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Milwaukee 2787 M18 Mag Drill: Platform, Kit & Limits
Milwaukee now marks the 2787-22 product as no longer available. A retained exact Amazon offer can still be inspected, but it is not evidence of current manufacturer availability, stock or a complete kit. The manufacturer page also conflicts with its own kit title by showing only the 2787-20 tool in the current in-the-box area, so verify every included battery, charger and accessory before ordering.
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2787
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The 2787/2788 manual requires ferrous stock at least 1/4 inch thick; surface contact, grade and the specified restraint also matter. The current 2787-22 page is marked no longer available and its in-the-box area shows only the 2787-20 tool, so this guide does not infer kit contents from the -22 title.
- Power: M18 battery platform
- Annular diameter: 1.5 inches maximum
- Cutting depth: Not confirmed for this guide
- Speed: 400/690
- Cutter interface: Confirm arbor/accessory fit against operator manual
- Base: self-powered permanent base
Price runtime as a job plan, not a marketing number
Start with your current battery inventory and the planned number of holes. Milwaukee's up-to-40-holes claim is tied to 13/16-inch holes in 1/4-inch steel with an XC5 battery; it is not an unconditional runtime figure for other cutters, materials or batteries. A buyer should price and verify a complete working package from the exact seller record.
A maintenance team with multiple M18 batteries may assess this drill differently from a first-time cordless buyer. Compare the complete equipment needed to start and finish the job, including charging access, compatible cutters and spare capacity. Owning batteries does not by itself establish enough runtime; it simply changes the starting cost and logistics of the comparison.
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Check Amazon2787, 2788 and kit suffixes are not interchangeable
The 2787 and lineman-oriented 2788 are separate configurations. Kit suffixes such as -22 and -22HD also matter for included batteries and charger. A listing that merely says M18 mag drill is not enough information to establish what will arrive.
Questions, answered
Is the M18 2787 magnet powered by the battery?
Milwaukee describes a self-powered base operating independently of the power source. The battery powers drilling; correctly engage and restrain the machine as directed in its manual.