Here’s a quick rundown of all the new Milwaukee cordless power tools that will be coming out in 2020.
Table of Contents
M18 Fuel Oscillating Multi-Tool
M12 Pin Nailer
M18 Fuel Compact Impact Wrenches
M18 Fuel Mid-Torque Impact Wrenches
M18 Fuel Compact Vacuum
M12 Fuel Wet/Dry Vacuum
M18 Fuel Packout Wet/Dry Vacuum
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Oscillating Multi-Tool
Milwaukee has (finally!!) come out with a new Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless oscillating multi-tool, featuring a brushless motor, low vibration, high power, and integrated 180-degree LED worklight.
Milwaukee says their new M18 Fuel oscillating tool delivers the best multi-tool experience in the industry, generating the fastest cuts, the power for demolition cuts, and the lowest full-tool vibration.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Oscillating Multi-Tool Specs (2836)
- 10,000 to 20,000 OPM
- Variable speed dial
- 4.2° oscillation angle
- Auto-Load feature (for greater precision starting cuts)
- 180° LED worklight
- 12.2″ long x 3.9″ tall
- Weighs 4.2 lbs w/battery
- ETA: 11/2020
The new cordless multi-tool will be available as a kit (2836-21) with XC 5.0Ah battery and charger, or a bare tool (2836-20).
Raise your hand if you’ve been waiting for a brushless M18 oscillating multi-tool.
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Also See: Milwaukee M12 Fuel Oscillating Multi-Tool News
Milwaukee M12 Pin Nailer!
Here’s a look at the new Milwaukee M12 cordless 23 gauge pin nailer!
Milwaukee M12 Pin Nailer Specs (2540)
- 23 gauge nailer
- Drives headless nails 1/2″ to 1-3/8″
- Fires up to 750 pin nails per battery charge
- Dry-fire lockout
- Nitrogen air spring mechanism
- Double-action trigger
- Non-marring precision point tip
- LED worklight
- ETA: Q1 2021
The new M12 cordless pin nailer will be available with bare tool (2540-20) and kit (2540-21) options.
Milwaukee says their new M12 cordless pin nailer is the most compact in the industry, yet powerful enough to drive pins into hard or soft woods and while still leaving clean holes.
There’s no compressor hose, no gas cartridges.
The new Milwaukee cordless pin nailer is aimed at professional carpenters and remodelers, but also looks to be compact enough for other air nailer users to consider converting over.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Impact Wrenches
Milwaukee will soon be coming out with the “smallest impacts in their class.”
There will be 3 models in two sizes, and the new impacts will replace existing models.
- M18 FUEL 3/8″ Compact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Kit (2854)
- Replacing 2754
- M18 FUEL 1/2″ Compact Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring Kit (2855)
- Replacing 2755B
- M18 FUEL 1/2″ Compact Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent Kit (2855P)
- Replacing 2755
The new M18 Fuel brushless impact wrenches can reach into tighter spaces and save time and effort thanks to being able to access fasteners without having to dismantle surrounding components.
M18 FUEL 3/8″ Compact Impact Wrench (2854)
- 3/8″ anvil with friction ring
- Nut-busting Torque: 250 ft-lbs
- Fastening Torque: 250 ft-lbs
- RPM: 0-2,400 RPM
- IPM: 0-3,500 IPM
- 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL
- (Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
- Tool Length: 4.8″
- Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.9 lbs
- ETA: 11/2020
Kit Options
2854-22 kit includes (2) M18 XC5.0 battery packs, M12/M18 charger, and contractor bag.
2854-22CT includes CP 2.0Ah batteries
It will also be available as a bare tool, 2854-20.
