The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[pwschuh]

I dont think that supercharger does anything for you over a regular rapid charger unless you have the newer style 21700 cell type batteries. The ones that say HD or High Output on them..

That charger is really meant for the BIG batteries like the 12.0 / 9.0
I think the charge rate is exactly the same as the rapid charger for batteries like the 5.0. I COULD be mistaken, but i dont think i am.

I bought the super charger because it charges both M18 and M12 batteries at the same time. I am getting both types of tools, since there are no M18 ratchets.

 

[M635_Guy]

I just grabbed the staple gun and the M18 Rover light in the kits from HD - the stapler comes with a 4AH battery (and a bag, and another dang charger...) for $129 and the light comes with two M18 4AH batteries (and a bag, and another dang charger...) for $199. Seems like pretty good value with the batteries, and I love the idea of a light that bright that can run corded or cordless.

I need to stop looking at stuff now...

What do y'all do with all these extra chargers? I'd love for them to have a box I could check that would say "Keep the charger"...

 

[darkzero]

I bought the super charger because it charges both M18 and M12 batteries at the same time. I am getting both types of tools, since there are no M18 ratchets.

You sure about that? That's not what I remember. None of the smaller chargers charge simultaneously, not sure about the multi-chargers.

From Milwaukee's website:

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Batteries-and-Chargers/M18-Batteries-and-Chargers/48-59-1811

Sequential charging: automatically charges the second inserted pack once the first pack is fully charged

 

[kctyphoon]

I bought the super charger because it charges both M18 and M12 batteries at the same time. I am getting both types of tools, since there are no M18 ratchets.

Yea every Milwaukee charger (that i know of) charges one battery at a time, even if you can place more than one battery in it. If the supercharger does both at the same time, it would be the only one (that i know of)

Not for nothin, but it should. The thing is friggin huge.

Yea buddy i just looked it up. Its listed as a sequential charger on Home Depot. That means only one bay will be charging at a time, whatever battery you put in first.

The standard m18 and m18 rapid chargers are both like that. And they both have a slot for m18 and m12 batteries too.. the super charger wont do anything for you over the rapid charger, and I’m sure the rapid charger is a lot cheaper.. i mean, keep it if you want, or return it, and buy another bare tool with the money - pick up a rapid charger off ebay..

Even a standard m18 charger will be fine for 5.0 batteries. You’d really have to be draining them fast to need a bigger charger. If you wanna be able to do BOTH m18 and m12 at the same time just pick up an m12 charger too. They are a dime a dozen. I have one sitting here in the package that i dont even know if m gonna bother trying to sell.

Anyone notice they changed the m12 battery packs? There are no more clips at the top to break anymore.. the top of the pack is all one piece now, with a screw on the base.. thats how my new compact 3.0’s are.

From the milwaukee site.. its only the high output 6.0 m18 packs and larger -where the Super Charger will make any difference for any battery over the Rapid Charger. Look - even NO DIFFERENCE on the 9.0 packs...(i didnt even realize that)[they still use 18650 cells so it makes sense]. not even the 21700 cell 3.0 packs.. its only 3 batteries where is has a difference - until a 15.0 is announced - then it will be 4.. you know its coming - they left room for it on the chainsaw.

 

[Rusty67]

I believe there is a multibank M18 charger that charges multiple batteries at once but I haven't seen one that does M18 and M12 at the same time or multiple M12s simultaneously.

 

[kctyphoon]

I believe there is a multibank M18 charger that charges multiple batteries at once but I haven't seen one that does M18 and M12 at the same time or multiple M12s simultaneously.

The 6 bay m18 charger chargers one at a time.. i have 1 at home and 2 at work. unless theres another model i dont know about, which is possible..

But it looks like there IS a 6 bay (3 m18 3 m12) rapid charger that WILL charge 3 batteries at the same time.. its THIS one.. now the question is - does it just do one SIDE at a time? I have a feeling that might be the case, but I’m not sure.. so it MIGHT do up to 3 m18 OR up to 3 m12 at the same time, but not mix and match.. i could be wrong.. I’d double check on YouTube, or ask Milwaukee customer service.

