DS4012 high torque drill / mixer

The DS4012 is a low speed corded electric drill manufactured by Makita.

The maximum RPM of 600 with a 750 watt motor gives this machine a lot of torque making it suitable for drilling large holes and mixing thick liquids like cement.

The body of the machine is plastic with a "Makita teal" color. For better balance the handle is placed under the center of the body.

The handle has black rubber coverings on the front and back for better grip. On the front there is a large black variable speed trigger switch to activate the machine. Behind it is a small black round lock on button to lock the trigger in place without needing to keep pressing it.

Right above the trigger switch is a black switch to reverse the turning direction.

On the top of the body is a detachable handle to provide greater control when applying a lot of torque. On the back of the machine is a vertical auxiliary D-shaped handle to provide an additional gripping position.

The front of the body is made out of aluminium. The keyed metal chuck can take drill bits with a diameter of up to 13 mm. The machine does not have a built in clutch.