Milwaukee 3401-20 Drill
- Drill
- 2 amps
- 1.6 pounds
- 12 volts
A lightweight 12 volt Milwaukee driver with a strong review base, worth it for anyone already on the M12 battery platform who needs a light everyday driver.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.6★ across 271 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
271 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Running on Milwaukee's 12 volt M12 platform at 2 amps, the 3401-20 pairs a listed speed figure of 1,550 with a weight of just 1.6 pounds, pointing to a compact, one handed driver.
Milwaukee's M12 line is built around exactly this kind of light, single battery platform tool, and the 1.6 pound weight backs that up. The listing does not include chuck size or clutch settings, so pair this page with Milwaukee's own spec sheet for those details.
- 12 volt, 2 amp motor
- Listed speed figure of 1,550
- 1.6 pound weight
- 4.6 star rating across 271 reviews
Who it's for
Suits users already on, or planning to build, Milwaukee's 12 volt M12 platform who want a light driver for trim work, furniture assembly, or driving tasks around the house. Heavier drilling into masonry or thick lumber calls for a higher voltage tool.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at 1.6 pounds for one handed use
- Milwaukee M12 battery platform
- Rated 4.6 stars across 271 reviews
- 12 volt output limits it to light duty tasks
- Chuck size and clutch settings not listed
Performance notes
At 12 volts and 2 amps with a listed speed figure of 1,550, this driver is built for light to moderate driving and drilling rather than heavy duty work, and its 1.6 pound weight keeps it easy to hold one handed for extended tasks.
Specifications
| Brand | MILWAUKEE |
|---|---|
| Model | 3401-20 |
| Amperage | 2 amps |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
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How it compares
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| Milwaukee 3401-20 DrillThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 271 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the MILWAUKEE 3401-20
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What battery platform does the Milwaukee 3401-20 use?
It runs on Milwaukee's 12 volt system, drawing 2 amps.
How much does the Milwaukee 3401-20 weigh?
It is listed at 1.6 pounds.
What speed does it run at?
The listing gives a speed figure of 1,550.