Bosch GSR12V-140FC
Drill/driver · 12V Max
3.6 (21 owner comments)
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Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime
“The drill is pretty good.”
Read review →Milwaukee · Drill/driver
Milwaukee 2505 Review
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Drill/driver on the Milwaukee M12 FUEL platform, brushless motor, 300 in-lbs max torque, up to 1,600 RPM, 1.6 lb bare tool.
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4.1
Based on 64 rated Reddit owner comments (124 owner comments total) · Top 3% of tracked models by overall score
Owner sentiment4.2
Recommendations5.0
Spec score3.4
ValueNot rated
Value: Not rated until Amazon prices are observed.
How scores work →Is the Milwaukee 2505 worth it?
Owners rate it highly: 4.1/5 overall from 64 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 4.1★. The most discussed theme is value (19 mentions).
Who it suits
- You care about power & torque: 18 owner comments praise it.
- You care about compact & lightweight: 17 owner comments praise it.
- You care about value: 17 owner comments praise it.
Who should skip it
- Value matters to you: 2 owner comments raise it as a complaint.
- Battery & Runtime matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a complaint.
- Durability matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a complaint.
- You drill concrete or brick often: it has no hammer mode (manufacturer spec).
Good fit / keep in mind
Good fit
- Overhead and all-day work: 1.6 lb bare tool, Top 8% of tracked models.
- Tight spaces: 5.1 in head length, Top 3% of tracked models.
- Brushless motor for runtime and longevity.
Keep in mind
- 12V class: lighter, but less power for large bits than 18V/20V drills.
- Lower torque (300 in-lbs) for big bits or lag screws.
- No hammer mode.
From manufacturer-specified figures.
Key specs
What the specs mean in practice
- Max torque: 300 in-lbs — Top 86% of tracked models.
- Max speed: 1,600 RPM — Top 74% of tracked models.
- Weight (bare tool): 1.6 lb — Top 8% of tracked models.
- Head length: 5.1 in — Top 3% of tracked models.
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Max torque | 300 in-lbs | Top 86% of tracked models |
| Max speed | 1,600 RPM | Top 74% of tracked models |
| Weight (bare tool) | 1.6 lb | Top 8% of tracked models |
| Head length | 5.1 in | Top 3% of tracked models |
What Reddit owners say
Praise
Power & Torque 18 owner mentions
Compact & Lightweight 17 owner mentions
Value 17 owner mentions
Complaints
Value 2 owner mentions
Battery & Runtime 1 owner mention
Durability 1 owner mention
5/5 Battery & RuntimeBattery Platform“You might be buying into a battery ecosystem - if you see yourself getting more cordless tools down the line, then consider what brand fits your needs the best.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Both are in HEAVY use for hours every day at work and installation drill works just fine with wire brush.”
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Makita is my big, heavy duty common stuff, and for when I need a large job with lots of run time, and the m12 is the perfect compliment for smaller and more niche tools.”
5/5“I love this tool.”
5/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I own the M12 installation driver, M12 fuel kit, M12 surge Gen 2, have had m18 brushed kit, and also own a m18 fuel.”
+59 more owner comments
4/5 Value“It’s a solid returnable deal if u just want to have it; but it’s one of those tools you’ll likely use it once for a unique situation and never again or forget u even own the thing.”
5/5 Battery & RuntimeClutch & Speed Control“If you want a drill that is good for assembling furniture and being a multi tool i'd recommend the milwaukee m12 fuel installation drill driver, I've used it to build furniture, clean carpets, drill holes in sheet steel ”
5/5“But seriously, I love this thing I use it so much as a handyman.”
4/5 Ergonomics“Great tool in general...but that direction change on the top?”
5/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“This installation driver kit is definetly a niche tool, but man it's awesome when that niche happens.”
5/5 Compact & LightweightValue“The oscillating saw, impact and drill are all amazing.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Milwaukee m12 line is my favorite, but I use the Surge m12 90% of the time over the normal m12 fuel 1/4".”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Doesn’t matter if it’s not as powerful as other options and slower as long as it can still do it.”
4/5 Value“sounds like a good plan.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightValue“I think Bosch is a solid brand, I own quite a bit of their 18v lineup and everything kicks ass.”
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“With the 2.0 battery they are really nice handling.”
