Skil 12v Brushless Drill vs Milwaukee Fuel Gen 2
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- A quick (for me) video comparing and testing the Skil 12v brushless drill and the Gen 2 Milwaukee Fuel.
Skil model DL529001 (DL529002 as a 1 battery kit $80)
Milwaukee model 2504-20 (2504-22 as a 2 battery kit $180)
A buddy lent me this drill to try after being pretty impressed with it. Other than the protection circuits kicking in a little sooner, the Skil feels every bit as powerful as the Fuel which is high praise since the Fuel is pretty much tops in the 12v category.
The Skil is quite a bit cheaper as well at less than half the cost for the kit, though the Milwaukee does have two batteries. I should add that the larger 4Ah battery comes in the Milwaukee kit, you don't have to get it separately. I forgot it's the Fuel impact driver that included two compact batteries in the kit.
Excellent review! Just purchased the Skil and I have m12 as well. The Skil are getting great reviews on their performance
Man m12 or skil??
Skil is fresh too so we have yet to see its long term defects.
I just got the m12 kit with a free 6.0 but about $130 for a impact/drill kit and two batteries..🤔
I love both branches.
I own 13 Milwaukee m18 machines and all my saws and grinders now are skil.
$150 at lowes: impact, hammer drill, speaker bluetooth, flashlight, oscillating tool 12v cones with 2 batteries recommended bying 4 ah battery for more power: great deal to keep or gift
Nice! Definitely some value there!
I have the Skil kit..its sweet. No bells and whistles like some but, the light on the drill is better than name brands, its on the base of the handle down by the battery...no shadow. Batteries are $29 and they have a usb port for charging phones or computer. The impact is just as good as Dewalt 12v but without the 801 Wobble
I'd like to try out the impact as well, it looks really nice. Thanks for the feedback!
It's amazing. The halo light. Works beautifully. Dual speed digital controller. Durable battery ($25!). Mine gets used in a very humid salt air environment in a condo by the ocean. It's great
Working with irrigation and electric stuff, Skil is doing a PRO every day here.
Great review, I was waiting to see if you mentioned that Skil had the same battery technology as EGO inside, well done. Skil has alot of bang for the buck. I have not purchased the Skil yet, but I do want one. I also have lots of Milwaukee tools.
I love my M12 tools, one of the best things is how many options there are in the lineup. But I think these Skil tools, being similarly powerful and WAY cheaper, offer serious value for anyone who doesn’t need all the specialty (trade focused) tools of the M12 line.
Well, the drill anyway. Hopefully my buddy gets the impact driver and I can try that out too!
Not long ago I was in the market for another corded angle grinder and I settled on a Skil for the features it had. I have to admit Skil hasn't been on my radar but I've been pleasantly surprised at how solid the tool seems to me. So I'm paying more attention to the brand now.
I bought the skil impact and drill 12 volt. Whoa, they work as good as my old ryobi 18 volt but actually last longer and look better. And I use real tools as a carpenter.
@@lifeisgoodskt Skil is moving up.
One thing I absolutely hate about the m12 is the electronic clutch, at lower settings theres a huge trigger delay and that cut out with the setting just feels odd.. i like the traditional style clutch on the Skil
Most often on the m12 I will just feather the trigger when driving fastners because i cannot stand that electric clutch but these 12v platforms really pack a punch for their size. Soo much soo that i rarely use my 18v drill or impact on most jobs.
Just saw your video. A great comparison and I think it really depends on who’s using these tools.For the average homeowner/DIY (me) Skil has really upped it’s game and you cannot beat the prices. For the price of a similar bare-tool Milwaukee you can get a kit (battery and charger) from Skil. Obviously Milwaukee has the larger line and I think for a contractor/pro, especially with their 12v/18c combo charger that is the best way to go. For me though. After using and accomplishing a lot with my Black & Decker 20v Matrix system over the years, the Skil PwrCore 12 looks to be a winner. I am hoping they eventually expanded both the 12 and 20 lines to include a trim router, brad nailer and more to compete with Ryobi who currently has the largest DIY line.
Agreed! I have a ton of tools in the M12 lineup and that variety is why. BUT, for someone who just needs to cover the basics these Skil tools seem like very good value.
If you haven’t heard, there’s a new line of pro tools coming from FLEX. This is another Chervon brand and will apparently be sold at Lowe’s. They’re gunning for the big dogs with a 24v battery platform.
