M18 FUEL is engineered for the most demanding tradesmen in the world. Delivering unrivaled performance in a compact structure, all M18 FUEL products feature 3 Milwaukee exclusive innovations the POWERSTATE Brushless motor, REDLITHIUM Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS Intelligence Hardware and Software that deliver unmatched power, runtime and durability. The Milwaukee POWERSTATE Brushless Motor Provides 5 ft. lbs. of impact energy, 0-450 RPM and 0-3,000 BPM. The Milwaukee REDLITHIUM HIGHDEMAND 9.0 Battery Packs provides the best performance for high demand applications as the most powerful and longest running 18-Volt pack on the market. REDLINK PLUS Intelligence integrates full-circle communication between tool, battery and charger to protect from overloading, overheating, and over-discharging. Powered by FUEL technology, the M18 FUEL SDS Max Rotary Hammer delivers corded speed, durability and is capable of delivering over 20 minutes of continuous chipping on one charge.
- FUEL technology: delivers as fast as corded speed, corded durability, and over 20 minutes of continuous chipping on one charge
- POWERSTATE brushless motor: provides 5 ft. lbs. of impact energy, 0-450 RPM and 0-3,000 BPM
- REDLITHIUM XC high demand 9.0 battery packs: provide all day work on one charge, 20% more power and 2X more recharges than standard lithium-ion batteries
- REDLINK PLUS intelligence: integrates full-circle communication between the tool, battery and charger to protect from overloading, overheating and over-discharging
- Variable speed trigger: power through demanding applications without sacrificing drill speed
- Variable speed trigger: control desired speed based on application
- Magnesium gear case: durable and lightweight gear case for maximum life
- LED: provides greater visibility in dark areas
- Includes: tool kit: 2717-20 1-9/16 in. SDS-Max rotary hammer, (1) M18 REDLITHIUM 9.0 high demand battery packs, rapid charger, side handle and carrying case
Matt Schultz (verified owner) –
Excellent
Tressie Connelly (verified owner) –
Great design and its performance is excellent , save my people time and less hazards with out dealing with cords.
Florence Will (verified owner) –
Did a diving board demo, had to cut out 3/16″ solid steel, used the corded Milwaukee grinder (great tool btw)with steel cutting blade. As I was peeling back the solid steel peice by peice I was using this hammer to chip away at it. Used it on hammer mode with a point chisel and also a flat chisel. Also drilled some 3/4″ holes throughout to weaken the 50 year old concrete. Had the tool and battery out in the sun all day and using the tool continuously all-day with short breaks in between cutting the steel. Tool got hot but did not stop. It was good not to have to worry if you are damaging your tool when you push it to the limit like this, because it has shutoff features to protect the tool, which it didn’t do. I would recommend this tool to anyone that has demo jobs where a full size jackhammer would be hard to use, or just for stuff here and there. Definitely recommend having a few extra 9.0 batteries, the batteries last long but with the use I put it through it went through them, throughout the day. Overall great tool and impressed with the quality, durability and strength of Milwaukee tools.
Hortense Stroman (verified owner) –
Until now all SDS-Max Rotary Hammers were corded models. Milwaukee has changed that with the new M18 Fuel 18-Volt Cordless 1-9/16 in. SDS-Max Rotary Hammer. I was fortunate enough to receive this tool and have been testing it with various bits and attachments. When combined with the new Milwaukee 9 amp-hour lithium-ion battery, this tool truly provides corded performance.The Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1-9/16 in. Rotary Hammer includes a brushless motor that provides 5 ft-lbs of energy, and operates at 0-450 rpm and 0-3500 bpm. It includes a magnesium case and uses a slip-clutch to protect the tool from damage if the bit becomes pinned. It has a two modes of operation; hammer only and hammer with drilling. Chisels and other attachments can also be easily positioned and locked into place. An adjustable side handle is included to properly control the tool. At over 12 lbs (without battery), this is definitely a heavy tool. However, the weight adds to the sturdiness and ability to absorb shock from the hammering motion.On the negative side, there is no anti-vibration system. Without anti-vibration, I would not recommend this tool for tasks involving prolonged use in hammer mode. However, it is perfect for smaller jobs involving chipping or removing tile. It’s perfect for drilling large holes in concrete, driving grounding rods, or using a clay spade bit to dig holes in rocky soils. This is an expensive tool, but it’s very high quality and provides corded performance with the convenience of a cordless platform. It also comes with a 5 Year Warranty.
Dan Abbott (verified owner) –
OMG. A Beast, Milwaukee hit it out of the park!Excellent power, superior battery.
