Makita DDF 484

Drill driver
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Product details

The brushless BL motor requires no maintenance and has low energy consumption, resulting in a longer battery life (up to 200% more work volume, depending on the application) compared to a classic cordless drill.

  • Enhanced protection against moisture and dust thanks to the XPT system (eXtreme Protection Technology).
  • Aluminum gear housing with protective coating for maximum durability.
  • Dual bright LED lighting.
  • Very compact with a length of 172 mm.
  • Specially designed ergonomics prevent quick fatigue and increase work efficiency: handle design adapted to hand shape, perfect balance, ribbed soft grip for comfortable and secure handling.
  • The machine features a full-metal planetary gear and an aluminum gear housing.
  • Automatic spindle lock for one-handed tool changes.
  • Slide switch for changing the rotation direction (left/right) integrated into the handle.
  • 2×21 torque settings plus drilling position.
  • Powerful dual LED lighting.
  • 2 mechanical gears, stepless variable speed, slipping clutch, motor brake.
  • Drilling capacity: Steel 13 mm / Wood 36 mm.
  • Tightening torque: 36 Nm (soft) / 54 Nm (hard).
  • Weight including battery: 1.5 kg.

This cordless drill from Makita comes in a MAKPAC B transport case. Delivery does not include battery or charger.

Key specifications

Screwdriver type
Drill driver
Tool holder
Quick release
Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery voltage
18 V
Max. torque
54 Nm
Weight
1.80 kg

General information

Item number
12230132
Manufacturer
Makita
Category
Drills + Cordless screwdriver
Manufacturer No.
DDF484ZJ
Release date
24.10.2019
Sales rank in Category Drills + Cordless screwdriver
127 of 6492

Colour

Colour
Black, Blue
Exact colour description
Blue / Black

Drilling machine + percussion drill features

Screwdriver type
Drill driver
Use
Self-drilling screws
Tool holder
Quick release
Additional functions
Brushless electric motor

Drilling performance

Max. drilling diameter in wood
38 mm
Max. drilling diameter in steel
13 mm
Max. drilling diameter in concrete
38 mm

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
18 V
Number of batteries
0x

Power

Number of gears
2x
Idle speed 1st gear
500 rpm
Idle speed 2nd gear
2000 rpm
Max. Idle speed
2000 rpm
Max. torque
54 Nm
Sound power level (LWA)
76 dB
Sound pressure level (LpA)
76 dB
Max. noise level
76 dB

Origin

Country of origin
France, Germany, Romania

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
28.09 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.67

Scope of delivery

Items per sales unit
1x

Product dimensions

Length
17.20 cm
Width
7.90 cm
Height
26.10 cm
Weight
1.80 kg

Package dimensions

Length
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Height
16 cm
Weight
3.07 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
2 additional offers

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Drills + Cordless screwdriver» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 10.DeWalt
    1.7 %
  • 10.Metabo
    1.7 %
  • 12.Milwaukee
    1.8 %
  • 13.Makita
    2.2 %
  • 14.Black & Decker
    3.6 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Einhell
    1 day
  • 3.DeWalt
    2 days
  • 4.Makita
    3 days
  • 4.Metabo
    3 days
  • 4.Ryobi
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Drills + Cordless screwdriver» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 9.Einhell
    1.9 %
  • 9.Xiaomi
    1.9 %
  • 12.Makita
    2 %
  • 13.Metabo
    2.4 %
  • 14.Hikoki
    2.6 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Very good92/100
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Rank 1 out of 4Haus & Garten Test4 Akkuschrauber im TestReleaseJanuary 2026

Der Makita Akku-Bohrschrauber überzeugte durch hochwertige Verarbeitung und ein sicheres, angenehmes Handling. Im Test zeigt er sich deutlich kraftvoller als es das Datenblatt vermuten lässt. Insgesamt ein leistungsstarkes, gelungenes Gerät für anspruchsvolle Arbeiten auch im Profibereich.

This test report belongs to a different type: DDF 484 (Drill driver)
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