Edit: reading reviews it looks like you CAN charge m18 and m12 at the same time.. it looks like what you would need to do is load them so there is not anther battery directly across from it. This charger seems to be separated into 3 different ‘banks’. so from what reviewers are writing, if you loaded one side with an m18 at both corners,(middle empty) and the other side with just one m12 in the middle (both corners empty) - (or any arrangement where the port across from it was empty) it would work. (From what I’m reading anyway)

And it is a rapid charger.. so this one should do what you want, and its about the same $$ as the super charger.. might be worth the investment if your collection will grow.. OR just get a regular rapid charger and an additional m12 charger.. but if you dont mind spending the money - this is what you want, and you should see the same charge times as that super charger with the batteries you have.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...er-3-M12-and-3-M18-Ports-48-59-1807/205846387

 

[darkzero]

What do y'all do with all these extra chargers? I'd love for them to have a box I could check that would say "Keep the charger"...

Around here I see a bunch of them up for sale M12s for $20 & M18s for $35. They don't seem to sell. I tried to sell a M12 new in package for $15 & didn't even get a low ball offer.

 

[DerekV]

I kind of think the same way wondering if the fast charge could possibly heat up the smaller batteries more





I have a Rapid Charger that came with the 9.0 starter kit. The 9.0 is pretty much the only battery I do charge on it. It doesn't really take any longer to do a 9.0 on that than a 5.0 on the regular charger, but put the 9.0 on the regular charger wow does that takes a long time.

Slower charging is always better for lithium batteries, period. Some will claim that they’ve rapid charged everything daily for years with no issues and I’m sure they’re not making that up. The batteries charge and work as expected. However, I’m also sure that charging a lithium battery faster will cause it to degrade faster. That isn’t speculation, that’s a fact. Degradation is usually gradual so it may be undetectable for a while.

With a few batteries and a few chargers, I think most people would be amazed about how much they don’t actually need mega fast chargers.

 

[Rusty67]

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Batteries-and-Chargers/M12-Batteries-and-Chargers/48-59-1807

So I'd always heard there was a multicharger that wasn't sequential but I had always thought it was M18 only. I looked for it and couldn't find it. That charger above will do 3 M12 and 3 M18. It will charge 3 batteries at a time. I'm not sure if it can do mixed voltage simultaneously but it will do multiple batteries at the same time.

 

[WittHay]

I wouldn't try to charge a 12.0 on a regular charger. Takes forever and the charger gets really hot. i use the rapid charger for the 12.0 and 9.0 only. Dont own any 6.0HO and 8.0HO batteries. The normal charger takes a bit to charge a XC6.0 but as others have mentioned i think its better for battery life.

The supercharger is for commercial/ landscaping applications. Even a 12.0 doesn't last long on a 9" grinder

 

[darkzero]

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Batteries-and-Chargers/M12-Batteries-and-Chargers/48-59-1807

So I'd always heard there was a multicharger that wasn't sequential but I had always thought it was M18 only. I looked for it and couldn't find it. That charger above will do 3 M12 and 3 M18. It will charge 3 batteries at a time. I'm not sure if it can do mixed voltage simultaneously but it will do multiple batteries at the same time.

The first reviewer said this so it sounds like it will?

This charger is essentially 3 Rapid chargers in one shell. (IE each bank has an 18V and 12V port that are sequential but all banks run simultaneously for 3 batteries charging at any given time.)

 

[Rusty67]

Reading the reviews on their website for information, I had not considered that.

 

[kctyphoon]

Slower charging is always better for lithium batteries, period. Some will claim that they’ve rapid charged everything daily for years with no issues and I’m sure they’re not making that up. The batteries charge and work as expected. However, I’m also sure that charging a lithium battery faster will cause it to degrade faster. That isn’t speculation, that’s a fact. Degradation is usually gradual so it may be undetectable for a while.

