Milwaukee 2450-22 12-volt Impact Driver Kit

by Milwaukee

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Milwaukee 2450-22 M12 LITHIUM-ION Cordless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver with Variable Speed Trigger

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Everybody's looking for extreme power and drive in a tight little package, but few have accomplished such a feat – until now. Milwaukee's M12 1/4" Hex Impact Driver has a 75% faster driving speed, two times longer run-time and 850 in./lbs of torque, giving this driver some serious bite.

Examples of Innovation include tremendous speed, 0 – 2,000 RPM, variable speed trigger and 5-year tool warranty.

Keeping uptime up is always a challenge. This is why the M12 1/4" Hex Impact Driver is extremely lightweight at 2.3 pounds and durable. Its compact size and incredible speed reduces worker fatigue and strain, making it the lightest and smartest driver in its class. When time is money, you can't afford anything but HEAVY DUTY.

Features, Benefits & Applications
Leaving nothing behind, the Milwaukee M12 1/4" Impact Driver covers everything from pinpoint illumination to one-handed bit-loading. The Milwaukee specially designed impact mechanism gives the M12 1/4" Impact Driver 50 more in./lbs. of torque and 56% faster speed than other leading brands. It also fully charges in less than 30 minutes, limiting downtime and promoting increased productivity.

850 in-lbs. of torque has power to spare Runs two times longer on a single charge. Bright, LED lights the way. Compact size and light weight reduces worker fatigue.

The Milwaukee M12 1/4" Impact Drivers has a variety of applications including duct work, anchor straps, pipe clamps, general fastening, outlet boxes, conduit clamps and anchoring pipe hangers.

Milwaukee LITHIUM-ION Battery
Milwaukee is the leader in LITHIUM-ION technology, launching the first Li-Ion System in 2005 and the first backward compatible Li-Ion in 2006. Perfecting the formula in 2008, Milwaukee's LITHIUM-ION batteries are 65% lighter, 50% smaller and store more than 30% more power than "compact" NiCd batteries. They also feature a Fuel Gauge that lets you know when to recharge, making it faster and easier to scope projects and decrease downtime.

To combat on-site problems like bent/broken terminals, damaged clips and broken welds caused by use and abuse, Milwaukee LITHIUM-ION batteries are equipped with recessed terminals, slide pack dual clips and over-molded housing, and integrated welded frame and cell separators.

About Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) is an industry leading manufacturer and marketer of professional and industrial heavy-duty portable corded and cordless power tools, accessories and safety equipment. Products include the legendary Sawzall® recip saws, V28™ and V18™ lithium-ion cordless tools, Hole-Hawg® drills, portable band saws, circular saws, driver drills, hammer drills, rotary hammers, pneumatic nailers, grinders, sanders and the new Trade Titan™ series of heavy-duty work carts and accessories.

For more information on the full line of Milwaukee power tools and accessories, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.

What's in the Box
M12 1/4" Hex Impact Driver, (2) 12V LITHIUM-ION Batteries, 12V Charger, Carrying Case

Product Description
Milwaukee 2450-22 M12 LITHIUM-ION Cordless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver with Variable Speed Trigger

Product Description

This powerful Milwaukee 12V Cordless 1/4in. hex impact driver delivers best in class performance with a specially designed impact mechanism for top fastening speed and longer run times with a powerful lithium-ion battery that is lightweight and compact. Cordless: Yes, Max. Torque (ft.-lbs.): 850, Impacts Per Minute (IPM): 0 - 2,450, Drive (in.): 1/4, Speed - No Load (RPM): 0 - 2,000, Volts: 12, Battery Included: Yes, Charger Included: Yes, Case Included: Yes, Tool Length (in.): 6 1/2, Tool Weight (lbs.): 2.3

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Milwaukee 2450-22 M12 LITHIUM-ION Cordless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver with Variable Speed Trigger

Amazon.com Product Description
Everybody's looking for extreme power and drive in a tight little package, but few have accomplished such a feat – until now. Milwaukee's M12 1/4" Hex Impact Driver has a 75% faster driving speed, two times longer run-time and 850 in./lbs of torque, giving this driver some serious bite.

Examples of Innovation include tremendous speed, 0 – 2,000 RPM, variable speed trigger and 5-year tool warranty.

Keeping uptime up is always a challenge. This is why the M12 1/4" Hex Impact Driver is extremely lightweight at 2.3 pounds and durable. Its compact size and incredible speed reduces worker fatigue and strain, making it the lightest and smartest driver in its class. When time is money, you can't afford anything but HEAVY DUTY.

