Makita HR1840

The Makita HR1840 and the HR2470 are both versatile SDS-plus rotary hammers capable of drilling and screwdriving functions, drawing their power from the mains supply. The most immediate distinction lies in performance metrics, as the HR2470 offers substantially greater power at 780W compared to the HR1840's 470W, translating to higher impact energy (2.4 J vs 1.6 J) and a much faster percussion rate (4500 bpm vs 800 bpm). Interestingly, despite being more powerful, the HR2470 is slightly lighter, weighing 2.9 kg versus the HR1840's 3 kg. Considering these specifications, the HR2470 is clearly geared towards more demanding drilling tasks requiring superior impact force and speed, making it the more robust option.