With a few batteries and a few chargers, I think most people would be amazed about how much they don’t actually need mega fast chargers.

I dont think there are many people that would benefit from a super charger.. maybe a guy with a decent yard using the OPE stuff.. the leaf blower/chainsaw/ trimmer has to be the fastest battery killers since they are high demand/constant use tools for some people. Maybe a grinder.. anything else it would just make sense to use a corded tool. A multi bay seems like a much better option for most people.

At this level - i dont think there are many people that wouldnt have a collection of batteries, and only had 2 or 3 of the newer packs he was bouncing between with so much use they would need that charger.

 

[jmhinkle]

I dont think there are many people that would benefit from a super charger.. maybe a guy with a decent yard using the OPE stuff.. the leaf blower/chainsaw/ trimmer has to be the fastest battery killers since they are high demand/constant use tools for some people. Maybe a grinder.. anything else it would just make sense to use a corded tool. A multi bay seems like a much better option for most people.

At this level - i dont think there are many people that wouldnt have a collection of batteries, and only had 2 or 3 of the newer packs he was bouncing between with so much use they would need that charger.

I think the Supercharger is definitely for serious commercial use where you'd be powering through big batteries fast. The Rapid Charge Station is the ideal home use station to me. You could be charging mixed voltages simultaneously and quickly and not need multiple Rapid Chargers to do so. That's very handy for home use with mixed M12 and M18 lines and working on a project with multiple tools. I just wonder if the Rapid Charge Station smells as bad as 3 Rapid Chargers together or only as bad as 1.

 

[willbird]

I got 2 m12 batteries and 3 m18 batteries and that's good enough for me

I personally would cut down on the batteries, to me its better to have less and keep them in rotation than have more and not use em

My employer buys me two new batteries every year. A few guys did find big enough $$ batteries to break the system so they could only get one not two . I have had my Mil stuff 2 years and not managed to kill a battery yet.

Bill

 

[dacan23]

The M18/M12 6 bay rapid charge station can charge multi batteries at the same time, its like 3 rapid chargers combined and will charge 1 from each M18/12 row at the same time.

Correct the M18 6 bay is sequential and will only charge 1 at a time.

The 4 bay M12 charger is also sequential.

The super charger is supposed to be sequential, if anyone reviewed or tested it they may be confused on what it is doing as 2 inserted packs may show lights but its not actually charging the second one.

The only charger I am aware of that can charge more than 1 pack at a time is the M18/12 rapid station.

The 6 bay m18 charger chargers one at a time.. i have 1 at home and 2 at work. unless theres another model i dont know about, which is possible..

But it looks like there IS a 6 bay (3 m18 3 m12) rapid charger that WILL charge 3 batteries at the same time.. its THIS one.. now the question is - does it just do one SIDE at a time? I have a feeling that might be the case, but I’m not sure.. so it MIGHT do up to 3 m18 OR up to 3 m12 at the same time, but not mix and match.. i could be wrong.. I’d double check on YouTube, or ask Milwaukee customer service.

Edit: reading reviews it looks like you CAN charge m18 and m12 at the same time.. it looks like what you would need to do is load them so there is not anther battery directly across from it. This charger seems to be separated into 3 different ‘banks’. so from what reviewers are writing, if you loaded one side with an m18 at both corners,(middle empty) and the other side with just one m12 in the middle (both corners empty) - (or any arrangement where the port across from it was empty) it would work. (From what I’m reading anyway)

And it is a rapid charger.. so this one should do what you want, and its about the same $$ as the super charger.. might be worth the investment if your collection will grow.. OR just get a regular rapid charger and an additional m12 charger.. but if you dont mind spending the money - this is what you want, and you should see the same charge times as that super charger with the batteries you have.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...er-3-M12-and-3-M18-Ports-48-59-1807/205846387

 

[DFB]

The 6 bay m18 charger chargers one at a time.. i have 1 at home and 2 at work. unless theres another model i dont know about, which is possible..

