Best New Milwaukee Tools: October 2024 Update

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Milwaukee M18 Fuel 6 1/2-Inch Circular Saw

Milwaukee M18 6 1/2 Inch Circular Saw

Designed with the Pros in mind, the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 6-1/2 inch circular saw (2833) is built to tackle a broad range of applications on the jobsite. Its brushless motor delivers a top speed of 6,000 RPMs and a max cutting depth of 2-1/4 inches at 90-degrees. Its versatile design allows you to perform rip, cross, miter, and bevel cuts through dimensional lumber, sheet good, and engineered lumber. For improved productivity, this saw has positive bevel detents and a brand new depth detent, making adjustments easier than ever.

Price: $299 (bare tool)

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Gen II 5 3/8-Inch Circular Saw

Milwaukee M12 Fuel 5 3/8-inch Circular Saw 2521

The Gen II M12 Fuel 5 3/8-inch circular saw delivers top-tier performance while ripping and cross-cutting sheet goods and dimensional lumber. Its brushless motor powers the blade up to 3,850 RPMs, allowing it to power through tough cuts and minimize bog downs. As one of the most compact and lightweight models in this class, we can’t overstate its portability and convenience for making cuts in tight spaces. It also features an LED worklight, cut line blower, and an integrated storage hook.

Price: $159 (bare tool), $259 (kit)

Milwaukee M12 Brushless 1 1/4 – 2-Inch Copper Tubing Cutter

milwaukee copper tubing cutter

The Milwaukee M12 brushless 1 1/4 – 2 inch copper tubing cutter focuses on improving productivity, cut quality, and capacity. It delivers fast, clean cuts without sacruficing quality and automatically adjusts diameter to accomodate Type K, L, and M copper pipes. Its rotating head only needs 1.7 inches of clearance and eliminates the need for manual cutters, ultimately reducing fatigue. Additionally, its inline design provides improved balance and control during one-handed operation.

Price: $399 (bare tool)

Miwaukee M18 Compact 1-Ton Chain Hoist with One Key

milwaukee compact chain hoist

Considering performance and design as a package deal, the 2983-22HD is extremely versatile. Indeed, based on its features, the applications are nearly endless. Among the biggest assets here is its wireless design, compact profile, and an impressive 2,200-pound lifting capacity. This hoist runs off of the M18 REDLITHIUM high-output HD12.0 battery system. This not only simplifies the installation, but it also greatly enhances portability–especially when you factor in the included Packout rolling cart.

Price: $3,999 (kit)

Milwaukee Roll-On 7200W/3600W 2.5kWh Power Supply

Milwaukee Roll-On Power Supply

The Milwaukee Roll-On 7,200W/3,600W 2.5kWh power supply delivers instant gas-equivalent power wherever the job takes you. Milwaukee’s 3300R utilizes an integrated 2.5kWh RedLithium battery that’s designed to provide high power and runtime during sustained high-demand applications. The Roll-On ins equipped with two 20A duplex outlets, one USB-A port, and one USB-C port, allowing you to power your corded tools, chargers, and sensitive electronics. This power supply fully charges in just 3 hours and features pass-through power capabilities so you can charge and discharge power simultaneously.

Price: $4,499

Milwaukee M18 Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears

Milwaukee Pole Pruning Shears

Taking some of the work out of repetitive tasks like pruning can be a lifesaver, Milwaukee’s solution is the M18 Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears. The Milwaukee 3008-20 shears has a 1-3/4 inch cut capacity and extends out to 10 feet, giving you a max reach of 12 feet. This grants you better access to those higher branches without needing a ladder. Milwaukee tells us you can expect up to 2,000 cuts per charge when paired with an M18 High Output 6.0Ah battery.

Price: $699 (kit)

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Blower

Milwaukee 3017 M18 Fuel Blower

With its focus on quiet operation and light weight, Milwaukee’s 3017 is more versatile than just a leaf blower for mow and blow crews. Pairing an M18 battery with the PowerState brushless motor gets you a maximum of 500 CFM, 120 MPH, and 12.2 Newtons of blowing force. It’s an excellent jobsite and shop blower, as well as a solid option for noise-sensitive properties such as business parks and schools.

Price: $179 (bare tool)

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Dual-Battery Backpack Blower

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Backpack Blower 3009

For crews who maintain larger properties or those who tackle a large volume of small lawns each day, the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Backpack Blower is a welcome sight. For airflow, you can expect up to 650 CFM along with 155 MPH on the air speed side of things. There are no Newton force ratings available yet, but we look forward to testing it in our shop as soon as it launches. This blower requires two batteries to operate, but there are a total of four active battery slots that’ll accept Milwaukee’s M18 12.0Ah High Output packs for maximum runtime.

