Milwaukee vs Makita Rotary Hammers for Concrete
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Prices were listed by the retailer as of Oct 30, 2026 and can change. Confirm the current price and availability on the retailer's page before you buy.
Before you look at a single hammer, decide where your power will come from. A cordless rotary hammer ties you to a battery platform, and every drill, saw and light you add later tends to follow the same batteries. A corded hammer skips that commitment but gives up the freedom to work away from an outlet. This page compares how the catalog lists Milwaukee and Makita rotary hammers so you can see what each platform choice looks like in practice, with concrete work as the use case.
The catalog carries 44 Milwaukee rotary hammer models and 28 from Makita. On the Milwaukee side, 41 of the 44 are cordless, spread across M18 (28 models), M12 (11 models) and MX FUEL (2 models). On the Makita side, only 7 of the 28 are cordless: 6 on XGT 40V and 1 on LXT 18V. The remaining Makita models are not tied to a battery platform in the data.
Configuration matters as much as the headline price. Milwaukee lists 29 models as kits, 7 as bare tools and 8 without a stated configuration. Makita lists 7 kits, 3 bare tools and 18 without a stated configuration. A bare tool is listed as the tool only, so a battery and charger would be a separate purchase. Brushless motors are stated on 88 percent of Milwaukee models and 86 percent of Makita models. A brushless motor is a motor design without carbon brushes; the catalog lists it as a feature, and this page does not claim any model performs better because of it.
Keep in mind that the models differ in size class, from 5/8 in. to 1-9/16 in. SDS capacity and up to demolition hammers weighing 27 lb or more. Compare like with like, check what the listing says is in the box, and treat the price ranges shown as spanning variants of the same listing.
At a glance
| Milwaukee | Makita | |
|---|---|---|
| Models listed | 44 | 28 |
| Price range | $215 to $2,231 | $224 to $3,349 |
| Median price | $639 | $859 |
| Battery platforms named in listings | M18 (28), M12 (11), MX FUEL (2) | XGT 40V (6), LXT 18V (1) |
| Cordless models stating a brushless motor | 88% of 41 | 86% of 7 |
| Most common configuration | kit (29), bare tool (7) | kit (7), bare tool (3) |
| Listings stating batteries, charger or case | 27% | 32% |
| Tool types covered | Rotary hammer (44) | Rotary hammer (28) |
Kit listings
Milwaukee kit listings in the examples range from $329.00 for the M18 5/8 in. SDS-Plus model 2908-20-48 to $798.00 for the 1 in. D-handle 2613-20-48, which the listing states includes 2 batteries and a charger. All carry the M18 platform and a brushless motor stated in the listing. Makita kit examples start at $419.00 for the corded-style 1 in. HR2653 with a case, then move to XGT 40V kits at $514 to $2,127 and $969.00, each stated with a 4 Ah battery capacity.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lith-Ion Brushless Cordless 5/8 in. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer w/ Drill Bit Kit
$329.00 · Kit · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 5/8 in. · Max speed: 1,400 RPM
Milwaukee M18 18V Lith-Ion Brushless Cordless 1 in. SDS-Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer wl M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE HD 12.0 Ah Battery
$501.00 · Kit · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 1 in. · Battery capacity: 12 Ah
Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1 in. SDS-Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer w/Rocket Tower Light & (2) 6.0Ah Batteries
$757.00 · Kit · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 1 in. · Battery capacity: 6 Ah
Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1 in. SDS-Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer w/ (2) FORGE 8.0 Ah Batteries & Charger
$798.00 · Kit · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 1 in. · Battery capacity: 8 Ah
Makita
Makita 1 in. SDS-PLUS AVT Rotary Hammer, w/HEPA Dust Extractor, 3-mode, variable speed, case (Pistol Grip)
$419.00 · Kit · Size / capacity: 1 in.