Simeon Corwin (verified owner) –
This is a nice drill and has lots of power. It is hard to find smaller bit sizes for the SDS Max if you need them and I believe 7/16 is the smallest. We have purchased adapters to go smaller and they work great. Don’t expect these drills to last forever if you are drilling rock. We find they need repairs every couple years.
Adriana Ruecker (verified owner) –
Good
Noble Walker (verified owner) –
Great tool, plenty of power, good weight and balance. One of my favorite additions to my extensive collection of Milwaukee cordless tools.
Devonte Padberg (verified owner) –
This thing is sweet. Demoed whole tiled bath on 1 battery.
Niko Wisoky (verified owner) –
Worked like a charm. Every bit the drill the corded version is , just without the cord.
Claudia Haley (verified owner) –
Milwaukee has created an SDS Max rotary hammer with the power of a corded tool of the same size, it rocks! What I like the best about this tool is that most jobs where I need to use an SDS max hammer are outdoors and small enough that having three 9AH batteries gives me an hour of work time at full power without having to find a suitable 120 volt outlet to plug into and run a bunch of cords. I haven’t found anything about it that I don’t like, it’s a solid well built tool. My advice is you definitely need to have at least three 9AH batteries to use this tool effectively.
Geo Hagenes (verified owner) –
This drill works pretty good I wish it had a 12 amp hour battery for it but for a cordless I would recommend it however there are bad comments about tools anywhere so with that said take care of your tools they will take care of you.
Nigel O’Reilly (verified owner) –
By far one of the coolest tools I own
Malachi Hills (verified owner) –
This is one of my most favorite tools I have ever purchased. Makes any type of digging way easier. Lot’s of power and lightweight compared to Harbor Freight corded versions.
Weldon Abbott (verified owner) –
The drill was good but after drilling 2 or 3 (1” wholes the drill stoped I let it sit for a few minutes and the continued
Verna Auer (verified owner) –
very good still id a heavy durygoodgoodvery good battery
Kenyon Gusikowski (verified owner) –
For some reason I thought this tool would accept my large assortment of SDS-Plus bits and chisels – I was wrong. Fortunately there are adapters offered by DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch and possibly others that allow the use of SDS-Plus bits and chisels to be used in SDS-Max tools. Prices I’ve found online range from about $45 to $85, considerably less than having to purchase a new assortment of SDS-Max bits. This tool is designed to use Milwaukee’s 9.0Ah battery and can be purchased as a bare tool (no battery or charger), or with one battery and charger or with two batteries and charger. It should be noted that the cost of these batteries is deeply discounted when they’re purchased as a set with the tool. Although this machine will run on any of Milwaukee’s 18 volt lithium-ion batteries the 9.0Ah battery is advertised to last 20 minutes between charges when used for chipping. Obviously, the lesser amp hour batteries will run out much sooner and I image they provide less overall power. The no load rotations per minute is variable between 0-450 RPM. The blows per minute varies between 0-3000 BPM. Max bit sizes are 1-9/16″ twist bit, 4″ core bit and 2-5/8″ tunnel bit. The controls are simple and straight forward. Twist to loosen the handle, rotate to the desired position and retighten. Above the variable speed trigger is a lock-out button to prevent accidental activation of the trigger. Pressing the trigger activates the built-in work light. The rotary knob at the top is selectable for “Hammer Only”, “Hammer with Rotation” or “O” which allows you to adjust the chisel bit angle. When my SDS-Max to SDS-Plus bit adapter arrives my first project will be removing a small broken concrete slab at my rear door. I own an assortment of Milwaukee corded and cordless power tools, and hand tools, and from experience I have no doubt this rotary hammer will be up to the task. Milwaukee offers a 5 Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser on the tool and a 3 Year Limited Warranty on the battery.
Jarrod Ruecker (verified owner) –
Great for a residential electrician
Bette Haley (verified owner) –
This is an extremely high quality & durable and solid product. The Hammer drill comes in a very heavy duty carrying case that is durable enough to be placed in a work truck or jobsite environment. The drill itself has a very heavy feel & but well balanced. I don’t think this drill is any heavy than other competitive sized models. The placement of both handles makes for a comfortable tool while in use. Having such a powerful tool without a cord is a huge convenience for jobs without a power source or generator. The tool has a small LED much like plenty of their other tools which is a nice little feature. It is very easy to switch between modes on the drill. The drill has a variable speed trigger which works great with the many different jobs that you can use the hammer drill on. This kit comes with two batteries and a charger. This is an extremely high quality product & definitely recommend!!
Magdalen Gleichner (verified owner) –
Work was done earlier than without it.