Impressed
Rating: 5
This was my first m18 Milwaukee tool. Was loyal to another brand but was intrigued by the reviews I read online. I figured maybe they were like paid reviewers or something. Turns out they weren't lying. This thing is a beast. I will be the first to admit I will never need this much power. But just like owning a fast car, even if you don't use it to it's potential, there is something empowering about knowing it's there if you want it. Very impressed. And the start of a hopefully large Milwaukee collection
by Jodylee on 2019-04-29T17:00:00
powerful n smooth
Rating: 5
2x4's 2x6's building deck's, or hammering in cement, not having these extreme heat issues, and when looking online, before bought, (because was still using a 2606, and 2704), no one else mentioned heat problem's ??? I'm well pleased. even going thru brick, to install porch light at front door, no issues. and handle more stable than 2704, better control n feel.
by schnoodleman on 2018-10-21T17:00:00
What an Animal !!!
Rating: 5
Been in the millwork (casework) for over 40 years and the ol corded 1/2" chuck Milwaukee drills were standard tooling for installations, and they had the power to require you to use the handle to be safe.
This 2804's size and weight really caught me off guard. Thinking it was just like any other cordless drill i could stop it showed me on the first lockset hole that it was no toy. Dang near twisted my arm off. Such a powerful drill in such a small package is simply amazing. Tried the Hammer once to see if it really could do what i bought it for and again am amazed at what this drill is capable of. Thank you Milwaukee for continuing to build quality like no other.
This tool will out live me.
by mikem65d on 2019-05-18T17:00:00
It's a good drill that gets the job done
Rating: 4
I picked up this drill after burining up my old one after years of heavy use. So far this is a great drill. Being in repair and remodeling I use my drill a lot. Lately, I have been using it the most to drill pilot holes for Tapcons. Like many others I have noticed it does get pretty warm. The drill has never stopped working it's always gotten the job done, but it does get noticeably warmer than others out there. The size is nice , it's a little smaller and helps fitting it into holsters for ladder work. All and all I am happy with the drill. Even with its size it performs. Half of my tool box is Milwaukee the other half yellow so it's nice to compare products.
by McAndrew on 2018-11-16T16:00:00
Heat Issues
Rating: 3
Bought the drill to try it out on a residential electrical re wire. I was using a 3/4" x 54" flex bit to drill to the bottom plate for a re wire but within the 6th hole it started heating up greatly. I have to drill 3-4 holes every half hour so it doesn't overheat. It does feel much better and stronger despite the heat issues. I'm concerned the quick overheating will diminish the drill's life. Only time will tell.
by A.J.M.E. on 2018-10-09T17:00:00
Disappointed
Rating: 3
I bought this drill for my ice fishing auger. I have always had a lot of respect for Milwaukee tools until now. I ordered the drill on line, and when I tried it the first time , the trigger hung up on the fwd/rev switch cross bar. I returned it and ordered another one, and it had the same issue. I suspect it is either a design problem or a quality control issue. Otherwise the tool seems well built and plenty of power. I can make it work for now, but I will be sending it back to Milwaukee Tool for warranty repair after the ice fishing season.
by Chief on 2018-12-07T16:00:00
Stick with the Gen 2 Hammer Drill (2704)
Rating: 3
Don't buy this drill. If you're on the Milwaukee platform, stick with Gen 2. This Gen 3 overheats badly, just as users are reporting I'm a residential electrician and I can't even drill the upper floor of a small townhouse with a 1/2" ship auger without having to set it down and and let it cool off for half an hour (at least). My Gen 2 would do it with a 7/8" ship auger without much trouble, and the Dewalt DVD996 does it with ease. The only advantage is size, but that's outweighed by the major heat problem and the seemingly lower battery life. The drill feels no more powerful than Gen 2, despite what you may hear online. A real disappointment here, as the Fuel drill was the one clear winner for Milwaukee. It might be time for this user to PACKOUT and take his business elsewhere.
by Chris on 2018-09-25T17:00:00
I want to like this drill so bad but it's horrible
Rating: 1
I can confirm what everyone else is saying with the wobbly chuck. But that's not my biggest gripe.
All Gen III fuel models I found out have a digital clutch mechanism as opposed to the standard mechanical clutch like the past models. Maybe this feature will be more refined in the future but in the current state it renders the drill useless imo.
This will be my sixth return looking for the right Gen III drill but I think it's time to look elsewhere. (Mine also has the sticking trigger, and a weird intermittent issue where the drill would get stuck in digital limbo while functioning the trigger)
by Nixta on 2019-02-06T16:00:00
Horrible clutch - STAY AWAY
Rating: 1
Do not buy this. If I could give zero stars I would. I've been through two now thinking that the first one was defective. It turns out that my concerns are just a new “feature” of this drill. As others have mentioned, the clutch is horrendous. Turn it down to “2” and be prepared for a kick of torque and your hand slamming into everything around you until the clutch catches up and eventually does what it's supposed to do. This tool as an embarrassment and should seriously be discontinued.
Do not buy this. Try to find the previous model or get something from another brand until Milwaukee can get this right.
by rjf026 on 2019-04-02T17:00:00
Going to metabo for drills I guess
Rating: 1
Like many others have stated. The chuck wobble is ridiculousy bad, the huck moves up and down by with little effort and the carbide jaws are misaligned. I would take it back for another but according to this siyes reviews they are all like this because of Milwaukees allowed tolerance is far too great most likely from poor a manufacturing process and or materials. It also overheats quickly and the battery wobbles because the plastic was obviously trimmed too far when they made it and quality control didnt catch it. Know I am a diehard Milwaukee fan and I own over $5,000 of dollars in Milwaukee tools and womt buy anything else as far as cordless tools but this is just getting ridiculous, I cant stand behing a brand that claims to be something its clearly not anymore. Makita....here I come. My heart is broken.
by waskin83 on 2019-02-16T16:00:00
