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Hammer drill on the Makita 18V LXT platform, brushless motor, 970 in-lbs max torque, up to 1,800 RPM.
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Based on 3 rated Reddit owner comments (6 owner comments total) · Top 48% of tracked models by overall score
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How scores work →It earns a mixed rating: 3.2/5 overall from 3 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 3.3★. The most discussed theme is power & torque (2 mentions).
From manufacturer-specified figures.
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Max torque | 970 in-lbs | Top 34% of tracked models |
| Max speed | 1,800 RPM | Top 40% of tracked models |
| Hammer rate | 27,000 BPM | Top 70% of tracked models |
| Head length | 6.875 in | Top 30% of tracked models |
Power & Torque 2 owner mentions
Ergonomics 2 owner mentions
Chuck & Bit Grip 1 owner mention
4/5 Power & TorqueChuck & Bit Grip“Its to help the motor but it's super annoying especially finishing the cuts when doing stair stringers.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I’ve not had any issues with my Milwaukee or Makita LXT 18/36V tools.”
2/5“It’s annoying enough I use it as my beat around drill.”
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Yes. The manufacturer lists the XPH16 as a hammer drill rated up to 27,000 blows per minute.
The manufacturer rates it at 970 in-lbs, Top 34% of the drills we track.
It runs on Makita's 18V LXT battery platform (18V class).
“The [m18 compact brushless](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Compact-Hammer-Drill-Impact-Com…”
Read review →“I have the xph14 which I believe is the flagship on the lxt line.”
Read review →“I LOVE my Makita tools.”
Read review →Comparisons: Makita DHP489 vs Makita XPH16 · Makita XPH14 vs Makita XPH16 · Makita XPH16 vs Milwaukee 2904
| Model | XPH16 (spec source SKU XPH16Z) |
| Type | Hammer drill |
| Platform | 18V LXT |
| Max torque | 970 in-lbs |
| Max speed | 1,800 RPM |
| Hammer rate | 27,000 BPM |
| Weight (bare tool) | Not published |
| Head length | 6.875 in |
| Voltage | Not published |
| Motor | Brushless |
| Chuck size | 1/2 |
| Chuck type | Not published |
| Clutch settings | Not published |
| Max power | Not published |
Manufacturer-specified; missing fields are never estimated. Spec source · Last updated 2026-10-17