Milwaukee M18 FUEL 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder, Paddle Switch No Lock (Bare Tool)

The world’s first cordless grinder delivers the power of a corded grinder with up to 2X more run time and up to 10X longer motor life.The M18 FUEL 4-1/2" / 5" Grinder supplies maximum sustained power to complete the toughest grinding, surface preparation and cutting applications. The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor provides up to 10X longer motor life and lower cost of ownership. The M18 REDLITHIUM XC4.0 Battery Pack (not included) delivers up to 4X more run time and 20% more power. The grinder features REDLINK PLUS Intelligence, the most advanced system of cordless power tool electronics, for maximum performance.  

REDLINK Intelligence & REDLITHIUM Battery Technology (Not Included)

Back in the dawn of lithium-ion time, Milwaukee brought a bunch of guys from MIT to get on board to turn “dumb” batteries into “smart” ones. The battery was literally transitioned in a way in which the battery pack speaks to the charger and the tool talks to the battery pack. This is called REDLINK Intelligence. Near-constant communication occurs during charging and discharging to monitor and adjust overcharging for optimum use and safety. What’s overcharging? Overcharging is when your battery is charged passed its limits so that it ceases to work. Sounds like tough science doesn’t it? Well guess what! The Redlithium battery delivers more runtime, power and speed than standard lithium-ion batteries.

The M18 REDLITHIUM XC 4.0 Battery is designed with superior pack construction, electronics, and performance to optimize work per charge and work over pack life. It offers 3.0 amp-hours of runtime. With built-in Milwaukee durability, this battery runs cooler and performs in climates below 0°F/-18°C. Managed by Milwaukee’s exclusive REDLINK Intelligence, the battery features overload protection to prevent you from damaging your cordless power tools in heavy-duty situations, while the discharge protection prevents cell damage. The temperature management system and individual cell monitoring help maximize battery life. Use this extended-capacity battery to power your Milwaukee M18 cordless power tools.

POWERSTATE Brushless Motor

Milwaukee’s POWERSTATE brushless motor is what makes the M18 FUEL 18V drills and impact drivers last longer. The POWERSTATE motor is supported by the world’s most advanced battery pack - REDLITHIUM - and system of hardware and software - REDLINK PLUS Intelligence. This, three-piece, internal network is what makes the new M18 FUEL  brushless drills and brushless impact drivers stand out from DeWalt 20V Max and Makita LXT brushless tools.

POWER TO GRIND

The world’s first cordless grinder with corded performance. The 18-volt lithium-ion grinder’s thin body design gives it optimized balance to rest easily in your hands. Tool-free accessory changes and guard adjustments mean less downtime during work. The grinder is built with the same tool body, gearing system and anti-vibration side handle as Milwaukee’s legendary high-performance corded grinders for maximum durability on the job. Grinding wheel sold separately. 

Paddle-Switch Design 

The paddle-switch is a switch which can be operated easily without switching on accidentally. This provides increased comfort and ease-of-use when operating in various positions but most importantly it's safer and prevents injuries. To reduce risks, Milwaukee is always working on improvements which lead to a more safety work environment with Milwaukee machines. This paddle-switch makes working with the Milwaukee grinder machine the right choice.