Newest Milwaukee Tools: 11 Cordless Releases Worth a Look

Introduction

Milwaukee has been busy expanding its cordless lineup across the M18, MX Fuel, and Quick-Lock attachment platforms. This roundup covers eleven new releases spanning landscaping, drilling, cutting, and site cleanup. Some are available now with full kit pricing, while others still await final pricing details. Here is what each one offers and who it makes sense for.

M18 Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears 3208

If you have used a pole saw, imagine a similar tool running pruning shears off an M18 battery. The model 3208 gives you a 1-3/4 inch cut capacity and extends out to 10 feet, which means better access to higher branches without a ladder. That makes trimming trees considerably safer, and it is especially handy for maintaining multiple ornamental trees in a yard.

Milwaukee claims around 2,000 cuts per charge when using an M18 High Output 6.0 Ah battery. Pricing sits at about $699, and that includes a full kit with a battery and charger.

M18 Fuel Blower: Quiet but Strong

The new M18 Fuel blower stands out for how quiet it is. At 54 dBA, it is roughly 40% quieter than many competing blowers we have tested, even quieter than the whisper-series models that previously impressed us. It is also lightweight, and with an M18 battery installed you get up to 500 CFM of air volume and 120 mph of air speed.

Measured in blowing force, that combines to about 12.2 Newtons, which is still stronger than most gas-powered handheld blowers on the market. Priced at $179 as a bare tool, it is an easy add-on if you already own M18 batteries.

M18 Fuel Dual Battery Backpack Blower

For jobs that need more power, Milwaukee also released the M18 Fuel dual battery backpack blower. Available now at $1,499 as a kit, it includes four HD 12.0 batteries and a pair of dual chargers. Output reaches around 650 CFM of nozzle volume and 155 mph of air speed.

The clever part is the battery management. All four batteries store on the backpack, and the throttle system shows remaining charge as you work. When the first set of batteries depletes, the tool automatically switches over to the other pair and keeps running.

M18 Fuel Overhead Rotary Hammer 3311

The M18 Fuel overhead rotary hammer, model 3311, is purpose-built for overhead drilling. It features an onboard dust extractor to cut down on airborne debris, and its 2-in-1 design is lighter than previous M18 models. The improved ergonomics also make it more comfortable to hold above your head for extended periods.

This is an SDS Plus model, so it accepts standard SDS Plus bits and drills holes up to 5/8 inch in concrete comfortably. It hit shelves in May 2024.

M18 Fuel Packout 9 Gallon Dust Extractor

With more Packout-compatible tools and accessories arriving constantly, a battery-powered dust extractor with a Packout-compatible top was a natural next step. You can stack accessories and other tools right on top and carry everything to the job together.

This dual battery dust extractor offers corded performance with cordless convenience, and thanks to dual automatic filter cleaning it maintains suction and reduces downtime. It was projected to reach shelves in Q4 of 2024.

M18 Fuel 6-1/2 in Circular Saw 2833

It has been a while since Milwaukee updated its 6-1/2 inch circular saw, and model 2833 refreshes the very capable 2730. It keeps positive bevel detents at 22.5 and 45 degrees, and adds depth detents at 1/4, 3/4, and 1-1/2 inches. Those depth detents make it much quicker to cut various lumber and sheet goods, with or without sacrificial boards.

Speed tops out around 6,000 RPM with a maximum cutting depth of about 2-1/4 inches. It was slated for a Q2 2024 release, with pricing to be announced later.

MX Fuel 70 kg Rammer

Maneuvering a full-size plate compactor in tight spaces can be tricky, even for pros. A more compact option like the MX Fuel 70 kg rammer fills that gap. It is fully battery powered and features a centralized control panel for easy adjustments on the fly, letting you maintain greater control and stability while working.

Paired with an MX Fuel Forged HD 12.0 Ah battery, you can expect up to 25 minutes of continuous runtime, or roughly a quarter mile of compaction. It is another Q2 2024 release with pricing still to come. Like the rest of the MX Fuel line, it works well in enclosed spaces and indoors where gas or diesel fumes are not an option.

M18 Quick-Lock Attachment System Expands

Professional landscapers get some good news here: Milwaukee expanded its M18 Quick-Lock attachment system with three new heads. Each one mounts to the same power head, which keeps the overall kit cost down if you already own the base unit.

Quick-Lock Cultivator

The first attachment announced is the cultivator, which uses 49-inch blades to help you get bed preparation done more quickly. It is priced at $249.

Quick-Lock Hedge Trimmer

The hedge trimmer attachment brings a 20-inch knife with a 3/4 inch cut capacity, operating at 3,500 strokes per minute. That gives you more reach and extension when trimming hedges from a standing position, whether you are working on vertical hedges or reaching up and over the top of bushes. It runs $169.

Quick-Lock Blower Attachment

Finally, the blower attachment delivers 500 CFM of volume, 120 mph of speed, and 12 Newtons of force at just 59 dBA. It is a nice quiet blowing option for the Quick-Lock system and priced at $159.

M18 Fuel Dual Battery String Trimmer

The last release on the list may be the most impressive. The M18 Fuel dual battery string trimmer is by far one of the most powerful trimmers of its kind, with a 17-inch cutting swath and a gas equivalent of 2.4 horsepower. It supports up to 0.155 inch line and performs very similarly to a brush cutter in many respects.

Despite that power, runtime remains excellent. Pricing is $399 for the bare tool, or $699 for a kit that includes two 8.0 Ah High Output batteries and a dual-port rapid charger.

Buying Advice

If you already run M18 batteries, the bare-tool options like the handheld blower at $179 or the string trimmer at $399 are the easiest wins. Landscapers doing full-day work should look at the dual battery backpack blower or the trimmer kit with four batteries included. For the tools still awaiting pricing, such as the circular saw and the MX Fuel rammer, it is worth waiting for official figures before committing.

Conclusion

Milwaukee’s newest releases lean heavily on battery-first design: quieter blowers, fume-free compaction, and dual-battery systems that keep working when the first set of cells runs dry. Whether the pole pruning shears, the Quick-Lock attachments, or the powerful string trimmer fits your needs, there is a clear theme of extending the M18 platform into territory that used to belong exclusively to gas tools.