M18 FUEL, 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver
Features
- Auto-Stop, Control Mode, Enhanced Safety
- POWERSTATE, Brushless Motor delivers the power to complete the widest range of applications of any hammer drill driver
- Hammer Drill Mode for Fast Drilling into Brick, Block or Concrete
- Unmatched Performance with the most runtime in class with the XC5.0Ah batteries
- 1/2" all-metal chuck with carbide teeth for maximum durability, grip and bit retention
- Only 6.9" in length for access into tight spaces and reduced fatigue
- Most Powerful Hammer Drill
- LED light for better visibility in low-light situations
- All-metal belt clip for portability
- 1400 in-lbs of torque
- Fastest Drilling and Driving applications under load
- Auto-Stop Feature to Protect from over-rotation in a bind-up for enhanced safety, equipped with a dedicated autostop light on foot of tool to indicate a protection event
- Mechanical Clutch for consistency in driving a wide range of fasteners
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Drill/Driver
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Power Tools
- Product Width:
- 2.38 in
- Product Length:
- 6.95 in
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
Milwaukee 2904-20 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Milwaukee 2904-20 come with a battery and charger?
The 2904-20 is the bare tool. The "-20" designation on Milwaukee's M18 line is the tool-only configuration, so no M18 battery, charger, or case is part of it. You'll need an M18 pack on hand, and Milwaukee calls out the XC5.0Ah battery as the pairing that gives this hammer drill its longest runtime.
2) Can the Milwaukee 2904-20 drill into concrete and block, or is it just a drill/driver?
It has a dedicated hammer drill mode for drilling into brick, block, and concrete, on top of normal drilling and driving. That's the difference between this and a plain drill/driver: the hammer mode adds percussion so a masonry bit can cut into the material instead of just spinning on it. For anchor holes in block or a slab, this is the tool that does it.
3) Is the Milwaukee 2904-20 strong enough for large hole saws and self-feed bits?
It puts out 1400 in-lbs of torque, which is the range where self-feed bits and larger hole saws through framing are realistic rather than a struggle. Just be aware that torque at that level is what causes bind-up kickback, which is exactly why this model carries the auto-stop protection.
4) What is the auto-stop feature on the Milwaukee 2904-20 and does it actually prevent wrist injuries?
Auto-stop shuts the motor down when the tool detects over-rotation in a bind-up, so the drill body stops before it can whip around on you. There's a dedicated auto-stop light on the foot of the tool that tells you a protection event fired rather than leaving you guessing why the tool cut out. For crews running big bits in framing or drilling masonry overhead, this is the safety difference between this model and an older hammer drill without it.
5) Does the Milwaukee 2904-20 work with the M18 batteries we already have on site?
Yes, it runs on the M18 platform, so any M18 pack your crew already carries will fit it. If you're standardizing a fleet, that means this drops in alongside existing M18 tools with no new charger or battery inventory. Milwaukee lists the XC5.0Ah as the pack that gives it the most runtime in its class.
6) What size bits will the Milwaukee 2904-20 chuck take?
It's a 1/2 inch chuck, all-metal with carbide teeth, so it accepts round and hex shank bits up to 1/2 inch shank diameter. The carbide jaws are there for bit retention under the torque this tool makes, which matters when you're running large auger or hole saw shanks that would otherwise spin in a lighter chuck.
7) Does the Milwaukee 2904-20 have a clutch for driving screws, or only a drill setting?
There's a mechanical clutch for driving, so you can set a torque level and get repeatable depth on fasteners instead of stripping heads or over-driving. That plus the hammer mode means one tool handles fastening, wood and metal drilling, and masonry, which is why this is a common single-tool choice for punch list and MRO work rather than carrying a separate hammer drill.
8) Why does the Milwaukee 2904-20 use a brushless motor and does it matter for daily production work?
It runs a POWERSTATE brushless motor, which is what lets it cover the widest range of applications of any Milwaukee hammer drill driver and deliver the fastest drilling and driving under load. Under load is the part that matters on a job: brushed tools bog when you lean on them, and this one holds speed, which shows up as holes per charge at the end of the day.
9) Is there a work light and belt hook on the Milwaukee 2904-20?
Both. An LED light for low-light work, which is most of what electrical and plumbing rough-in looks like inside a wall cavity or a mechanical room, and an all-metal belt clip so the tool rides on you between holes instead of sitting on the floor of the lift.
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Does the Milwaukee 2904-20 come with a warranty?
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