The 2893-22 M18 Brushless Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit includes the 1/2 in. Brushless Hammer Drill Driver (2902-20) and the 1/4 Hex Compact Brushless 3-Speed Impact Driver (2851-20). The M18 Cordless System’s patented technologies and electronics, innovative motor design, and superior ergonomics provide the most efficient blend of power, weight and performance in the industry. The M18 Brushless Hammer Drill/Driver is the Most powerful drill in its class at 725 in./lbs. of torque. The M18 1/4 Hex Compact Brushless Impact Driver has the fastest application speed its class and delivers 1,600 in./lbs. of torque. The 2851 also includes 3-Mode Drive Control allowing unmatched control. Both tools feature Milwaukee built brushless motors, REDLINK Electronics, and REDLITHIUM batteries that provide more efficient power delivery, for fewer trips to the charger.
- Compact design: provides excellent balance and control, ideal for overhead applications or work in tight spaces
- Chuck type: 1/2 in. metal ratcheting single sleeve
- All-metal gear case and 1/2 in. metal chuck: provide maximum impact and shock durability
- Milwaukee brushless motor: optimized for efficiency, this motor delivers more run-time and longer life
- REDLINK intelligence: advanced overload protection defends against abusive applications and monitors the temperature to prevent damage and ensure maximum tool and battery life
- REDLITHIUM battery: superior pack construction, electronics, and performance deliver more work per charge and more work over pack life than any battery on the market
- Includes: 2902-20 hammer drill driver, 2851-20 3-speed impact driver, (2) M18 REDLITHIUM 4.0Ah XC extended capacity battery (48-11-1840), (1) M18 and M12 multi-voltage charger (48-59-1812), side handle, (2) belt clip, (1) contractor bag
- M18 compact brushless 1/4 in. hex impact driver is the industry’s fastest 18-Volt compact impact solution, provides 1,600 in./lbs. of torque, more runtime, and a more compact tool at 5.1
- M18 1/2 in. brushless hammer drill/driver delivers the most power in its class while maintaining compact size, this hammer drill delivers 725 in./lbs. of torque and 0-550/0-1,800 RPM
- Compatible with all M18 batteries
Vita Mayert (verified owner) –
A Plentiful Package of Powerful Rotary Hand Tools. The M18 series is a far and away evolution of cordless tools. When first introduced, cordless was an option to be carefully weighed. With brushless technology and their higher voltage, these tools now are the default option. Improved battery energy density renders the new tools sleeker than their less powerful predecessors. Everyone I work with prefers them unless an extraordinary amount of bench work warrants plugging in. The combo kit, with its bag, is convenient for storage and toting. The provided battery complement is a good start. Of course, if you’re running both tools, you may want more. But for intermittent assembly / disassembly work I get by till break time to recharge. The nicest feature of these tools is their size and balance. If you want further to lessen their mass, one can run smaller capacity batteries. Fortunately, the charger accepts all M18 batteries. I, for one, am not crazy about the ambidextrous belt hooks – but, of course, they are removable. The larger gun has the added capability of percussion drilling (albeit at the rather slow rate of 4200 blows per minute). However, that impact rate seems appropriate for the typically larger bits chucked into this gun. Control symbols for drilling and hammering are intuitive. As always, selecting a torque setting is a matter of trial and error. Clutch settings range to 100 inch-pounds. The available 725 inch-pounds with percussion is not too shabby for such a compact tool. The slider button for reverse is as you’d expect. The three-quill chuck acts smoothly and quickly, and grips firmly with only moderate hand pressure. Hammering rate can be set at 8800 or 28800 blows per minute, which in my experience is adequate for most common construction materials. The smaller gun has similar features, with three speed settings. And it can deliver 1600 inch-pounds of torque. Effectively utilizing the impact feature purely is subjective. After gaining a general idea of how to sink a specific fastener, one’s technique still must vary from point to point depending upon wood grain, masonry inclusions, etc. The smaller chuck accepts the full range of Shockwave accessories, including a “knuckle” (pivoting bit adapter). There also is available the Milwaukee 48-32-5033 SHOCKWAVE™ Impact Hex Shank Socket Adapter Set and various SHOCKWAVE™ magnetic and locking bit holders that facilitate using your existing collection of impact sockets and bits. Both guns bear comfortable ergonomic grips with lots of bearing area which positions one’s trigger finger in just the right place. They produce less hand fatigue than others I’ve experienced. The included charger is top shelf. It accommodates all M18 and M12 batteries, including those compact ones for your heated gear. The charger has rather sophisticated circuitry to assure full charging and manage battery life. A great number of status indications show what is going on. In addition to many safety features, the charger also will indicate the remaining charge left in a battery pack, so you can estimate available run times and avoid unnecessary battery cycling. Compared to the aggregate prices, the combo kit is a bargain. Home Depot also discounts the street value about 10% (269$ versus 299$). Run time can be increased by acquiring M18 batteries in 5, 6 and 12 ampere-hour versions (Bear in mind that bigger batteries are heavier.); and efficiency can be gained by adopting the Milwaukee six-pack sequential charger or the “three batteries at a time” rapid charger that is four times as quick as the standard charger.
