Milwaukee 2903-20vs3601-20
Two drill drivers, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17.
Milwaukee 2903-20
Milwaukee 2903-20 drill driver
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Milwaukee 3601-20 drill driver
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Find the 3601-20 at Acme Tools Opens acmetools.com (US retailer) in a new tab; the current price is shown there.Where they differ
- Milwaukee 2903-20: more torque (1,400 in-lbs vs 550 in-lbs).
- Milwaukee 3601-20: shorter head (5.7 in vs 6.88 in).
- Milwaukee 3601-20: lighter, tool only (2.3 lb vs 3.21 lb).
- Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.
7 of 14 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.
Every published spec, side by side
| Spec | Milwaukee 2903-20 | Milwaukee 3601-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max torque (manufacturer rating)Differs | 1,400 in-lbs | 550 in-lbs |
| Max speedDiffers | Low 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPM | 0-1,700 RPM |
| Chuck typeDiffers | All Metal Ratcheting | All Metal |
| Clutch settingsDiffers | 16 | 13 |
| Weight, tool onlyDiffers | 3.21 lb | 2.3 lb |
| Tool lengthDiffers | 6.88 in | 5.7 in |
| Motor | POWERSTATE Brushless | Brushless |
| Batteries in box | 0 | 0 |
| Battery capacity (each) | None included | None included |
| Charger in box | No | No |
| Chuck size | 1/2 in | 1/2 in |
| Speed settings | 2 | 2 |
| Weight with batteryDiffers | 4.82 lb | 3.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited Warranty | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
"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, 3601-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.
Sources
- Milwaukee US product page 3601-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
- Milwaukee US product page 2903-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
- Milwaukee US product page 2903-20 (manual linked there), retrieved 2026-10-17
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