Makita GFD02D

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

GFD02D

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?

Overall Score

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Current Range of Tested Cordless Drills

Current Range of Tested Cordless Drills

What goes into the Overall Score?

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

Features & Specs

Specs

Number of batteries included

2

Battery type

Lithium

Battery recharge time (min.)

28

Battery charge indicator

Yes

Charger

Yes

Charger Wall Mounts

NT

Speed ranges

2

Motor

Brushless

Maximum RPM

2200

Hammer mode

No

Clutch settings

22

Chuck capacity

0.5

Ratcheting Chuck

Yes

Metal Chuck

No

LED work light

Yes

Storage case

Yes

Bit storage

No

Number of Bits Included

0

Belt Hook

Yes

Side Handle

No

Warranty

3 Years

Price & Shop

Price & Shop