Rotary hammer guide
Makita HR2641 1 in. SDS-PLUS AVT Rotary Hammer (D-Handle)
Corded users who drill 1/4 to 5/8 in. holes in concrete and want an anti-vibration design
The HR2641 is Makita's 8 amp corded 1 in. SDS-PLUS D-handle rotary hammer with AVT. Makita lists 2.9 J, 0 to 1,100 rpm and 0 to 4,500 BPM, and the box has a side handle, a depth gauge and a case.
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Published specifications
- 8 amp corded, 13.1 ft. cord
- 2.9 J (2.1 ft.lbs.) impact energy
- 0-1,100 rpm, 0-4,500 BPM
- Concrete 1 in., steel 1/2, wood 1-1/4
- 7.1 lbs (page); 6.8 lbs (manual)
- 1-year limited warranty (manual)
Fit and limits
Strengths
- Tool case included
- AVT counterweight against vibration
- Lock button for continuous drilling
Caveats
- Wood and metal drilling needs an optional chuck
- Runs at half speed in reverse
- One-year warranty, per the manual
What is in the box
Makita's includes list names a side handle, a depth gauge and a tool case. The Amazon listing's model field reads HR2641, and the hammer is corded, with a 13.1 ft. cord per Makita's specs.
Makita's page lists a net weight of 7.1 lbs. The manual's specification table, shared with four other models, gives 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) in a cell spanning the HR2641 and HR2631FT columns.
Speed, blows and impact energy
Makita lists 0 to 1,100 rpm and 0 to 4,500 BPM, the same figures the manual's table prints for the HR2641, and 2.9 J (2.1 ft.lbs.) of impact energy from the 8 amp motor.
Makita claims its sequential impact timing drills up to 50% faster by timing hammer blows during rotation; that is Makita's claim, not a test of ours. A variable speed trigger and a lock button allow continuous running.
Capacities: page against manual
The manual rates the HR2641 for 1 in. in concrete, 1/2 in. in steel and 1-1/4 in. in wood, with 2-11/16 in. for a core bit and 3-1/8 in. for a dry diamond core bit. Makita's page lists 3-1/8 in. as the core bit maximum and 1/4 to 5/8 in. as the optimum concrete range.
Drilling wood or metal needs the optional drill chuck assembly in rotation-only mode, per the manual. It also says hole saws are not suited to the tool, because they make the torque limiter trip too often.
AVT, modes and reverse
Anti-Vibration Technology moves an internal counterweight against the drive piston, and a damper spring absorbs impact vibration, per Makita; the page lists 11.5 m/s² of vibration. A knob sets rotation only, rotation with hammering, or hammering only for chipping, and Makita lists 40 bit angle settings.
In reverse the trigger pulls only halfway, so the tool runs at half speed, and the lock button cannot be used. A torque limiter disengages the motor if the bit binds, and a hook lifts out for hanging the tool.
Uses and warranty
Makita names overhead drilling into concrete, wood and metal and removing tile as applications, for trades from masons and plumbers to electricians and sprinkler installers.
The HR2641 manual states a one-year limited warranty. Makita's warranty page gives every Makita product one year unless a longer term is listed, and its three-year term covers lithium-ion tools, batteries, chargers, MAKTRAK storage and pneumatic nailers.
Common questions
Is the Makita HR2641 corded?
Yes. Makita lists an 8 amp motor and a 13.1 ft. cord.
How big a hole can the HR2641 drill in concrete?
1 in., per Makita's page and manual; Makita's page gives 1/4 to 5/8 in. as the optimum range.
Does the HR2641 come with a case?
Yes. Makita's includes list names a tool case, a side handle and a depth gauge.
Check the current listing
Main caveat to weigh before ordering: Wood and metal drilling needs an optional chuck.
Primary sources
- 1" SDS-PLUS AVT Rotary Hammer (D-Handle) (HR2641) | Makita
- Makita HR2631F, HR2631FT, HR2641, HR2630, HR2630T Instruction Manual (linked from the Makita product page)
- Warranty | Makita U.S.A.
Primary sources checked .
Compare with
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