M18 FUEL 1/2″ Compact Impact Wrenches (2855, 2855P)
- 1/2″ anvil with friction ring (2855)
- 1/2″ anvil with pin detents (2855P)
- Nut-busting Torque: 250 ft-lbs
- Fastening Torque: 250 ft-lbs
- RPM: 0-2,400 RPM
- IPM: 0-3,500 IPM
- 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL
- (Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
- Tool Length: 4.9″
- Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.9 lbs
- ETA: 11/2020
Kit Options
2855-22 and 2855P-22 kits includes (2) M18 XC5.0 battery packs, M12/M18 charger, and contractor bag.
They will also be available as a bare tools, 2855-20, 2855P-20.
Protective Boot
There will be a protective boot that fits all three models, 49-16-2854.
Drive Control Special Impact Modes
The 4-mode Drive Control settings allow for a selection of different RPM and IPM presets.
Depending on whether the tool is in forward or reverse modes, the 4th Mode provides Auto Shut-Off and Bolt Removal modes.
Auto Shut-Off mode in the forward direction applies no more than 20 ft-lbs of torque, to prevent over-tightening of fasteners.
Bolt Removal mode in the reverse direction delivers full output torque and then decreases the RPM speed once the bolt is loosened, to help prevent uncontrolled fastener drops.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mid-Torque Impact Wrenches
Milwaukee has also announced a new generation of M18 Fuel mid-torque impact wrenches that deliver “the best power-to-weight ratio in their class.”
Milwaukee Tool says that:
These mid-torque impact wrenches are equipped with a POWERSTATE™ Brushless motor that generates the torque and speed needed to perform many of the same tasks, such as removing large bolts or lug nuts.
- M18 FUEL 3/8″ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring (2960)
- Replacing 2852
- M18 FUEL 1/2″ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring (2962)
- Replacing 2861
- M18 FUEL 1/2″ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent (2962P)
- Replacing 2860
M18 FUEL 3/8″ Mid-Torque Impact Wrench (2960)
- 3/8″ anvil with friction ring
- Nut-busting Torque: 600 ft-lbs
- Fastening Torque: 550 ft-lbs
- RPM: 0-2,575 RPM
- IPM: 0-3,100 IPM
- 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL
- (Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
- Tool Length: 6″
- Tool Weight (w/ battery): 5 lbs
- ETA: 11/2020
Kit Options
2960-22 kit includes (2) M18 XC5.0 battery packs, M12/M18 charger, and contractor bag.
2960-22CT includes CP 2.0Ah batteries
It will also be available as a bare tool, 2960-20.
M18 FUEL 1/2″ Mid-Torque Impact Wrenches (2962, 2962P)
- 1/2″ anvil with friction ring (2960)
- 1/2″ anvil with pin detents (2960P)
- Nut-busting Torque: 650 ft-lbs
- Fastening Torque: 550 ft-lbs
- RPM: 0-2,575 RPM
- IPM: 0-3,100 IPM
- 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL
- (Auto Shut-Off Mode and Bolt-Removal Mode)
- Tool Length: 6″
- Tool Weight (w/ battery): 5.1 lbs
- ETA: 11/2020
Kit Options
2962-22 and 2962P-22 kits includes (2) M18 XC5.0 battery packs, M12/M18 charger, and contractor bag.
They will also be available as a bare tools, 2962-20, 2962P-20.
Auto Shut-Off
The new mid-torque impacts also feature Auto Shut-Off mode and Bolt Removal modes, similar to the compact impact wrenches. The difference here is that the Auto Shut-Off mode applies no more than 35 ft-lbs of torque (the compact impacts apply no more than 20 ft-lbs) to prevent overtightening of fasteners.
Protective Boot and Lanyard Loop Accessories
There will be a protective boot for all 3 models, 49-16-2960, and also a lanyard loop, 49-16-2962.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Vacuum
There will be a new Milwaukee M12 Fuel hand vac, specializing in handheld use and incredibly versatile due to 2-stage debris separation and a slew of accessories that are all included as standard.
We discuss the new Milwaukee cordless vacuums here.