2/5“Got home and the freaking thing had been used and they were done with it and packaged it back up and returned it.”
2/5 Compact & LightweightClutch & Speed Control“A lot of people think it sounds “cheap” or broken the first day — but that’s actually how these are designed.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Makita have the best tools for vibration damping yet they lack some power, Dewalt and Milwaukee are often matched for power with most tools giving you more umph if you fit them with the biggest and best battery packs.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“The surges are my favorite impacts as well, because they have all that and they’re quieter (so much so that whenever I grab my regular impact I’m shocked and appalled at the noise), and the new m18 surge has plenty of po”
4/5 Power & TorqueClutch & Speed Control“It's slow and inherently weak, which are *good* qualities for this work.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“For light house work i found a milwaukee m12 fuel installation drill driver to be extremely useful and it's my most used power tool as it's very small and lightweight with removable heads for drilling, 90 degree drilling”
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“M12 installation drill (2nd most used tool)”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“[https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m12-fuel-installation-drill-driver-tool-only/2505-20](https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m12-fuel-installation-drill-driver-tool-only/2505-20)”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“It's a little bit over $200 unless you can get it on sale but I love my m12 4-in-1 drill.”
2/5“- I don’t like how the XC 5.0 unbalances the tool so I returned it for a cp 2.5 HO.”
4/5 Value“Mine does the same.”
4/5 Power & Torque“This is my favorite combo too.”
1/5“M12 Installation Driver is one of my most grabbed tool.”
5/5 Battery & Runtime“He loved it.”
5/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“You are better off getting the Milwaukee M12 Installation driver 2505-20.”
4/5“I keep mine in a drawer would be nice to have it organized like that.”
5/5 Power & Torque“I own and love the M18 Gen 2 SURGE and the M12 installation driver by Milwaukee.”
4/5“No issues with mine.”
4/5 Battery & Runtime“the inflator is good.”
5/5“I bought the installation driver as my first M12 tool and loved it, quickly expanded my M12 lineup with a few tools that I didn't quite need in M18 like the 3/8" stubby impact”
5/5 Compact & LightweightValue“Great price on the driver.”
4/5 Value“There are good ones out there but who knows how many times it will take to get one.”
2/5“Annoying but doesn’t affect the performance.”
2/5“Doesn’t affect the tool other than just being annoying.”
Reddit threads
- Good drill set for home work r/MilwaukeeTool · 6 comments
- What tools should I buy? r/Tools · 10 comments
- DEWALT 20v Multi-Head Drill/Deiver Deal $141.73 (Home Depot 43% off with BOGO) r/Dewalt · 32 comments
- M12 vs M18 Drill and Impact? r/MilwaukeeTool · 61 comments
- What do I need to look for when getting a cordless impact driver and drill? r/Tools · 13 comments
- Electric Screw Driver or Multihead Tool r/Tools · 19 comments
- Installation drill/driver vs right angle and flex adapters? r/Tools · 53 comments
- What’s a practical home upgrade gift I can get for my sister’s new place lol? r/HomeImprovement · 111 comments
- High-Powered drill suggestion r/MilwaukeeTool · 12 comments
- Got M12 installation driver for $120.92 at HD today r/MilwaukeeTool · 29 comments
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FAQ
Is the Milwaukee 2505 a hammer drill?
No. The 2505 is a drill/driver without hammer mode, so it is not intended for masonry.
How much torque does the Milwaukee 2505 have?
The manufacturer rates it at 300 in-lbs, Top 86% of the drills we track.
What battery does the Milwaukee 2505 use?
It runs on Milwaukee's M12 FUEL battery platform (12V class).
What do Reddit owners complain about on the Milwaukee 2505?
The most common complaint theme is value (2 owner comments).
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Full specifications
| Model | 2505 (spec source SKU 2505-20) |
| Type | Drill/driver |
| Platform | M12 FUEL |
| Max torque | 300 in-lbs |
| Max speed | 1,600 RPM |
| Hammer rate | Not published |
| Weight (bare tool) | 1.6 lb |
| Head length | 5.1 in |
| Voltage | Not published |
| Motor | Brushless |
| Chuck size | 3/8 in |
| Chuck type | All Metal |
| Clutch settings | 16 |
| Max power | Not published |
Manufacturer-specified; missing fields are never estimated. Spec source · Last updated 2026-10-17