Does it come with a battery and charger?

No. It is a bare tool; you need a separate M18 battery and charger. Milwaukee rates it for about 21 one-inch holes per charge with a high-capacity pack.

Can it replace a corded SDS-Max hammer?

For most anchor, through-hole and light demolition work, yes. For continuous heavy chipping or all-day production drilling, a corded unit still has the edge.

What size bits does it take?

It uses SDS-Max bits up to 1-9/16 in. in solid concrete. That covers most anchor and core drilling tasks.

What is ONE-KEY and VACLINK?

ONE-KEY lets you track and manage the tool from a phone. VACLINK wirelessly starts a compatible dust extractor from the tool.

How does it compare with the 1-1/8 in. M18 FUEL model?

This 1-9/16 in. version hits harder and takes larger bits, but it is heavier. The smaller model suits lighter drilling and overhead work better.

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1-9/16 in. SDS-Max Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)

Q: Where is the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1-9/16 in. SDS-Max Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) cheapest?

At The Home Depot, for $599.00, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1-9/16 in. SDS-Max Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 643 ratings.

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What reviewers say

4.7 / 5643 ratings

Owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 and mostly praise its power, control and freedom from cords. Complaints center on weight and battery drain.

What people mention

PowerPraisedOwners say it drills and chips concrete close to a corded SDS-Max hammer.
WeightCriticisedAt about 12 lb it tires users during overhead or long vertical work.
Battery lifeMixedIt needs high-capacity M18 packs and drains them quickly under heavy load.
Vibration controlPraisedThe anti-vibration system and kickback control are called out as making it easier to handle.
Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the tool as solid and jobsite-durable.

About the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1-9/16 in. SDS-Max Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)

The MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL 1-9/16" SDS Max Rotary Hammer w/ ONE-KEY is the next advancement in cordless rotary hammers. This rotary hammer delivers faster drilling and more portability than corded, is designed for maximum control, and can drill over (24) 7/8" x 6" holes per charge when paired with an M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE HD12.0 Battery pack. The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor and REDLINK PLUS Intelligence delivers 6 ft-lbs of impact energy, resulting in harder hitting and a faster drill rate. This rotary hammer provides maximum control and an enhanced feature set including AUTOSTOP Enhanced Kickback Control to prevent over-rotation and AVS Anti-Vibration System to reduce fatigue. Equipped with VACLINK, an integrated wireless dust control technology, allows compatible tools and dust extractors or vacuums to connect to each other, providing users the ability to activate the dust extractor or vacuum directly from the tool for increased efficiency. Additionally, this cordless rotary hammer is compatible with ONE-KEY to track and manage inventory. The M18 FUEL 1-9/16" SDS Max Rotary Hammer w/ ONE-KEY delivers ultimate power while giving you maximum portability on the jobsite.