Lawson Feil (verified owner) –
Powerful, reliable and best tools on the market today!
Delfina Bartoletti (verified owner) –
Used the hammer drill and impact for several jobs like cabinets, drilling many pilot holes in woods and block walls, fixing fences, finishing a deck, and other things. The hammer drill worked great. Had enough power for any task I put it through. The impact I’m not sure if it’s defective or it’s protection mechanism shuts it down a lot. The impact would work good when it did but would just stop and some of the screws I was removing weren’t more that a half inch long. Battery life is great. Always had enough juice to last the day for what I was doing. It’s a good combo kit and even has a carry bag which makes it nice to keep it organized job to job. The hammer drill is a beast and even though the impact has its problems it worked awesome when it did. It seems like it’s working better as I keep using it but only time will tell. The impact does hold the bits nice and straight even at its highest setting for accuracy.
Lois Wolf (verified owner) –
The rotary hammer drill will be great for ice fishing, and also can do more heavy duty holing than with my old Black and Decker 18v.I was surprised at the strength of the impact wrench. Using the socket adapters for it, I was actually able to bust lugs loose on my car that were tightened to 100 ft. lbs. and it was really nice for basic automotive work or assembly using nuts and bolts.I haven’t tried busting any corroded suspension nuts loose with it yet, so more to come.
Clair Glover (verified owner) –
This Power Tool Combo Kit stands head & shoulders above just about every similar set. First, the Hammer Drill/Driver: The side handle, which may be mounted left or right side, attaches in a clever vise grip. Selector is set to the hammer symbol for hammer-drilling; to the drill symbol for drilling; and to one of 18 torque/clutch settings for driving. Other features include LED Light & speed selector.The hex impact driver has a speed control switch (0-1700; 0-2600; 0-3400 RPM). This is a great feature as it allows me to limit the max speed when driving screws. The chuck has one-hand bit insert which is very useful. The fuel gauge on the 4.0Ah batteries is more than the name implies as the lights also have flash sequences which are warnings. The charger & the bag complete the set. The warranty insures me that this is a Great Investment.
Aurelia Gorczany (verified owner) –
I have literally built houses, warehouses, garages, decks commercial buildings with these tools. I have had other popular and high priced brands. None compares to Milwaukee. They are tough, durable and reliable day after day even when your income delends on them performing.
Elijah Greenholt (verified owner) –
A great tool with a few minor flaws. This Milwaukee Hammer Drill/impact combo is POWERFUL, comfortable to use, and offers real flexibility in operating speeds. That’s particularly appreciated on the impact driver as, unlike some other top-name drivers, the three speeds give tremendous control when starting a screw or bolt. The two speeds on the drill (common on most drills) are also great. The chuck is strong and straight. I found only two issues, both on the drill. First, the switch to set the speed range is VERY stiff, often requiring two hands, one to hold the drill chuck and one to push on the switch. That’s likely an anomaly for this particular drill. The other is the way the right-angle hand grip attaches to the drill body. The dovetail clamp rotates while trying to engage it (see photo). It takes two hands to engage the dovetail before clamping, making the process cumbersome. I also found the handle wiggles even when tightly clamped. Exactly how much depends on exactly where the dovetail clamp engages, but it’s always present to some degree. That may not impact the ability to use the handle when drilling, but it just feels unsteady, like it might slip off in use. I wish I could use the right-angle handle on the impact wrench too, since that can generate significant torque and twist the tool from the hands. Unfortunately there is no way to attach it. Other than that, this is an excellent tool set – both motors are brushless and the two 4.0-Ah batteries provide lots of use between charges.
