Milwaukee Tools has several new M12 FUEL 12V brushless tools and M18 FUEL kits as well as some new products for the spring. While I won’t be going into great detail about each one, I’ll give you an idea of what to expect and what the best prices are.
One of the most talked about Milwaukee new products that came out earlier is the M18 Jobsite Radio/Charger with Bluetooth (2792-20). It has a built in charger for all M18 batteries, Bluetooth connectivity up to 100 feet, and USB charging for devices. We had the chance to review this radio and it rose to the top as our favorite jobsite radio, earning 4.6/5 stars. Read that review here. The 2792-20 is running $229 from all of the retailers I found it at.
You might think that taking the ole’ permanent marker and making it heavy duty for the construction site would be something a major tool manufacturer might leave for the smaller guys, but Milwaukee took care of that with the Inkzall permanent markers. The clog resistant marker tip easily writes through dusty, wet, and oily surfaces. The top of the line model even works as a stylus for phones and tablets that are touch screen. Available in single or multi-packs and in varying writing tip thicknesses, expect to pay between $1.29 – $10 for most options.
Milwaukee New Products – FUEL
A much anticipated addition to the M12 FUEL lineup is the M12 FUEL Hackzall. This edition (2520) utilizing the M12 RedLithium 4.0 XC battery promises 4 times the run time, 6 times the lifespan, and 70% faster cutting compared to previous 12 volt recip saws. You can read our full preview here. Prices are running $139 for the bare tool and $199 for the kit with battery, charger, and case.
For the M12 FUEL side of the family, a pair of new two tool kits are available. The 2597-22 kit includes the 1/2″ Hammer Drill/Driver (2404-20) and the 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver (2453-20). The 2594-22 kit switches out the hammer drill for the 1/2″ Drill/Driver (2403-20) and is paired with the 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver (2453-20). Both kits include one M12 RedLithium 2.0 Compact Battery Pack, one M12 RedLithium XC 4.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack, M12 Charger, two belt clips, and carrying case. Plan on paying $289 for the 2594-22 kit and $299 for the 2597-22 kit.
The M18 FUEL kits have essentially the same pairings, just in the 18V lineup. The 2791-22CT kit features the 1/2″ Drill/Driver and 1/4″ Impact Driver (2603-20 and 2653-20, respectively). The 2797-22 has the 1/2 Hammer Drill/Driver (2604-20) with the 1/4″ Impact Driver (2653-20). While both kits include two battery packs, M12 and M18 Charger, belt clip and carrying case, the 2791 kit has two RedLithium 2.0 Compact Battery Packs while the 2797 includes two RedLithium 4.0 XC battery packs. the 2791-22CT kit runs $349 and the 2797-22 kit will set you back $399.