Price: $1,499 (kit)

Milwaukee M18 Brushless Single Acting 60in3 10,000psi Hydraulic Pump

M18 Hydrolic Pump

The Milwaukee M18 Brushless Single Acting 60in3 10,000psi Hydraulic Pump eliminates the need for manual pumps, saving you time and effort on the jobsite. Milwaukee tells us this pump is 2.5X faster than hand pumps and requires 95% less muscle effort by eliminating the repetitive motion of manually pumping at higher pressures. This cordless pump offers 60 cubic inches of usable oil and is fully compatible with existing 10,000psi single-acting rated hoses, cylinders, and tools.

Price: $1,500 (kit)

Milwaukee MX Fuel 1HP 2-Inch Submersible Pump

Standing water on a jobsite can be disastrous and cause a number of problems, especially in the colder months. The Milwaukee MX Fuel 1HP 2-inch submersible pump eliminates the need for gasoline or generators which makes it pretty convenient on remote jobsites.

With an MX Fuel XC6.0 battery, this pump delivers up to 20 minutes of continuous runtime on high and can relocate up to 2,000 gallons per charge. This pump also has auto-sense technology that adjusts the output to match incoming flow, and will automatically shut off when water levels are low to avoid burning up the motor.

This is projected to hit the shelves in Q3, 2024.

Milwaukee MX Fuel 70kg Rammer

Maneuvering a full-sized plate compactor in tight spaces can be a little tricky, even for a seasoned Pro. That’s where the more compact Milwaukee MX Fuel 70kg Rammer comes in handy! This rammer features a centralized control panel for making easy adjustments on the fly and allowing you to maintain greater control and stability.

Paired with an MX Fuel Forged HD 12.0Ah battery, you can expect up to 25 minutes of continuous runtime, or, roughly 1/4 mile of compaction.

This is projected to hit the shelves in Q2, 2024.

Milwaukee MX Fuel Portable Battery Extension

The Milwaukee MX Fuel Portable Battery Extension allows you to remotely connect the large MX Fuel batteries to the tools. This reduces the overall weight of the handheld tools, ultimately reducing fatigue over the course of the workday.

This extension can be worn as a backpack or placed on the ground nearby while using handheld equipment. Additionally, it’s compatible with all MX Fuel tools and batteries.

This is projected to hit the shelves in Q2, 2024.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Overhead Rotary Hammer with Integrated Dust Extractor

This Milwaukee 3311 M18 Fuel Overhead Rotary Hammer is specifically designed for ceiling drilling and features an onboard dust extractor. The 2-in-1 design is lighter than previous M18 models and the improved ergonomics make it more comfortable than ever. The redesigned side handle is located near the back of the tool, allowing you to maintain a good posture while you’re working.

This rotary hammer utilizes an SDS Plus chuck and can confidently drill up to a 5/8-inch hole in concrete. Additionally, thanks to the onboard dust extractor, this rotary hammer maintains Table 1 compliance.

We’re happy to report that Milwaukee included AutoStop kickback protection and One-Key which offers you customizable settings and enhanced protection against over-rotation while drilling.

This is projected to hit the shelves in May 2024.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Packout Dual Battery 9-Gallon Dust Extractor

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a ton of cool Packout-compatible tools and accessories hit the market, and The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Packout 9-Gallon Dust Extractor is no exception. This dual-battery dust extractor offers corded performance with cordless convenience. Thanks to the dual automatic filter cleaning, it’s able to maintain suction and reduce downtime.

Milwaukee included their Vaclink technology that allows you to wirelessly activate this dust extractor via a remote or other Bluetooth-enabled tool. This dust extractor also has an integrated low-flow alarm to indicate when dust extraction is insufficient, ultimately enhancing jobsite safety.

This is projected to hit the shelves in Q4, 2024.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Duplex Nailer and Nails (2844)

The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Duplex Nailer aims to increase productivity and efficiency during concrete form assembly. This cordless nailer can fire up to four nails per second, outpacing traditional hammer and nail applications. Milwaukee equipped this nailer with tool-free jam clearance and depth drive adjustments to reduce potential downtime.

This nailer is exclusively compatible with Milwaukee’s collated duplex nails. These nails feature a larger top and increased spacing between the nail heads so they’re easier to pry out at the end of the job. The nails are availble in two sizes—8D, with 2-1/4 inches driveable depth, and 16D, with 3 inches of drivable depth.

This is projected to hit the shelves in Q3, 2024.

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