The New Milwaukee Fuel Brushless system has now been in the market place for a short time and already having tremendous success. These new drills in combination with the RedLithium battery platform are reportedly leading to some of the longest runtimes of any tool, even against higher voltage 28 volt and 36 volt tools. Ohio Power Tool will be providing a FREE M18 Battery instantly with the purchase of any of the new M18 FUEL tools while limited supplies last.
M18 Fuel Drill/Driver 2603-22 ($279, Ohio Power Tool) and Hammer Drill/Driver 2604-22 ($299, Ohio Power Tool) will each come with a FREE M18 XC battery ($119 value). These tools are also offered from Milwaukee as 2603-22CT and 2604-22CT kits which includes the same tool but (2) compact batteries. We would strongly advise using the XC batteries with these tools! When used with the compact M18 batteries these tools drop from 725 in-lbs torque to 650 in-lbs torque because the smaller battery does not have the juice to power the brushless motor properly. These kits were clearly a result of bowing down to the large box stores that demand a price point and are far less concerned with tool performance. We’d compare this to buying a Porsche and then putting 87 octane gas in it and wonder why it doesn’t perform like you’d hoped. As a tool lover it’s just painful to watch.
M18 Fuel Impact Driver has also been announced for a targeted June launch and will come as kit with (2) XC batteries 2653-22 ($299, Ohio Power Tool) or (2) compact batteries 2653-22CT ($229, Ohio Power Tool). These kits will also be shipped with a FREE 3rd battery if ordered on the Pre-Sale, Free XC with 2653-22 and Free CT battery with 2653-22CT. This new Brushless impact will feature a 3 speed/torque control for multiple applications. The impact tool, unlike the drills, will function the same (power output) with both compact (CT) battery or High Capacity (XC) battery. We have not seem or used this tool but judging by how long our current impact tool lasts without Brushless Fuel technology either battery will probably last all day.
All the M18 FUEL kits also come with the M12/M18 combo charger which for Milwaukee fans is a huge benefit. We would still love to see a M18 multi-bay charger at some point! If you have any questions about Milwaukee M18 or any of the FUEL tools, give the pros at Ohio Power Tool 800-242-4424 a call.