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Milwaukee 3404-20vs3404-22

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

The Milwaukee 3404-20 and 3404-22 are two package options for the exact same 3404 hammer drill on the Milwaukee M12 platform. Tool performance specs are identical; the 3404-20 is the bare tool (no battery or charger), while the 3404-22 kit adds M12 REDLITHIUM XC 4.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-2440], M12 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 Battery [48-11-2420], M12 Lithium-ion Battery Charger [48-59-2401], Contractor Bag. All figures below come from published US manufacturer specifications and operator manuals; we have not hands-on tested these units.

Milwaukee 3404-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M12

Max torque 400 in-lbsMax speed 0-1,550 RPMHammer rate LO 0-6,750 / HI 0-22,500 BPM

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Milwaukee 3404-22

KITMilwaukee M12

Max torque 400 in-lbsMax speed 0-1,550 RPMHammer rate LO 0-6,750 / HI 0-22,500 BPM

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How to choose between them

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

Where they differ

4 verified spec differences across 12 specs published for both models (1 spec is listed by only one maker). Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

What they share

Published by only one maker (data gaps)

A missing value means the manufacturer page does not publish that figure; we never guess or count an unstated spec as a verified difference.

Bare tool vs kit cost calculator (3404-20 vs 3404-22)

Enter current prices from your preferred retailer to see what you are paying for the bundled battery and charger in the 3404-22 kit. We do not pre-fill live store prices unless supplied by an approved feed within our freshness window.

Enter the current 3404-20 and 3404-22 prices above to compare the kit premium against the bundled M12 REDLITHIUM XC 4.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack [48-11-2440], M12 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 Battery [48-11-2420], M12 Lithium-ion Battery Charger [48-59-2401], Contractor Bag.

Every published spec, side by side

SpecMilwaukee 3404-20Milwaukee 3404-22
Max torque (manufacturer rating)400 in-lbs400 in-lbs
Max speed0-1,550 RPM0-1,550 RPM
Hammer rateLO 0-6,750 / HI 0-22,500 BPMLO 0-6,750 / HI 0-22,500 BPM
Chuck typeDiffersAll Metal RatchetingKeyless
Tool length6 in6 in
MotorPOWERSTATE BrushlessPOWERSTATE Brushless
Batteries in boxDiffers02
Battery capacity (each)DiffersNone included2.0 Ah + 4.0 Ah
Charger in boxDiffersNoYes
Chuck size1/2 in1/2 in
Speed settings22
Clutch settings1212
WarrantyOnly one listedNot on maker page5 Years (Charger), 2 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: 3404-20, 3404-22. Swap either model in the compare tool.

Milwaukee 3404-20

BARE TOOLMilwaukee M12

Max torque 400 in-lbsMax speed 0-1,550 RPMHammer rate LO 0-6,750 / HI 0-22,500 BPM

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Milwaukee 3404-22

KITMilwaukee M12

Max torque 400 in-lbsMax speed 0-1,550 RPMHammer rate LO 0-6,750 / HI 0-22,500 BPM

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Sources

  1. Milwaukee manual for 3404-20 (58-14-3400d2.pdf), retrieved 2026-10-18
  2. Milwaukee US product page 3404-22 (features), retrieved 2026-10-18
  3. Milwaukee US product page 3404-20 (features), retrieved 2026-10-18

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Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia), 18 years on the tools. Found an error? Tell us.

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