Milwaukee 2903-20vs2903-22

Two drill drivers, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-18.

The Milwaukee 2903-20 and 2903-22 are two package options for the exact same 2903 drill driver on the Milwaukee M18 platform. Tool performance specs are identical; the 2903-20 is the bare tool (no battery or charger), while the 2903-22 kit adds 2x M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-1850], M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger [48-59-1812], Side Handle, Blow Molded Case. All figures below come from published US manufacturer specifications and operator manuals; we have not hands-on tested these units.

Milwaukee 2903-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M18

Max torque 1,400 in-lbsMax speed Low 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPMChuck type All Metal Ratcheting

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Milwaukee 2903-22

KITMilwaukee M18

Max torque 1,400 in-lbsMax speed Low 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPM (2903-20 tool)Chuck type Keyless

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How to choose between them

Both run on Milwaukee M18 batteries, so your existing packs and chargers fit either tool.
The 2903-22 adds batteries and a charger to the same tool; the 2903-20 suits someone who already owns them.

From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.

Where they differ

Milwaukee 2903-22: higher top speed (Low 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPM (2903-20 tool) vs Low 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPM).
In the box: the 2903-20 has no battery or charger; the 2903-22 has 2x M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-1850], charger.

5 verified spec differences across 14 specs published for both models. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

What they share

Same battery system (Milwaukee M18): both tools run on the same packs and chargers.
Same tool category: both are drill drivers.
Matching published specs: Max torque: 1,400 in-lbs; Max speed: Low 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPM; Clutch settings: 16; Weight, tool only: 3.21 lb; Tool length: 6.88 in; Motor: POWERSTATE Brushless.

Bare tool vs kit cost calculator (2903-20 vs 2903-22)

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Enter the current 2903-20 and 2903-22 prices above to compare the kit premium against the bundled 2x M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-1850], M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger [48-59-1812], Side Handle, Blow Molded Case.

Every published spec, side by side

Spec	Milwaukee 2903-20	Milwaukee 2903-22
Max torque (manufacturer rating)	1,400 in-lbs	1,400 in-lbs
Max speed	Low 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPM	Low 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPM (2903-20 tool)
Chuck typeDiffers	All Metal Ratcheting	Keyless
Clutch settings	16	16
Weight, tool only	3.21 lb	3.21 lb
Tool length	6.88 in	6.88 in
Motor	POWERSTATE Brushless	POWERSTATE Brushless
Batteries in boxDiffers	0	2
Battery capacity (each)Differs	None included	5.0 Ah
Charger in boxDiffers	No	Yes
Chuck size	1/2 in	1/2 in
Speed settings	2	2
Weight with battery	4.82 lb	4.82 lb
WarrantyDiffers	5 Year Limited Warranty	5 Year (Tool), 3 Years (Battery)

"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: 2903-20, 2903-22. Swap either model in the compare tool.