The MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL ½" Hammer Drill Driver is the Industry's Most Powerful Hammer Drill, delivering the capability to drill the largest holes at high speed into the densest materials. The cordless drill is the Most Compact solution in its class and features AutoStop Control Mode for Enhanced Safety. The POWERSTATE Brushless motor delivers the most power under load to complete 2-9/16" Self-Feed holes in dense woods for increased productivity. At only 6.9" in length, this is the most compact cordless drill in its class for the best access and maneuverability in tight spaces. The AutoStop Control Mode offers enhanced safety for the operator by preventing over-rotation in a bind-up with the best reaction time in the industry. The REDLINK PLUS intelligence ensures maximum performance and protects from overloads, heating, and over-discharge. The MILWAUKEE REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery Pack delivers more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack when compared to competitors. The all metal ratcheting chuck is the best-in-class. This provides increased grip strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
Product SKU:
331595036
UPC:
882346306899
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I've had my eyes on hammer drills for a month now, including Milwaukee. For those wondering if this is a good sale...
-Milwaukee M18 Hammer drill + impact + 2x5.0 batteries can be "hacked" down to $266, trading 3rd battery for an impact drill (this is the best deal if you don't mind hacking and can use the drill)
-Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill + impact + 2x5.0 + 1x6.0 batteries (non-hackable) was $359 a few weeks ago.
Both of those deals added a 6.0'. No 8.0.
If you don't need an impact driver and aren't heavily invested in the M18 system, this comes in as a solid deal, esp w/ the 8.0. You're trading a 6.0's for an 8.0 Forge. This would be a solid entry into M18 if you need (want) a hammer drill. Way overkill for the weekend DIYer, though
Last edited by Ion Control February 14, 2026 at 05:07 PM.
I've had my eyes on hammer drills for a month now, including Milwaukee. For those wondering if this is a good sale...
-Milwaukee M18 Hammer drill + impact + 2x6.0 batteries can be "hacked" down to $266, trading 3rd battery for an impact drill (this is the best deal if you don't mind hacking and can use the drill)
-Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill + impact + 3x6.0 batteries (non-hackable) was $359 a few weeks ago.
Both of those deals were 6.0's. No 8.0.
If you don't need an impact driver and aren't heavily invested in the M18 system, this comes in as a solid deal, esp w/ the 8.0. You're trading 2-3x 6.0's for 2 5.0's and an 8.0 Forge. Same total capacity/$ but 2 that are lighter and one that's much beefier. This would be a solid entry into M18 if you need (want) a hammer drill. Way overkill for the weekend DIYer, though
Where do/did you see the deals with the 6.0s? All the stores around me have the kit with the 5.0s, and that's all I see online, and is also what I bought.
Where do/did you see the deals with the 6.0s? All the stores around me have the kit with the 5.0s, and that's all I see online, and is also what I bought.
Yeah, I think you're right. The free battery was advertised in a way that looked like it was part of the base kit. I'll edit my post
Great for someone invested in the lineup that needs to upgrade/replace their chuck, otherwise this is overkill on batteries for a single drillAlso, does anyone actually use the hard shell cases? For such a general use item like a drill?
I sold my hard case on marketplace for $5 lol.
the blow molding wastes too much space so the drill goes either to my toolbag or packout box
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-Milwaukee M18 Hammer drill + impact + 2x5.0 batteries can be "hacked" down to $266, trading 3rd battery for an impact drill (this is the best deal if you don't mind hacking and can use the drill)
-Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill + impact + 2x5.0 + 1x6.0 batteries (non-hackable) was $359 a few weeks ago.
Both of those deals added a 6.0'. No 8.0.
If you don't need an impact driver and aren't heavily invested in the M18 system, this comes in as a solid deal, esp w/ the 8.0. You're trading a 6.0's for an 8.0 Forge. This would be a solid entry into M18 if you need (want) a hammer drill. Way overkill for the weekend DIYer, though
-Milwaukee M18 Hammer drill + impact + 2x6.0 batteries can be "hacked" down to $266, trading 3rd battery for an impact drill (this is the best deal if you don't mind hacking and can use the drill)
-Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill + impact + 3x6.0 batteries (non-hackable) was $359 a few weeks ago.
Both of those deals were 6.0's. No 8.0.
If you don't need an impact driver and aren't heavily invested in the M18 system, this comes in as a solid deal, esp w/ the 8.0. You're trading 2-3x 6.0's for 2 5.0's and an 8.0 Forge. Same total capacity/$ but 2 that are lighter and one that's much beefier. This would be a solid entry into M18 if you need (want) a hammer drill. Way overkill for the weekend DIYer, though
Also, does anyone actually use the hard shell cases? For such a general use item like a drill?
the blow molding wastes too much space so the drill goes either to my toolbag or packout box
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