Milwaukee M18 FUEL Hammer Drill 2804-20 vs Milwaukee M12 Fuel Installation Drill Driver

Buy the M18 FUEL 2804-20 if you drill into concrete, masonry or thick lumber and want one drill that does it all. Its 1,200 in-lbs of torque, 32,000 BPM hammer action and 1/2 in all-metal chuck outclass the M12 on raw capability. The M12 Fuel Installation Drill Driver is the better pick for cabinet work, fixtures and tight spaces: it weighs 2 lbs, is 5.2 in long, and its swappable heads reach where a full-size hammer drill cannot. Owners of both praise the brushless motors and build quality; the M18 is the heavier, more powerful tool, the M12 the lighter, more precise one.

• Choose the M18 FUEL Hammer Drill if you need hammer drilling into concrete or brick, high torque for large bits and augers, or a 1/2 in chuck for heavy-duty work.
• Choose the M12 Fuel Installation Drill Driver if you mostly drive screws and drill small holes in cabinets, fixtures and tight corners and want a light tool that fits in a pouch.