Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 FUEL 1-3/4″ SDS MAX Rotary Hammer with ONE KEY
Does it live up to the Milwaukee’s Reputation?
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Rotary Hammer Drill
Introduction
Welcome to the Milwaukee 2718-22HD Rotary Hammer with One Key Review
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Rotary Hammer Drill is a welcome addition to anyone’s Tool arsenal.
Redlink Technology intelligence will assist, the user, in the everyday operation of the 2718-22HD and ensure that there aren’t any accidental malfunctions within the brushless Powerstate Motor.
Technological Features on the Milwaukee 2718-22HD Rotary Hammer Drill make it a Tool that does it’s intended job with ease and very successfully.
Created by A. F. Siebert , The Milwaukee brand has been around since around 1924 and the Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, has well and truly cemented themselves with 21st century technology advanced milestones therefore drills like the Milwaukee M18 FUEL SDS MAX Rotary Hammer Drill have secured their future in the Great Power Tools Companies known throughout History.
2017 was the year that ONE-KEY technology was revealed, by Milwaukee, to the world and now we are seeing many of their Tools with the Bluetooth platform subsequently we are starting to all benefit from drills like the M18 FUEL SDS MAX Rotary Hammer Drill
I will review the Milwaukee 2718-22HD Rotary Hammer with One Key from top to bottom and give you as much information, as possible.
The Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 FUEL Rotary Hammer Drill
Specifications
Model | Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 FUEL 1-3/4 in. SDS MAX Rotary Hammer with ONE KEY and 2×12 Ah Battery |
| Product dimension | 21 x 16.4 x 6.4 inches (533mm x 417mm x 163 mm) |
| Weight | 19.7 Ibs ( 9 kg) with Battery |
| Color | Red and Black |
| Power Source | RED Lithium-Ion |
| Battery | M18 REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ HD12.0 Battery Pack |
| Voltage | 18V |
| Motor | Milwaukee® POWERSTATE brushless motor |
| Modes | 2 Mode: Rotary Hammer and Hammer Only |
| Chuck Size | 1 3/4 inch (44.5mm) |
| Chuck | Keyless |
| no Load Speed | 0-380 RPM |
| Blows Per Minute | 0 to 2,900 BPM |
| Impact Energy | 8.1 ft-lbs |
| Vibration level | 10 m/s² |
| Protection | AUTOSTOP E-Clutch |
| Protection | Max Control, Enhanced Safety |
| Technology | One Key |
| Technology | REDLINK PLUS Electronic Intelligence |
| Light | Yes |
| Included | M18 REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ HD12.0 Battery Pack |
| Included | M18™ & M12™ Rapid Charger |
| Included | Side Handle |
| Included | Grease Tube |
| Included | Milwaukee Hard Tool case |
| Warranty | 5 Year (Tool) 3 Year (Battery) |
Features
- Milwaukee® POWERSTATE brushless motor provides more power, more run-time, and longer life.
- REDLINK Plus electronic intelligence enables advanced communication between your batteries and tools, allowing for unmatched levels of performance, protection, and productivity.
- REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT HD12.0 battery pack provides 50% more power and runs 50% cooler versus standard REDLITHIUM HD packs; superior pack construction provides the industry’s best protection against jobsite conditions.
- Generates 15 A corded power.
- Max control, enhanced safety
- Chips 1/2 ton of material per charge
- ONE-KEY enabled
- AUTOSTOP E-Clutch
- 8.1 ft-lbs impact energy
- 380 RPM
- 2,900 BPM
- 10 m/S² vibration
- 2 Modes: rotary hammer & hammer only
The cordless rotary hammer is compatible with ONE KEY and wirelessly connecting to your smartphone to track and manage the tool’s performance and location.
ONE-KEY integrated tool tracking gives the user full visibility over how and where their tools are being used across your network of jobs and by which users and the technology is built into the tool and not the battery, which allows you to track it even if the battery is not charged or connected.
