2 New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Braking Grinders with 11 Amp Corded-Like Performance

Milwaukee has announced 2 new cordless M18 Fuel brushless breaking grinders that are said to offer performance similar to a corded 11 amp grinder! Those are some serious claims for a cordless 18 volt grinder and Milwaukee is offering them in two flavors in a 5″ flathead breaking grinder and a 4-1/2″-5″ variable speed breaking grinder. Both models are offered in two flavors such as a paddle switch (no lock) and slide lock on switch to suit your individual grinding needs.

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Flathead Grinder Shown

The flathead model offers a slim profile head which makes it able to fit into tight fitting low profile areas where regular grinders can’t as you can see in the image above. The regular head model offers a typical grinder body and head but adds variable speed to give you the ability to crank up and down the RPM’s as needed for the application at hand.

Aside from the major differences of the actual head with either a regular grinder or flathead and the regular grinder having the variable speed feature, both models are very similar otherwise. For example both feature strong brushless motors hence the FUEL branding that gives both models corded performance similar to an 11 amp grinder. That’s pretty strong for a regular corded model and these are both cordless! Both models spin up to 8,500 RPM no load, have electric brakes that stops the wheel quickly after the motor stops, offer tool free wheel changes, have multi position side handle, weigh in at 3 lbs (baretool), and have overload protection to protect the motor from damage.

All four models are expected to launch January 2022 and as of writing only come as baretools. Prices are $279 baretool for the flathead model and $219 for the regular head variable speed model baretool.

Specifications 

M18 FUEL™ 5” Flathead Braking Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock (2886-20) – $279.00

  • RPM: 8,500 RPM
  • Switch Type: Paddle Switch No-Lock
  • Disk Size: 5”
  • Arbor Size (in.): 5/8”
  • Tool-Free Guard Change: Yes
  • Brake: Yes
  • Overload Protection: Yes
  • Adjustable Handle: Yes
  • Tool Length: 14”
  • Tool Weight: 3 lbs
  • Includes: M18 FUEL™ 5” Flathead Braking Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock (2886-20), (1) Flange Nut, (1) Back Flange, (1) T27 Guard, (1) T1 Guard, (1) Spanner Wrench & Large Contractor Bag.

M18 FUEL™ 5” Flathead Braking Grinder, Slide Switch Lock-On (2887-20) – $279.00

  • RPM: 8,500 RPM
  • Switch Type: Paddle Switch No-Lock
  • Disk Size: 5”
  • Arbor Size (in.): 5/8”
  • Tool-Free Guard Change: Yes
  • Brake: Yes
  • Overload Protection: Yes
  • Adjustable Handle: Yes
  • Tool Length: 14”
  • Tool Weight: 3 lbs
  • Includes: M18 FUEL™ 5” Flathead Braking Grinder, Slide Switch, Lock On (2887-20), (1) Flange Nut, (1) Back Flange, (1) T27 Guard, (1) T1 Guard, (1) Spanner Wrench & Large Contractor Bag.

M18 FUEL™ 4-½” / 5” Variable Speed Braking Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock (2888-20) – $219.00

  • RPM: 3,500-8,500 RPM
  • Switch Type: Paddle Switch No-Lock
  • Disk Size: 4-½” – 5”
  • Arbor Size (in.): 5/8”
  • Tool-Free Accessory Change: Yes
  • Brake: Yes
  • Overload Protection: Yes
  • Adjustable Handle: Yes
  • Variable Speed: Yes
  • Tool Length: 13”
  • Tool Weight: 3 lbs.
  • Includes: M18 FUEL™ 4-½” / 5” Variable Speed Braking Grinder, Paddle Switch No-Lock (2888-20), (1) Flange Nut, (1) Back Flange, (1) T27 Guard, (1) T1 Clip-On Guard, (1) Spanner Wrench & Large Contractor Bag.

M18 FUEL™ 4-½” / 5” Variable Speed Braking Grinder, Slide Switch Lock-On (2889-20) – $219.00

  • RPM: 3,500-8,500 RPM
  • Disk Size: 4-½” – 5”
  • Switch Type: Slide Switch Lock-On
  • Arbor Size (in.): 5/8”
  • Tool-Free Accessory Change: Yes
  • Brake: Yes
  • Overload Protection: Yes
  • Adjustable Handle: Yes
  • Variable Speed: Yes
  • Tool Length: 13”
  • Tool Weight: 3 lbs.
  • Includes: M18 FUEL™ 4-½” / 5” Variable Speed Braking Grinder, Slide Switch Lock-On (2889-20), (1) Flange Nut, (1) Back Flange, (1) T27 Guard, (1) T1 Clip-On Guard, (1) Spanner Wrench & Large Contractor Bag.


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