If you like doing your lawns personally and want to save some cash from gardening work, then it’s ideal you get a good trimmer and blower that will serve you for a long time. I suggest you get the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-volt cordless trimmer/ blower combo.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-volt cordless trimmer/ blower combo breakdown
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-volt cordless trimmer/ blower is designed to offer you maximum comfort and maneuverability. it has a weight that is well balanced such that you don’t feel any strain using this machine. It is equipped with a QUIK-LOK system that makes it easy for the user to change the 5 compatible attachments that come with the machine. This machine has a variable speed trigger with high and low-speed settings for easy enhanced control.
What we liked
- The QUIK-LOK system
- Very low noise levels.
- It has a rapid battery charger.
What we didn’t like
- You have to spool the string manually
- Limited time on a single battery.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-volt cordless trimmer/ blower combo specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Weight | 20 pounds combined |
| Battery capacity | 18V lithium ion 9.0Ah |
| Cutting diameter | 14’ – 16” |
| Blower airflow | 450CFM |
| Airspeed | 120MPH |
Features
Build and design
The machine is built to take either 0.080″ or 0.090″ strings which give you a choice of string to use as per your needs. The head has a bump feed system but Milwaukee went a step ahead to put add-ons like metal rings to protect the bump system and make it long-lasting, unlike its plastic counterparts. The cutting diameter can also be adjusted to either 14″ or 16″ as per the users cutting preferences. The grip also uses the Milwaukee rubber over-mold which gives a comfortable grip when operating the switch.
Speed control
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-volt cordless trimmer/ blower combo comes with two-speed control like most of its competitors but Milwaukee went a step ahead and installed a stepped variable speed switch. This enhances total control and also helps reduce power drawn from the battery as it doesn’t have to run at full speed.
Who is the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-volt cordless trimmer/ blower combo best suited for?
This machine can be used by anyone who can stand for a while and doesn’t mind a bit of weight when working. It’s not that the machine has weight, the trimmer only weighs 7 pounds while blower weighs 10 pounds.
Are there any alternatives to the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-volt cordless trimmer/ blower combo?
The best alternatives are Makita XRU02Z LXT lithium-ion cordless string trimmer and WORX WG163.8 GT 3.0 20V power share 12″ cordless string trimmer.
| item | Makita XRU02Z | WORX WG163.8 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7 pounds | 6 pounds |
| Battery capacity | 18V 3Ah | 20V |
| Cutting diameter | 10.25” | 12” |
| RPM | 7800 rpm | 6500rpm |
Verdict: Should you get the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-volt cordless trimmer/ blower combo
Yes, you should. This combo makes gardening easy from trimming to cleaning with the blower.
FAQs
Q. does Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V cordless trimmer/ blower have a warranty.
Yes, it comes with a 5-year warranty on the machine and a 3-year warranty on the batteries
Q. can I use any other battery on this Milwaukee device
Yes, you can use any battery on the M18 platform whether a high capacity or not.