As mentioned in yesterday’s Milwaukee 2014 and 2015 new tool preview, the red team has developed a new M18 Fuel Hole Hawg. That’s right, the wizards at Milwaukee managed to create a cordless brushless Hole Hawg.
The Hole Hawg, as its appearance suggests, is a heavy-duty drill designed for boring large and deep holes in wood materials.
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There will be two styles – one built with a drill chuck (2707), and another built with a Quik Lok chuck (2708).
The new M18 Fuel Hole Hawgs can handle auger bits up to 1-1/4″ in diameter, and self-feeding bits up to 2″ in diameter. If you have ever tried to use auger bits or larger self-feeding bits in wood with an ordinary cordless drill, you’ll immediately see the appeal of the cordless Hole Hawgs.
Milwaukee designed the new M18 Hole Hawgs with a new Fuel brushless motor that should provide a great balance between power and runtime.
As with some of Milwaukee’s other recent M18 Fuel cordless brushless tools, such as their Fuel band saw, the new Hole Hawgs are said to match the performance of corded tools. In fact, the new Hole Hawgs are said to be faster than the original corded Hole Hawg.
The new Hole Hawgs are also 30% lighter than the preceding corded model.
The Hole Hawgs can bore up to 150 7/8″ holes per battery charge.
Features and Specs
- 0-1200 RPM
- 1/2″ metal chuck (2707)
- Keyless Quik-Lok chuck that fits standard 7/16″ hex shank bits (2708)
- Length: 17″
- Weight: 9 lbs with battery (2707); 8.5 lbs with battery (2708)
- 5-year tool warranty
Both Hole Hawg styles will be available in kits (2707-22, 2708-22) and as bare-tool options (2707-20, 2708-20). Both kits will include (2) M18 4.0Ah Li-ion batteries, multi-voltage chargers, and kit bags. The Hole Hawg with drill chuck, model 2707, will also come with a chuck key.
Update: These two Hole Hawgs are aimed at electricians, hence the smaller hole size capacity. Milwaukee has said that a Super Hole Hawg is in the works for next year, and it will be able to handle the larger bit sizes that plumbers typically work with. Two tools with single speeds instead of a single tool with two speeds means weight savings and tools optimized to their users’ needs. Thanks to Wilson for the heads-up in the comments!
ETA: Fall 2014
Price: TBA
More Info(Drill Chuck Hawg via Milwaukee)
More Info(Quik-Lok Hawg via Milwaukee)
What else is coming out soon? Check out our 2014 new Milwaukee tools preview and 2014 and 2015 new Milwaukee tools teaser.
First Thoughts
A cordless brushless-motored Hole Hawg that’s faster and lighter than the corded version? What’s not to like?!
Pete says
holy cow, Milwaukee is coming out with some awesome tools. I can’t wait for my Makita batteries to die or get stolen lol so I can buy a Milwaukee set.
John says
I will take your makita stuff if you like 😉
Mr.Mr says
$1000
gian says
like to much
jay k. says
Any guesses on price range?
Nicholas says
They also said that they were coming out with a two speed one for plumbers next year. They said that this one was meant for electricians.
Daniel says
I heard that as well.. I’m trying to be PATIENT
Ross says
I was actually a little disappointed when I read this post. Only a 2″ self-feed bit? My cordless Dewalt drill handles that just fine. The corded Super Hawg can handle a 4-5/8″ bit. I think the smaller Hole Hawg is rated for a 3-5/8″ bit, but they can definitely handle more. To me this seems like a glorified right angle drill. If I recall they had those back when they had the V28 cordless tools.
It seems a little unfair of a comparison to say that it is faster than the corded model. Maybe it’d be more realistic if they said, “only capable of half as much as the corded, but it can do that faster than the corded.”
Stuart says
I’m thinking that was a conscious determination for the sake of tool size. Bigger drill bits require more torque, which necessitates larger handles or aux handles in order for a tool to pass UL certification.
Dan says
2″ is plenty for an electrician and an angle drill is much better for joist drilling than a normal drill as you can get in straight which makes pulling cables in so much easier.
Ross says
I understand the thought process in designing the tool and I agree that 2″ is often plenty for most cases. I’m not saying that the tool is junk at all. I think it certainly has it’s place but I think the naming was a poor choice. When I think of hole hawgs, I think of big burly drills that will pretty much handle anything you throw at them. I don’t think of a tool that can drill a 2″ hole.
Wilson says
Stay tuned…this is targeted to the electrical trade. Larger bits that may fall on more of a plumbing application are rumored as right around the corner.
Stuart says
I suppose that makes sense – different cordless Hole Hawgs aimed at different trades.
Wilson says
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hut9t1ewOnc&feature=youtu.be&a
Go to min 9:30 and it will give you visibility to the Plumber’s wish list.
fred says
I had thought that this might be a game changer – but probably not if it isn’t a bit closer in capacity to the corded super hole hawg
Wilson says
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hut9t1ewOnc&feature=youtu.be&a
Go to min 9:30 and stay tuned.
JohnnyFbomb says
Electricians and plumbers are the laziest tradesmen out there. They will not be able to keep up with demand for this tool when they find out.
Guy Lebuc says
Work smarter not harder, time is money.
trthmastr says
No, electricians are the smartest and the most well paid. Our trade is the only one left that hasn’t been taken over by green card holders. You hold on to your cords. The man who’s organized, and fully outfitted is a professional, and worth top dollar. When the unshaven dudes in the dirty pants are looking to borrow, they always come to me first. I plan to keep up with Milwaukee and try to be as innovative as they are.
Paidbetterthanyou says
That comment would bother me if it wasn’t coming from johnnyFbomb. which leads me to believe with a name like that you probably hang or finish drywall and are paid by piece work because you aren’t good enough or reliable for a full time position. We (electricians) are highly intelligent and very well paid. So load your cheap tools in your 84 tempo and head to the next $35 service call.
Tim K says
I am an electrician and absolutly love this! I was waiting for a tool like this to come out. Will it replace my corded super hole hawg? probably not. Will it replace my cordless 18v drill? Probably not, will i be using this more then 80 percent of the time? i think so. I am already starting to use my 12v fuel drill more and more, so this will complete all spectrums. I love the quick lock! No more chucks for me!
Tom says
A cordless impact can handle 1-1/4″ auger bits all day long, lighter weight, more portable, etc. Just a tool to appeal to those who have used hole hawgs in the past.
Aaron says
We need a drill at work to drill 10 inches into a utility pole woth a 5/8 drill bit. Would this thing handle that? Utility poles are much harder then lumber.
Stuart says
You might be better off with a 7/16″ impact driver. This was discussed in a recent post – https://toolguyd.com/large-hex-impact-wrench-uses/ .
john says
http://www.toolbarn.com/milwaukee-48-66-0061.html