@@superspeeder I did just hear that from another TH-cam video. Home Depot has a Milwaukee has a $199 3-tool 12v combo (hammer, impact, multi),and Lowe’s price on the 12v 5-tool Skil (drill-drive, impact, multi, flashlight and Bluetooth speaker) also for $199, both kits come with a charger a 2 bats. The light and speaker I could careless about, but they also have the Skil 5-1/2” circ saw for $99 that has a 4ah bat and another charger. And as pointed out, the Skil just feels better in my hand. The fact that Chervon who also owns Ego is bringing out the Flex line to Lowe’s show their commitment to battle the Milwaukee/Ryobi lines.
@@FunAtDisney nice!!!
you really pissed off the Milwaukee Fanboys on this one 😬. Skil for the win! you get what you overpaid for, :).
Lol! I love my M12 tools, and I have a ton of them, but I’m definitely no Milwaukee fanboy! I actually own zero 18v Milwaukee tools, mainly Makita. 😁
Hello Superspeeder, an excellent review that I enjoyed watching. I have the M12 Gen 2 Fuel hammer drill, and find that the clutch ring is kind of loose and prone to accidentally slipping to a different setting. You mentioned that you've taken some of them apart . . . do you know of any way to tighten that clutch ring some? Thanks!
Hi, unfortunately I do not know how to take these apart, I have never tried. I took apart some batteries, which is a different thing entirely. Maybe Milwaukee 5 year warrantee can help you out?
@@superspeeder Maybe, I didn't even know the warranty is five years, I'll check it out, thanks!
I’d like to know if the skil tools are “dumb” tools.
Can you just hook up a positive and negative and go? Or does it need a real battery because they’re smart tools?
Good review
Thanks Ray!
...How much is the extra batteries for the Skil?(a big factor when buying into a platform-I will not own any tool without at least 2 batteries)..and are there any major retailers that carry the Skil line?..I must say I am pretty impressed with them, look like a good replacement for my Ryobi stuff, which seems to be declining in quality, while the prices seem to be climbing..the Skil just needs strong support from a retailer like Home Depot is for Ryobi. Great review, BTW..Canadian, maybe?("euot" for "out", "aboot", etc.) made me wonder. Keep it up! :)
I’ve never looked up the battery prices, so I can’t help you there. Good guesses, btw! 😀
29.99 for a 2ah battery
@@tannerwest6823 ..hmm.that's not bad at all then...
Once you noticed how compact the grip with the battery in it on the M12 Milwaukee, there's no going back. The 18V style battery grip on the Skil defeat the purpose of having a compact 12V tool.
There’s no denying the compactness of the Milwaukee M12 tools, but there’s also no denying how fat the handles are. I’ve owned Bosch 12v tools too (same battery in grip design) and they’re even worse than the M12.
If getting into the tightest places is your main priority then the M12 design might be best. If you favour a drill that’s comfortable to hold then the Skil is much better. Everyone will have their own take on ergonomics and how much weight to place on them.
It really doesn't defeat the purpose.
Pr for skil
Absolutely
Drop that skil drill once on the plastic chuck and its over. You get what you pay for
Maybe. Or perhaps the chuck on my Milwaukee survives but transfers the shock into the gears and breaks something inside? Who knows. What I do know is I won't be throwing either of them on the floor to find out! :)
@@superspeeder touche lol
I worked 35 years in caveman conditions that physically broke a lot of tuff men, but never had a plastic covered chuck break
@@path3848 I've broke a few off a 6ft ladder drop, and i know im not the only one, plastic deforms and cracks
You should put a lanyard on those, as I said I never seen one break, besides chucks are cheap, and we had 50 or so on most jobs, be happy with anything I remember star bits and phillips shells and most screws were slotted
I have stayed away from Milwaukee because of their eragronics.(spelling ?)
Ergonomics is the #1 issue I have with Milwaukee's M12 lineup. HOWEVER, I had Bosch 12V tools before I got into M12, and the Bosch is even worse because they turn the battery 180 degrees and the flat side of the fat handle is forward making it harder to grip.
That being said, I still like Milwaukee's M12 tools a lot and I have a TON of them. They just have so many options and most of them, especially their Fuel models, are pretty good. I also wear XL gloves, and I can totally see someone with smaller hands not being able to grip the M12 tools very well.
superspeeder Thanks and I agree.. I went with the De Walt line and love their eragronics.
I'm sold on the Skil tools. Planning to get some of the 12v brushless ones on deals.
Lowes has the kit with Drill, Impact, oscillating multitool, light, radio, & 2ah batteries for $99 right now. Can’t beat that deal.
