Model numbers listed reflect common US and international variants. Product availability varies by region. Always verify compatibility with your specific battery model before purchase. For the most current and complete product range, visit the manufacturer’s official website.
Tool
Model Number
Notes
SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 5/8″
2612-20
M18 standard, 3-mode
SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 1″ (FUEL)
2712-20
M18 FUEL brushless
SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 1-1/8″ (FUEL)
2715-20
Brushless AVT
SDS-Max Rotary Hammer 1-9/16″ (FUEL)
2717-20
SDS-Max M18 FUEL
SDS-Max Rotary Hammer 2″ (FUEL)
2718-20
Heavy SDS-Max
Chipping Hammer SDS-Max
2719-20
SDS-Max demolition only
Breaker/Jackhammer
2745-20
M18 FUEL breaker
Nailers & Staplers
Tool
Model Number
Notes
Framing Nailer 21° (FUEL)
2744-20
21° plastic collated
Framing Nailer 30° (FUEL)
2745-20
30° paper collated
Framing Nailer 15 Coil (FUEL)
2746-20
15 coil nailer
Finish Nailer 15ga Angled (FUEL)
2740-20
15ga angled finish nailer
Finish Nailer 16ga Straight (FUEL)
2741-20
16ga straight magazine
Brad Nailer 18ga (FUEL)
2746-20
18ga brad nailer
Pin Nailer 23ga (FUEL)
2748-20
23ga headless pinner
Crown Stapler 18ga (FUEL)
2749-20
18gj narrow crown
Roofing Nailer (FUEL)
2760-20
Coil roofing nailer
Outdoor Power Equipment
Tool
Model Number
Notes
String Trimmer (FUEL)
2724-20
15″ brushless trimmer
Hedge Trimmer 18″ (FUEL)
2726-20
18″ dual blade brushless
Hedge Trimmer 24″ (FUEL)
2727-20
24″ hedge trimmer
Blower (FUEL)
2724-20
Up to 160 MPH, 450 CHM
Chainsaw 16″ (FUEL)
2727-20
16″ bar and chain
Chainsaw 18″ (FUEL)
2728-20
18″ bar FUEL
Lawn Mower 21″ (FUEL)
2823-20
21″ self-propelled
Leaf Blower/Vac (FUEL)
2724-20
Blower with vacuum kit
Finishing
Tool
Model Number
Notes
Random Orbit Sander 5″ (FUEL)
2836-20
FUEL brushless, 12,000 OPM
Belt Sander 3″x18″ (FUEL)
2836-20
M18 FUEL belt sander
Drywall Sander (FUEL)
2836-20
Long reach sander
Router 1-3/4 HP (FUEL)
2838-20
M18 FUEL brushless router
Planer 3-1/4″ (FUEL)
2839-20
Brushless 16,500 RPM
Lighting, Vacuums & Other
Tool
Model Number
Notes
Flood Light (FUEL)
2840-20
Dual-head LED site light
Rover LED Light
0882-20
Pivoting Rover flood light
Bluetooth Radio
2890-20
AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB
Packout Radio (FUEL)
2891-20
Packout mount radio
Wet/Dry Vacuum 0.8 Gallon
0780-20
Compact PACKOUT vac
Wet/Dry Vacuum 6 Gallon
0910-20
6 gallon wet/dry
Grease Gun (FUEL)
2646-20
Cordless grease gun
Inflator (FUEL)
2848-20
Digital inflator
Drain Snake 1-5/8″
2816-20
Toilet auger snake
Press Tool (FUEL)
2773-20
ProPEX/Press tool
Thermal Imager
2260-20
M18 thermal camera
Model numbers listed reflect common US and international variants. Product availability varies by region. Always verify compatibility with your specific battery model before purchase. For the most current and complete product range, visit the manufacturer’s official website.
Milwaukee M18 Battery Compatibility
The Milwaukee M18 system is one of the most straightforward in terms of compatibility: all M18 batteries work with all M18 tools and chargers. This policy is stated clearly by Milwaukee and covers all generations of M18 REDLITHIUM batteries.
TL;DR
All M18 batteries are compatible with all M18 tools and chargers — universally confirmed by Milwaukee.
M18 batteries do NOT work in M12 tools (different voltage and connector).
All generations of M18 REDLITHIUM batteries are cross-compatible within M18.
M18 and M12 Multi-Voltage Charger can charge both M18 and M12 batteries.
Confirmed by the official Milwaukee M18 Batteries & Chargers FAQ page.