But it looks like there IS a 6 bay (3 m18 3 m12) rapid charger that WILL charge 3 batteries at the same time.. its THIS one.. now the question is - does it just do one SIDE at a time? I have a feeling that might be the case, but I’m not sure.. so it MIGHT do up to 3 m18 OR up to 3 m12 at the same time, but not mix and match.. i could be wrong.. I’d double check on YouTube, or ask Milwaukee customer service.

Edit: reading reviews it looks like you CAN charge m18 and m12 at the same time.. it looks like what you would need to do is load them so there is not anther battery directly across from it. This charger seems to be separated into 3 different ‘banks’. so from what reviewers are writing, if you loaded one side with an m18 at both corners,(middle empty) and the other side with just one m12 in the middle (both corners empty) - (or any arrangement where the port across from it was empty) it would work. (From what I’m reading anyway)

And it is a rapid charger.. so this one should do what you want, and its about the same $$ as the super charger.. might be worth the investment if your collection will grow.. OR just get a regular rapid charger and an additional m12 charger.. but if you dont mind spending the money - this is what you want, and you should see the same charge times as that super charger with the batteries you have.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...er-3-M12-and-3-M18-Ports-48-59-1807/205846387

That M12/M18 6 port charger simply works like having 3 multi chargers side by side nothing more, nothing less...but at least you only need one outlet plug

The M18 sequential I like to look at that as all night charger

 

[BroncoAZ]

For DIY use, even with my leaf blower that eats two 9.0 and two 5.0 to get all my pine needles done, I have never needed more than two standard M18/M12 chargers. I start out with 4 charged batteries and go to town on the yard, after I’m done I recharge the batteries for the next outing. I prefer slow charging and allowing the batteries to cool before charging, and I have enough packs that I don’t run out. I own a rapid charger but have never used it. I guess if I were in a situation where I was working remotely and only had 1 tool and 1-2 batteries then I’d bring the rapid charger. I couldn’t see wasting money or bench space on one of the multi chargers in something other than a commercial environment.

 

[Odd-job]

Even though superchargers imply awesomeness I am going to stick to my 5 rapid chargers. Surprised I haven’t tripped a breaker yet.

Dual wielding leaf blowers + having a helper run a chainsaw or string trimmer simultaneously definitely helps turnover batteries. Not sure if I have seen a commercial crew using the OPE outside of one lineman using a chainsaw up in a bucket once. Holding onto my money for now.

 

[Ign]

For the price, Seville cabinets are tough to beat. The 36" cabinets come with castors and adjustable shelves (option to buy more) compared to the equivalent Gladiator cabinets with fixed shelves.

The only con about them is amount of screws they use. That is why I bought the M12 screwdriver.

I've hung a bunch of Gladiator all over my house (yes, house)

....
and my main take-away with the Sevilles is that wall cleats are the ticket!

Furthermore their cleats are actually set up for 16 OC (what a concept!) but the pre-existing holes in Gladiator are 24" or something random. I DO just make holes as needed in the sheetmetal but it's a minor PITA

Anyway, back to your regularly scheduled Milwaukee programming....

 

[thin_concrete]

Hi all - curious about a Milwaukee product offering. I'm looking for a M18 Fuel left handed circular saw, but want it in 7.25" and preferably brushless. I found the 2730-20, but that's 6.5" and I can't seem to find any others in the larger size I want. I have couple of the M18 XC5.0 Red Lithium batteries already, but wouldn't mind another one or two if a set contained them. I do a lot of woodworking for my home, so I have many other saws, but sometimes a cordless saw would be the best for the project at that time.

The primary/sole reason for the larger size is that I already have a couple of blades for my corded DeWalt, so I don't want to have to purchase additional blades. At the end of the day, it wouldn't be that big of a deal if I did have to pick up another blade or two though. My DeWalt has been great, but I never liked that the blade was on the right side (because I'm a lefty), and am looking for a cordless circular saw anyway for some more versatility.

