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M12 Milwaukee M12 BD 12V Compact 1/4″ Hex Drill Driver (2x 2.0Ah Kit)
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Milwaukee M12 BD 12V Compact 1/4″ Hex Drill Driver (2x 2.0Ah Kit)

38Nm2-speed0.8kg bare3 years (with registration)

Milwaukee M12 BD compact 12V drill driver with a 1/4" hex holder, 38Nm, 2 speeds. Kit with 2x 2.0Ah, charger and case.

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38Nm
Max torque
1,500rpm
Max speed
0.8kg
Weight (bare)
1/4" Hex
Chuck size

Where it sits among drill drivers

Against the 34 drill drivers we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max torque38Nm
30Nm lowestMakita DF033Dhighest 130NmMakita DDF492
Max drilling, wood20mm
20mm lowestThis onehighest 76mmMakita DDF492
Max drilling, steel10mm
10mm lowestThis onehighest 15mmDeWalt DCD991
Weight (bare)0.8kg
0.67kg lightestMakita DF032Dheaviest 2kgMakita DDF492

Full specs

From Milwaukee's own documentation. Checked 27/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Max torque38 Nm
Speed settings2
No-load speed0–400 / 0–1,500 rpm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)0.8 kg
Weight (with battery)1.2 kg
Case typeCarry case
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level85 dB(A) LpA / 96 dB(A) LwA
Vibration1.5 m/s²

Power & Battery

Voltage12V
Battery capacity2.0Ah
Batteries in kit2 ×
Battery included✓ Yes
Charger included✓ Yes

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1/4" Hex
Chuck typeHex quick-release
Max wood20 mm
Max steel10 mm
The verdictOur take

The Milwaukee M12 BD is a compact 12V drill driver with a 1/4" hex holder, a 2-speed 38Nm tool reaching 1,500rpm, at 0.8kg bare. It is sold as a kit with two 2.0Ah packs, a charger and a case, and drills 20mm in wood and 10mm in steel. We rate it a handy light driver for installers on M12; for a 13mm chuck and a brushless FUEL motor, the M12 FDD2 is the step up at 45Nm.

Powered by Milwaukee M12 · 6

All 6 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

M12B2 2.0Ah · 24Wh 0.2kg 1.0kg from £25.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12HB2.5 2.5Ah · 30Wh 0.2kg 1.0kg from £32.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12B3 3.0Ah · 36Wh 0.2kg 1.0kg from £29.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12B4 4.0Ah · 48Wh 0.4kg 1.2kg from £39.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12HB5 5.0Ah · 60Wh 0.42kg 1.22kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12B6 6.0Ah · 72Wh 0.4kg 1.2kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Milwaukee
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Register within 30 days. Batteries extend to 2yr (1+1); chargers, M28 batteries & accessories excluded; MX FUEL 2yr.

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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