Milwaukee 0726-22 Review
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Milwaukee 0726-22 28V M28 Li-Ion Hammer Drill Driver 1/2" Chuck Price Level: $$$$ |
Torque 750 Max In-Lbs |
Speed 1800 Max RPM |
Weight 6.7 Lbs w Batt |
Battery 3 Ah Capacity |
Warranty 5 Year |
| Ratings Guide | Best | Better | Good | Fair | Poor |
| KEY STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES | ||
| POWER | The 0726-22 is 30% more powerful than average and ranks in the top 20% of 28V-36V-class drills for torque and power. It generates 170 in-lbs more maximum torque than the average 580 in-lbs drill in its class. | ✔ |
| SPEED | This Milwaukee cordless drill is 20% faster than average and ranks in the top 20% of 28V-36V-class drills for maximum RPM. It can run at speeds that achieve 300 RPM more than the average 1500 RPM drill in its class. | ✔ |
| WEIGHT | It weighs about average and would be considered standard weight when compared to other 28V-36V-class drills. The average cordless drill in this voltage class weighs about 6.6 lbs. | |
| BATTERY | This Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery has a 43% higher than average run-time with an amp hour (Ah) rating that ranks in the top 20% of 28V-36V-class drills. It has 0.9 Ah more capacity than the average 2.1 Ah battery in this class. | ✔ |
| WARRANTY | Milwaukee's 5-year limited tool warranty is significantly longer than most cordless drill manufacturers and ranks in the top 30% of cordless drills. Longer warranties can often indicate improved durability with fewer repairs. | ✔ |
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| PERFORMANCE RATINGS | ||
| Power | 750 in-lbs - The 0726-22 is 30% more powerful than average and ranks in the top 20% of 28V-36V-class drills for torque and power. It generates 170 in-lbs more maximum torque than the average 580 in-lbs drill in its class. | ✔ |
| Speed Settings |
2 Settings 0-450 / 0-1,800 RPM - Fitted with both Low and High speed settings that come standard on most cordless drills. Speed selection is an important feature to match drilling or driving RPM to each unique job. | ✔ |
| Max Speed |
1800 RPM - This Milwaukee cordless drill is 20% faster than average and ranks in the top 20% of 28V-36V-class drills for maximum RPM. It can run at speeds that achieve 300 RPM more than the average 1500 RPM drill in its class. | ✔ |
| Clutch | 24 Settings - The Milwaukee 0726-22 has an above average number of clutch settings that provide a wide range of protection for almost any job. The clutch acts like a brake and helps prevent stripping screws. | ✔ |
| Power Ratio |
112 P/W - The Milwaukee 0726-22 has an 20% higher than average power-to-weight ratio and ranks in the top 20% of efficiently designed 28V-36V-class drills. The P/W ratio is 18 higher than the 94 average ratio for this class drill. | ✔ |
| Hammer | 0-9000 / 0-27,000 IPM - Designed with an average hammer impact rate that should provide standard performance for a mid-range hammer drill. The average hammer drill can deliver about 27000 impacts per minute (IPM). | |
| DURABILITY RATINGS | ||
| Gear Case |
All-Metal - The Milwaukee 0726-22 transmission has all-metal gears that provide superior durability compared to nylon gears found in many drills. Gears spin at high RPMs and are susceptible to material break-down. | ✔ |
| Chuck | All-Metal - Drills are commonly dropped-off ladders onto concrete and the chuck often bears the brunt of the impact. An all-metal chuck with metal sleeve helps prevent damage and costly repairs. | ✔ |
| Motor | No Brush Access - The entire drill usually has to be taken apart in order to access the motor brushes. Motor brushes wear-out and must be replaced periodically, but repair costs can sometimes be prohibitive. | |
| Warranty | 5-Year - Milwaukee's 5-year limited tool warranty is significantly longer than most cordless drill manufacturers and ranks in the top 30% of cordless drills. Longer warranties can often indicate improved durability with fewer repairs. | ✔ |
| BATTERY RATINGS | ||
| Type | Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) 48-11-2830 - Newer technology rechargeable battery that provides higher capacity and longer run-time with less weight, but are more expensive than the older NiCd and NiMH batteries. | ✔ |
| Capacity | 3 Ah - This Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery has a 43% higher than average run-time with an amp hour (Ah) rating that ranks in the top 20% of 28V-36V-class drills. It has 0.9 Ah more capacity than the average 2.1 Ah battery in this class. | ✔ |
| Charge Time |
60 min 48-59-2819 Charger - Battery charge-time is about average for this class battery. If you only have one battery, or you go through multiple batteries on the job-site, charge-time is an important consideration. | |
| Fuel Gauge |
Battery Fuel Gauge - Equipped with an on-board battery charge indicator that keeps you aware of the remaining battery life. Great feature that prevents frustration - no more dead battery surprises. | ✔ |
| Backup | 2 Batteries Included - It's important to have a second back-up battery for the Milwaukee 0726-22 that's charged and ready to go. Makes it easy to swap-out batteries during the job with minimal down-time. | ✔ |
| CONVENIENCE RATINGS | ||
| Weight | 6.7 lbs Tool Plus Battery - It weighs about average and would be considered standard weight when compared to other 28V-36V-class drills. The average cordless drill in this voltage class weighs about 6.6 lbs. | |
| Length | 9-1/4 in - Cordless drill length is a personal preference, but shorter is generally better to help you in close quarters such as under a sink, or drilling in-between studs. Torque is harder to handle if the drill is too short though. | |
| Spindle Lock |
One-Hand Bit Change - This single-sleeve chuck has auto spindle lock. The drill bit can be changed with only one hand by simply spinning the chuck open to release the bit, and counter-spinning it to tighten. | ✔ |
| LED Light |
No LED Light - The Milwaukee 0726-22 does not have an integrated LED light that Illuminates your work area. This feature is extremely useful, but is obviously not essential if you have secondary lighting available. | |
| Belt Hook |
Integrated Belt Hook - Includes a belt hook or clip that allows you to temporarily hang the drill from your belt or a ladder while you're performing other job tasks. Helps prevent dropped and damaged drills. | ✔ |
| Side Handle |
Side Handle Included - Higher torque levels can cause injury if a bit suddenly binds or the drill slips. A side handle is essential to handle more powerful drills and provides additional stability and control. | ✔ |
| Bubble Level |
No Bubble Level - This feature is only available on a few drills and can be helpful in situations where precision holes are critical for alignment. Most projects can be performed with just visual sighting. | |
| Keyless | Keyless Chuck - Nearly all cordless drills are now equipped with keyless chucks that can be tightened with both hands (double-sleeve) or just one hand (single-sleeve) without the use of a key. | ✔ |
| VSR | VSR - Most cordless drills are equipped with variable speed capability that can be controlled with simple trigger pressure. Reverse is usually performed with the push of a side-to-side button. | ✔ |
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