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Milwaukee 2803-20 vs PORTER-CABLE PCC608LB

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Milwaukee 2803-20PORTER-CABLE PCC608LB
Title Milwaukee 2803-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Drill/Driver (Bare Tool)-Peak Torque = 1,200 in-lbsPORTER-CABLE 20V MAX Cordless Compact Drill Kit (PCC608LB)
Model Milwaukee
2803-20
PORTER-CABLE
PCC608LB

Basic Info

Suggested Price $399.00$95.33
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Release Jan 2019Jan 2018

Overview

Top Features
  • POWERSTATE Brushless motor: purposely built for the M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Drill Driver to provide up to 60% more power than the competitive set
  • REDLINK Plus intelligence: ensures optimal performance and provides overload protection to prevent damage to the tool and battery during heavy applications while still maintaining compatibility across the entire M18 system
  • REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery pack: delivers more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitors
  • Up to 60% more power: 1,200 in-lbs of torque
  • LED on foot of tool for better lighting in dark spaces
  • Brushless motor provides more runtime
  • Powerful motor provides 360 MWO for heavy applications with reduced stall
  • Transmission provides 1,700 max RPM for speed of drilling & fastening applications compact 8” length for work in tight areas lightweight 3.2 lbs for reduced user fatigue
  • Compact and lightweight for less user fatigue
  • 3 year limited warranty

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.2727 (out of 22 reviews)4.8 (out of 25 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Easily beats dewalt.
Rating: 5
I'm a millwright. My job requires strong well built tools. I was going through dewalt 20 volts drills. They would lock up and get smoked. This drill has way more power than the dewalt and takes more of a beating.
by Too much beef on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

Strong drill
Rating: 5
This drill is stronger than most electric drills I've ever owned. The electronic clutch doesn't give me the feeling of anxiety that I'm destroying my tool like the conventional clutches do. I am a contractor and use this every day. So glad I went with Milwaukee.
by 71comedy on 2019-05-29T17:00:00

Honestly, a well made drill is an understatement
Rating: 5
I do both residential and commercial almost 7 days a week, most weeks. I have switched over about a year ago to Milwaukee from a big orange colored tool line. Can't say I have regretted it once. I just feel like I don't really treat this thing well...tossed in the work van constantly. this drill is better to use daily and charges fast, battery of course last plenty long enough for what I do. Sometimes lasting over a couple weeks no problem. NO kidding I love this product. It's made to go to work, not just look at
by 7200generalrepair on 2019-05-22T17:00:00

Long time user.
Rating: 5
Hi, I have been using Milwaukee drills for a long time. I was a lineman for 20 years, and I have to tell you guys that I had to pull an electric drill, cord, and bolts and tools up poles in an easement to frame up new builds. Any time I could lighten the load I would. My old Milwaukee drill was a badass and I would not have gave it up for anything. If I would have had this little power house I think it would have been a great substitute. The short amount of time that I've had my new drill it has kicked butt. Very powerful and built tough. The battery lasts, and charges quickly. Just feels good in the hand. Nice product, thanks Milwaukee.
by Cableguy on 2019-05-19T17:00:00

First drill and love it.
Rating: 5
I'm a women about the house, living in the back woods, love the cordless and how long the battery lasts. Easy to change bits and drills. Plenty of power for my projects and repairs. Was recommended to me because of quality construction and durability.
by Lucydej on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

Great for DIY use.
Rating: 5
Bought this in a set with a impact driver. Out performs the dewalt I had hands down. I have a couple of 5.0ah batteries and they last very well and the drill and driver keep power up until the battery is completely dead. One flaw I have noticed is the drill and driver both seem to have some glitch where it randomly doesn't work as if the battery is dead. If you unhook the battery and reconnect it then you are good to go. Other than that this drill is great.
by matchew2004 on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