One nice thing I found with the Skil is the ability push hex bits into the chuck and it has a hex fitting so you dont even have to tighten the chuck for 1/4 hex driver or drill bits.. very cool idea
One of my favorite features as well. Not a deal breaker when making a decision which tool line to choose, but I was glad to see the attention to detail in something that is just handy in daily life
Thanks for mentioning that...i did not know that. I just got the Skil on a crazy deal and have had the Milwaukee a while. Cool idea. I don't think its fair comparing these 2 drills as the Milwaukee being hammer drill, plays into the ergonomics and weight. My only concern is longevity...the Skil is new and, imo, not up to the build quality of the milwaukee. Only use will tell if it smokes easy.
Just picked up a 5 tool 12volt combo from Lowe's for $100 great tools great price.
Getting mine today, Can't beat the price.
For as many tools as I can tell, Skil is using sensorless brushless motors. The motor loses sensitivity at low speed, but delivers more torque with slightly lower current draw, and is virtually immune to dust fouling the sensors as there aren't any. This motor choice is what causes the hickup when you first pull the trigger as the controller has to index the motor position using voltage at the poles rather than with sensors. These are more common in RC in aircraft and trophy trucks as they are so resistant to dust and deliver slightly more power to weight ratio. Not common in rock crawlers, or track cars that want immediate torque response. All of these are geared down quite a lot, as the motors spin at over 20,000 RPM, so the loss in precision at low speed should be minimal. For a job site, the dust resistance may prove invaluable.
I got the SKIL PWRCORE sander, ZERO complains, had it for about 2yrs, still holds the charge like day one, runs just as long as day one, cheap as hell compared to the competition, the quality its great it feels strong and solid imo, this is for their sander and would def get anything in their line-up
I picked up the drill for around $40 last year and it is invaluable in my tech box. I'm wanting to pick up the oscillating tool next. Great video by the way.
Thanks, and I agree it’s a great value tool!
I got the SKIL sander, 2yrs, works great, doesn't feel a day old its solid as hell and I use it almost 4 days week
I got both the Skil 12v drill and the oscillating saw, as a set on Amazon on sale $79, last Oct 2020, usually on Amazon the set goes for $119 to $129. ive use the drill a few times, its ok for a small drill, I use my Dewalt 20v drill much more, but I LOVE Skil Ocs Saw, Ive used that a lot.
I missed all the initial offerings of the new Skil power tools. They had the drill and impact driver kit for $90 as I saw before.
Got the drill, impact driver, and oscillating tool as part of a kit for $100. Best $100 I’ve spent.
Don't know skill price but I picked up m12 hammer drill and impact driver last year in a black Friday deal for $200. Charger, 2ah and 4ah battery included. Love the set. Just bought the 3/8 inch impact and a 6ah battery as well. Awesome tool.
No imagine getting it on sale at the same time as a Milwaukee free 6ah battery event ;)
Skil $99
Picked up this drill with impact driver and flashlight for 89$ on Amazon.
I have both because amazon had the skil brushless 12v drill, 2ah battery with usb and charger for $44 on amazon special.. decided to gift the skil to my gf and keep my m12 fuel hammer drill combo cuz she does help with projects. I went ahead and got her a driver bit set and drill bit set and she can have the m12 bag that came with my combo..
Screws should be driven on 1 or high torque. Only time 2 or high speed should be used is when drilling metal or wood with a regular twist bit. Any other type of wood bit should be used in gear 1
Agreed! The only reason I was driving large screws in high speed was to demonstrate the power of each tool. Drilling requires torque, just like driving a screw does. 😉
I have both as well and hands down the m12 is the better tool. I love my 12v Skil kit though.
I've had a few Milwaukee M12 tools and two dead 1.5 and 2 amp hour batteries, just bought a skill 5 tool kit I use a lot of those tools for work so I'm going to see how long they last. I use Jobalt tools which is the same company that's making these skilled power core. Absolutely zero complaints with kobalt
Thanks for the real world review, id go with skil
I am all about different products but i have to say, i bought a 5LB box of 3" robertson 2 deck screws and I have way more cam out than my t25 torx bits.. i gave em a fair shot and I just dont. Are for em. Sorry Canada. Robertsons in my book are on par with a philips 2 bit.
I have no fking idea why also kreg pocket screws come in s2 robertsons. Ut that is the only time i will ever use s2 bits..