The app will track all compatible devices within a 100 ft range of your phone, allowing you to pinpoint missing tools quicker. Integrated Tool Security provides the ultimate theft protection with features like tool lock-out, or the ability to hide power tools from nearby device screens so, if your tool is lost or stolen, you can render it inoperable by sending a remote command to the tool to shut itself off the next time it comes within range of the ONE-KEY app.
Power Performance
Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 FUEL SDS MAX Rotary Hammer Drill with ONE KEY has a Autostop Electromagnetic Clutch, that will prevent over rotation in case the tool gets bound up when drilling into rebar or hard aggregate. This feature is designed to ensure users are safer and have more control doing any job that the 2718-22HD was manufactured to undertake.
the powerstate brushless motor has 8.1 ft-lbs of impact energy and it has a 1-3/4″ capacity as well as 8.1 ft-lbs of impact energy all together with 0-380 RPM, and 0-2,900 BPM and the M18 FUEL 1-3/4” SDS Max Rotary Hammer with ONE KEY, generates the power of a 15A Corded Rotary Hammer.
Redlink Plus Tool technology ensures maximum rotary drill performance and protects it from overload, overheating, and over-discharge and ensuring the drill will last throughout it’s life without missing a beat.
Most Tools can rotate up to 360 degrees while the 2718-22HD rotary hammer will stop rotating at 45 degrees, if the drill gets bound up, under a heavy load.
Check out a video of the M18 2718-22HD in action below!
Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 FUEL SDS MAX Rotary Hammer Drill with ONE KEY
Pros and Cons
| PROS | CONS |
| Strong Brushless Motor | Heavy Drill |
| One Key Technology | |
| Anti Vibration Technology | |
| Auto Stop E-Clutch |
Who is the Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 FUEL Rotary Hammer Drill with ONE KEY best for?
The Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 Fuel Rotary Hammer Drill with ONE KEY is best suited for professionals and contractors who require a powerful, durable, and versatile tool for heavy-duty drilling and chiseling applications. This rotary hammer is capable of drilling through concrete, stone, and other hard materials, making it ideal for applications in construction, remodeling, and demolition.
Additionally, the ONE KEY technology enables users to customize and track the tool’s performance, providing greater control and productivity on the job site. This feature is especially useful for contractors and professionals who need to manage multiple tools and employees.
The cordless design of the Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 Fuel Rotary Hammer Drill with ONE KEY provides greater mobility and convenience, making it ideal for use in remote or outdoor locations where access to power outlets may be limited.
Overall, the Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 Fuel Rotary Hammer Drill with ONE KEY is a high-performance and versatile tool that is best suited for professionals and contractors who require a powerful and reliable rotary hammer for heavy-duty drilling and chiseling applications. The ONE KEY technology also makes it an ideal choice for those who need to customize and track the tool’s performance for greater control and productivity on the job site.
It is ideal for construction companies that have a large workforce and need to be able to keep inventory of their tools and who and where they are located using the Milwaukee ONE KEY technology.
The 2718-22HD is a Hammer drill that would be perfect for Plumbers, HVAC Installers, Commercial Electricians and Concreter’s.
Final Verdict – Is the Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 FUEL SDS MAX Rotary Hammer Drill with ONE KEY Worth the Money?
A Milwaukee 2718-22HD Rotary Hammer Drill has well thought out design features and having a Tool that you are able to keep a track of, whilst on any large jobsite makes this drill worth the investment and with Milwaukee’s growing reputation you can be sure that it will do it’s job and you will never lose it’s location and that’s invaluable.
The One Key feature makes the list of Modern Tool Technology Advancements
Price
When I priced the Milwaukee 2718-22HD Rotary Hammer Drill with ONE KEY, in Feb 2023 it was around U.S$1090 (AUS$1625) which sits in the higher end price range of Rotary Hammer Drills that are available, at the moment.
Thank you, for reading my Milwaukee 2718-22HD M18 FUEL SDS MAX Rotary Hammer Drill with ONE KEY Review and I hope it was helpful to you.
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