It's not an upgrade from the 2703.
Rating: 4
I blow up my 2703 drilling out bore holes with a 7/8 ager bit. Still trying to find a place to get it rebuilt. Got the 2803 from work and its good, but the torque is just not there it's a good all around drill, but the hammer mode is not the best my 2703 would drill out holes for z nails and plastic anchors in concert and want more. The 2803 gets hot after drilling out 4 aluminum studs 1"1/8th holes for wire. Over all it is a good drill for work. Just have to watch the temperature gauge...lol.
by Tjbearfoot on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

I would buy this again
Rating: 4
Being an electrician can I drill lots of holes into metal wireways (cans troughs etc). This drill works well and I rarely have any issues. The 1st speed is just the right rpms to effectively drill holes with a 1 1/8” hole saw without burning them out.
by SpecNick on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

Don't consider this an upgrade from the 2703 drill
Rating: 2
We use a lot Milwaukee Fuel tools at our manufacturing facility. We bought several of these new drills to see how they perform against the one they are replacing (2703). We are disappointed, it seems Milwaukee backed down some on the Heavy Duty quality. When we are threading steel plates they run out of torques quicker. In a place where the 2703 would just dig in and keep on going, the 2803 just stops, it seems the electronic torque setting is too low.
by OEM Tech on 2018-09-12T17:00:00

Problems once again with the new drill driver
Rating: 1
I am going to be as honest as I can be, I am going on my 3rd replacement drill and this one so far has been the worst. The clutch(torque) setting on number 2 with the low speed set on #1 is snapping screws behind the hinges when I'm setting doors, clutch does not break free. When I press the trigger to start drilling intermittently the drill does nothing until I release and re- engage the trigger . This is a brand new tool
by Beans on 2019-05-16T17:00:00

Durable drill
Rating: 5
Once I recieved my drill I read over the instructions and began charging one of the batteries. The first thing I noticed was something I had never seen before, a "damage" indicator. It lets you know if the battery is damaged so it takes the guess work out of reasons why the battery wouldn't be charging. In a short time the indicator said it was ready to use. My first project was to hang a couple of fire extinguishers I had sitting around because all I had was a heavy cord drill. The screws went in with ease. The drill is very lightweight, quiet and yet powerful. This is a great addition to my power tool collection. And don't forget you don't have to wait for the battery to charge, because it comes with a spare!
by Sophia on 2018-11-19T16:00:00

This is a great drill
Rating: 5
This drill works really well and fast. It has a brushless motor which causes it to be able to run for a really long time. It is light weight and relatively compact so it fits into tight corners which is helpful when trying to fix things around the house. It runs for a long time . It uses 2 Lithium ion batteries which are included in the box. It also comes with a charger. Overall, it's a great drill for a house owner to have to be able to fix things and do simple building projects.
by sg on 2018-11-15T16:00:00

So easy to use
Rating: 5
I am deathly afraid of power tools of any kind so me using a drill was a surpise to me and everyone else. I was so afraid to use it, but it was easier to use than I expected. The drill bits from were easy to find and purchase for drilling (It only comes with the screwdriver bit) but the bits aren't expensive, and I just needed to hang curtain rods so it wasn't major (boyfriend went overboard and bought lots). Two batteries are awesome. I heard the drill going for a while in back when they were fixing the gutters. Now we don't have to borrow the neighbor's anymore. Recharging is easy and doesn't take very long. Neighbor is a construction worker and he loves it, he didn't want to give it back. I'd say that is a positive recommendation for it in my book any day.
by AJnMyzMom on 2018-11-27T16:00:00

Great buy!
Rating: 5
This was a birthday present and he loved it! Light weight and powerful!
by Mare on 2020-10-01T17:00:00

