# Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit vs Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit (Milwaukee) and Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah) (Makita) among cordless drills.

## Side by side

| Spec | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit | Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $329 | not published |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Makita |
| Released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Voltage (V) | 18 | 18 |
| Max torque in (lb) | 1400 | 530 |
| Chuck size (in) | 1/2 in | 1/2 in |
| No load speed (rpm) | 0-500 / 0-2,100 | 0-400 / 0-1,550 |
| Brushless | Yes | Yes |
| Battery included ah | 5 | 3 |
| Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 3.8 |

## Key differences

- Max torque in (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 1400 vs Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah) 530
- No load speed (rpm): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 0-500 / 0-2,100 vs Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah) 0-400 / 0-1,550
- Battery included ah: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 5 vs Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah) 3
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 3.3 vs Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah) 3.8

## What reviewers say

**Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit** — Two hands-on Pro Tool Reviews articles cover this exact Gen-4 Milwaukee 2904. Both praise its compact size, light bare weight, strong performance, and the value of its two-battery kit. A 2022 solo review crowned the 2904 Pro Tool Reviews' #1 best cordless drill overall; a February 2026 head-to-head found DeWalt's DCD1007 slightly faster and more feature-rich, noting the 2904 has slipped in the rankings since launch. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/2904 (milwaukeetool.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah): https://makitatools.com/products/details/XFD061 (makitatools.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/cordless-drills/milwaukee-m18-fuel-2904-22-vs-makita-xfd061/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit ($329) vs Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah) (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/cordless-drills/milwaukee-m18-fuel-2904-22-vs-makita-xfd061/
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