Milwaukee Concrete Pencil Vibrator Offers No Setup and Less Hassle
Joining the existing MX FUEL Backpack Concrete Vibrator in the Milwaukee line of mason’s tools, the M18 FUEL Concrete Pencil Vibrator offers a compact, handheld solution to concrete consolidation. This tool looks especially helpful when working in tighter spaces where a backpack might prove too bulky.
What’s the Big Deal?
The new pencil vibrator generates up to a 1.8 peak HP which Milwaukee claims delivers up to three times more power than comparable cordless products. That means they plan to take on the Makita 18V XRV02 and the DeWalt DCE531 among others.
The brushless motor on both the 4-ft (2910) and the 8-ft (2911) delivers continuous maximum power with 12,500 VPM. This Pencil Vibrator uses a 1″ square head and lets users consolidate up to 20 cubic yards of concrete per charge when using a High Output 6Ah battery pack. That equates to a 6-inch slab roughly 30 x 35 feet in size…or ten light pole bases.
Other Features
- Square head design delivers greater amplitude than round heads
- Press fitted head and shaft is one unit integrated with the motor
Side By Side
| Model | Milwaukee 2910-20; 2911-20 | Makita XRV02 | DeWalt DCE531 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | Brushless | Brushed | Brushed |
| Vibrations per Minute | 12,500 VPM | 12,500 VPM | 14,000 VPM |
| Head Size | 1″ Square | 1″ | 1-1/8″ |
| Shaft Length | 4′ or 8′ | 8′ | 4′ |
| Variable Speed Trigger | Yes | No | No |
| Runtime | 20 cubic yards with HO 6.0Ah pack | 25 minutes with 3.0Ah LXT pack | – |
| Weight | 8.7 lbs | 11.4 lbs (with battery) | 8.75 lbs |
| Kit Price | $529 (4′); $579 (8′) | $569 | $439 |
Pricing
Milwaukee should have this tool ready early in 2022 and pricing ranges from $399 for the 4-foot model ($529 for the kit) and $449 for the 8-foot model (and $579 for the kit). The tool comes with a 5-year warranty.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Concrete Vibrator Specs and Kit Options
- Head Size: 1” Square Head
- VPM: 0 – 12,500
- Variable Speed Trigger: Yes
- Overload Protection: Yes
- Weight: 8.7 lbs
- Warranty: 5 years
M18 FUEL Concrete Vibrator 4ft (2910-20) – $399
- Kit Includes: M18 FUEL 4 ft Concrete Vibrator
M18 FUEL 4ft Concrete Vibrator Kit (2910-21) – $529
- Kit Includes: M18 FUEL 4ft Concrete Vibrator, M18/M12 Rapid Charger, (1) M18 HO 6.0 Ah battery
M18 FUEL Pencil Vibrator 8ft (2911-20) – $449
- Kit Includes: (1) M18 FUEL 8ft Concrete Vibrator
M18 FUEL 8ft Concrete Vibrator Kit (2911-21) – $579
- Kit Includes: (1) M18 FUEL 8ft Concrete Vibrator, M18/M12 Rapid Charger, (1) M18 HO 6.0 Ah battery
