makita sds bhr242rfe or z?

[HappyHippyDad]

I'm a bit fed up with my hitachi cordless sds as it runs out of steam so quickly so am looking at the makita bhr242.
I've spent hours trying to find out the difference between the bhr242z and the bhr242rfe? Anyone know?
Cheers all...

 

[ashg285]

I think the z is the bare drill (without batteries) and the rfe comes with the batteries included other than that I think their exactly the same mate.

 

[HandySparks]

Yes, as above, all Makita cordless power tools with just a 'z' suffix are body only. Any other code is a complete kit, generally including one or more batteries, charger, case, etc.

If you're going to stick with Makita (or any other similar system), then buying one or two complete kits, and then adding body only tools is a good way to build up your cordless tools. You can even buy the cases separately if that suits the way you like to store your tools.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Nearly all my kit is makita so just buying bare units as I have enough batteries.
Thanks both for replying.