M 18 grinder

[Dagny]

Can anyone tell me what is the difference between 2680-059 and 2680-20 grinder other than weight.

 

[DFB]

Wow that is good question! Seems there is no listing on the Milwaukee site for that specific part number and the only information I can ifnd online is mostly at the Zoro site.

And the description for the -20 which is the currently available unit most everywhere shows two guards along with spanner wrenches, handle and baffles. Plus it is listed at a lighter weight and for less money go figure.

My best guess might be an earlier model run before the bare tool -20 reclassification

 

[MikeF]

One may have a switch whereas the other has a paddle. We bought 6 of the fuel grinders and 1 has a switch. Not sure if that helps or not though

 

[kctyphoon]

I'm gonna say nothing.. just an outdated part number possibly.

 

[FigureItOut]

In every M18 model number I've seen, the number after the dash indicates the number of batteries in the kit. From what I can tell googling that model number, the -059 seems to be an overseas version. Many of the websites that list it are in Portuguese, and I know Milwaukee does a lot of sales in Brazil. I think it's the same thing as the -20. The weight difference may just be different methods of calculating, with/without accessories etc.

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[kctyphoon]

Yea I'm gonna revise my post and say a foreign part number..

Looks like they designate their kits differently for how many batteries come with the tool. Where we have to -20, -21, -22 , looks like they have a -059, -159, -259.

Probably a simplified way to keep track of sales across different counties. Advertising laws and marketing may also play a role in that, but I'm just speculating.

 

[DFB]

^^^makes sense!