Jayne Heaney (verified owner) –
This is Milwaukee’s 2893-22 Drill/Impact Driver kit. It includes the 2902-20 hammer drill, the 2851-20 3-speed impact driver, two 4.0Ah batteries, charger, side handle (for the hammer drill), belt clips, and a contractor bag. Note that 2851 impact driver is similar to the 2850. The only difference is that the 2851 includes a speed control that lets you select between three speed/IPM ranges. The 2902 hammer drill seems to be a baby brother to the more powerful 2804 hammer drill. For example, the torque for the 2804 is 1,200 in-lbs, while the torque for the 2902 is only 725 in-lbs. Know your requirements before you go shopping… Also note that, for $79 more than the price of this kit, you can get the 2997-22 kit that includes Milwaukee’s most powerful hammer drill (2804) and impact driver (2853), in addition to 5.0Ah batteries (instead of the 4.0Ah batteries). For this reason, if the review had asked me, I’d only give this kit (2893-22) a 4 for value.The first thing I noticed after putting a battery in the hammer drill is that it’s extremely difficult to move the clutch collar into the drill and hammer positions. This type of defect is very unusual, in my experience, for a Milwaukee tool. The clutch settings are very easy to move through—they click for each setting. But to go to the drill setting, there’s no click, just friction as you move the collar. Then, to move to the hammer setting, you really need to grab the collar tightly to move it. I did confirm that the drill works properly. If you go to buy one, check it in the store if you can to see how difficult it is to move. I contacted Milwaukee about this and they assured me this is not the way it’s supposed to be and they sent me a replacement drill. All I can say is, I’m not crazy about the design of this collar. The new drill is considerably better than the one I returned and goes into Drill mode easy enough, but it still takes considerable effort to move the collar into the Hammer position. I have two other Milwaukee hammer drills (M12 2504 and the M18 2804) and with both of them, you can move the clutch collar to any position with just your fingertips. I can’t imagine why this one is so different. I’m taking one star off for this because every time I need to put this drill into hammer mode, I’m going to be hating the drill. Something else to note is that the handle only attaches to the top of the drill (see Photo 2), though you can mount it to the left or right. I point this out as an FYI—I don’t think this is a problem and didn’t take any points off.I put the drill through its paces by using a 1″ auger bit. It had no trouble drilling through a pressure treated 4×6 in either speed, showing the drill has really good power. In hammer mode, I tried several masonry bits that I would use for installing anchors and screws. The drill performed as expected with no issues. With the included batteries, the drill is light and easy to use. And at 7” in length, it’s only one-tenth of an inch longer than the 2804, so it’s equally suitable for tight spaces.I tested the impact driver by driving 3/8” x 6” long lag bolts into the pressure treated 4 x 6. It had no problem with this test, showing that it’s a very powerful driver. The speed control lets you select between three ranges: 1) 0-1700 RPM and 0-1500 IPM, 2) 0-2600 RPM and 0-3400 IPM, and 3) 0-3400 RPM and 0-4200 IPM. You slide the speed control to the desired position. Unfortunately, the speed control is black and the background for the control is black (see Photo 3) so in dim light, it’s very difficult to see where the control is set (there is no LED indicator like the more expensive 2853 has). I’d call this a poor design (but didn’t take any points off for this because you it’s easy to feel where the switch is set, even if you can’t see it). Once you set it, it’s a great feature for matching the driver’s power to the job at hand.The general quality of the tools in this kit is great, but, if you’re a professional and use these tools regularly, I think for the $79 difference between this kit and the 2997-22 kit, I’d recommend going for the more expensive kit and getting more powerful tools and longer lasting batteries.
Judy Crona (verified owner) –
Really solid product, high torque , but pay the extra for the 4-5 amp batteries
Veronica Kuhic (verified owner) –
I have used these tools for many different projects. I have built a lot of things for my wife and daughter. These are the most handy, powerful drill and 1/4″ impact I have ever used.I am buying more Milwaukee tools to go along with these. I just received my Sting trimmer and blower combo and I am waiting for the hedge trimmer attachment to be delivered.
Pierce Gislason (verified owner) –
Powerful! Love this combo kit, two batteries, charger and carry/storage bag and both tools work great. The hammer drill doubles as a regular gun without the handle and it has torque settings and a belt clip built in. The gun is powerful, it has variable speed control and does a great job. The adjustable chuck is ribbed which provides better holding power for rounded bits. My only complaint is that there’s no bit storage on the gun, at least one little spot to clip in a multi-use bit or something would be nice. But that’s just being picky.The impact tool is strong enough to use on my car wheels which is great. The batteries are 4.0AH which last a long time under heavy load, I’ve had these for a couple weeks, used them several times on many different applications and I still haven’t had to recharge the batteries.M18 tools are great and I recommend them!
