Milwaukee 2808-20 Drill
- Drill
- Battery
- 7.1 pounds
- 18 volts
A jobsite-grade 18V drill for M18 users, sold as a bare tool that needs a battery from elsewhere in the lineup.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.6★ across 283 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
283 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Milwaukee's 2808-20 pairs an 18 volt motor with a 1500 RPM top speed and a 7.1 pound bare-tool weight. The -20 suffix follows Milwaukee's usual naming for tools sold without a battery or charger.
This is a full-size drill built for repeated daily use rather than light homeowner tasks, judging from its weight and its position on the M18 platform. Buyers should plan on sourcing an 18V battery and charger separately if this is in fact sold as a bare tool.
- 18 volt, 1500 RPM cordless drill
- Weighs 7.1 pounds
- Rated 4.6 stars across 283 reviews
- 100 bought in the past month
Who it's for
Fits tradespeople already invested in Milwaukee's M18 battery platform who need a drill and driver for framing, deck work or general jobsite drilling. Less suited to someone starting from scratch without existing M18 batteries, since a bare tool adds that extra cost.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High 1500 RPM top speed for fast driving
- Runs on Milwaukee's widely available M18 platform
- 7.1 pounds is heavy for extended one-handed use
- Likely sold as a bare tool, no battery included
Performance notes
At 1500 RPM top speed and 18 volts, this sits in the higher-speed range for cordless drill drivers, useful for driving fasteners and drilling in wood or light metal quickly. The 7.1 pound weight is on the heavier side for a drill, which usually means more sustained power but more fatigue over a long session.
Specifications
| Brand | MILWAUKEE |
|---|---|
| Model | 2808-20 |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 7.1 pounds |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee 2808-20 DrillThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 283 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the MILWAUKEE 2808-20
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Milwaukee 2808-20 come with a battery?
The -20 in Milwaukee's model naming typically marks a bare tool sold without a battery or charger, so budget for those separately.
What is the top speed of the Milwaukee 2808-20?
1500 RPM.
How much does the Milwaukee 2808-20 weigh?
7.1 pounds as a bare tool.