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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)
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit is cheaper at $329. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| 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 (Kit with two REDLITHIUM XC5.0 (5.0 Ah) batteries; live retailer price) | — (Obsolete/discontinued; no current published MSRP available) |
| 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 | true | true |
| battery included ah | 5 | 3 |
| weight lb | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| release | 2022 | 2017 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-22 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-06-19). Makita XFD061 18V LXT Compact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill Kit (3.0 Ah): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19).