Makita 40V XGT SDS drills are for proper concrete drilling and chiselling when a combi drill just polishes the hole and cooks bits.
On refurbs and first fix, Makita XGT SDS drills give you the hit rate to get through dense block, old concrete, and lintels without leaning on it all day. Choose SDS Plus for anchors and fixings, or step up to Makita 40V XGT SDS Max drills when you're into bigger cores and heavier chasing.
Match the SDS type and the weight to the work you actually do, because an over-sized breaker is just as annoying as an under-powered drill.
1. SDS Plus vs SDS Max
If you're mainly on fixings, anchors, and smaller diameter holes, go Makita 40V XGT SDS Plus drills for speed and control. If you're regularly into larger holes, deeper drilling, or heavier chiselling, Makita 40V XGT SDS Max drills are the right tool, full stop.
2. Drill-only vs Drill and Chisel Modes
If you only ever drill holes, a rotary hammer set up for drilling keeps things simple. If you're chasing for cable routes, knocking off tiles, or doing small breakout, make sure you've got hammer-only chiselling so you're not bodging it with the wrong tool.
3. Weight and balance for overhead work
If you're drilling above shoulder height all day, don't buy the biggest unit in the range just because it hits harder. A lighter Makita XGT concrete drilling drill will keep you accurate and quicker on repetitive holes, and you'll still have arms left at knock-off.
Yes, in real use you notice it most in hard concrete and when you're drilling repeatedly. The 40V XGT platform is built for higher load work, so the tool holds its pace better instead of feeling like it's bogging down once the bit heats up.
If you're mainly drilling fixing holes and anchors, SDS Plus is the sensible choice because it's lighter and the bits are the everyday standard. If you're regularly drilling bigger diameter holes, going deeper, or doing heavier chiselling, SDS Max is the right move because the tool and bits are made to take that punishment.
No, not directly. SDS drills need SDS shank bits to lock into the chuck and handle the hammer action properly. If you need to use standard bits occasionally, you'll need the correct adaptor and you should expect slower progress than with proper SDS bits.
They're solid for chasing, lifting tiles, and small breakout if the model has hammer-only mode and you use the right chisel. For proper demolition all day, you still want a dedicated breaker, but for mixed drilling and light chiselling these do the job without dragging extra kit around.
Going too big for the work. A heavy SDS Max is great when you need it, but it's a pain for overhead fixings and small holes. If most of your day is anchors and brackets, a Makita 40V XGT SDS Plus drill will be quicker, tidier, and less punishing to use.
If you are deciding between Makita 40V XGT SDS Plus drills, SDS Max drills, or stepping up to a dedicated breaker, our in-depth guide walks through the real differences on site. It explains how SDS drills and demolition hammers overlap, where each tool makes sense, and how to choose based on hole size, chiselling work, and battery demand rather than just headline specs.
Read the Makita 40V XGT SDS drills and breakers buying guide
SDS drills don't rely on you pushing hard like a combi drill. They use a piston impact to do the breaking, so the bit bites and clears dust properly in concrete and masonry.
1. What SDS action actually changes on site
With Makita XGT rotary hammer drills, the tool delivers the удар while the bit rotates, so you get faster holes with less pressure from you. That means straighter drilling, fewer snapped bits, and less time fighting hard aggregate.
2. SDS Plus vs SDS Max is about the workload
SDS Plus is the everyday choice for fixings and general masonry drilling. Makita 40V XGT SDS Max drills are built for bigger diameter work and heavier chiselling, where the tool and bit interface needs to be chunkier to cope.
3. Cordless XGT makes sense when access is the problem
Makita 40V SDS drills on the XGT platform are for the jobs where leads slow you down or aren't safe, like scaffolds, risers, rooftops and plant rooms. You get proper rotary hammer performance without trailing cables through finished areas.
The drill is only half the story on concrete work; the right bits and dust control stop you losing time and chewing through consumables.
Buy the right shank for the tool, and keep spares in the common sizes you burn through on fixings. A blunt bit makes any Makita 40V XGT masonry drill feel weak and it turns quick holes into a wrestle.
A pointed and a wide chisel cover most site grief, from chasing out for conduit to lifting tiles and knocking off high spots. It saves you reaching for a grinder or bolstering when the SDS will do it cleaner.
If you're drilling indoors or in finished areas, sort dust at the hole. It keeps the client happy, stops the hole clogging, and saves you sweeping up half the room for the sake of ten anchor holes.
Rotary hammer work drains batteries quicker than driving screws. A second battery means you're not stood waiting while the tool cools and the charger catches up, especially on bigger Makita 40V XGT construction SDS drills.
Whether you need Makita 40V XGT SDS Plus drills for everyday fixings or Makita 40V XGT SDS Max drills for heavier concrete work, we stock the full spread so you can match the tool to the job. It's all held in our own warehouse and ready for next day delivery, so you're not losing a shift waiting on kit.
