Portable Electric Tools: Milwaukee M18 FUEL SDS Plus Rotary Hammers
Milwaukee Tool redefines the cordless SDS Plus rotary hammer market with the addition of two new M18 FUEL models that will round out the line and deliver the market’s first and only full SDS Plus solution powered by one battery system.
The SDS Plus rotary hammer market is divided into three product segments that satisfy varying user needs: compact, medium and large. The market is currently trending away from corded and into cordless, as users look for increased productivity.
Manufacturers have developed tools for the compact segment on 12V-18V platforms and in the medium to large segments on 18V-36V platforms, but none offered the complete range of solutions on a single battery platform. The technology did not exist to use a single battery platform that was small enough for use on compact tools but powerful enough for medium and large tools.
“Users don’t want to manage multiple battery platforms, it’s a productivity killer,” said Andrew Plowman, Director of Product Management for Milwaukee Tool. “By utilizing proprietary M18 and M18 FUEL technologies, we’ve developed a single battery system solution that meets the full range of user needs in each distinct SDS Plus rotary hammer market segment. Our full solution now includes a lightweight M18 5/8” for the compact segment, a M18 7/8” and M18 FUEL 1” for the medium segment which makes up the majority of the market, and an M18 FUEL 1-1/8” for the most demanding applications in the large segment.”
The new M18 FUEL 1” and 1-1/8” SDS+ Rotary Hammers drill faster than their corded counterparts, are built with corded durability, and can deliver a full day of work on one charge. Milwaukee is able to accomplish this level of performance by combining three exclusive innovations, the POWERSTATE brushless motor, REDLITHIUM battery pack, and REDLINK PLUS intelligence.
Milwaukee's full SDS Plus rotary hammer solution includes:
M18 FUEL™ 1-1/8" SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Kit (2715-22)- NEW
• 1-1/8" Max Capacity
• 0-1,350 RPM
• 0-5,000 BPM
• 12.8" long
• 7.7 lbs
Includes M18 FUEL 1-1/8" SDS Plus Rotary Hammer, (2) M18 REDLITHIUM XC4.0 Battery Packs, Charger, Side Handle, Depth Rod and Carrying Case
*Also available as a bare tool (2715-20) and with HAMMERVAC Dedicated Dust Extractor (2715-22DE)
M18 FUEL 1" SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Kit (2715-22)- NEW
• 1" Max Capacity
• 0-1,400 RPM
• 0-4,900 BPM
• 12.48” long
• 7 lbs
Includes M18 FUEL 1" SDS Plus Rotary Hammer, (2) M18 REDLITHIUM XC4.0 Battery Packs, Charger, Side Handle, Depth Rod and Carrying Case
*Also available as a bare tool (2712-20) and with HAMMERVAC Dedicated Dust Extractor (2712-22DE)
M18 7/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (2605-22)
• 7/8” Max Capacity
• 0-1,400 RPM
• 0-4,800 BPM
• 11.75” Long
• 7.2 lbs
Includes 2605-20 M18 7/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer,(2) M18 XC High Capacity RED LITHIUM Battery Packs, 1-Hour Charger, Side Handle, Depth Rod and Carrying Case
*Also available as a bare tool (2605-20)
M18 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (2612-22)
• 5/8” Max Capacity
• 0-1,300 RPM
• 0-7,000 BPM
• 12” Long
• 5.5 lbs
Includes M18 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer, (2) M18 XC High Capacity RED LITHIUM Battery Packs, M18 and M12 Multi-Voltage Charger, Side Handle, Depth Rod and Carrying Case
*Also available in a one battery kit (2612-21) or as a bare tool (2612-20)