Ryleigh Reinger (verified owner) –
The M18 18 Volt Cordless Compact Hammer Drill/impact Combo Kit is a great kit to have for your construction needs. It comes with the brushless Hammer Drill Driver which is seriously heavy duty. The handle can put on to the right or left side for more stability when you need it for longer jobs. Its easy to selection either the hammer drill or drill icon setting on the selection rotation collar & there are 2 choices of speeds for if you need to start a pilot hole first. This hammer tool will handle drilling through cinder blocks which is what i needed it for first & wil also aid me in attaching railings to concrete. The kit also comes with a Hex Impact driver which is surprisingly lightweight, 2 rechargeable XC 4.0 batteries, a M18 & M12 Charger and a large tough bag that you can add other tools into. Milwaukee tools are of impressive quality & i think the best you can get -you can find cheaper but not better. Im pleased to own the hand tools as well as this kit for my DIY needs. 5 STARS!
Wyman Weimann (verified owner) –
Another great tool kit from Milwaukee. The M18 Series tools are made for the professional line of trades. They are superior tools for the homeowner. As a current owner of many M18 and M12 cordless tools, these are hands-down the best cordless tools on the market.The cordless impact driver sets fasteners with ease. There is no “chatter” from a slipping bit when setting screws as with a regular cordless driver. The impact driver also enhances the performance of self-tapping screws.The Hammer Drill works as a regular cordless drill as well. There is a setting to select between hammer and drill functions.This is a great starter set for a first-time buyer.The 4.0 ah batteries do hold a sufficient charge to perform many tasks. Most of my sets have the 4.0 ah batteries and I am never waiting for a better to charge to continue my projects. They charge up in about 20-30 minutes depending upon temperature and discharge level.
Ernie Langworth (verified owner) –
Got this kit a few years ago – used it hard, commercially – impact driver started acting up a bit – sent back to Milwaukee and they replaced w new tool – that’s what I call top-of-the-line customer svc – no bs, no hassles – I had not “registered” it or any of tht —t – I just sent it back and they replaced, likety split – very happy (can you tell) – btw – driver is a beast, very happy – hammer drill even better, esp in concrete
Pasquale Ziemann (verified owner) –
This is a really great set! We got this set in order to help with some renovations around the house, and we couldn’t be more pleased with that. It is a great set, and we love the fact that the battery is interchangeable with other devices by the same manufacturer. So far, we are quite pleased with it. It is powerful, and can really do anything that you set up to do. I would recommend this to friend!
Reagan Will (verified owner) –
Milwaukee Drill / Impact Driver This is hands down the best drill / driver combo set on the market. I have used the drill with large hole saws, masonry bits and even to mix thinset. Loads of power. I have even used it to lift one side of my travel trailer for maintenance. Lifted both wheels of my 6000 lb trailer easily. Battery life is great as well. The charge lasts about twice as long as my other 18 volt drill or driver. It comes with two batteries and I have never been in a situation where I was out of battery. The impact driver has a lot of power as well. It will bury a #12 x 3” wood screw in about the time it takes to squeeze the trigger. I purchased square adapters and use it a lot with my ¼” and ⅜” impact sockets for removing or driving machine type screws. I’ve thrown these around in my truck bed, gotten them soaked, dropped them and they never miss a beat. One tough combo set.
Orin Weimann (verified owner) –
very cool, little monsters
Nikolas O’Connell (verified owner) –
This Milwaukee M18 18-volt brushless tool set is just plain awesome. This comes with not only the two tools, but also (2) 4 AH batteries, a charger, and a very handy and durable tool bag. These are compact tool so they aren’t as bulky and heavy as their full size counterparts. The tools have plenty of power and the brushless tools are the way to go. The battery life is great as you would expect from any Milwaukee battery. The charger charges both the M18 and M12 batteries so for those of you that use both voltage tools, this will save you a charger. The five year warranty is second to none. A must have for any cordless tool owner…
Juwan Kuhlman (verified owner) –
Milwaukee is the best
Laurie Dooley (verified owner) –
It’s been some time now with this kit and I am impressed. I came from not having an impact driver and the older version of DeWalts 18 volt hammer drill to this. It’s been a pretty big upgrade. The impact driver is easy to use and powerful! Having three speeds is nice depending on your application. The hammer drill is also super nice – I appreciate the metal chuck and the regular and hammer operation has been smooth and powerful. The LED lighting is a great extra and helps you see in dim lit areas. Battery life has been superb but should be given the brushless motor massive batteries this thing comes with. These certainly feel like they’re full on the contractor grade tools. (in a good way) Maybe overkill for your average weekend warrior but you’ll know you have one of the best tools out there. Toss in the carry bag and the charger and this is really a great combo.