M12 Fuel Vac Specs
- Model 0940-20
- M18 Cordless System
- Brushless Motor
- 32 CFM Air Volume
- 80″ Water Lift Sealed Suction
- 0.25 gal Capacity
- Weighs 4.35 lbs
- Dry Pickup
- HEPA Filter (49-90-2012)
- ETA October 2020
Milwaukee M12 Fuel Wet/Dry Vacuum
This new M12 Fuel compact cordless wet/dry vacuum is said to be the most powerful 12V-class vacuum, and can even best many competing 18V and corded vacs.
One of the best features, in my opinion, is the high/low power switch. You get a lot of suction power thanks to the brushless motor, but can dial things down if necessary, for lower noise and longer runtime.
M12 Fuel Vac Quick Specs
- Model 0960-21 kit, 0960-20 bare tool
- Brushless Motor
- 1.6 gal Capacity
- 45 CFM air volume
- 42″ water lift sealed suction
- Wet/Dry Pickup
- HEPA Filter
- ETA October 2020
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Packout Wet/Dry Vacuum
At least, a Packout tool storage system-compatible M18 cordless wet/dry vacuum!!
Packout Vac Quick Specs
- Model 0970-20
- Brushless Motor
- 2.5 gal Capacity
- Wet/Dry Pickup
- 50 CFM air volume
- 47″ water lift sealed suction
- HEPA Filter
- ETA Oct 2020
Packout compatibility plus M18 Fuel motor technology and thoughtful engineering (I love the 2-speed power selection switch and included power tool dust port connector!) makes this one excellent cleaning machine.
Oh, and you can even use it while it’s connected to a Packout tower!
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless Packout vacuum, the first integration between M18 and Packout:
New Milwaukee PACKOUT VACUUM – Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Where to Buy?
The following retailers have set up Pipeline landing pages where you can view all of the new tools after they’re announced, and preorder when available.
Buy Now via CPO Tools
Buy Now via Tool Nut
Buy Now via Acme Tools
Launch Schedule
Availability is subject to change, but here is everything we know so far.
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- M18 Fuel Oscillating Multi-Tool: November 2020
- M12 Pin Nailer: Q1 2021
- M18 Fuel Compact Impact Wrenches: November 2020
- M18 Fuel Mid-Torque Impact Wrenches: November 2020
- M18 Fuel Compact Vacuum: October 2020
- M12 Fuel Wet/Dry Vacuum: October 2020
- M18 Fuel Packout Wet/Dry Vacuum: October 2020
Pricing details have not yet been announced.
Thoughts?
Which of these new Milwaukee M12 and M18 Fuel cordless power tools are you most excited about?
Diego
Ive been interested in a mid-torque for a while now. Glad to see there updating it for this cycle. Pretty impressive torque numbers, my first gen heavy duty only has 700 + torque.
Big Richard
While I agree, I wouldn’t really classify 650 ft-lb as “mid torque”. Its cool they’re pushing new technology further, but pretty soon there will be 1000 ft-lb “mid torque” wrenches.
350 ft-lb is plenty for a mid torque, imo.
dave jones
They announced the M12 multi-tool too.
Aaron
M12 pin nailer I’m here for. I still want an m12 18ga
I like the new vacs but I have the old one and it clogs pretty much all the time
Tim E.
I like that the packout vac takes filter bags, which will hopefully help with that, but at the added cost of filter bags. The M12 I’m curious with the smaller canister size what the filter design/placement looks like and if it does any better with that.
jon smart
I been waiting for the pin nailer
Can we pre -order it
Terry M.
Since I already have several M12 tools, I am looking forward to using the new M12 Vac. I just hope that it works as well as it’s described.
Marcin
Looks like those m18 compact impacts are even smaller (by .1″) than the m12 stubby. Both claim 250 lb/ft breakaway, but only the m18 is claiming that for fastening too.
Fingers crossed they announce a cordless plunge/track saw.