Thanks in advance,

TC

 

[Voi]

Hi all - curious about a Milwaukee product offering. I'm looking for a M18 Fuel left handed circular saw, but want it in 7.25" and preferably brushless.

Look up the M18 rear handle saw. I'm pretty sure it's blade left & 7.25". And brushless.

 

[z0r]

I use 2x 8.0 batteries on my e-bike and they go into an error state during use (single blink of the leftmost capacity LED)

my 9.0 and 12.0 batteries don't do this, but both 8.0s do

the first time it happened I took the packs apart and checked cell voltage and balance, voltage was fine and all cells were within .001V (pretty amazing, actually)

placing them on the charger resets the error immediately

I suspect the 8.0 packs monitor for current draw that isn't "authorized" by the smbus tool connection, and the 12.0 packs might too but their current trip would be higher, and the 9.0s are just dumb and don't do this monitoring

anyone know an engineer at milwaukee who can say what's really happening? It's not really a problem other than the capacity being overridden by the error blink, so I can't see how much each pack is discharged. my bike gives me total voltage which is enough as long as the packs don't get out of balance

 

[mobiledynamics]

oh boi. I've used my Red KO a few times....

Doing DIY@plumbing@Home. Some areas where I want to add a shutoff/etc......found myself looking at the M18 ProPress today

 

[thin_concrete]

Look up the M18 rear handle saw. I'm pretty sure it's blade left & 7.25". And brushless.

Hi - thanks for that. I actually looked at that and failed to mention it in my original post. It seems like a hybrid between a worm drive saw and a traditional circular saw. Does anyone have experience with it?

Thanks again,

TC

 

[Jamie V]

Hi - thanks for that. I actually looked at that and failed to mention it in my original post. It seems like a hybrid between a worm drive saw and a traditional circular saw. Does anyone have experience with it?



Thanks again,



TC

It’s very powerful but I think it is too heavy. I could use my corded skillsaw worm drive with one hand but this one is much harder to do the same with. I regret buying it.

I wish they would just make the regular circular saw in a left hand blade.

 

[dacan23]

Not sure if anyone has noticed, but the normal price of a Tick is now $20, wasnt it $30 not to long ago and $40-50 when it first came out?

Not like anyone buys them anyways lol

 

[dacan23]

Also dont know if anyone has noticed they have refreshed and released more tool boxes, dont know if they will actually make it to stores as the last round is practically non existent.

I have seen the monster 56 deep, cart and stainless bench in one store ever, still want the overpriced cart.... Dont know what ever happened to the wood version of the 40 bench but I wanted the stainless version before the china tariffs jacked the price.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-Chest-and-Cabinet-Combo-48-22-8556/308749708
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...with-Stainless-Steel-Top-48-22-8540/306329606
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-40-in-2-Drawer-Steel-Work-Cart-48-22-8590/308327335

But now the 52 mobile center is updated to the newer style and there is a 36 deep combo.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ith-Clamp-Ready-Wood-Top-48-22-8553/309786898
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...oller-Cabinet-Tool-Chest-48-22-8537/309404634
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-36-in-7-Drawer-High-Capacity-Top-Chest-48-22-8538/309404632
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-Chest-and-Cabinet-Combo-48-22-8536/309404633

And perhaps the original 46 deep newer style is coming back again, I got that 2-2.5 years ago I believe. Now if they update the 60 monster bench to the new style I will have real dilemmas.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-Chest-and-Cabinet-Combo-48-22-8546/301937094

 

[Voi]

Hi - thanks for that. I actually looked at that and failed to mention it in my original post. It seems like a hybrid between a worm drive saw and a traditional circular saw. Does anyone have experience with it?

I have not but have previously heard the comment that their weight distribution isn't great.

The only brushless, 7.25" cordless blade-left saw I can think of is Ryobi.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-1...-1-4-in-Circular-Saw-Tool-Only-P508/301848641

You could then run it off of your M18 batteries with an aftermarket battery adapter. But I'd read up the adapters first.

I would personally prefer to have two sizes of blades vs using an adapter but I understand your wanting to stick with one size of blade if possible.

