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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool)
$379
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light is cheaper at $364. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light
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Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) or Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light?
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light is the cheaper at $364. Get the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) for the stronger spec sheet, the Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) | Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $379 | $364 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Chuck type | SDS-plus | SDS-plus |
| Impact energy joules | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Max drill diameter (mm) | 25 | 28 |
| Voltage | 18V | 120V AC, 7.0 A |
| Blows per minute | 4800 | 4500 |
| No load (rpm) | 1330 | 1100 |
| Vibration control | AVS (Anti-Vibration System) | — |
| Operating modes | 3-mode: rotary hammer, hammer only, rotation only | 3-mode: rotation only, hammering with rotation, hammering only |
| Weight (lb) | 6.8 | 7.7 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-01). Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) and Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Impact energy joules: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 2.7 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 2.9
- Max drill diameter (mm): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 25 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 28
- Voltage: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 18V vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 120V AC, 7.0 A
- Blows per minute: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 4800 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 4500
- No load (rpm): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 1330 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 1100
- Operating modes: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 3-mode: rotary hammer, hammer only, rotation only vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 3-mode: rotation only, hammering with rotation, hammering only
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2912-20 1 In. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer (Bare Tool) 6.8 vs Makita HR2811F 1-1/8 In. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer with L.E.D. Light 7.7