Milwaukee 9081-22 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 1/4-Inch Hex Driver

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Introducing an all-new line of 14.4-volt impact wrenches and drivers. The line offers power, performance, and durability in the convenience of a small package. These compact tools are packed with punch and deliver superior performance when compared to the competition. Superior performance translates to driving 54-percent more deck screws, 57-percent more lag screws, and drilling up to 53-percent more holes (with an auger bit) per battery charge over comparable products. Features heavy-duty, die cast, aluminum gear housing for extreme durability and a comfortable soft grip handle for improved ergonomics which allows the user to work longer with less fatigue. Driving screws in tight spaces is made easier. Measuring a mere 7-1/2 inches in length, it is now easier to maneuver in tight spaces. In the past driver-drills measuring 9 inches or more in length made it nearly impossible to navigate the tool in these cramped quarters. This tool is fast and hard hitting, producing up to 2200 RPM and an impressive 2500 IMP, making it the ideal tool for driving ALL types of screws, hanging doors, driving lags, fastening bolts and nuts, small engine repair, and general maintenance. Exclusive to Milwaukee cordless tools is the reversible battery pack feature. This allows the user the option of sliding the battery pack on the tool from two different directions, depending on the configuration that best fits the space your working in and provides ultimate balance. The 2.4 amp hour battery pack delivers the most run time and is compatible/interchangeable with all other Milwaukee 14.4-volt tools. The universal one-hour charger can be used to charge any Milwaukee Power Plus Battery. The 9081-22 includes the tool, two 14.4-volt battery packs, universal charger, and impact resistant carrying case.

Product Description

9081-22 Model Code: AB - Price is for 1 Each (part# 9081-22) This item features: -Durable - Equipped with a heavy-duty, die-cast, aluminum gear housing for extreme durability. -Light weight - Allows the user to work longer with less fatigue. -Voltage: 14.40 V. -Batt. Cap.: 2.400 A-h. -Speed: 0 rpm [Min], 2600 rpm [Max]. -Cycle Rate: 2500 ipm [Max]. -Control Type: Electronic Variable/Reverse. -Handle Type: Centered Pistol Grip. -Includes: (2) Batteries, Universal Charger, Carrying Case. Model Code  Model Description AADrive Size:1/2 in, Drive Type:Square, Torque:1404.00 in lb [Max], Length:7.690 in, Wt.:4.38 lb ABDrive Size:1/4 in, Drive Type:Hex, Torque:740.00 in lb [Max], Length:7 1/2 in, Wt.:4.40 lb ACDrive Size:3/8 in, Drive Type:Square, Torque:1056.00 in lb [Max], Length:7.630 in, Wt.:4.30 lb

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• Shipping Weight: 12.2 pounds
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• ASIN: B00006F70L
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• Item model number: 9081-22
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,805 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concerning torque numbers (and later updates based on job site performance), April 1, 2004

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Christopher Kennel "remodel carpenter" (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 9081-22 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 1/4-Inch Hex Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this impact driver because 1) it's compatible with my other Milwaukee cordless tools ; 2) having an impact driver as well as a cordless drill allows me to work faster because I don't need to change bits as often and 3) I was tired of mutilating screw heads with my cordless drill. So far it's been a great investment.

Although the 14.4V Milwaukee impact driver has much less torque than their 14.4V impact wrenches and the impact drivers made by some other brands, it seems to work just fine. For example, I can countersink 3 1/2 inch deck screws into red oak without predrilling and without marring the phillips screw head. It also has enough torque to lift a 17 foot long schedule 40 steel column by spinning a 4 inch deck screw into an LVL header above the column, without predrilling! I think the column must have weighed at least 150 lbs. That much force will probably cover 99% of my fastening needs on the job (I'm a remodeler). On a few occasions I've had screws break from being driven too hard, but I've never encountered a situation where the driver didn't have enough torque to drive a screw. Would additional torque be helpful? Probably not unless I was driving large lag bolts or doing heavy mechanical work, and that's why there are impact wrenches (as opposed to drivers) on the market. I'm a bit skeptical of using an adapter to run a 1/2 inch square-drive socket (especially the larger ones) on a 1/4 inch impact driver.

