Milwaukee 2602-22 M18 18-Volt Cordless 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill/Driver Kit

I also have M18 2601 drill / driver, which is sufficient and preferable for many applications. It is a compact drill, and a large one at that, but it is not for every job. So for those times I need a little more than I in 2611 and 2602 and went with that and I'll tell you why. The 550 I / kg of torque, this gives will be enough for something I will ever foreseabley be with, and this work is smaller, lighter and longer-term (not to mention a shorter key length than the competition). I bought it for XC batteries and when used together with them it goes on forever, and give it out completely in 550 / kg of torque. This exercise will also accept the compact batteries (in 2611 will not) and when it runs on the compact batteries give out 450 in / lbs of torque - that's a smart living who knows where the battery is used and reduces the power to give you a longer operating time on battery power.

This drill is very well built - all metal gears and all metal chuck. The Chuck handles very well and tightens fine. It is well balanced and you can add a bit holder and / or belt hook. Forward / reverse / lock is easily accessible and easy to shoot. LED lights are always a nice feature, I quickly became accustomed to them and it is difficult to imagine that the exercises are not used to having them.

Updated 10/21/10: This drill has performed well. It's size really decieving, tore this drill through all that I've uploaded it to. Recently had 2 XC batteries in about 80% charge each and mixed 20 liters of mortar and still had two bars on the second battery.

Bottom line: If only I could own a drill, it would be. Small and compact, metal parts where it counts, and enough power to pull the shaft out, and batteries that last to do it all day long. (But since I can take more than one, I have it even smaller and lighter, more powerful 2601 also:)

I recently purchased Milwaukee M18 Hammer / Drill / Driver is mainly due to the fire integrity, but also because I was tired of wearing many extra batteries ran out of juice too soon. This surprised me completely. I'm more of a weekend warrior projects and this is carried out many tasks that I would normally use my old Black & Decker in combination with an electric drill. I've actually used this drill for 3 days before I broke out in the second battery for the first time. And the available power and torque is amazing, far exceeding the possibilities of even my drill. It is noteworthy that two hands to use when you know there will be a tough task, because the torque in this light monsters could put a serious injury to the wrist. Now I want to replace all of my cordless tools with the M18 family. The M18 6.5-inch circular saw is next on my list. Yes, they cost more than most of your average tools, but the benefits outweigh and are totally worth it.