Joe
I will be buying one of the oscillating tools this year for sure. The vacuum options seem good. I would like to see comparisons of the current Milwaukee vacuum to the older models. My m18 cordless compact vacuum 08882-20 has never been that impressive. The 23 gauge Nailer rounds out the line up nicely. I bought into hitachi cordless nailers a few years ago and am probably selling them In the next year. I will wait for some reviews. I thought I saw a line laser in one shot. That would be cool.I found the commercial hard to watch. Thanks for the written update. I will not watch another one! I will check here for the details.
Eric
From the specs the M12 vac should have similar performance to the current M18 wet dry vac. The packout version is slightly better at 50cfm instead of 45 of the others.
Charles
I have that Vac, it’s a dud. The other M18 vacs are good though.
Will
nice recap, is that stick vacuum, household vacuum height when using the floor attachment?
Champs
The lawnmower feels missing and I definitely hoped for a track saw and remote switched vacuum.
Milwaukee gives off mixed messages about whether it wants prosumers or if it’s Only Heavy Duty™️. Right now Makita has a better idea of the tool range I want.
MoogleMan3
I’m so in for that m12 pinner! One of my most anticipated tools.
That m12 vac looks enticing too. I’ll wait for reviews though.
Adam
I’ll be in for the pin nailer if I ever have a shop space again.
Sb
I dont really get the point of the compact impact, it has the same torque specs as the m12 in a larger package.
Stuart
Longer runtime? Some users might prefer M18 tools over M12.
Jeff
Agree.
As someone that just sold my Milwaukee 2454-20 M12 FUEL 12-Volt 3/8-Inch Impact Wrench to buy the 3/8 Stubby I have no regrets.
Same breakaway torque specs in a smaller size and weight.
I think the overall length is the same or within .1″ which is in consequential.
The lights are nice, but not something significant enough to make me regret.
I also just picked up the mid torque 1/2″ 2861 and don’t have any regrets cause of the deal (included battery for the normal HD price) and the specs are close enough for my uses.
Ryan
This was a big F*#king let down. These aren’t new tools (with a few exceptions) they are just updates of existing tools.
Stuart
There are 3 more Pipeline episodes, with more to come.
Some years there are more innovations and novel introductions, other years there are upgrades and improvements.
Tim E.
I’ll likely be picking up the M12 hatchet, and definitely the M12 wet/dry vac as long as the price isn’t totally outrageous (my hope would be 129-139 tool only). It sucks carrying mostly M12 tools for something, but then having to haul some M18s or Makita batteries just to have a decent cordless vacuum to go with it.
The 23ga I’ll debate about next year, I thought a few posts ago that it would be great because I could get rid of the flexvolt compressor and pneumatic version of the nailer, but sleeping on it I’m not so sure. I need a compressor fairly often for regular around the house tasks, and it’s nice to just grab the cordless one, go to where I need with one of those coil hoses, and use a blowgun or whatever the case may be. I can’t do a corded pancake in the current situation, yay underpowered and poorly thought out apartment circuits, but I also like the convenience of the cordless even if I could. And even using a blowgun it’s usually quick things, so the small size and occasional wait for the tank refill to catch up doesn’t bother me. If I get the 23ga, then the only reason I’d need a compressor anymore is the blowgun, and occasional tires when the m12 or ryobi inflators are somewhere else. Reversing it, if I need a compressor for a blowgun anyway, a 23ga doesn’t take much air, so is it really worth “upgrading” to the M12… Good thing I have 6ish months and any potential delays to decide.