Makita 40V XGT SDS drills are for proper concrete drilling and chiselling when a combi drill just polishes the hole and cooks bits.
On refurbs and first fix, Makita XGT SDS drills give you the hit rate to get through dense block, old concrete, and lintels without leaning on it all day. Choose SDS Plus for anchors and fixings, or step up to Makita 40V XGT SDS Max drills when you're into bigger cores and heavier chasing.
Match the SDS type and the weight to the work you actually do, because an over-sized breaker is just as annoying as an under-powered drill.
1. SDS Plus vs SDS Max
If you're mainly on fixings, anchors, and smaller diameter holes, go Makita 40V XGT SDS Plus drills for speed and control. If you're regularly into larger holes, deeper drilling, or heavier chiselling, Makita 40V XGT SDS Max drills are the right tool, full stop.
2. Drill-only vs Drill and Chisel Modes
If you only ever drill holes, a rotary hammer set up for drilling keeps things simple. If you're chasing for cable routes, knocking off tiles, or doing small breakout, make sure you've got hammer-only chiselling so you're not bodging it with the wrong tool.
3. Weight and balance for overhead work
If you're drilling above shoulder height all day, don't buy the biggest unit in the range just because it hits harder. A lighter Makita XGT concrete drilling drill will keep you accurate and quicker on repetitive holes, and you'll still have arms left at knock-off.
Yes, in real use you notice it most in hard concrete and when you're drilling repeatedly. The 40V XGT platform is built for higher load work, so the tool holds its pace better instead of feeling like it's bogging down once the bit heats up.
If you're mainly drilling fixing holes and anchors, SDS Plus is the sensible choice because it's lighter and the bits are the everyday standard. If you're regularly drilling bigger diameter holes, going deeper, or doing heavier chiselling, SDS Max is the right move because the tool and bits are made to take that punishment.
No, not directly. SDS drills need SDS shank bits to lock into the chuck and handle the hammer action properly. If you need to use standard bits occasionally, you'll need the correct adaptor and you should expect slower progress than with proper SDS bits.
They're solid for chasing, lifting tiles, and small breakout if the model has hammer-only mode and you use the right chisel. For proper demolition all day, you still want a dedicated breaker, but for mixed drilling and light chiselling these do the job without dragging extra kit around.
Going too big for the work. A heavy SDS Max is great when you need it, but it's a pain for overhead fixings and small holes. If most of your day is anchors and brackets, a Makita 40V XGT SDS Plus drill will be quicker, tidier, and less punishing to use.
If you are deciding between Makita 40V XGT SDS Plus drills, SDS Max drills, or stepping up to a dedicated breaker, our in-depth guide walks through the real differences on site. It explains how SDS drills and demolition hammers overlap, where each tool makes sense, and how to choose based on hole size, chiselling work, and battery demand rather than just headline specs.
Read the Makita 40V XGT SDS drills and breakers buying guide
SDS drills don't rely on you pushing hard like a combi drill. They use a piston impact to do the breaking, so the bit bites and clears dust properly in concrete and masonry.
1. What SDS action actually changes on site
With Makita XGT rotary hammer drills, the tool delivers the удар while the bit rotates, so you get faster holes with less pressure from you. That means straighter drilling, fewer snapped bits, and less time fighting hard aggregate.
2. SDS Plus vs SDS Max is about the workload
SDS Plus is the everyday choice for fixings and general masonry drilling. Makita 40V XGT SDS Max drills are built for bigger diameter work and heavier chiselling, where the tool and bit interface needs to be chunkier to cope.
3. Cordless XGT makes sense when access is the problem
Makita 40V SDS drills on the XGT platform are for the jobs where leads slow you down or aren't safe, like scaffolds, risers, rooftops and plant rooms. You get proper rotary hammer performance without trailing cables through finished areas.
The drill is only half the story on concrete work; the right bits and dust control stop you losing time and chewing through consumables.
Buy the right shank for the tool, and keep spares in the common sizes you burn through on fixings. A blunt bit makes any Makita 40V XGT masonry drill feel weak and it turns quick holes into a wrestle.
A pointed and a wide chisel cover most site grief, from chasing out for conduit to lifting tiles and knocking off high spots. It saves you reaching for a grinder or bolstering when the SDS will do it cleaner.
If you're drilling indoors or in finished areas, sort dust at the hole. It keeps the client happy, stops the hole clogging, and saves you sweeping up half the room for the sake of ten anchor holes.
Rotary hammer work drains batteries quicker than driving screws. A second battery means you're not stood waiting while the tool cools and the charger catches up, especially on bigger Makita 40V XGT construction SDS drills.
Whether you need Makita 40V XGT SDS Plus drills for everyday fixings or Makita 40V XGT SDS Max drills for heavier concrete work, we stock the full spread so you can match the tool to the job. It's all held in our own warehouse and ready for next day delivery, so you're not losing a shift waiting on kit.
