Milwaukee M18 FUEL brushless Reciprocating saw review GEN 2 | 2821 | ep.10

We take a look at Milwaukee's GEN 2 to Fuel M18 brushless reciprocating saw. It is there a newer/current model of their M18 fuel sawzall, and has been upgraded in certain areas. It packs a 1-1/4 inch stroke, uses their M18 batteries, has upgraded battery slide rails, appears the airflow in and out of the tool has also been changed. How do the upgrades help the saw? Let's find out.

Timecodes
0:00 - The Tool Intro
0:20 - Title card
1:02 - Marketing Hype
2:07 - Tool close up
10:49 - Performance testing hd 12.0
12:04 - Performance testing xc 6.0
13:15 - Performance testing xc 5.0
15:52 - Leaderboard Ranking
21:25 - Final thoughts

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Recip Saw is the next generation of legendary performance and durability, designed for the toughest applications on the job site. The M18 FUEL SAWZALL is the fastest cutting reciprocating saw in its class and leverages a POWERSTATE Brushless Motor to provide users with 3,000 SPM with a 1-1/4 in. stroke length for faster material removal. REDLINK PLUS electronics ensure maximum performance under stress as well as protection from overloading, overheating, and over-discharging. The M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery Pack (not included) delivers users up to 2.5X runtime and provides more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitive batteries. The M18 FUEL SAWZALL Recip Saw is designed to perform in the most demanding applications and is the most durable Milwaukee cordless reciprocating saw yet. A wear-resistant blade change, anti-corrosion blade clamp, and metal reinforced battery rails provide longer component life and stand up to the toughest jobsite conditions. The M18 FUEL SAWZALL Recip Saw is lighter weight than the previous generation and features an adjustable shoe, integrated LED light, and a hanging hook for convenient storage on the job.
Wear resistant lever actuated QUIK-LOK blade clamp provides fast and easy blade changes
Metal reinforced battery connection provides improved durability and battery retention over life
REDLINK plus intelligence: the most advanced system of cordless power tool electronics; provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
Lever action QUIK-LOK blade clamp provides fast and easy blade changes
Adjustable shoe extends the life of the blade
Built-in LED light illuminates the work surface while cutting
Hang hook: allows for convenient storage on the job
Compatible with all M18 batteries and M18 chargers

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[rbohanon]

Just found this channel I’m really enjoying these reviews man. Love the fact that you point out small user features like the one finger trigger that most reviewers miss

[ccbowers]

Great content. You should have more subscribers given the quality of content. Keep it up and your subscribers will continue to grow.

[dreamcat]

thanks so much for this! another great review, it was very helpful and informative. finally have settled on both makita battery platforms as my main primary 2 platforms. and managed to aquire my first makita tool (based on your prior recommendation). which was the subcompact 18v black makita drill xfd11. very pleased with it 👍

[harisjaved]

Holy crap man! That Makita is smooth as butter! I am honestly thinking about switching all my tools over to Makita XGT…

[LvA]

So based on the performance of the manual cut, which you would mostly be doing. There's no reason to go for the super sawzall. I've used both and always thought the gen2 would be able to keep pace with the super sawzall in a head to head. Good to see it confirmed.

[skygreen]

@4thewin - Thanks for compiling all this great info! I'm noticing the 60v Dewalt (DCS389) isn't in the rankings. Did it just perform badly enough that it's off the bottom of the list, or have you not tested it?

[loucifer]

I like single finger trigger on my recip and jig saws

[OUTILSCLIPSQC]

I use this saw on a weekly basis have zero issue its cut like crazy is light and undestrustible

[manuelezz]

Debree gets in there i will almost bet this sawzall will go to shit if you use it in the rain

[ProxyFinal]

I think it's time I sell my Milwaukee's.

[pumperx]

With your big manly hands and biceps, I can't believe you have no idea what you're doing. I, for one, am SHOCKED! Your just missing the beard and hair bun.😂