I’m kind of glad I held off on getting a new 0880 vacuum given the packout one’s introduction now, but pricing may be the determining factor there. I appreciate that it takes filter bags, and can be used in the stack (my main reason for wanting it), but I wish they had gone with a variable power dial like Makita’s 18V dust extractor/vac. Then maybe even tuned it a bit higher on the CFM to runtime equation, like into the 60-65CFM at maximum territory. The thing is packout compatible, which means a lot of the time you’ll be rolling it around, so throw a 12Ah in it to get the runtime, and roll on. Put it on the dolly and you have a cordless rolling shop vac, something everybody wants. If you’re carrying it portable-style, turn the dial down towards 50CFM territory (or less) and get the runtime you need on a smaller battery. Also for using with things like the sander, a variable dial so you don’t stick the sander to the workpiece would be nice. I think they just missed an opportunity to really differentiate it from the 0880 by taking it more in a dust extractor route with the higher CFMs and true variable speed. The low setting is a nice touch, but it still feels like just a brushless upgrade of the 0880, with the slightly higher CFM afforded by the brushless efficiency boost, and also restyled to fit on packout. But with the packout compatibility, and at least having the lower setting for more runtime (or less noise), it might be my replacement for an M18 vac instead of an 0880. Very dependent on price though, the 0880 is back down to 99 at most stores after it’s increase to 119 a quarter or so ago, so I’d like to see this one come in at no more than 199 bare, and preferably in the 159-169 range.
The M18 compact vacuum (I’ll go with stick vacuum since that seems the main intent) is probably one of the more question mark products for me this time around. It does fill a niche cleanup wise – with the powered floor head, and purposeful anti-clog design for a stick vac. However, it seems like Milwaukee positioned it as a do-everything-including-carpet solution, and I look at it and see more this would be good for carpets, but in conjunction with one of the other vacuums for bulk cleanup. Like use any of the other vacuum options for during job use and maybe general cleanup, then pull this out for your final cleanup, including the carpet. The 35CFM with 80″ water lift seems dialed in for carpeted floor through a tube and beater brush nozzle. But with an open hose for sucking up bulk sawdust, getting the “film” of drywall dust stuck to things off (unless using the brush to help agitate it), or capturing drywall dust while drilling, on paper I think this thing may disappoint, particularly put next to Milwaukee’s other solutions. I already imagine people re-having the M12 dustbuster complaints in it feeling “weak”, and an M18-fuel-level stick vac is not something they can afford that on.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m super glad to finally see a powered brushroll on a purpose-built heavy-duty debris-intended vacuum. Would I have rather seen an M12 powered brushroll attachment for the existing backpack vac? Probably. Maybe M18 leaning towards 2.0/5.0 batteries for size. I understand why they didn’t though, you’d have to have a second battery to vacuum with it, and that’s one more battery to keep charged, replace, and one that would be easy to forget about being down on the brushroll.
Sometimes we have no choice but to be working in finished spaces, be drilling or cutting in drywall, pulling out chunks of insulation on accident, knocking off plaster from poorly installed outlet boxes, etc. Having something that can really get that stuff out of carpet and is designed for those materials is great. I may be weird, but I’m not a fan of sucking up drywall dust even in a cheap HEPA-rated stick vac. Much less so in the dyson we have hanging around and would be the alternative. It’s almost as bad as sucking up the baking soda odor absorber stuff they sell to sprinkle on carpets. This new M18 stick vac I wouldn’t mind as much, knowing it’s theoretically designed to stand up to those harsher jobsite dirts like drywall dust or maybe silica dust or similar.
Things I’ll be looking for on this vac, are the attachments standard size so I can take and use them elsewhere instead, and likely keep this focused on carpet and hard floor cleanup? Is there a switch to control the powered brushroll (something ryobi heard feedback on and added in their revised stick vac)? Is the brushroll itself designed for those harsher jobsite conditions, like anti-tangle or easy clean, and easy replacement for when we wear out the bristles vacuuming on concrete with the brushroll turned on because we can?
