Milwaukee 2438-22 Specialty
- Specialty
- Corded electric
- 5.3 pounds
- 12 volts
- Better rated than 93%
A compact, high speed addition to Milwaukee's M12 cordless lineup, suited to users who already know the specific task it is built for.
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How it ranks among the 273 specialties we track
4.8★ across 0 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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200+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Cordless and running on Milwaukee's 12 volt platform, the 2438-22 spins up to 8300 RPM and weighs 5.3 pounds as a kit, built for speed rather than heavy torque.
Milwaukee files this one under specialty tools rather than a mainstream drill or driver category, and the spec sheet backs that up: a 12 volt cordless platform running at a brisk 8300 RPM. That combination points to a tool built for speed on smaller fasteners or fittings rather than heavy demolition work.
- 12 volt cordless
- 8300 RPM
- 5.3 pounds
- Milwaukee M12 platform
Who it's for
Users already invested in Milwaukee's M12 battery platform who need a compact, high speed cordless tool for a specific task. Less suited to buyers who need a general purpose drill or heavy torque driver.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Runs at a fast 8300 RPM
- Fits Milwaukee's compact M12 cordless platform
- Cordless for mobility
- Exact task or use case not specified
- 5.3 pound weight is on the heavier side for a compact tool
Performance notes
At 8300 RPM on a 12 volt cordless platform, this tool is geared toward speed over torque, which typically means it excels at fast, light duty work rather than driving large fasteners or heavy drilling. The 5.3 pound kit weight includes whatever accessories ship in the box.
Specifications
| Brand | MILWAUKEE |
|---|---|
| Model | 2438-22 |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Item Weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Speed | 8300 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in specialties.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee 2438-22 SpecialtyThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 0 | 2.7 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMCK200C2 SpecialtyCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 8,953 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Worx WX082L.2 SpecialtyWORX | 4.4 / 5 | 18,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Stanley SL18116P SpecialtySTANLEY | 4.6 / 5 | 14,157 | 4.5 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCV580H SpecialtyDeWALT | 4.5 / 5 | 8,646 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the MILWAUKEE 2438-22
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What battery platform does the Milwaukee 2438-22 use?
It runs on Milwaukee's 12 volt cordless system.
How fast does the Milwaukee 2438-22 run?
Up to 8300 RPM.
How much does the Milwaukee 2438-22 kit weigh?
5.3 pounds as listed.