Pro-grade power in a shockingly compact 12V body. At 400 inch-pounds of torque, it matches many 18V drills while staying under 6 inches long — a beast in disguise.
This is the 12V drill to buy if you want one tool that handles everything. The Spruce used it for two years of real home projects without a single issue — that's the kind of track record that earns a top spot.
“As a contractor and tradesman over the last 40 years I started with the Makita 9.6 volt stuff then moved to DeWalt and finally ended up with Milwaukee about 15 years ago... I currently own about 50 Milwaukee M18 and M12 tools and couldn't be happier.”
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“Milwaukee 12V is more compact.”
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“Over the past two years, we've used it to hang a wall mirror, replace a bathroom fan, install new shades, fix a sofa with a bracket, assemble a bed frame, and more, all without any issues.”
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“The 1/2-inch chuck provides a maximum of 400-inch pounds of torque, which is in line with many much heavier 18-volt drills.”
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“Milwaukee's M18 and M12 systems are renowned for their robustness and innovation. 'You can tell when you have a Milwaukee tool in your hands by its weight, sturdy feel, ergonomics and power.'”
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