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popular Posted by Coyoteblue • Apr 13, 2025
popular Posted by Coyoteblue • Apr 13, 2025

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Brushless QUIK-LOK String Trimmer 8.0 Ah FORGE Kit <Hack> $187 + Free Shipping

$187

$349

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Home Depot [homedepot.com] has Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V 16" Brushless Cordless Battery Powered QUIK-LOK String Trimmer w/ 8.0 Ah FORGE Kit for $187.03. Shipping is free or select ship to store pickup where available.

Includes: M18 FUEL Power Head w/ QUIK-LOK (3016-20), String Trimmer Attachment (49-16-2717), FORGE 8.0Ah Battery (48-11-1881), M18/M12 Rapid Charger (48-59-1808)

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This requires a 'hack': once you select the string trimmer combo, also add the hedge trimmer attachment as the free tool and then add them to your cart. The trimmer/battery combo will be priced at $187 and the hedge trimmer will be $111.97. You can return the hedge trimmer and keep the string trimmer Forge battery combo for $187
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Home Depot [homedepot.com] has Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V 16" Brushless Cordless Battery Powered QUIK-LOK String Trimmer w/ 8.0 Ah FORGE Kit for $187.03. Shipping is free or select ship to store pickup where available.

Includes: M18 FUEL Power Head w/ QUIK-LOK (3016-20), String Trimmer Attachment (49-16-2717), FORGE 8.0Ah Battery (48-11-1881), M18/M12 Rapid Charger (48-59-1808)

Requires Hack
This requires a 'hack': once you select the string trimmer combo, also add the hedge trimmer attachment as the free tool and then add them to your cart. The trimmer/battery combo will be priced at $187 and the hedge trimmer will be $111.97. You can return the hedge trimmer and keep the string trimmer Forge battery combo for $187

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Apr 13, 2025
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NeatCreator718
Apr 13, 2025
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Confusing deal
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Apr 13, 2025
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TX_aggie
Apr 13, 2025
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Looks like the same kit is $199 at Ace. Is this actually that good of a deal?
Apr 13, 2025
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PhoenixG8301
Apr 13, 2025
160 Posts
I don't see $187 separate, $299 for combo
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Apr 13, 2025
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DanielT3264
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Apr 13, 2025
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$187 for for string trimmer and forge battery & charger
$111 for hedge trimmer attachment.
Total $299
Return hedge trimmer for $111 and basically you paid $187 for the string trimmer, forge battery and charger.
Pretty good hack
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Apr 13, 2025
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sethga
Apr 13, 2025
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The link in the OP, that is a 'spring black friday' deal that doesn't seem to separate the products to do the hack.
I tried putting a link but either HD or SD is changing it, it's below.. if it still doesn't work, click on the product name to go to the "correct" page. In my attachments, hover and click on the area in the yellow circle.

You want it like "free gift with purchase" picture attached, not the other way where there is a pulldown menu for the free item


https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../330526979
Last edited by sethga April 13, 2025 at 08:47 AM.
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Apr 13, 2025
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ReverendS3rvo
Apr 13, 2025
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Not working here either. $299.
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Apr 13, 2025
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Is2r
Apr 13, 2025
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Model # 3016-21ST

The Ace Hardware one I got back in September was Mfr # 2825-21ST.

The lower numbered model (probably previous version) I returned immediately to Ace because it shook really bad out of the box. A lot of reviews said the same and it had failing issues. Staying away from Milwaukee outdoor quik lok tools for a while. There are still Makita clearance in some stores. I love my other Milwaukee power tools. Maybe they fixed the issues with this model.
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sethga
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank sethga

Quote from ReverendS3rvo :
Not working here either. $299.
Check my post above, edited for help
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Apr 13, 2025
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Kovaxination
Apr 13, 2025
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In for one! Worked w the hack. Deal repped! Thanks OP.
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eddo617
Apr 13, 2025
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Quote from Is2r :
Model # 3016-21STThe Ace Hardware one I got back in September was Mfr # 2825-21ST.The lower numbered model (probably previous version) I returned immediately to Ace because it shook really bad out of the box. A lot of reviews said the same and it had failing issues. Staying away from Milwaukee outdoor quik lok tools for a while. There are still Makita clearance in some stores. I love my other Milwaukee power tools. Maybe they fixed the issues with this model.
This was helpful and similar to my experience, but I also wanted to add that the balance of this model Milwaukee trimmer is off to, I ended up getting the Makita on clearance my wife likes it more than the Milwaukee
Apr 13, 2025
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FrugalCrusade
Apr 13, 2025
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Quote from eddo617 :
This was helpful and similar to my experience, but I also wanted to add that the balance of this model Milwaukee trimmer is off to, I ended up getting the Makita on clearance my wife likes it more than the Milwaukee

Ego is the way...
Apr 13, 2025
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Redflyer
Apr 13, 2025
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Can this use a 12-14" brush cutter blade or is it still the pansy 8" blade?
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AFC118
Apr 13, 2025
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Quote from FrugalCrusade :
Ego is the way...

Why's that? For people already heavily invested in the m18/m12 platform, these tools are exceptional. Sure ego is good too, but My Milwaukee stuff even kicks ass on 3 country acres of grass and weeds. Never thought for a minute it would be good, but got the weed whacker on a whim and it's amazing and battery usually lasts for everything I need to do, unless hitting some super heavy weeds.

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FrugalCrusade
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Quote from AFC118 :
Why's that? For people already heavily invested in the m18/m12 platform, these tools are exceptional. Sure ego is good too, but My Milwaukee stuff even kicks ass on 3 country acres of grass and weeds. Never thought for a minute it would be good, but got the weed whacker on a whim and it's amazing and battery usually lasts for everything I need to do, unless hitting some super heavy weeds.

One reason is because the best deals on Ego with battery and charger, when you factor in total watt hours of battery, are cheaper than Milwaukee. The performance of most Ego tools is better than Milwaukees. Heck, Ego's panel light is 10000 lumens. Milwaukee's is 4500. It's a huge difference.

Also, all your 5 ah and smaller batteries aren't going to work on Milwaukee OPT without possible overheating and battery contact melting. There goes about half of an average Milwaukee users battery arsenal that they can use.
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