Milwaukee 2601-22 18-Volt Li-ion Compact Drill Kit
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The Milwaukee 2601-22 18-Volt Li-ion Compact Drill Kit characteristics a 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck with a plastic sleeve for reduced weight. The Milwaukee 2601-22 has a compact length of 7-3/four-inches to enable it to fit in tight places. The compact motor on the 2601-22 delivers 400 inch-pounds of maximum torque. The heavy-duty two-speed metal gear box is not only sturdy, but enables speeds of -350 rpm is low and -1,400 in high. Other characteristics incorporate a built-in LED light to illuminate perform surfaces. All of these capabilities are packed into a lightweight, 4-pound form element. Regular equipment consists of the drill tool, (two) 18-volt Li-ion batteries (48-11-1815), 30-minute charger (48-59-1801), and carrying case (48-55-0960).
Technical Details
- Heavy-duty 2-speed metal gear box
- Compact motor delivers 400 inch-pounds of maximum torque
- Built-in LED light illuminates work surfaces
- Lightweight at 4-pounds
- Superior bit grip with Yukiwa chuck
Customer Reviews
This factor is a beast. Maybe I feel this way because I am coming off a lately blown up Crapsman 18v drill that was sub par. But, I do have experience with the Panasonic 15.6v drill that has been arguably the perfect drill out there. I would easily put this up against the Panasonic anytime. Sure the Milwaukee is brand new and the Panasonic has been about for years so we'll see what the China-created Milwaukee will do long term. That mentioned, it really is lighter, shorter and way more effective than the Panasonic. Not by significantly, but it is. Even the charge time of the battery is faster! I've generally been a fan of Milwaukee's situations so there's an additional bonus more than the Pany.
The preceding reviewer complained about the placement of the forward/reverse switch but I do not agree. In my opinion, it's located just fine and extremely similarly to other cordless drills I've utilised (Craftsman, Panasonic and Porter Cable). If you're a homeowner and looking for a weekend project cordless drill, this could possibly be as well substantially for you, in particular taking into consideration the price. Becoming a contractor, this is Precisely what I was seeking for. It's light, it is stout (not as well long) and most importantly, it is Effective. It is at present priced quite competitively with the Pany. You can't lose with either!
I have been an electrician for over 20 years, and have seen and implemented alot of cordless drills in this time. I have either owned them or my employees have owned them (Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Hitachi, Pc, Panasonic, Bosch). With that getting mentioned Milwaukee has been the most beneficial brand for me thus far. The Dewalts are junk and the rest of the drills are quite fantastic with the exception of the Panasonic being pretty a bit above average. The cause why I don't preserve the Panasonic is because I will need other cordless tools eg: sawzall, circular saw. The Milwaukee V28 series is an absolute beast when it comes to power and WEIGHT! This is why I started looking for a compact drill. I nevertheless required the power with a 1/two" chuck and lighter drill, considering that I also at the moment have the Bosch impactor, and pocket driver with jst a 1/four" chuck. I have owned the Milwaukee 18v cordless stuff in the past and was pleased with it, albeit not terrific - why I ended up acquiring the V28. With that being stated I charged up the batteries and place it to the test. My first chore was to drill a 1/2" hole thru a metal tub employing a variable step bit. What a tremendous disappointment this was! The drill hardly could get by means of it, it kept stopping with hardly any load on it, and I would check the battery level as it would show it totally drained. I would have to do this more than and more than once again, mainly because the battery cannot take hardly any load on it (these batteries have an overheat protector on them so it shows you the led level is low when it does have a charge, when it cools down it will come back up to near the level it was at - which I suppose is a great factor). Next I went to place on some devices, and the drill in fact did a decent job, great and speedy, and light. Then for my next test I necessary to drill holes by means of some 2x's, with a 1 1/8" auger bit. Once again what a disappointment, it sure wouldn't do it in high gear, and truly struggled in low to get it done. The final test was to see how these batteries did in the cold. Now to be fair, no batteries that I have ever had, with the exception of the Milwaukee V28 have had some type of degradation due to the cold. This consists of the new series of batteries also (Li-ion, Nimh, Nicd). Alas, these turned out to be the exact same as the rest. The Bosch li-ion batteries I have are totally terrible when it comes to the cold. So just like the rest of the batteries I have to place them by a halogen light to maintain them warm so they can charge and nonetheless hold a charge. AAAAAGH this is the most frustrating factor for me, can't somebody please design a battery for us blue collar guys who in reality use these in frigid temps. Anyway, I had high hopes for this compact, becoming that I am a loyal Milwaukee fan, and it was by far subpar.
Pros: lightweight, 1/two" chuck, good case, bit holder, belt hook
Cons: Underpowered!, batteries, led light (not particularly bright, and does not shine exactly where it wants to), produced in China, non metal chuck.
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