Also as with the others, price will definitely play a factor. Ryobi’s stick vac (kit with small battery and built-in charger) is $200, which seems mighty excessive for a power tool company vacuum, and with the ryobi branding on it. That half makes me scared Milwaukee will come in even higher with this one, maybe $200 or $250 tool only. I guess given I’d like the packout vac at $169 and it doesn’t have a powered head or anything, $199 tool only would be in line for this vac. Maybe for those other vacuums I’m just too used to paying a premium for power tool manufacturer’s ancillary products, so it’s just extending those premium costs on up the line. Hopefully they come in at or lower than expectations, because once I’m paying $200+ for a stick vacuum from a power tool brand, particularly tool only, I’m starting to question my life choices. I can go to Costco and get a vacuum from a vacuum-oriented company for that much.
ALBERT LEE
I like that stick vac. I hope there is a motorized brush in the left-most picture. I also like the pinner and can’t decide between the M12 or M18 multitool. And I like the 3 LEDs on the smaller impact wrenches. I own their large impact with an upward-tilted LED just above the battery. While better than nothing, I hope this 3 LED arrangement works its way to their larger models.
Stuart
Yes, it comes with motorized and unmotorized floor nozzles.
Greg
Pin Nailer hands down!
Robert
Not on Makita batts, but I like the cordless packout vacuum concept, the impacts look nice, and hopefully that 18v omt actually delivers on the vibration dampening. Nobody comes close to Fein, so far.
Bob
If Dewalt doesn’t announce/release a 20v/12v pin nailer equivalent soon, might have to go Milwaukee.
Big Richard
With DeWalt’s current flywheel powered cordless nailers, it would be too big bulky. I just don’t know if it would be worth it. Even this M12 is likely quite a bit bigger than a pneumatic.
Bob
They managed to make the cordless cable stapler without the flywheel system, hoping that will be a trend going forward, but somehow doubt it. Not a huge fan of the ramp up/wind down sounds of Dewalt nailers.
Big Richard
That is a good point, I didn’t consider that. I’m not sure exactly how that stapler functions, but it seems like it could be enough to drive a 23g pin nail, maybe?
Greg
Wondering what is the point of the M18 compact wrenches. The specs seem very similar to the M12 stubby. Is it just for people who dont want to get into M12 ?
Big Richard
That is part of it, likely. Also, since these are replacing the existing wrenches, it is just the new standard. Tools are becoming more compact in general, thanks to brushless tech.
KG
My thoughts exactly. The M12 stubby seems like more than enough to be the workhorse covering 80%+ of everyday tasks in a smaller/lighter package and something like a mid or high torque comes out less frequently for the tough stuff.
Stephen
More runtime with the M18, I assume.
Nathan
compact and mid impact wrenches intrigue me. curious of a size comparison to the dewalt mid torque device.
DO they make any discussion or mention of resistance to automotive fluids?
I will say for most of my use around a car that 250 ft-lbs range is plenty for most jobs. There’s only a few things where you’d need more and the mid torque devices from either company do that job.
And I bet there are some diesel mechanics that will use that mid torque device for all it can muster.
Big Richard
That is part of it, likely. Also, since these are replacing the existing wrenches, it is just the new standard. Tools are becoming more compact in general, thanks to brushless tech.
CountyCork
Interesting they can’t get more cfm out of a brushless motor than 50. There are some other brands with compact vacs also getting 50 cfm. Maybe just more efficient or maybe 50 cfm is the magic number for compact vacuums?
Tim E.
CFM, Water lift, and runtime are all parts of a tradeoff triangle. If you want to increase CFM, you have to decrease water lift or runtime. If you want to increase runtime, you have to decrease water lift or CFM. Part of the product design is striking that balance, runtime versus power.
It seems like Milwaukee wanted to keep the runtime with the packout vac similar to the 0880, so they did what they could power-wise while keeping the runtime constant. IMO, that was where they went wrong with the packout vac. They made it somewhat as a packout-compatible and brushless revamp of the 0880. But still comparable and basically a “replacement”/minor upgrade for the 0880. When DeWalt made their flexvolt tstak vacuum, they really differentiated it from their other vacs, and targeted it squarely to be a dust extractor. They pushed the CFM way up to 125, but likely lowered the water lift a good bit, and the runtime isn’t as high as their other vacuums. Something that might have factored into that decision though is that being 60V flexvolt, the smallest battery available for it is a 6Ah (at 18V). Milwaukee still has 1.5 and 2Ah batteries on M18, which people may put in this packout vacuum, so there’s also some design constraints there to ensure it doesn’t just destroy those smaller M18 packs by overdrawing them.
