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ToolGuyd > Power Tools > Cordless > New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Hole Hawg Drills (Brushless)

New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Hole Hawg Drills (Brushless)

Aug 14, 2014 Stuart 25 Comments

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Milwuaukee M18 Cordless Hole Hawg

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).

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Hole Hawg with Quik Lok Chuck

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.

Milwuaukee Cordles Hole Hawg in Action

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?!

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25 Comments

  1. Pete says

    Aug 14, 2014 at 11:13 am

    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.

    Reply
    • John says

      Aug 14, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      I will take your makita stuff if you like 😉

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      • Mr.Mr says

        Dec 17, 2015 at 9:25 pm

        $1000

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      • gian says

        May 28, 2016 at 12:59 pm

        like to much

        Reply
  2. jay k. says

    Aug 14, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Any guesses on price range?

    Reply
  3. Nicholas says

    Aug 14, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Daniel says

      Feb 23, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      I heard that as well.. I’m trying to be PATIENT

      Reply
  4. Ross says

    Aug 14, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    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.”

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    • Stuart says

      Aug 14, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      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.

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      • Dan says

        Aug 14, 2014 at 4:55 pm

        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.

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        • Ross says

          Aug 15, 2014 at 8:01 am

          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.

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          • Wilson says

            Aug 20, 2014 at 10:50 pm

            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

            Aug 20, 2014 at 10:51 pm

            I suppose that makes sense – different cordless Hole Hawgs aimed at different trades.

          • Wilson says

            Aug 20, 2014 at 11:04 pm

            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.

  5. fred says

    Aug 14, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    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

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    • Wilson says

      Aug 20, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hut9t1ewOnc&feature=youtu.be&a

      Go to min 9:30 and stay tuned.

      Reply
  6. JohnnyFbomb says

    Aug 14, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    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.

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    • Guy Lebuc says

      Aug 17, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Work smarter not harder, time is money.

      Reply
    • trthmastr says

      Jan 9, 2015 at 11:49 am

      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.

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    • Paidbetterthanyou says

      Mar 2, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      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.

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  7. Tim K says

    Aug 14, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    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!

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  8. Tom says

    Aug 14, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    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.

    Reply
  9. Aaron says

    Sep 4, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    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.

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    • Stuart says

      Sep 5, 2014 at 4:33 am

      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/ .

      Reply
      • john says

        Mar 10, 2015 at 10:43 am

        http://www.toolbarn.com/milwaukee-48-66-0061.html

        Reply

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