Milwaukee is kicking off their new M4 power tool platform with a 2-speed screwdriver that features an adjustable clutch and pivoting handle. The screwdriver is aimed at users in industrial and manufacturing settings that need to quickly perform the same tasks hundreds of times a day.
Features:
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- 44 in-lbs torque
- 21-position clutch
- Two speeds: 200/600 RPM
- 1/4″ quick-change chuck
- Drills more than 200 holes per charge
There will be two kits and a bare-tool option. 2101-20 is just the M4 screwdriver; 2101-21 comes with the screwdriver, charger, and 1 RedLithium 2.0 battery; 2101-22 comes with the screwdriver, charger, and 2 batteries.
We don’t yet know when the new screwdriver will be released, where it will be available, or how much it will cost.
If you like the style of screwdriver but don’t want to wait for the M4 to hit stores, you can still find Milwaukee’s previous 4V li-ion screwdriver, model 0490-22 ($130 via Amazon), and there are a couple of similar models by other brands already on the market, such as the Hitachi li-ion DB3DL2 ($62 via Amazon).
One thing to note is that Milwaukee is launching the screwdriver with a bare-tool option, which suggests that additional M4 tools might be soon pending release. What do you think will come out with next? We’re thinking an LED worklight is most probable.
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Jason
The Home Depot by me has removed all the Ryobi Tek 4 on the big big display in store they used to have, and plus they were clearancing a few of the Tek 4 tools.
Stuart
That could be related, but probably not. All of the Home Depots in my area had dusty stagnant Tek4 displays for the longest time, with certain models going on clearance periodically.
The holiday shopping season is nearly upon us, with all retail stores clearing space for the biggest sellers.
Jason
Could be It just seems like the Tek4 line was somewhat of a flop for Ryobi. I think a good chunk of tools they offered at first have been discontinued.
Stuart
It’s hard to say. The tools might not have sold extremely well, but the Tek4 line was on the market for several years. Black & Decker’s 7V line and Craftsman’s 4V line – those were flops! If you recall, Craftsman’s 4V line was introduced and then discontinued less than 8 weeks later a year ago. A couple of models are still available.
Jason
Well anything sear/craftsmen seems to be a lost cause lately. For a brief moment I considered buying a snow blower from them. I had good luck with my little 2 cycle single stage for 10 years of Michigan snow storms. Do you know of any good websites with reviews of Snow Blowers? I cannot find many out there. I really need to get rid of this 4 cycle pos yard machines I bought that had good reviews. Buying a snow blower is an expensive proposition, and you can’t really try it out till it snows so the return window is not as simple as summer lawn tools. The return abuse on gas powered tools is crazy the local home depot will not return any used generators or pressure washers anymore.
Stuart
Unfortunately, I don’t know of any good sources for snow blower reviews, and haven’t tried anything of the size you’re looking for.
Jason
Thanks and I get why there are few reviews the cost of shipping review samples would be insane for most snow blowers besides some of the small electric or small single stage units. Plus having snow on hand too do the tests would be problematic also.
mnoswad1
I never even looked twice at the ryobi tek4 stuff, the dumb color and overdone design just screamed out as disposable toy tools with bells and whistles. Ryobi should take the design inspiration of Bosch’s green diy line.
My 9 volt dewalt screwdriver is finally getting tired, and a bit bulky…….this could be the replacement for that.
Jason
Yea that Ryobi green yellow color they use on all their new tools really devalues the look of them. They were better off keeping the blue color they had. Plus if you did use the tools you kinda just blended in with the bosch and makita tool users with the old blue color.
Jeff Tieman
600RPM? Man, that seems pretty slowwwwwww……
Stuart
The 4V B&D Gyro goes up to 180 RPM and the 4V Skil iXO 200 RPM. 600 RPM is plenty speedy.
Jimmy Z
looks identical to HITACHI DB3DL2, OEM?
http://www.hitachi-powertools.com.ar/powertools/products/li_ion/db3dl2/db3dl2.html
Dan Richards
OEM on Milwaukee products is TTI, they’re not a rebrander.
Tyler
Any new news on other tools coming out for the 4 volt platform?