CountyCork
That makes sense!
PETE
I’m 10000% not interested in the compact vac. Those stick vacs barely work as it is.
I am going to end up with a ryobi pin nailer. I’ll be needing it for some trim work here hopefully in a month in my house.
I’ll probably end up with the compact impact wrench, it’s perfect for what we do at work- install the huge structure tents. We currently use the m12 version.
John Blair
I was going to go with the Ryobi Pin nailer but this convinced me to keep using my Flexvolt compressor until I can see if the M12 pinner is good. Strangely the Packout Vac is most likely to make me add M18 tools to my growing collection of battery platforms.
Kg
Did they tease an upcoming update for the M18 sawzall (and holehawg) towards the end of the cordless segment or am I misinterpreting that quick mention after the bit about the new metal cutting circular saw?
chip hershberger
My needs,packout drawers,pin nailer,packout vacuum,and powerstation in that order.
I wish they would have made a European style vacuum (with better suction) , powerstation,air compressor as a base cart for packout.
With 12 ahr batteries available (and probably bigger coming out),a static tool in the base would be much nicer.
Rolling cart becomes a catch-all for random tools, because you have to carry packs above.
But is just a pain to unstack everything above,simply to remove a tool from the roller.
I work from a box truck with a ramp at an often steep angle,the dolly isn’t very practical for my needs.
They have lost out on me using either of the m12/m18 omt’s (bought a used Fein supercut and will be sellingthe red ones),tracksaw (Makita) ,vacuum (Ridgid shopvac wi Makita batteries )
,and router (Makita) .
Robin
Wishful thinking on my part, but I’m still holding out hope for an m12 fuel bandsaw version. Nice offer so far, I’m looking at the m12 vacuum.
Kent
Unfortunate timing on the pin nailer – I need to buy one within the next month, and I’d much rather go cordless.
Rufus
For the pack out launch in a couple weeks I hope they have considered a double wide pack out. Having a long one you could join two dolly bases together and put like 40” long things in would be so cool. I’m sure it is a pipe dream though. I envision something like a pelican fire arm case.
Frank D
A packout xl base … could be a practical case … of course in typical fashion it will not have much of practical options inside to divide and organize … but the problem really becomes weight. The unit itself, then stuff people put in it, and then whatever they add on top of it with other units slotted in. The reason those other regular 2×3 wheelbarrow tub size cases work, is nothing gets locked on top.
I could envision some other solutions, but it is always down to weight, stability, usability, price, salability, …
Lewis
The pin nailer is not a Fuel marked tool. I’m guessing you’ve gotten a little crazy with all the other Fuel tools.
Ken
So…..MW finally comes out with a Fuel Oscillating tool, but it still doesn’t have tool-free blade change….this is innovation?? Still see that stupid blade screw on the bottom.
Pablo
I was a bit surprised by the milwaukee stick vac. While they’ve had shop vacs, I was always under the impression TTI didn’t want to canabalize sales from their vacuum brands (hoover or dirt devil). I have one of the battery powered hoovers, and like it, but the battery is lacking, also proprietary. I’d love to see milwaukee build a full size upright vac, since I already have some of the larger batts.
Joatman
Absolutely the pin-nailer. I can then donate my current nailer to the Smithsonian where they can display next to that stone wheel.
Paul
The Packout Vacumn supprised me but I really was glad to see the 12 v pin nailer. I want it NOW!
Jim Nichols
I think the multi purpose oscillator tool is the most useful in my tool arsenal. So many times to use.
Robert kutzler
When is the Battery powered Lawn mower hitting the Market??