-lbs | Top 12% of tracked models |
| Max speed | 2,100 RPM | Top 7% of tracked models |
| Hammer rate | 31,500 BPM | Top 40% of tracked models |
| Head length | 7 in | Top 44% of tracked models |
Power & Torque 1 owner mention
Value 1 owner mention
Compact & Lightweight 1 owner mention
Power & Torque 2 owner mentions
Clutch & Speed Control 2 owner mentions
Value 2 owner mentions
3/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“No, for the money you're spending, you're better off importing a DHP492, which is supposed to replace the XPH14 (DHP486 in the rest of the world).”
3/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“A rotary hammer will always be more powerful than any hammer drill.”
2/5 Power & TorqueDurability“from what I've read that particular drill seems to have more issues than other Makita products.”
4/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode“I have the xph14 which I believe is the flagship on the lxt line.”
4/5 Power & TorqueValue“I find it annoying on my XPH14Z that the drill setting is so close to the hammer setting that it often gets engaged when I'm drilling with a hole saw.”
2/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Drill wise I have the xph14, I've not yet had any gearbox issues even spinning a 6-3/8 hole saw through plywood and 1x lumber.”
5/5 DurabilityWarranty & Service“Excellent drill.”
5/5 Compact & Lightweight“I have the Makita XDT19Z Impact and the Makita XPH14Z Drill.”
3/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode“I have the XPH14 5/8 concrete drill.”
4/5“It works great (with my TP141, which accepts JIS 1/4" hex shank bits, which is what that adapter has) and I bought another at the same time for my XPH14 lol”
2/5 DurabilityClutch & Speed Control“Just saying it's annoying, especially with the tariffs”
3/5 DurabilityClutch & Speed Control“> Had the gearbox on my 5 month old xph14z show signs of failing.”
2/5 Chuck & Bit Grip“Just annoying.”
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Yes. The manufacturer lists the XPH14 as a hammer drill rated up to 31,500 blows per minute.
The manufacturer rates it at 1,250 in-lbs, Top 12% of the drills we track.
It runs on Makita's 18V LXT battery platform (18V class).
The most common complaint theme is power & torque (2 owner comments).
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Read review →“Its to help the motor but it's super annoying especially finishing the cuts when doing stair stringers.”
Read review →“I LOVE my Makita tools.”
Read review →Comparisons: Makita DHP489 vs Makita XPH14 · Makita XPH14 vs Makita XPH16 · Makita XPH14 vs Milwaukee 2904
| Model | XPH14 (spec source SKU XPH14Z) |
| Type | Hammer drill |
| Platform | 18V LXT |
| Max torque | 1,250 in-lbs |
| Max speed | 2,100 RPM |
| Hammer rate | 31,500 BPM |
| Weight (bare tool) | Not published |
| Head length | 7 in |
| Voltage | Not published |
| Motor | Brushless |
| Chuck size | 1/2 |
| Chuck type | All metal self-ratcheting |
| Clutch settings | Not published |
| Max power | Not published |
Manufacturer-specified; missing fields are never estimated. Spec source · Last updated 2026-10-17