Features, Benefits & Applications
Leaving nothing behind, the Milwaukee M12 1/4" Impact Driver covers everything from pinpoint illumination to one-handed bit-loading. The Milwaukee specially designed impact mechanism gives the M12 1/4" Impact Driver 50 more in./lbs. of torque and 56% faster speed than other leading brands. It also fully charges in less than 30 minutes, limiting downtime and promoting increased productivity.

850 in-lbs. of torque has power to spare Runs two times longer on a single charge. Bright, LED lights the way. Compact size and light weight reduces worker fatigue.

The Milwaukee M12 1/4" Impact Drivers has a variety of applications including duct work, anchor straps, pipe clamps, general fastening, outlet boxes, conduit clamps and anchoring pipe hangers.

Milwaukee LITHIUM-ION Battery
Milwaukee is the leader in LITHIUM-ION technology, launching the first Li-Ion System in 2005 and the first backward compatible Li-Ion in 2006. Perfecting the formula in 2008, Milwaukee's LITHIUM-ION batteries are 65% lighter, 50% smaller and store more than 30% more power than "compact" NiCd batteries. They also feature a Fuel Gauge that lets you know when to recharge, making it faster and easier to scope projects and decrease downtime.

To combat on-site problems like bent/broken terminals, damaged clips and broken welds caused by use and abuse, Milwaukee LITHIUM-ION batteries are equipped with recessed terminals, slide pack dual clips and over-molded housing, and integrated welded frame and cell separators.

About Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) is an industry leading manufacturer and marketer of professional and industrial heavy-duty portable corded and cordless power tools, accessories and safety equipment. Products include the legendary Sawzall® recip saws, V28™ and V18™ lithium-ion cordless tools, Hole-Hawg® drills, portable band saws, circular saws, driver drills, hammer drills, rotary hammers, pneumatic nailers, grinders, sanders and the new Trade Titan™ series of heavy-duty work carts and accessories.

For more information on the full line of Milwaukee power tools and accessories, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.

What's in the Box
M12 1/4" Hex Impact Driver, (2) 12V LITHIUM-ION Batteries, 12V Charger, Carrying Case

Product Description
Milwaukee 2450-22 M12 LITHIUM-ION Cordless 1/4" Hex Impact Driver with Variable Speed Trigger

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001F7BIH6
• Item model number: 2450-22
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,585 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Impact Drivers

Customer Reviews

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely happy with this tool, July 3, 2009

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Eric S. Olstad (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 2450-22 12-volt Impact Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love this tool. There are so many great things and so few bad. Let's start with the great.

It's small. It has a nice weight to it. It has a quality build. It's both fast and powerful. It has a little LED on the front to illuminate your workarea. And of course it uses lithium batteries, which are far superior to the NiCd batteries you would get in 18v tools. That's the basics. I will delve more into this later. Now onto the bad.

The only bad thing about this drill is that there is no where to store your extra bits on the drill. Most larger drills have something for that. This one doesn't. Other than that, this tool is definitely louder than normal, non-impact drivers. But that's the price you pay for power.

I suppose the lack of a chuck is a negative. However, it's also a positive because it's far easier to switch bits using the bit-holder on this tool. But if you have legacy drill bits, you will need to either go get new drill bits that have a hex on the end, or you will need to buy the chuck attachment, which is probably a good idea anyway. Having a chuck vs having a hex bit-holder is really a matter of preference, so that's up to you.

This tool comes with few accessories. You get a hard plastic case with plenty of additional compartments for additional components. You get 2 batteries and a quality charger. A word about the charger... I was pleasantly surprised with the charger for this tool. Other drills I have owned give you a very generic charger. This tool comes with a charger that has some intelligence built-in as well as dual indicators that tell you what's going on with the charging. For example, it will blink when it notices the battery is too hot. It will then wait until it's the correct temperature to continue charging. This is a very nice feature that will prolong the life of your batteries (because they're expensive).

Other than those (mandatory) accessories, you get 2 bits -- a Philips head and a flat head. That's it.

As I said, this driver is both fast and powerful. It's fast enough to use it as a drill, and it's powerful enough to cause a screw to strip the wood you're screwing it into, so be careful. The impact mechanism is fantastic. It provides increased torque while also almost completely eliminating the possibility of cam-out (when the bit pops out of the screw and strips it a little bit). Compared to other drivers in its class, this one is much faster, and the impact mechanism gives it tremendous power.