Compatibility Rules
Milwaukee’s official FAQ states: “All M18 batteries are compatible with M18 tools and chargers.” This covers the full range of M18 REDLITHIUM batteries — CP (Compact), XC (Extended Capacity), HD (High Demand), and REDLITHIUM FORGE — across all 275+ M18 solutions. REDLINK Intelligence in both tools and batteries ensures safe, optimised performance across all combinations.
What It Is NOT Compatible With
Platform
Compatible?
Notes
Milwaukee M18 tools
✅ Yes
Universal — all M18 batteries, all M18 tools
Milwaukee M18 chargers
✅ Yes
All M18 chargers accept all M18 batteries
Milwaukee M12
❌ No
Different voltage and connector
Milwaukee MX FUEL
❌ No
Different platform for large equipment
Charger Notes
All standard M18 chargers (M18C, M18, MXC) will charge any M18 battery. The Milwaukee Multi-Voltage Charger is a convenient option if you also own M12 tools — it accepts both M18 and M12 batteries. For fastest charging, use Milwaukee’s rapid charger options.
Milwaukee’s M18 platform is one of the most comprehensive cordless systems on the market with over 200 tools. All M18 batteries (48-11-1815, 48-11-1820, 48-11-1828, 48-11-1840, 48-11-1850, 48-11-1860, 48-11-1862, and FORGE variants) are compatible across the entire M18 system including M18 FUEL (brushless) and standard M18 tools.
Drilling & Driving
Tool
Model Number
Notes
Hammer Drill/Driver 1/2″
2804-20
M18 FUEL brushless, 1,200 in·lbs
Compact Hammer Drill/Driver 1/2″
2904-20
M18 FUEL compact brushless
Drill/Driver 1/2″
2801-20
Standard M18, 2-speed
Right Angle Drill 3/8″
2615-20
Right angle drill 18V
Super HAWG Right Angle Drill 7/16″
2709-20
High-power right angle
Hole HAWG Right Angle Drill 1/2″
2707-20
D-handle, 450 in·lbs
Impact Driver 1/4″ Hex
2850-20
Standard M18 impact driver
Impact Driver 1/4″ Hex (FUEL)
2853-20
M18 FUEL brushless
High-Torque Impact Wrench 1/2″ (FUEL)
2767-20
1,400 ft·lbs (xtreme)
Mid-Torque Impact Wrench 1/2″ (FUEL)
2863-20
650 ft·lbs, ONE-KEY
Mid-Torque Impact Wrench 3/8″ (FUEL)
2960-20
GEN-2, 3/8″ drive
Impact Wrench 1/2″ (FUEL)
2962-20
GEN-2, friction ring
Impact Wrench 3/4″ (FUEL)
2864-20
1,100 ft·lbs high-torque
Impact Wrench 1″ (FUEL)
2868-20
1,800 ft·lbs, 1″ drive
Ratchet 3/8″ (FUEL)
2557-20
250 ft·lbs, 250 RPM
Ratchet 1/2″ (FUEL)
2558-20
300 ft·lbs, M18 FUEL
Auto-Feed Screw System
6841-20
Collated screw driving
Saws
Tool
Model Number
Notes
Circular Saw 6-1/2″ (FUEL)
2730-20
18V brushless, 5,800 RPM
Circular Saw 7-1/4″ (FUEL)
2732-20
Brushless, 5,800 RPM
Circular Saw 7-1/4″ FUEL (Rear Handle)
2733-20
Rear handle, 5,800 RPM
Track Saw 6-1/2″ (FUEL)
2831-20
M18 FUEL, for guide rail
Miter Saw 7-1/4″ (FUEL)
2733-20
Brushless, 5,000 RPM
Miter Saw 10″ (FUEL)
2734-20
10″ dual bevel sliding
Miter Saw 12″ (FUEL)
2736-20
12″ dual bevel sliding
Table Saw 8-1/4″ (FUEL)
2736-21HD
8-1/4″ table saw
Reciprocating Saw Sawzall
2620-20
Standard M18, 0–3,000 SPM
Reciprocating Saw Sawzall (FUEL)
2720-20
FUEL brushless
Compact Reciprocating Saw Hackzall
2625-20
One-hand Hackzall
Jig Saw (FUEL)
2737-20
M18 FUEL brushless jig saw
Band Saw 5″ (FUEL)
2829-20
Deep cut compact band saw
Band Saw 9″ (FUEL)
2830-20
9″ M18 FUEL band saw
Cut-Off Saw 14″