The impact driver's small size and ability to avoid damaging screw heads are major assets, especially when installing cabinets. Aesthetically, nobody wants to see a screw with a stripped head in the midst of a finished project, and practically, screws with unmarred heads are much easier to remove. The only downside to the impact driver is that it makes plenty of noise when the impact mechanism kicks in.

Follow-up comment: I've been using this driver for about a year now, and it has been one popular tool on the jobsite. When I have it out, my coworkers constantly borrow it because they prefer it to their cordless drills. From day 1 the driver emitted and odd smell and shortly thereafter occasionally made a high-pitched whine, but continued to function well. During a lull, I took it to the Milwaukee repair center and they replaced the motor. As a goodwill gesture, they didn't charge me (after I protested to the approx. $60 repair bill for "normal wear and tear" which is not covered in the warranty). Now it works even better than when I bought it.

If you get this driver and it exhibits any odd sounds or smells, I'd return it immediately so that there is no wear and tear question.

Now that Panasonic has come out with a dual torque impact driver, I'd probably buy that over the Milwaukee, but I'm still very happy with the Milwaukee.

Second Follow up: I would downgrade my rating of this driver to one or two stars because the odd sound and erratic performance are beginning to return. Milwaukee must have some serious quality control problems or a design flaw in this tool. I've also had the opportunity to use a Bosch 14.4 impact driver and like it much more than this one. It's powerful, yet smaller, has a light and some onboard bit storage. Plus, I've never had much trouble from my Bosch tools, and I've abused them at least as much as my Milwaukee ones. Panasonic has also come out with an interesting "digital" impact driver. When my Milwaukee driver finally bites the dust, I'll be buying a different brand.

Third follow up: I've been using this impact driver for 1.5 years of professional use now and am quite upset because the motor problem has worsened and the whining is accompanied with erratic changes in rotational speed when no load is applied to it.

I really don't want to deal with taking the tool back for another repair, so I think I'll wait for total failure before I do something. I certainly wouldn't buy another impact driver from Milwaukee, and I'd hesitate to buy another cordless tool from them as well (I own 4 already).

Impact drivers are one of my favorite tools, I just need to find a different brand. If you're a professional, I think you'd be served well to avoid this Milwaukee tool. Occasional home users probably could get by fine with this tool since it does take at least several months of daily serious use before it fails.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelieveable Torque, September 20, 2002

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Jeremy Montague (So.Hackensack ,NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 9081-22 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 1/4-Inch Hex Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is an incredible tool.I also have a Mikita and it doesn't compare.The batteries last a long time and because you get 2,you can go all day.I have 4 cordless drills and only use them to drill holes now.It takes a little time to get used to the torque because it doesn't twist your wrist like a cordless drill.This is a highly recomended tool

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Bunch, December 18, 2003

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Ronald B. Ruiz (orange county CA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 9081-22 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 1/4-Inch Hex Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am the proud owner of a Makita 12v impact #6916 and never thought I would see better but I recieved the Milwaukee as a gift so I decided to test it thoroughly, here are the results:

I tested the Milwaukee against the Makita, the new hitachi and the brand new panasonic 12v models. My test were with #9x3-1/2
deck screws going into oak 4x4. to my extreme surprise the Milwaukee consistently drove the screws faster, easier and
stronger than all the above listed. There is something unique

about the impact mechanism in the #9081 that makes it seem to be working less hard than the others.

Yes I am comparing a 14.4v to 12v tools however the 12v would have the same characteristics and specs as 14.4's so it is a fair comparison, the big differance will be in the weight of the battery and the run time.
Because I hate to run out of battery juice I feel that the extra
1/4 pound is more than worth all the extra run time a 14.4 will provide. 12v is only valuable for someone who never needs to run alot of screws or bolts in a day and even so I would say they would be happier with the #9081.

The Milwaukee is an inch larger than the others but still feels
tiny in your hand. the additional weight is neglegable.

The tool is an absolute Joy to use and let me not forget, don't be fooled by the RPM and IPM numbers this tool smokes the others.

Milwaukee just did a minor upgrade to this model and Amazon has not changed the specs yet. The current RPM is 2600 and the current IPM is 3300!!! This is the model I tested with.

I am so happy with this tool I don't even want my makitas any more and that is a major statement.

My only complaint is it does not look as cool as some of the others, oh well nobodys perfect.