Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hacksaw Set Review: Hacksaw, Impact Driver, and Two Batteries for $240

Introduction

Combo kits are usually where the compromises hide, but the Milwaukee M18 Fuel hacksaw set at Home Depot for $240 (down from the normal $299) makes a strong case for itself. The bundle pairs the M18 Fuel hacksaw, model 2719, with the M18 Fuel impact driver, and then sweetens the deal with a 5.0Ah battery, a compact 2.0Ah battery, a charger, and a Fuel tool bag. For anyone already in the M18 ecosystem, the battery math alone is worth examining.

What Comes in the Box

Unboxed, the set includes the standard Fuel tool bag, which is a nicely built container, along with the usual manuals. The two tools are the M18 Fuel hacksaw (2719) and the M18 Fuel impact driver. Battery coverage comes from a Red Lithium 5.0Ah pack and a 2.0Ah pack, and the kit rounds out with a charger.

The 2.0Ah pack is a natural match for the impact driver or drills, keeping the tool light in hand, while the 5.0Ah pack suits the hacksaw where longer runtime matters more than weight savings.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hacksaw (2719)

The 2719 is the standout of this kit. The design has been around for a while, and it remains one of the more likable one-handed cut saws on the market. It is genuinely powerful for its size, and the one-handed operation makes quick metal cuts feel effortless compared to a traditional hand hacksaw.

There is one honest trade-off to note: the tool is a little top heavy. You feel it the moment you pick it up, especially with a larger battery attached. In practice it does not get in the way of the cutting performance, but buyers who work overhead or in tight one-handed positions should be aware of the balance.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact Driver

The impact driver in this kit is the tried-and-true Fuel design rather than the Surge, but it is still a solid, well-built driver. It feels substantial in the hand, drives fasteners cleanly, and pairs nicely with the included 2.0Ah battery for a light, balanced setup.

If you already own a Fuel or Surge impact driver, this one is arguably a secondary tool for the kit. If you do not, it is a perfectly good driver to build around, and it makes the overall bundle far more versatile than a single hacksaw purchase would be.

Charger and Battery Value

The charger included in the kit is a quietly useful piece of the package. It offers dual-port capability, handling both 18-volt and 12-volt batteries through its two bays, so it can charge packs for your compact M12 tools and the M18 batteries in this kit.

The battery economics are the real hook. The 5.0Ah Red Lithium packs typically sell for around $150 each brand new, so getting one included, plus the 2.0Ah pack, charger, bag, and two tools for $240 total, is a meaningful discount for anyone who can use the spare batteries.

Buying Advice

If you already run Milwaukee M18 tools, this kit is easiest to justify as a battery and hacksaw purchase that happens to include a spare impact driver. If you are new to the platform, you get two capable Fuel tools, two batteries, and dual-voltage charging in one box for $240, which is a sensible entry point. The only real caveat is the hacksaw’s top-heavy balance, and even that is a minor quibble given how well it cuts.

Conclusion

The M18 Fuel hacksaw set combines a genuinely impressive one-handed cut saw with a dependable impact driver and a battery package that would cost a lot bought separately. At $240 instead of $299, it is a bundle that makes sense for both existing Milwaukee owners and newcomers to the platform.