Product Description

The V18 Hammer Drill with its Li-ion battery cuts up to 25 2-9/16 in. selfeed bit holes per charge. High output motor provides 550 in-lbs. of torque. Patented reversible battery allows drill to fit in tight areas and optimizes balance while working overhead. 1/2 in. metal ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws provides superior bit grip. Tool is backwards compatible with existing Milwaukee NiCd 18V Batteries.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15813 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Milwaukee
• Model: 0824-20
• Number of items: 1

Features

• Powerful 18-volt cordless 1/2-inch hammer drill
• Provides 550-inch-pounds of torque
• Magnesium gear box for reduced weight and added durability
• 1/2-inch metal ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws for superior gripping strength
• 5-year limited manufacturer-foots warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
The Milwaukee 18-Volt Cordless Li-Ion 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill comes with a convenient storage case and is compatible with long-running 18-volt Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. Milwaukee 18-volt Li-Ion equipped tools provide up to 50-percent longer run times than 18-volt Ni-Cad equipped tools, while at the same time offering "fade-free" power until the battery is completely drained. The hammer drill comes standard with an all-metal, single-sleeve, ratcheting chuck with carbide jaws to prevent bits from falling out or slipping. A comfortable non-slip, soft-grip handle reduces vibration and fatigue, and the drill comes with a side handle for added drilling/driving stability. A high output motor provides 550 in./lbs. of torque, and the tool is backwards compatible with existing Milwaukee Ni-Cad 18-volt batteries. The driver comes backed with a manufacture's 5-year limited warranty. The battery and charger are sold separately.

What's in the Box
Cordless drill/driver, side handle, No. 2 Phillips bit, and user's manual.

From the Manufacturer
Milwaukee presents the longest running 18-volt ever. Introducing the new V18 Lithium-Ion cordless tool system. V18 Lithium-Ion batteries retro-fit existing Milwaukee Ni-Cad tools, making Milwaukee the only line of cordless power tools that will run using Ni-Cad or Lithium-Ion batteries. Milwaukee Ni-Cad batteries will also run the new V18 power tools. V18 tools provide up to 50% longer run time than 18-volt Ni-Cad while at the same time offering "Fade-Free" power from the first hole drilled to the last. V18 cordless tools provide unmatched durability by featuring a 2000 charge warranty and will provide 2.5 times more lifetime work output compared to 18-volt Ni-Cad batteries. V18 provides convenience and ergonomics. You get 18-volt power at a 14.4-volt weight. The 0824-20 18-volt 1/2-inch hammer-drill comes standard with an all-metal, single-sleeve, ratcheting chuck with all carbide jaws that keeps bits from falling out or slipping. A comfortable non-slip, soft-grip handle reduces vibration and fatigue. Includes Tool, Side Handle and no. 2 Phillips bit.

Customer Reviews

Heavy duty and made to last
I purchased the Milwaukee 18 volt lithium 1/2" hammer drill kit and could not be happier. I had read excellent reviews about this item and they were all accurate. This thing is powerful and the batteries seem to stay charged forever. It's heavier than some cordless drills, but then it's so much more powerful. It has a metal chuck ( not plastic like the competition ) and the chuck jaws are carbide which helps grip the bit. I like it so much I bought a second drill body only to compliment the kit. I was never a fan of cordless tools, but Milwaukee has changed all that.

No doubt the best cordless drill
I am a finish carpenter/ contractor and have used so many different cordless drills over the years (Dewalt, Ryobi, Makita). Every time they died on me I changed brands until I found this drill. I bought mine in a combo with the sawzall, and circular saw for $250 on sale. This drill performs far superior to all the others in every way. The most important are the strength and battery life/power. This drill keeps going through hot and cold conditions, and doesn't bog down as it gets to the end of it's cycle. This thing is great for drilling into concrete and hard woods. I have put mine through a lot and it shows no signs of ever stopping, or loss of power. The batteries last forever, and show you how much they have left on side. Also it can be used with ni cad or lithium batteries, and the lithium charger charges both.

Also this drill may be a little heavy but it is built indestructable. I dropped mine off a 40ft roof onto the pavement, and it is fine. The bit it had in it broke and it got scratched up a bit, but the chuck is still straight, and the hard plastic body is still strong and in good shape! Other drills I have owned have broken from falling from a 7ft ladder (Dewalt). Milwaukee spares no expense on the quality of their tools.

My favorite aspect of this drill is the chuck for two reasons. As stated in other reviews it is made of metal and carbide for a better grip on your bits, and durability. Also the chuck ratchets tight to whatever you put in it's jaws. The motor keeps the chuck locked in place when the drill is not in use so you don't have to tighten it with two hands, or by running the drill with your other hand on the chuck. I have never had the chuck slip on anything I have put in it, the ratchet really gets a great grip on the bit or driver.

There are so many reasons to get this drill. Too many to write here. There is no doubt it is the strongest and best made drill on the market. It will be the last time you switch brands, that's for sure.

Milwaukee 0824 Hammer Drill
Very good performer. More torque than most jobs need. With Lithium cells battery never seems to run out of energy. Love the fact that you can use older ni-cads or newer Lithiums. Also reversable battery position gives you a nice choice for compact vs. balance. A little heavier than my older 12v, but handle helps with that.