Well, I don't know if I am getting smarter or lazier in my old age.One thing that I do not like is trying to grease equipment and not being able to make the connection from the grease gun to the fitting and getting grease in all the wrong places.Well, that has all passed as of today.This afternoon I went to Home Depot after my appointment at the VA hospital and purchase the M12 volt powered grease gun manufactured by Milwaukee.I should have had one of these gizmos years ago.Loading was simple,however it took a few minutes to get it to "Prime" However it is now fully functional.With one hand holding the hose on the fitting and another squeezing the trigger I am able to lubricate a you joint on my Polaris in a matter of seconds.Anyway I am very happy with my purchase.Only problem is I now have 4 M12 tools and only 3 M12 batteries.Ken
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Milwaukee M12 Grease Gun
- Thread starter Kenskip1
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10 years ago, I bought a 12V Lincoln. I didn’t realize what I was missing. This past May I picked up a M12 grease gun when the Lincoln messed the bed. I prefer it because I run a lot of M12 tools. The only knock on the Lincoln was I only had one battery, not a big deal till it was quit mid grease job. I have plenty of M12 batteries, no longer a problem. You’ll enjoy using it
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plinker
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I find my M12 greaser doesnt always prime well, may take a minute or so. It does work nice overall though. I prefer the penumatic Lincoln grease gun I have but it isnt really "cordless".
Ghillie_55
Member
Definitely get yourself a LockNLube nozzle for it. My buddy has one on his m18 grease gun and works flawlessly.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7LPKKU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7LPKKU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
maxcarp709
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I bought one to use at work since we pump a LOT of grease into the main bearings. Works like a champ!It took a minute to prime it the first time,but now it just takes a second. I got a 5ah battery for it and it has never faltered going through 2 tubes of grease or more
I bought one to use at work since we pump a LOT of grease into the main bearings. Works like a champ!It took a minute to prime it the first time,but now it just takes a second. I got a 5ah battery for it and it has never faltered going through 2 tubes of grease or more
I find my M12 greaser doesnt always prime well, may take a minute or so. It does work nice overall though. I prefer the penumatic Lincoln grease gun I have but it isnt really "cordless".
The bleed port is junk! Next time bleed the air through the top of the grease tube barrel. I hope this helps
Extend follower rod & Install grease tube
Tighten grease tube barrel
Back off grease tube barrel approximately 1 turn
Manually force air out by applying pressure to follower rod handle & depressing trigger simultaneously until grease comes out
Tighten grease tube barrel
Rotate follower rod handle until follower rod can be inserted
flushcut
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Definitely get yourself a LockNLube nozzle for it. My buddy has one on his m18 grease gun and works flawlessly.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7LPKKU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I have the m12 with the LockNLube about five years now and find the LNL is a tad thick in diameter and a bit too long for some of my fittings so I made a short jumper attachment. It's a short piece of grease line with a zerk at one end and a conventional nozzle at the other, problem solved. 99.99% of the time the LNL works great hook it up and pump away.
I got it over the m18 due to costs, 90$ is a steal for a battery grease gun so i jump on that over m18, pumps as fast as my air powered Lincoln did but actually works in the cold weather. My air system on my truck is damn near useless in sub zero temps. lock n lube is beyond amazing as well.
DFB
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I have a M12 grease gun also. It was a complete kit and also came with a free 4.0 battery offer. It's especially handy for my tractor and loader with lots of grease fittings. I also think it's well priced compared to the M18 unit and the pressure rating falls right in between the 2 settings offered on the M18. I personally haven't found I've needed any more. I haven't had any problems priming it either, I use moly grease mostly but also have both run cheap multi purpose and marine grease too
The M18 unit does have a 1 foot longer hose and also a pump counter as additional features
The M18 unit does have a 1 foot longer hose and also a pump counter as additional features
plinker
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I think the M18is a bit better as it has a hi low switch and is rated for 10,000psi. The m12 is rated at 8000psi (both figures per Milwaukee), Which seems about right compared to my Lincoln 1162 which is 10,000 IIRC.
One local logging company uses the M12's, No issues that I know of. I used mine a lot when I worked on trucks & cranes. No durability issues, but I didnt beat mine up either. It's likely the cleanest '15 grease gun you'll likely see. I have not used a hand grease gun in a few years.
One local logging company uses the M12's, No issues that I know of. I used mine a lot when I worked on trucks & cranes. No durability issues, but I didnt beat mine up either. It's likely the cleanest '15 grease gun you'll likely see. I have not used a hand grease gun in a few years.
flushcut
Well-known member
I use my m12 daily in my tree service.