Makita 40V max XGT Brushless Cordless 1-1/8 in. Rotary Hammer (D-Handle) Kit, AFT, AWS Capable (4.0Ah)
$514 to $2,127 · Kit · Voltage: 40 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: XGT 40V · Size / capacity: 1-1/8 in. · Battery capacity: 4 Ah
Makita 40V max XGT 19-1/2 in. Brushless Cordless 15 lbs. AVT Demolition Hammer Kit, AWS Capable (4.0 Ah)
$829 to $1,008 · Kit · Voltage: 40 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: XGT 40V · Size / capacity: 19-1/2 in. · Battery capacity: 4 Ah
Makita 40V max XGT Brushless 1-1/8 in. Cordless Rotary Hammer Kit with Extractor, AFT, AWS Capable (4.0Ah)
$969.00 · Kit · Voltage: 40 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: XGT 40V · Size / capacity: 1-1/8 in. · Battery capacity: 4 Ah
Bare tool listings (tool only)
Bare tool examples show where each brand sits in tool-only form. Milwaukee's list includes the M12 FUEL 5/8 in. 2508-20 at $249 to $329, the M18 FUEL 2908-20 at $299 to $1,199 and the MX FUEL demolition hammer MXF365-0 at $1,499.00 at 27 lb. Makita's examples include the 18V LXT 7/8 in. XRH04Z at $224 to $1,043, the XGT 1-1/8 in. GRH02Z at $669 to $994 and the GMH02Z demolition hammer at $899 to $1,783. Each is listed as tool only, with no battery or charger stated.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5/8 in. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill (Tool-Only)
$249 to $329 · · Voltage: 12 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M12 · Size / capacity: 5/8 in. · Max speed: 1,214 RPM
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5/8 in. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Tool-Only)
$299 to $1,199 · · Voltage: 18 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 5/8 in. · Battery capacity: 8 Ah
Milwaukee MX FUEL 29.1 in. x 9.6 in. 27 lb SDS MAX Demolition Hammer (Tool Only)
$1,499.00 · · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: MX FUEL · Size / capacity: 29.1 in. · Weight: 27 lb
Milwaukee M18 FUEL PACKOUT 9 Gal. Extractor w/ VACLINK with M18 FUEL 18V 1-9/16 in. SDS-Max Rotary Hammer (Tool-Only)
$1,423.10 · · Voltage: 18 V · Battery platform: M18 · Size / capacity: 1-9/16 in.
Makita
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 7/8 in. Cordless SDS-Plus Concrete/Masonry Rotary Hammer Drill (Tool-Only)
$224 to $1,043 · · Voltage: 18 V · Battery platform: LXT 18V · Size / capacity: 7/8 in. · Battery capacity: 5 Ah
Makita 40V Max XGT Brushless Cordless 1-1/8 in. Rotary Hammer, with Interchangeable Chuck, AWS Capable (Tool Only)
$669 to $994 · · Voltage: 40 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: XGT 40V · Size / capacity: 1-1/8 in. · Battery capacity: 4 Ah
Makita 40V max X2 XGT (80V max) Brushless Cordless 28 lb. AVT Demolition Hammer, AWS (Tool Only)
$899 to $1,783 · · Voltage: 40 V · Brushless motor: Yes (stated in the listing) · Battery platform: XGT 40V · Weight: 28 lb
Which one fits you
Choose Milwaukee if...
- You want a broad choice of cordless platforms, since the catalog lists M12, M18 and MX FUEL rotary hammers across 41 cordless models.
- You want a kit that spells out its contents, as several Milwaukee listings state batteries and a charger in the box.
- You want a high share of models stating a brushless motor, listed at 88 percent of Milwaukee models.
Choose Makita if...
- You want to buy into the XGT 40V platform, which accounts for 6 of Makita's 7 cordless rotary hammers in the catalog.
- You want a corded option alongside cordless ones, as most Makita models here are not listed on a battery platform.
- You want a brushless motor stated in the listing, which applies to 86 percent of Makita models.
Frequently asked questions
Which brand has more cordless rotary hammers listed?
Milwaukee does, with 41 of its 44 models listed as cordless across M18, M12 and MX FUEL. Makita lists 7 cordless models out of 28, made up of 6 on XGT 40V and 1 on LXT 18V. The rest of Makita's models are not tied to a battery platform in the data.
How do the price ranges compare?
Some listings show a span such as $249 to $329, which covers variants under one listing.
Does a kit always include a battery and charger?
No. Only the listing's in-the-box note can say that. For example, the Milwaukee 2613-20-48 listing states 2 batteries and a charger, while a bare tool is listed as the tool only. Many Makita listings do not state a configuration at all, so check each one.
Are these rotary hammers brushless?
Most are stated that way: 88 percent of Milwaukee models and 86 percent of Makita models state a brushless motor in the listing. A brushless motor is simply a motor design without carbon brushes. This page does not claim any listed model performs better because of it.