The size and weight make it possible to hold the little guy under your armpit when not using it. Plus, the handle is very comfortable and the batteries are easily removed.

This really is a fantastic tool. I own a Skil 18v driver as well (paid $100 for it). That one uses NiCd batteries that need to constantly be on the charger (and cost $45 a piece). Those batteries have the worst shelf life. They will be dead by morning if you leave them there sitting overnight off the charger. Plus, they take 3-6 hours to charge. The batteries on this tool have excellent shelf life, excellent usage life and charge in 30 minutes. That's incredible. Plus, they have a 2 year warranty. Absolutely fantastic. I really couldn't ask for more.

Compared to other drivers in it's class, I have used a Rigid 12v lithium with a chuck and a Ryobi 12v with the bit-holder. Both of those were fine tools, but didn't compare in speed or power to this Milwaukee. But this Milwaukee is slightly more expensive probably do to the impact mechanism, which as far as I'm concerned is a must-have after having used this tool.

A note about the ~850lb torque specification. Another reviewer has complained that this is inaccurate. He is both right and wrong. Because this is an impact drill, whatever the device used to measure torque would probably register ~850lb maximum, but it comes in bursts. It's not constant because of the impact mechanism. I'm not exactly sure what the term for this phenomenon is in physics, but it has to do with friction. A still body must overcome some threshold of friction in order to begin moving. But a moving body experiences less friction. It's like when your tires spin out. So, when a screw binds up in the wood, much of the energy of the impact is lost overcoming the greater force of friction needed to begin the screw moving again. Because of that, the actual "effective torque" of this tool is probably lower than the ~850lb in the spec. But if the screw doesn't bind up, it will drive in like butter.

UPDATE: There was a free tool rebate offer that went along with this drill at the time I ordered it. It said 8-10 weeks for delivery. Well I received it within 2 weeks. That's very impressive for a rebate offer. Way to go Milwaukee! You guys are awesome.

Also, my dad, a professional contractor, is very impressed with the 12-volt impact driver as well.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great tool for the rite job., December 16, 2010

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M. Hernandez "AccuMen LLC" (North Eastern New Jersey.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 2450-22 12-volt Impact Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Few things grind my gears like a negative review for a tool in which the reviewer describes using a tool INCORRECTLY ea: I read a review (or two) where the person descibes using this with a forstner bit & another with spade bits. This is a 12v impactor it's not meant for boring, nor is an 18V model, it is predominantly a "fastening" tool, not so much drilling, much less boring holes. Yes as an impactor it has high torque but only in short bursts when it's impacting, for boring, a continuous rotational torque tool is in order (drill/driver, hammer drill, hole hawg etc) It's "beefy" heavy (that's a good thing). It has a built in, trigger activated battery gauge & LED light. Other 12v impact drivers have higher RPMs, advertise more torque, are more compact, have a better work light, but none combines all of those things like this tool. It's superiority is seen when tapping light metal, or smaller lags. Upgrade the battery to a Milwaukee "XC" M12 battery and the competition is toast. The kit: Tool, tough plastic case with plenty of space for glasses, gloves, bits & attachments, 2 standard M12 batteries + charger.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small, but Very Powerful!!, October 16, 2011

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Ray (Millville, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 2450-22 12-volt Impact Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Alright, so i got this m12 impact driver after about two months of researching and looking around at different brands and voltages of impact drivers. I ended up getting this one at a certain "orange" home improvement warehouse for about 99 bucks on a great sale. Brought this bad boy home and immediately charged the batteries and went on to trying it out. Got this for its lightweight, power, and usefulness. Love the small size of this, and will be using this for driving hex sheet metal screws in various gauge sheet metal. So that is exactly what I did.

I proceeded to drive about 30 sheet metal screws, in sheet metal obviously. I was blown away, because it cut through like a hot knife through butter. I then began to drive 3'' torx head screws and 3'' phillips head screws through pressure treated 2x4 wood in our mancave, and that too was very impressive with no effort. I more than likely won't be using this for drilling, as this is not its intended purpose, but you never know. Mainly, I will be using this as my main HVAC power tool.

Battery life seems great and provides more than enough power to this amazing tool. I am so glad that I ended up getting this one, but will be returning it to the store to get the combo kit of this impact driver and the hammer drill for an extra 50 dollars. Now i will probably get the shockwave magnetic nut drivers to go with it, since they are impact-rated. Oh, and by the way this was my first Milwaukee power tool and I am beyond happy with it. Please vote as to the helpfulness of my review, and if you have any questions just ask.

Ray