Includes hammer drill, 2 18-volt batteries, charger, Phillips bit
Editorial Review:
You get the power and durability of Lithium-Ion technology in this durable hammer driver/drill, along with the heavy-duty quality you expect from Milwaukee tools, like a high-power motor, metal chuck and more.
Sporting the longest running 18-volt hammer-drill on the market, Milwaukee's V18 Lithium-Ion cordless kit ensures that this tool is always on hand for drilling and driving jobs large and small. A patented reversible battery lets the drill fit in tight areas and optimizes balance for working overhead. And, if you already have one of Milwaukee's 18-volt Ni-Cad tools, you're in luck. The lithium-ion batteries in this kit fit select 18-volt tools, too! The kit's charger also powers up those 18- to 28-volt Ni-Cad batteries in under an hour! Plus, the lithium-ion battery provides up to 50 percent longer runtime than comparable Ni-Cad tools while at the same time offering consistent power from the first hole drilled to the last.
Designed to easily complete those extended decking, fencing, and framing jobs, the tool drills up to twenty-five 2-9/16-inch bit holes per charge. A high output motor provides 550 inch-pounds of torque for driving large bolts and drilling spade bits into hardwood. The unit's metal ratcheting chuck and carbide jaws grip bits tightly so there's no slippage mid-job. And, a comfortable non-slip, soft-grip reduces vibration and fatigue.
Serious about reliability, Milwaukee backs the battery pack with a 2000-charge warranty. The batteries are 24 percent lighter than 18-volt Ni-Cad's, too, offering 18-volt power with the same weight as a tool equipped with a 14.4-volt battery. A battery fuel gauge displays remaining run-time for peace of mind. And, the tool switches easily between drill, drive, and hammer modes for less downtime --Brian Olson
What's in the Box Two 18-volt batteries, 18- to 28-volt universal charger, carrying case, side handle, No. 2 Phillips bit
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
built like a tank:
i use a dewalt 18v at work all the time because it's what we have, but when i work for myself this is what i use. it's solid as hell that's for sure.
the bad: it's heavy. the hammerdrill isn't very powerful.
the good: it's heavy duty. it's as powerful as you're likely to need in the non-hammerdrill mode.
i haven't tried the milwaukee compact drill/driver, but i might err on the side of getting that unless you really want to have a hammerdrill and will only use it for small holes (under... more info
Awesome Tool:
I was leery about buying yet another quality "American" tool now manufactured in China, but despite the cheap made in China connotation this is a very well constructed & designed, powerful tool. I have found the batteries charge much faster than stated, about 30 minutes from empty to full and they last much longer than any NiCad tool I own. When they deplete, unlike NiCads, the tool will completely stop with little warning. This was a little unnerving at first (I thought drill broke). The built in... more info
Milwaukee Hammer Drill:
After carefull evaluation of half a dozen cordless drills available and having used a Milwaukee drill of a friend of mind in the field, the Milwaukee drill out performed all of them. It had much more power and the battery lasted much longer than all the others I observed.
Rich
Milwaukee ain't Milwaukee no more!:
This kit was purchased mostly for the lithium battery upgrade because the price was only a little more than the batteries and charger alone, and who can't use an extra drill, right? The only problem is that I would never want to use this one after having used my older one, the Lok-Tor Hammer drill model 0624-20. Whereas the Lok-Tor is smooth as silk and the fit, finish, ergonomics, and feel of the drill just ooze quality, this one is very loud and heavy with below-average ergonomics and a tawdry look... more info
