Makita GFD02D

Cordless Drills / Heavy Duty (typically 18 to 20 volts)

This 40-volt Makita has a 1/2" chuck and offers two speed ranges. It is sold with two 2.5 amp-hr lithium batteries, a charger, 0 bits, and has a 3 year warranty.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Speed

/ 5

Power

/ 5

Run time

/ 5

Charge time

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Weight (lbs.)

/ 5

Volts

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Very fast at drilling holes and driving screws.
Powerful, capable of handling any size job.
Extremely long run time per battery charge.

About

The Makita GFD02D is part of the Cordless Drills & Impact Drivers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Cordless Drills models like the GFD02D are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Speed: How fast the drill can drill holes and drive screws.

Power: How capable the drill is of producing the force required for demanding tasks.

Run time: How long the drill will last per battery charge.

Features & Specs

Specs

Number of batteries included

Battery type

Lithium

Battery recharge time (min.)

Battery charge indicator

Yes

Charger

Yes

Charger Wall Mounts

Speed ranges

Motor

Brushless

Maximum RPM

2200

Hammer mode

Clutch settings

Chuck capacity

0.5

Ratcheting Chuck

Yes

Metal Chuck

LED work light

Yes

Storage case

Yes

Bit storage

Number of Bits Included

Belt Hook

Yes

Side Handle

Warranty

3 Years

Price & Shop

Cordless Drills & Impact Drivers

Makita GFD02D

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

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Detailed Test Results

About

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Specs

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