Milwaukee M18 Review

The Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver is a powerful, adjustable and practical tool which is straightforward to use. It has four operational modes. Mode 1 provides 26Nm of torque and is designed for precision work. Mode 2 provides 80Nm of torque and is for removing/tightening without causing damage to fasteners. Mode 3 delivers the most powerful torque of 206Nm, as well as a no load speed of 3000RPM and an impact rate of 3700 impacts per minute. Mode 4 intelligently removes fasteners without over-driving.

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In terms of design, the Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver is highly manoeuvrable thanks to it being cordless. It takes a Milwaukee battery which is sold separately. You can use batteries from other Milwaukee tools, or you can buy it separately. We like the tool's LED illumination which lets you see more easily in dark spaces.

About Milwaukee

Milwaukee are a brand of power tools, hand tools and outdoor equipment. Their range includes drills, fasteners, lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, saws, blowers, hammers, and more. Milwaukee have a reputation for high quality products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Performance - The Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver achieves a maximum torque of 203Nm.
• Cordless - The tool is cordless. This has several advantages, including the fact that there's no power cable to get in the way and you can use the tool in places without power socket access.
• Battery - The driver is battery powered. It has a brushless motor for longevity and a handy battery level indicator. Note that the battery and charger are sold separately. You might have a suitable battery already if you have other cordless Milwaukee tools.
• Four Modes - The Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver has four operational modes. Mode 1 (26Nm / 850RPM no load speed) is for precision work. Mode 2 (80Nm / 2100RPM no load speed) prevents damage to delicate fasteners and materials. Mode 3 (203Nm / 3000RPM no load speed) provides the highest power for tough jobs. Mode 4 reduces over-driving by intelligently stopping the tool for a short period of time.
• LED Light - A handy LED illumination system lights up the immediate area in front of the tool.

Summary

All things considered, the Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver is a powerful, adjustable and overall well designed tool which is easy to use. We particularly like its four modes, including three variable speeds and an intelligent system which reduces over-driving. We also like its cordless design, its LED lighting system, and its powerful maximum torque of 203Nm. We rate the Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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