I feel bad because since getting my m12 my 18v ridgid gets no love on the impact drill side.. still plenty on the circ and recip but i never reach for the 18v drill or impact
If you try Robertson vs Phillips using a manual screwdriver you’ll get why Robertson “square” drive screws are better. 😉
No argument regarding Torx… there’s no mystery why the automotive industry has adopted them so thoroughly. They are the best commonly available fastener, no doubt.
Only problem with these skill I see is they are the same size as 20 volt tools with less power .. but they seem to be putting a bit of effort into the line so no complaints other than size
Throw a 4 ah battery on that Milwaukee and watch it sink that timber lock
Exactly, I would definitely chose the Skil over Ridgid 12v line though, but if you want the best power AND you want access to a ridiculous amount of 12v tools I think Milwaukee is a no brainer.
But...I still think Skil is a damn good close 2nd, the value/price is amazing, they already have drill, driver, inflator, multi tool, 5 1/2" saw with a dust port, recip saw, right angle impact, the generic radio and led light and a 12v hammer drill coming.
I would seriously buy this as a secondary kit but my makita 12v kit is lighter and I don't need 4 drills lol.
But if it ever went on sale on amazon.....I will have 4 drills -.-
I got the Skill combo kit drill/impact for $57 on amazon for my girlfriend. These things kit but, lights are bright, batteries last. It feel like they are worth twice that.
@@lifeisgoodskt Wow, at that price no other brand even comes into the equation. Unfortunately for me in Canada the lowest its ever been on Amazon is 120 USD :(
Literally cheaper to just pay the shipping and duties from amazon.com :/
Why throw a 4 ah on it? It didn't come with a 4 ah, throw a 4 ah on the Skil...it'll stay right up there with the Milwaukee..
Both put out same torque
350 in lbs
@@thebuff1611 Milwaukee directly advertises that it's bigger packs offer more power, Skil does not, so it would be interesting to see if Skil does benefit from extra cells.
Milwaukee's 2ah m12 battery is the weakest performer out of all their m12 packs for all Fuel tools, so in essence its full potential is handicap.
Plus every 2504 kit does come with a 2ah and 4ah battery, it's the impact driver kit that doesn't.
Never heard of Skil but they look like a very reasonably priced quality tool .
I love my skil 10” job site table saw and 10” dual bevel slider. They have been great tools. I have an m18 all fuel gen 3 impact, hammer drill, recip saw, circ 6 1/2 , d handle jigsaw, and random orbital sander. I love every one of those tools. I also have a bunch of ryobi stuff 18v but want to get some 12 volt stuff. With some of the deals Milwaukee has been running it’s been tempting, but I feel like I owe skil a shot. I had an issue with my miter saw. The arbor was off just a touch where if I was cutting at an angle with the bevel on a shorter piece of stock the blade would catch and launch it across my shop. I tried new blades, checked for bumps on the washers and determined it was the arbor. It’s rare that I use the bevel so I didn’t notice any issue until at least 3 months of having it. I finally had enough when a piece of stock blew threw a window in the back of my shop (thank God miters throw away from you) I called skil and expected to be told to bring it to one of their service centers for a tech to analyze, and I would have been ok with that, but nope the guy on the phone said “ I’m so sorry that’s been happening, you haven’t had it for that long so I’m going to send you a brand new miter saw” I don’t think I’ve ever been happier with any companies customer service. So I’ve been resisting the temptation to jump on some of these m12 deals and am waiting to find a good deal on a skil 12v drill and impact set. I honestly feel like I owe them a shot. And besides the issue that I had with the first miter saw I have been so impressed with the level of quality for the price I paid on both those saws. Skil is definitely doing something right, and standing behind their products so I’m gonna support that. Now I have never had a single issue with any Milwaukee tools, so there’s that, but if I did have a $600 dollar Milwaukee miter saw and had an issue would they have done the same as skil did with my $200 miter saw? 🤷
Sounds like great Customer Service to me! Thanks for sharing!
People love to hate on the Skil. It seems like a good choice.
Both are very good.. But I'd go for Skil..
Drills/impacts if taken care of will last for years. Batteries will always go bad eventually, Skil 12v batteries are cheap compared to m12. For them to be so similar I would go with Skil
Excellent comparison 👏 thanks!
Why is there an XC battery in the thumbnail, but you used a cp battery for the tests? That drill hardly works with a CP battery, it's a different world with an XC battery...
True, 4Ah batteries work better with the Milwaukee, but I didn’t have the Skil 4Ah battery so I kept it even. As I mentioned, one of the advantages of the Milwaukee, its compact size, mostly goes away with the XC battery so that’s another reason for not using it.
