The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1-9/16 in. SDS Max Rotary Hammer is the first to world 18-Volt SDS Max cordless solution. By utilizing proprietary M18 and M18 FUEL technologies, the 1-9/16 in. SDS Max rotary hammer is able to drill as fast as a corded SDS Max rotary hammer, deliver corded durability, and provide over 20-minutes of continuous chipping. POWERSTATE Brushless Motor delivers 5 ft./lbs. of impact energy for the more demanding, heavy-duty applications. Including dry coring and medium duty chipping in both concrete block and reinforced concrete. Powered by the M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC8.0 battery pack which provides 50% more power and runs 50% cooler compared to M18 REDLITHIUM XC battery packs, the 1-9/16 in. SDS Max rotary hammer delivers over 20-minutes of continuous chipping. It also includes REDLINK PLUS Intelligence, the most advanced electronic system on the market, to prevent damage to the tool and battery from overloading and overheating. The M18 FUEL 1-9/16 in. SDS Max Rotary Hammer is part of Milwaukee’s complete cordless rotary hammer solution, ranging from SDS Plus to SDS Max, all powered by the M18 REDLITHIUM batteries.
- FUEL technology: delivers as fast as corded speed, corded durability, and over 20-minutes of continuous chipping on 1 charge
- POWERSTATE brushless motor: provides 5 ft./lbs. of impact energy, 0 RPM to 450 RPM and 0 BPM to 3,000 BPM
- M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC8.0 battery packs: provide all day work on 1 charge, 20% more power and 2X longer life 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
- Includes: M18 FUEL 1-9/16 in. SDS Max rotary hammer (2717-20), two M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC8.0 battery packs (48-11-1880), M18 and M12 rapid charger (48-59-1808), side handle, depth rod and carrying case
- FUEL technology: delivers as fast as corded speed, corded durability and over 20-minutes of continuous chipping on 1 charge
- Corded durability with 5-year tool warranty
- Solid bit capacity 1-9/16 in.
- No load RPM0-450
- Weight 12.15 lbs.
Norma Hammes (verified owner) –
Very nice drill! Best I’ve ever used to date!
Finn Emard (verified owner) –
Really nice for chipping up tile on floors or showers including the concrete bed. Will do a basement slab, but a little light duty for it. Overall, good investment tool for contractor!
Alysson Jacobi (verified owner) –
Very powerful tool no extensions need and I love it.
Karianne Bogisich (verified owner) –
It’s a Milwaukee drill it doesn’t get better than that
Connie Bradtke (verified owner) –
I received this drill for free for the purpose of reviewing.Over the years, I have lived in two older masonry homes where you need to drill holes in bricks for everything from hanging pictures to cabinets. Even in our latest frame house I still find myself drilling into the concrete in the garage floor.I started off with a standard drill with the hammer option. That was a total waste of time and money. I burned through bits every couple of holes and each hole took way too long to drill.For a while I rented drills, but that got expensive and annoying. Finally I got a Corded SDS-Plus drill and thought I was in heaven until Home Depot sent me this cordless SDS-Max drill. From the experiment I ran on some test concrete, the M-18 SDS max is almost twice as fast as my old drill. Plus, there are no cords to drag around. Please see the attached video for the drilling comparison. It is the same 5/8″ bit in both videos. Note that SDS-Plus and SDS-Max are not directly compatible. I highly recommend getting an adapter so you can use the cheaper, more common SDS Plus bits for smaller jobs.This drill is really big and has a ton of power. It only works on masonry/concrete jobs. It has hammer and hammer/rotate mode. There is no rotate only mode. On the SDS-Plus drills you can get a chuck for big drilling projects. There is also no reverse to help you get out of the hole you just made. It’s power and size, can get away from you. I couldn’t detect a safety clutch to minimize torque reaction.The case could double as a travel suitcase, it really is that big.If you need a drill that can handle the most challenging concrete drilling jobs get this one. If you are looking for a more all purpose dill, get an SDS-Plus with chuck attachment.