Five Stars
Rating: 5
Every carpenter I have seen at the renovation at my home had this brand. The grips felt good in my hand giving me a good grip on the drill. Really enjoy this drill. Light, strong, and very user friendly. Excellent tool. Well made. Very powerful. The batteries last long between charges. It is driven by a brushless motor. Very smooth and efficient.Great drill. I use this drill constantly in the winter with roto brushes when tuning race skis. The two included batteries allows for continual use. Good power and speed. The power control is excellent. It can carefully and slowly rotate with precision or drill away at high speed. I used the drill to build furniture, drill holes in walls, etc. Came with 2 batteries and a nice charger that shows when a battery is full. The LED built into the drill body is pretty bright. Definitely adequate to see what you are drilling even in total darkness. Adds a nice additional amount of light even when working in daylight that helps in shadows. Over all I am very pleased with the drill. More than enough power to get the job done for household stuff. Battery lasts for a long time. I charge it after using I for a dozen little jobs.Easy to operate and get the job done. I highly recommended this product
by Anan81 on 2018-11-25T16:00:00

High-Quality Drill!
Rating: 5
This is a high-quality drill that feels comfortable in my hand and has the power to get the job done. It includes batteries, a charger, and a bit, so you have everything you need to get started! I am a Walmart associate writing this review as part of a contest.
by EvanR on 2018-11-13T16:00:00

Easy to use and plenty of power
Rating: 5
I am always nervous about limited torque in a cordless drill. This one has plenty of torque and was really easy to see up and charge. The unit is lightweight and sturdy. I also appreciate how quickly it chatges.
by Hatchlings on 2018-11-29T16:00:00

Great Improvement
Rating: 5
I used to use corded Porter Cable products years ago and they never failed me. I am now upgrading my power tools to the recent line of 20v Porter Cable. This driver is by far much better than expected and so far I'm going on 3 weeks on a single charge, (20V 4Ah battery). Great job Porter Cable.
by Adamsappleone on 2020-03-08T17:00:00

20 VOLT MAX DRILL/DRIVER
Rating: 5
I HAVE HAD MY DRILL ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW EXCELLENT TOOL TO HAVE ANYWAY I WAS ON A ROOF LAST WEEKEND ABOUT 15 FEET IN THE AIR MY DRILL FELL OUT OF MY BAG LANDING ON CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IM THINKING TIME TO GO BUY A NEW DRILL DRIVER. ONCE I GOT DOWN I LOOKED THE DRILL OVER NO BREAKS AND IT STILL WORKS TODAY EXCELLENT PRODUCT I WILL CONTINUE BUYING PORTER CABLE
by Gaylord on 2019-11-10T16:00:00

Good drill for the diy
Rating: 4
I have several porter cable drills and this one is just as good in performance. The battery that comes with it is smaller than the other drills I have but it is brushless and seems to have more power. The 2 speed and torque settings are good and the keyless check works well. The battery life is good. The only thing I would like to have on it is a battery level indicator. Great product.
by Logansmom13 on 2018-11-26T16:00:00

All Features

Drill/ Driver TypeDrill/ Driver
IncludedBelt Clip Included
Voltage (v)18v
Product Depth (in.)4.61 in
Charger IncludedCharger Not Included
Tools Product TypePower Tool
Cordless Tool TypeDrill/Driver
Product-Weight (lb.)4.57 lb
Certifications and ListingsUL Listed
Returnable90-Day
ConditionNew
Cordless/ CordedCordless
Motor TypeBrushless
Manufacturer Warranty5 Year Limited Warranty (Tool)
Color FamilyRed
Chuck TypeKeyless
Battery/ChargerTool Only
Product Width (in.)8.66 in
Power Tool FeaturesBrushless,Keyless Chuck,LED Light,Variable Speed
Chuck Size1/2 In.
Product Height (in.)11.38 in
Maximum Speed (RPM)2000 RPM
Battery Power TypeLithium Ion
releaseJan 2019Jan 2018
Item Weight3.2 pounds
Batteries2 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
Torque293 in-lb
Warranty Description3 year limited warranty
Batteries Included?Yes
Power Sourcecorded-electric
Included Components(1) PCC608 Drill (2) PCC681L 20v Batteries, (1) PCC699L Charger, (1) Double sided bit.
Battery Cell TypeLithium Ion
MaterialPorter-cable 20-volt Max* Compact Cordless & Brushless Drill
Batteries Required?Yes
Measurement SystemMetric
Item Package Quantity1
Voltage20 volts
Item model numberPCC608LB

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