2782-20
14″ abrasive/diamond blade
Grinding & Cutting
Tool
Model Number
Notes
Angle Grinder 4-1/2″/5″ (FUEL)
2780-20
M18 FUEL, 9,000 RPM
Angle Grinder 4-1/2″/5″ Paddle (FUEL)
2881-20
Paddle switch
Angle Grinder 6″ (FUEL)
2786-20
6″ M18 FUEL
Angle Grinder 7″ (FUEL)
2787-20
7″ high-power brushless
Angle Grinder 9″ (FUEL)
2788-20
9″ M18 FUEL
Die Grinder 1/4″ (FUEL)
2783-20
Inline die grinder
Oscillating Multi-Tool (FUEL)
2836-20
StarlockMax brushless
Cut-Off Tool
2522-20
3″ compact metal cutting
Rotary Hammers & Demolition
Tool
Model Number
Notes
SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 5/8″
2612-20
M18 standard, 3-mode
SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 1″ (FUEL)
2712-20
M18 FUEL brushless
SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer 1-1/8″ (FUEL)
2715-20
Brushless AVT
SDS-Max Rotary Hammer 1-9/16″ (FUEL)
2717-20
SDS-Max M18 FUEL
SDS-Max Rotary Hammer 2″ (FUEL)
2718-20
Heavy SDS-Max
Chipping Hammer SDS-Max
2719-20
SDS-Max demolition only
Breaker/Jackhammer
2745-20
M18 FUEL breaker
Nailers & Staplers
Tool
Model Number
Notes
Framing Nailer 21° (FUEL)
2744-20
21° plastic collated
Framing Nailer 30° (FUEL)
2745-20
30° paper collated
Framing Nailer 15 Coil (FUEL)
2746-20
15 coil nailer
Finish Nailer 15ga Angled (FUEL)
2740-20
15ga angled finish nailer
Finish Nailer 16ga Straight (FUEL)
2741-20
16ga straight magazine
Brad Nailer 18ga (FUEL)
2746-20
18ga brad nailer
Pin Nailer 23ga (FUEL)
2748-20
23ga headless pinner
Crown Stapler 18ga (FUEL)
2749-20
18gj narrow crown
Roofing Nailer (FUEL)
2760-20
Coil roofing nailer
Outdoor Power Equipment
Tool
Model Number
Notes
String Trimmer (FUEL)
2724-20
15″ brushless trimmer
Hedge Trimmer 18″ (FUEL)
2726-20
18″ dual blade brushless
Hedge Trimmer 24″ (FUEL)
2727-20
24″ hedge trimmer
Blower (FUEL)
2724-20
Up to 160 MPH, 450 CHM
Chainsaw 16″ (FUEL)
2727-20
16″ bar and chain
Chainsaw 18″ (FUEL)
2728-20
18″ bar FUEL
Lawn Mower 21″ (FUEL)
2823-20
21″ self-propelled
Leaf Blower/Vac (FUEL)
2724-20
Blower with vacuum kit
Finishing
Tool
Model Number
Notes
Random Orbit Sander 5″ (FUEL)
2836-20
FUEL brushless, 12,000 OPM
Belt Sander 3″x18″ (FUEL)
2836-20
M18 FUEL belt sander
Drywall Sander (FUEL)
2836-20
Long reach sander
Router 1-3/4 HP (FUEL)
2838-20
M18 FUEL brushless router
Planer 3-1/4″ (FUEL)
2839-20
Brushless 16,500 RPM
Lighting, Vacuums & Other
Tool
Model Number
Notes
Flood Light (FUEL)
2840-20
Dual-head LED site light
Rover LED Light
0882-20
Pivoting Rover flood light
Bluetooth Radio
2890-20
AM/FM, Bluetooth, USB
Packout Radio (FUEL)
2891-20
Packout mount radio
Wet/Dry Vacuum 0.8 Gallon
0780-20
Compact PACKOUT vac
Wet/Dry Vacuum 6 Gallon
0910-20
6 gallon wet/dry
Grease Gun (FUEL)
2646-20
Cordless grease gun
Inflator (FUEL)
2848-20
Digital inflator
Drain Snake 1-5/8″
2816-20
Toilet auger snake
Press Tool (FUEL)
2773-20
ProPEX/Press tool
Thermal Imager
2260-20
M18 thermal camera
Model numbers listed reflect common US and international variants. Product availability varies by region. Always verify compatibility with your specific battery model before purchase. For the most current and complete product range, visit the manufacturer’s official website.