 

[M635_Guy]

Slower charging is always better for lithium batteries, period.

It really depends on how they're charged. Rapid charging to 80%, especially from a low state, isn't really bad. Rapid charging beyond 80% or charging normally from 80% back to 100% both cause "wear" on the battery and reduce the life-span.

I'd hope Milwaukee has a charging algorithm that recognizes the first condition. The second is more a matter of user-behavior.

Use your batteries until they say they need to be charged, or at least use them more than halfway down before you charge, and you'll have longer-lasting batteries. That's true of phones, PC's, etc. too...

 

[RKA]

FYI M12 fuel ratchet deals in the Hot Deals forum (ends today).
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=439823

 

[DFB]

Hi all - curious about a Milwaukee product offering. I'm looking for a M18 Fuel left handed circular saw, but want it in 7.25" and preferably brushless. I found the 2730-20, but that's 6.5" and I can't seem to find any others in the larger size I want. I have couple of the M18 XC5.0 Red Lithium batteries already, but wouldn't mind another one or two if a set contained them. I do a lot of woodworking for my home, so I have many other saws, but sometimes a cordless saw would be the best for the project at that time.

The primary/sole reason for the larger size is that I already have a couple of blades for my corded DeWalt, so I don't want to have to purchase additional blades. At the end of the day, it wouldn't be that big of a deal if I did have to pick up another blade or two though. My DeWalt has been great, but I never liked that the blade was on the right side (because I'm a lefty), and am looking for a cordless circular saw anyway for some more versatility.

Thanks in advance,

TC

Except for the new rear handle M18 Fuel cordless saw your just chasing a unicorn if looking for a 7-1/4" left sidewinder from Milwaukee

 

[thin_concrete]

Except for the new rear handle M18 Fuel cordless saw your just chasing a unicorn if looking for a 7-1/4" left sidewinder from Milwaukee

The second I buy the 6.5” 2730-20 is the day they release the 7.25” equivalent. C’est la vi. I’ll just look for a sale on the 6.5” lefty and see what happens. As I said, I do have a corded DeWalt, but also a handful of other compound miter and table saw options.

 

[DFB]

The second I buy the 6.5” 2730-20 is the day they release the 7.25” equivalent. C’est la vi. I’ll just look for a sale on the 6.5” lefty and see what happens. As I said, I do have a corded DeWalt, but also a handful of other compound miter and table saw options.

IMO except for the slightly extra depth of cut the 2730 is just as good as the 2731 which I have. I honestly don't think you would regret the purchase, Both those Fuels and of course the 2 newer ones are great saws.

 

[z0r]

I have not but have previously heard the comment that their weight distribution isn't great.

The only brushless, 7.25" cordless blade-left saw I can think of is Ryobi.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-1...-1-4-in-Circular-Saw-Tool-Only-P508/301848641

You could then run it off of your M18 batteries with an aftermarket battery adapter. But I'd read up the adapters first.

I would personally prefer to have two sizes of blades vs using an adapter but I understand your wanting to stick with one size of blade if possible.

I have that ryobi saw. It's plenty powerful and super light but the fence is less precise than nicer saws. I wouldn't use an adapter for three reasons,

1. Ryobi batteries are really cheap, you can get that saw + 2x 21700-based 3Ah batteries for $99 right now which is a steal. return value on the batteries is $45, which is crazy considering they're likely the same exact cells as in the milwaukee CP 3.0, samsung 30T (haven't taken either apart but this is what they're reported to be), and good luck getting an HO CP 3.0 for $22.50

2. the ryobi saw will only draw high current when it can communicate with an "HP+" (21700) ryobi battery

3. the ryobi saw relies on the battery to do a low voltage cutoff. it's fine to use an adapter if you check the milwaukee battery to ensure it never gets too low and gets damaged, but that's annoying

 

[DFB]

Ok you performance freaks...

Here's a question (the thought just dawned on me )

Does anyone think the 2771 water transfer pump will benefit any from using a HO battery?