You’re right though, if the Skil doesn’t take advantage of larger batteries like the Milwaukee does then the difference could be greater.
@@superspeeder Yeah that's fair, I didn't realise that skil had other options.
I went with a used set of Milwaukee brushes off of Craigslist but if I was buying new I think skil would be a good value with a fair amount of performance.
Milwaukee is nothing but professional tools, Skil is more for the DYI, weekend warrior. Botton line is you get what you paid for.
Not being the most demanding user I don't need the highest performing tool either. So I'm sure the Skil would suit my needs. It being half the price is nice too.
My thoughts exactly!
@@superspeeder there's one sort I run into a lot on the Internet that demands the very best. Which only begs the question from me, do these same people think they're the best? There simply can't be that many folks operating at the extreme limits of their crafts that nothing less will do. With tools today you can hardly go wrong. At least with the tool itself. The ability of the individual user is always a variable though.
If I was starting into tools today I might even skip the 18v stuff for most applications. For larger tools like saws and rotary hammers, yes, 18v (and up) has its place. But smaller hand tools do quite well on 12v, and certainly most of what the typical homeowner would need.
I’ve even heard a few pros admit they reach for 12v tools first.
@@superspeeder I like to use corded power tools if it is a "tough" job. I just have better corded tools. But I appreciate cordless for the convenience. So in cases where I am going to use a cordless tool a small cordless will manage the task.
If you are going to own just one drill/driver, you need the hammer feature. Theres going to be a time when you need to drill into brick or concrete for a fastener. People think that all you need is a masonry bit and a drill to make a hole. They end up burning out all their bits. You need the hammer feature.
Brick, block or mortar, yes, these “hammer” drills will do fine. Concrete? Not so much. As soon as you hit a piece of rock only the most powerful hammer drills will keep going at any meaningful pace. Most will just stop.
Concrete requires a rotary hammer for any decent size hole. They have far more impact energy and can easily break through the aggregate in concrete.
M12 is awkward to shift from forward to reverse. Skil is slimmer also both are 2.9 lbs with battery.
Both put out 350 inch lbs torque which is 100 lbs more than porter cables 20v brushless
You can tell the torque difference just by how it reacts in the hand...
Skil is owned by Bosch.
Skil is owned by Chervon, the same company that owns Ego and Flex.
The Skil is just too big. M18 is that size battery practically. The whole point of M12 is compact.
Agreed, which is why the M12's big advantage goes away the minute you put on an XC battery pack. Still nice to have the option, though. And really, the Skil is a pretty compact drill all things considered. Just not quite as tiny as the M12 with a compact battery.
The m12 impact driver is great but my drill is wonky. Seems like there's some lag when I press the trigger in and it takes a second to rev up.
It does this on lower clutch settings, it was designed for it on more delicate work. It shouldnt be doing it on highest clutch or drill mode
I had to quit m12 their batteries just too hard to change out its ridiculous.
The M12 batteries can be difficult to remove, especially in tools with limited access like the Rocket tower light; the compact batteries aren’t bad to remove, but the larger XC style can be difficult for sure. Slide packs in general seem to work much better.
My DeWalt tools have a problem with the selector switch either being too difficult to move easily or just being complete mush with no detent
I found the Skil selector to be pretty firm, requiring a decent push to move, but it gives decent feedback when it's engaged. It's not hard but requires a deliberate action. This tool was brand new as well, so it might loosen up a bit with use.
My M12 Fuel drill is easier to move and feels good going into speed 2, but going into speed 1 it's kinda mushy with little feedback. Seems to work fine though, just not as "positive" as the Skil.
nope the cell are normal 18650...i open mines ...
The battery difference (Mil=1.5Ah vs Skil=2.0Ah) is likely a large contributor to the Milwaukee drill speed slowing more than the Skil under high mechanical load.
Both drills are using 2.0Ah batteries in these tests.
Jeffery Wright the Milwaukee fuels come with compact 2.0 the regular brushed Milwaukee cake with 1.5
What is the price difference ?
Gigantic price difference seriously
Milwaukee kit $229
Skil kit $133. Its actually $99 but you only get one battery, a second battery is only $29. The Skil drill has same torque as the M12, the impact also has same nut breaking torque. The Skil charger is way better too.
