Sporting the longest running 18-volt hammer-drill on the market, Milwaukees 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 Milwaukees 18-volt Ni-Cad tools, youre in luck. The lithium-ion batteries in this kit fit select 18-volt tools, too! The kits 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 units metal ratcheting chuck and carbide jaws grip bits tightly so theres 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-Cads, 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 Whats in the BoxTwo 18-volt batteries, 18- to 28-volt universal charger, carrying case, side handle, No. 2 Phillips bit
Customer Reviews & CommentsVery nice drill. I got a new Dewalt 14.4XRP and was very dissapointed. Extreme chuck wobble, lousy variable speed control and just a poorly built product.I tried several different Dewalts and gave up. I returned it and waited for this drill to become available. I got one of the first ones. The good points are excellent trigger speed control, zero chuck wobble, very smooth sounding internals and of course the V18 battery. The only bad is the weight. It is billed to be the power of an 18 with the weight of a 14. Wrong. It is a tank. Should last forever as most Milwaukee products do but could be lighter. I don't think that there is a better 18v drill out there. I tried alot including the new Makita 18 Lithium Ion. Much lighter but not near as smooth sounding as the Milwaukee. Go with the Milwaukee in this class.
