Milwaukee M18 Fuel 18V 16 in. Brushless Cordless Battery Quik-Lok String Trimmer 8.0 Ah FORGE Kit with Brush Cutter Attachment, $279, FS, Home Depot

evident

May 7, 2025

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Replace the string trimmer head with an echo head and you'll be good. The milwaukee one gets jammed no matter what I try

Redflyer

May 7, 2025

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Joined Aug 2015

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Redflyer

May 7, 2025

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Brushcutter head is a tiny 8" vs 12" on ego and other multi-tool heads. Also motor is weak at 18v and gets tangled up in dried weeds. This is for easy home use only. If you have tough weeds skip this junk.

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CrimsonMarmot4404

May 7, 2025

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Joined Sep 2021

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CrimsonMarmot4404

May 7, 2025

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Quote from scan2006

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Project farm said it was the strongest battery trimmer he has ever tested https://youtu.be/BrOkIPQ1gJk?si=0...UWfc&t=900

He tested the double battery trimmer

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iddy92

May 7, 2025

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Joined Apr 2009

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iddy92

May 7, 2025

72 Posts

Quote from scan2006

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Project farm said it was the strongest battery trimmer he has ever tested https://youtu.be/BrOkIPQ1gJk?si=0...UWfc&t=900

Not the same one. He reviewed dual battery fuel trimmer where it needs two batteries to run and is a straight shaft not Quik-lok.

However despite it being 18V, this trimmer runs pretty powerful and close or stronger than the gas. The battery life is very short

BrandonR1662

May 7, 2025

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Joined Feb 2017

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BrandonR1662

May 7, 2025

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Quote from evident

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Replace the string trimmer head with an echo head and you'll be good. The milwaukee one gets jammed no matter what I try

Been running this model for 5 years and never a jam.

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evident

May 7, 2025

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evident

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Quote from BrandonR1662

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Been running this model for 5 years and never a jam.

Really? This is my 2nd season with it. Last year every time I bumped the head to get new string it gets jammed and I'd have to stop and re string it. I even used the milwaukee branded string too.

scan2006

May 8, 2025

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Joined Nov 2017

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scan2006

May 8, 2025

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Quote from CrimsonMarmot4404

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He tested the double battery trimmer

You are correct, He was testing the dual battery (I didn't notice).But I will say I bought this model and can say it has plenty of power, last weekend I used it to plow down some very heavy brush and it chewed threw it with no problem. I do think it weighs as much as my Echo gas though.

charlesstuckjr

May 8, 2025

188 Posts

Joined Jul 2014

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charlesstuckjr

May 8, 2025

188 Posts

Quote from evident

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Really? This is my 2nd season with it. Last year every time I bumped the head to get new string it gets jammed and I'd have to stop and re string it. I even used the milwaukee branded string too.

Only problem ive had was the first time I tried to bump it was super twisted inside so I untangled the string and retwisted it and it has worked great ever since altho when the battery is getting low forge or ho it doesn't spin like a full battery

DanielJ27

May 8, 2025

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Joined Jul 2019

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DanielJ27

May 8, 2025

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Quote from BrandonR1662

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Been running this model for 5 years and never a jam.

Link to echo head?

CoolRiver377

May 8, 2025

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Joined Jul 2020

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CoolRiver377

May 8, 2025

36 Posts

Does ridgid brand string grass trimmer have brush cutter replacement ?

JohnM93359

May 8, 2025

233 Posts

Joined May 2014

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JohnM93359

May 8, 2025

233 Posts

Home Depot currently listing at 299. Could possibly update price from 279 vs marking deal expired causing some people to not check.

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thetickthetick

May 28, 2025

98 Posts

Joined May 2012

May 28, 2025

thetickthetick

May 28, 2025

98 Posts

Can the brush cutter take down 1" diameter bamboo at the base. My neighbor thought it was a good idea to plant some at my property line

Product Description:	Designed to meet the needs of landscape maintenance professionals, the Milwaukee m18 fuel string trimmer with Quik-Lok provides you with more power than 31cc gas trimmers, reaches full throttle in under 1 second, and is part of the industry's most capable attachment system. The split boom cordless string trimmer is made up of two components - the m18 fuel power head with Quik-Lok and Quik-Lok string trimmer attachment. This allows you to quickly swap out any of the 13 attachments on a single power head, delivering ultimate versatility and a lower cost of ownership. The motor is positioned in the rear of the trimmer to provide the best combination of power, balance, and maneuverability. The advanced electronic package also delivers instant throttle response, 3 speeds, and a variable speed trigger. The trimmer delivers best-in-class performance when paired with the included m18 red lithium forge xc8.0 battery. The easy load trimmer head provides the ability to load up to 25' of trimmer line in under 30 seconds. The Milwaukee brush cutter attachment utilizes a 9 in. blade with a 4-tooth design, meant to take on more demanding applications. The brush cutter attachment has an optimized guard design for the best material containment. The m18 fuel string trimmer with Quik-Lok is part of the m18 system which is fully compatible with over 275 tools.
Product SKU:	332733557
UPC:	882346312616

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 18V 16 in. Brushless Cordless Battery Quik-Lok String Trimmer 8.0 Ah FORGE Kit with Brush Cutter Attachment, $279, FS, Home Depot

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