Milwaukee you pay more but get a better tool I’ve seen skill take a dump quick in industrial environments and multiple of skills to the m12 you can beat it all day and it will last for many years
Why is there a big rush back to 12v? Lol
I think it’s because batteries have gotten so good that a 12v tool now has enough power to do what many people need. If I was starting out today I’d consider skipping 18v tools, especially if I was just a homeowner doing relatively light work.
@@superspeeder Yes I'm a weekend warrior and use the drill for an hour, one or two weekends a month. I don't need monster drills and batteries.
Milwaukee chucks are known to lock up with bits in it
Thanks for the info! I haven’t had this happen with a Milwaukee drill yet, and hopefully I never do. I wonder if it’s a failure of that ratcheting mechanism?
@@superspeeder about once a month I hit mine with wd40 or Houdini
Skil won
I hope they will market their brushless products drill & driver & multi tool to South East Asia Region & Countries soon.
Hi,
Nice review on the Skil 12v.
I purchased the milwaukee m12 because they have a large line. Now i have to agree i do like the pistol grip better than the barrel. I got use to the barrel but i still prefer the pistol grip. Like that usb feature on the battery on the skil.
Skil is going to surprise a lot of people with their new and improved cordless tool line.
Thanks for the video
Thanks for the comments!
You say the electronic clutch is a nice thing about the Milwaukee, but if the purpose of the clutch is to protect from overdriving into delicate material or prevent stripping screw heads, then the mechanical clutch of the Skil works better. Notice that the Milwaukee turned at least a quarter of a turn before stopping, but the clutch on the Skil slipped immediately. If you're drilling at high speed, the Milwaukee might end up taking several turns before it stops, destroying your material or screw head.
You have a point about high speed fastening, where the drive train inertia could continue to drive a screw past where the torque limit is reached. However, the Milwaukee has some electronic trickery going on that I haven't had a chance to fully evaluate; when softer clutch settings are chosen the drill ramps up to speed much slower, leading me to believe they have thought about this. Like I said, I haven't really played with it to figure out all the subtleties of how it reacts to different situations. Also, if I'm driving something critical that would be light enough to be affected by that inertia (like cabinet hinge screws) I usually go pretty slow.
The clutch on the Skil seems to work well, but it is a mechanical clutch and in my personal experience they are not trustworthy when it comes to fine work. I'd much rather slow down and finesse the screw with the trigger.
THOSE CLICKS ARE THE CLUTCH DUDE ????WTF? MAN?
Are you referring to the Milwaukee chuck clicks? If so, that’s not a clutch, it’s some sort of ratcheting mechanism to keep it tight. The Milwaukee has no mechanical clutch at all, it uses current limiting to reduce torque.
The clicks were the ratcheting chuck lock lmao it allows you to really connect bits tight and they can’t vibrate loose.
Wow, you rate skil more ergonomic but when you add other battery you bash it agai
Metal vs plastic your being a homer. If you watch or know anything Milwaukee makes better tools.
Nice homer review.
You are talking gibberish.... THE SKIL IS A DIY TOOL MILWAUKEE IS PRO GRADE. YOU HAVE NO COMMON SENSE....
There’s no denying the Milwaukee’s metal chuck is more heavy duty than the Skil’s plastic chuck, and yes Milwaukee has a pretty good track record. But there’s also no denying the Milwaukee is twice the price. That’s a BIG deal to most people, and will the Milwaukee last TWICE as long?
The aggressive nature of their battery protection (letting the tool almost stall before cutting power) tells me it may not, given the strain it allows the user to put on the tool and battery.
Don’t be fooled by all the marketing hype on Milwaukee tools... “Red Lithium”, “Power State Motor”, “Red Link Intelligence”, those are all fancy words to describe the Chinese circuits in the tool that are all likely similar to what Skil is using.
I love my M12 tools, and I own most of the M12 lineup. They’re great tools but Milwaukee sure charges a pretty penny for most of them, especially the Fuel models.
Durability is key. The skil simply isn't proven. I'm sticking with Milwaukee. It obviously has more power also, both are huge pluses in my book.
Michael Meredith, in my testing the tools felt about equally powerful. The difference was the Milwaukee had a more aggressive tuning of the protection circuit that allows you to nearly stall the tool before cutting out. That aggressive stall will be very hard on the tool.
That skill will hang with millwaukee lol. Also half the price.
trent roberdeau i bought the skil to replace my milwaukee 12v and i honestly like it better it hangs with every contractor grade tool i’ve had and i got it for $69 and a free battery was thrown in on special i’ll be switching all my my 12v tools to skil this year