DEWALT DCD805BvsMilwaukee 2904-20
Two hammer drills, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17. Makers do not always rate the same way, so treat cross-brand figures with care.
DEWALT DCD805B
DEWALT DCD805B hammer drill
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Milwaukee 2904-20 hammer drill
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Find the 2904-20 at Acme Tools Opens acmetools.com (US retailer) in a new tab; the current price is shown there.Where they differ
- Different battery systems: DEWALT 20V MAX vs Milwaukee M18. Batteries and chargers do not interchange.
- Milwaukee 2904-20: shorter head (6.95 in vs 7 in).
- Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.
14 of 18 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 | DEWALT DCD805B | Milwaukee 2904-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Max torque (manufacturer rating)Only one listed | Not on maker page | 1,400 in-lbs |
| Max speedDiffers | 2,000 rpm | Low 0-500 / High 0-2,100 RPM |
| Hammer rateOnly one listed | Not on maker page | High 0-33,000 BPM |
| Chuck typeDiffers | Keyless | All Metal Ratcheting |
| Weight, tool onlyOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 3.3 lb |
| Tool lengthDiffers | 7 in | 6.95 in |
| Motor | Brushless | POWERSTATE Brushless |
| Batteries in box | 0 | 0 |
| Battery capacity (each) | None included | None included |
| Charger in box | No | No |
| Weight (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed | 3.49 lbs | Not on maker page |
| Length (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed | 7.32 in | Not on maker page |
| UPC barcodeOnly one listed | 885911754835 | Not on maker page |
| Chuck sizeOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 1/2 in |
| Speed settingsOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 2 |
| Clutch settingsOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 16 |
| Weight with batteryOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 4.9 lb |
| WarrantyOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 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: DCD805B, 2904-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.
Sources
- DEWALT US product page DCD805B (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
- Milwaukee US product page 2904-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
- Milwaukee US product page 2904-20 (manual linked there), retrieved 2026-10-17
Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia). Found an error? Tell us.
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