Questions and Answers for Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1-1/8 in. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Tool-Only)

A:  yes, 3 inch is the max diameter this tool can handle

A:  If you have the proper bit for it. You’ll need more of a core drilling bit than an auger bit.

A:  No, a case is not included.

A:  This one doesn’t

A:  no, this is sold as tool only, case can be ordered separately

A:  Yes, both.

A:  Yes, both

A:  yes it is both variable speed and has forward and reverse.

A:  Yes on the variable speed and forward and reverse on the bit direction. The knob on top selects drill / drill hammer / hammer / rotate tool position ( for chisels ). The black button on the handle controls forward / reverse / tool lock mode.

A:  Yes, this item has variable speeds.

A:  Yes, this item will out perform a 1 1/8 Bosch bulldog extreme.

A:  1 year warranty on the Bosch, 5 year on the Milwaukee.

A:  Equal to, but also depends on the battery. This unit works best with a 5.0 or 9.0 battery.

A:  Yes, with the 9.0Ah battery it will definitely out perform the Bosch.

A:  Most likely, yes. A lot of things come in to play when a question like that gets asked. Here are a few to consider; How good is your drill bit? How old is the concrete? How hard is the concrete ( as in PSI rating of the mix)? The design of the bit and its sharpness are a big factor too as this impacts the work load on the motor. Higher impact ratings are going to drill faster, but, in old concrete (80+ years old) high impact energies can break concrete while drilling it. More is not necessarily better in those cases. In old work, it can be a tough call to drill and set anchors or use a PAT gun. Sometimes a PAT gun is a better choice, but under those conditions, both tools can have potentially serious draw backs unique to the tools.

A:  No

A:  No, a vacuum is not included.

A:  No. Sold separetly

A:  have to buy separately. 1" vac is a different one than the 1-1/8" vac one, so check to see what unit you have before you buy

A:  No. It’s compatible but isn’t included.

A:  This tool weight is 7.7 pounds with battery.

A:  No, but wish it did.

A:  No. Tool only

A:  No case. No battery. Tool only.

A:  No

A:  Yes, this will come with a hard case.

A:  Not likely. I have it and it packs a lot of punch for an sds+ but less than half of the smallest sds max. It’d probably get it in till the last foot and a half and then you’d have to finish with a sledge.

A:  Yes. As long as the bit is 1-1/8"or smaller.

A:  No, too small.

A:  Not in anything firm or rocky. Maybe if you live where it’s sand the whole way.

A:  No I have tried. For that you will most likely need a corded tool. My Bosch RH540M will barely drive ground rods and it doesn't do a very good job at it. It is listed as having 6.1 ft lbs of impact energy; this milwuakee has 3.3, the milwaukee m18 sds max hammer drill has 5.1. In order to drive ground rods effectively you want somewhere around 8 ft lbs of impact energy. "Milwaukee 5426-21 1-3/4 in. SDS-Max Rotary Hammer" this guy is what you want to drive ground rods.

A:  This will come with a carrying case.

A:  A high-impact plastic hard case is included.