I know Milwaukee has retrofitted the case over a year ago to now accommodate using the larger 12.0 battery as it wouldn't fit the original releases just the 9.0 battery will fit the early ones and is what I use. Works exceptionally well I get about 45 min run time

 

[kctyphoon]

Even though superchargers imply awesomeness I am going to stick to my 5 rapid chargers. Surprised I haven’t tripped a breaker yet.

Dual wielding leaf blowers + having a helper run a chainsaw or string trimmer simultaneously definitely helps turnover batteries. Not sure if I have seen a commercial crew using the OPE outside of one lineman using a chainsaw up in a bucket once. Holding onto my money for now.

Every electric chainsaw we get now is the Milwaukee. All our corded impacts are being replaced by the Milwaukee cordless. Same with the auger bits and impact bits. Verizon and Milwaukee must have finally struck a deal cause the lineman impact wrench kits we get through the company are coming with the 9.0 batteries, and i dont think ive ever seen that listed anywhere. Ive also seen Milwaukee sales for “Verizon Only”. (Buy 5 of these, get this free). We get their tower lights, gloves, even installers have packout gear.

The m18 cordless saw is more powerful than every corded model we’ve ever had. I think the only improvement they could make would be to design it so the motor sat in the same direction of the blade. Its a little wide, but the thing is beast. Makita seems to be charging down the path of cordless chainsaws. I think they offer like 4 or 5 different models now, but Milwaukee has targeted lineman for some time now.. they are the First ones to the finish line.. we are at the point where people arent even using the electric inverters or generators on their trucks for most of what we do.

 

[Odd-job]

Every electric chainsaw we get now is the Milwaukee. All our corded impacts are being replaced by the Milwaukee cordless. Same with the auger bits and impact bits. Verizon and Milwaukee must have finally struck a deal cause the lineman impact wrench kits we get through the company are coming with the 9.0 batteries, and i dont think ive ever seen that listed anywhere. Ive also seen Milwaukee sales for “Verizon Only”. (Buy 5 of these, get this free). We get their tower lights, gloves, even installers have packout gear.

The m18 cordless saw is more powerful than every corded model we’ve ever had. I think the only improvement they could make would be to design it so the motor sat in the same direction of the blade. Its a little wide, but the thing is beast. Makita seems to be charging down the path of cordless chainsaws. I think they offer like 4 or 5 different models now, but Milwaukee has targeted lineman for some time now.. they are the First ones to the finish line.. we are at the point where people arent even using the electric inverters or generators on their trucks for most of what we do.

That’s great. I was surprised when I heard the familiar m18 chainsaw whine when I was walking down the street. Realized it was the PGE guy hacking away some tree branches. Am hoping mass commercial adoption of this stuff brings down pricing a little over time.

An impact and 9.0 must have some girth. I have never seen a wimpy looking lineman or linewoman (spell check is telling me a linewoman doesn’t exist though) that being said. I’ll stick with my mid torque and a 5.0 because I don’t like eating my wheaties.

 

[Odd-job]

Ok you performance freaks...

Here's a question (the thought just dawned on me )

Does anyone think the 2771 water transfer pump will benefit any from using a HO battery?

I know Milwaukee has retrofitted the case over a year ago to now accommodate using the larger 12.0 battery as it wouldn't fit the original releases just the 9.0 battery will fit the early ones and is what I use. Works exceptionally well I get about 45 min run time

I would be pleasantly surprised if it made a difference. Maybe we need a fuel version . I can barely tell the difference between a 5.0 and 9.0 unless the 5.0 starts dying. Will need to try an 8.0 one of these days on it as I have the pre high output battery version.

 

[DFB]

Maybe we need a fuel version.

I for one would love to see somewhat larger pump that's more agricultural oriented higher pressure and volume.

The transfer pump even as it stands is pretty amazing. I use exclusively for large volume watering of greenhouse plants. Even with a 100ft line of delivery hose it easily dumps 5 gal minute