Milwaukee Tool launches new M18 string trimmer

The M18 FUEL 17-inch Dual Battery String Trimmer has the capability to reach full throttle in under one second.

Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M18 FUEL 17-inch Dual Battery String Trimmer, which has the capability to reach full throttle in under one second.  

“Our new M18 FUEL 17" Dual Battery String Trimmer stands as an example of Milwaukee’s commitment to designing innovative, user-focused solutions to increase operator productivity,” says Tony Buxton, director of product management for Milwaukee Tool. “Through countless hours working alongside professionals on the job, we understand the demanding requirements of the professional landscaper and have worked to drive productivity on the properties they maintain. Leveraging our leadership in batteries, motors, and electronics, combined with a user-focused approach, we are transforming the industry’s expectations for the performance a battery-powered string trimmer can deliver." 

The M18 FUEL 17-inch Dual Battery String Trimmer delivers the most peak torque when compared to leading professional gas and battery string trimmers. Leveraging a Powerstate Brushless Motor, operators are provided with up to 2.5 Nm of torque and 2.4 HP while being able to maintain RPM in the most demanding applications without bogging down or impacting productivity. Designed with a professionally demanded feature set, from the 17” cutting swath to the durable fixed shaft design, this M18 FUEL™ String Trimmer delivers powerful performance that exceeds both 35cc gas-powered and higher voltage battery-operated alternatives. 

Redlink Plus Intelligence allows the Milwaukee String Trimmer reaches full throttle in under one second, increasing control and productivity in the application. Eliminating the common frustrations associated with gas string trimmers, such as pull starts, engine maintenance, and the mixing of gas and oil, this battery-operated string trimmer stands as a full replacement for gas-powered solutions. To meet performance expectations in certain high-demand applications while upholding system compatibility, this string trimmer requires the simultaneous use of two M18 Redlithium batteries.

The entire M18 line is now offering more than 250 solutions with the addition of the string trimmer.