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Nov 3, 2025 1:22 PM

HACK Milwaukee FORGE XC8.0AH $115

$115

$229

49% off

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Milwaukee Free FORGE XC8.0AH Battery with Purchase Winter 2025

HD has a new BOGO promotion for the new Forge 8ah battery.

Disclaimer: There have been reports of HD banning accounts when a BOGO sale is completed, and then a partial return is also completed. An option is to sell the tool or battery you didn't want locally.

To get this price for the battery, you want to add the 6.5 inch circular saw for $229. Other items available with this deal can be found here:

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Featu...rtby=price

Milwaukee Fuel M18 6.5" Circular Saw 2833-20 $229
Milwaukee Fuel M18 4.5 in to 6 in Grinder 3670-20 $279
Milwaukee Fuel M18 Super Sawzall $279
Milwaukee M18 Redlithium Forge Starter kit w/12ah battery $299
Milwaukee Fuel M18 Hammer Drill kit with 2 5.0ah batteries $329
Milwaukee Fuel M18 SDS Plus Rotary Hammer 2912-20 $349
Milwaukee Fuel M18 Deep Cut Band Saw 2929-20 $399
Milwaukee Fuel M18 Pole Articulating Hedge Trimmer 3012-20 $499
Milwaukee 16 in. Chainsaw Kit with 12.0 Ah Battery $529

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
12/18/25	Walmart	$115	3
12/17/25	Walmart	$129	3
11/15/25	Walmart	$134	5

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Sold by	Sale Price
Walmart	$155
Ace Hardware	$229

Community Reviews

Milwaukee Forge XC8.0 batteries are drawing attention as a strong upgrade for high drain tools, especially chainsaws, circular saws, Hackzalls, water pumps, and outdoor power equipment. The battery is described as delivering noticeably more power and runtime, with bigger gains on larger tools and a clear edge over older non Forge packs. The deal also works in store through the BOGO hack, which can leave the battery at about $115 after returning the paired item. The main caution is that partial returns and account bans have followed some hacked purchases, so the workaround carries real return policy risk.

Common Questions (4)

The Forge XC8.0AH can deliver noticeably more power and runtime, especially on larger tools. It has been reported to make a Hackzall stronger, run a water pump for well over an hour, and power a big chainsaw all morning, while gains are smaller on compact tools and grinders.
AquaMeat9126 SunsetSuperman Taco_Doomsday SunsetSuperman
Accounts can be banned after repeated Milwaukee tool hacks, especially when many return-heavy orders are involved. Partial-return BOGO purchases may also be refused at some stores, so the risk is real.
jackbauer24 Mike7311 scb435
Add one listed Milwaukee item plus the 8.0 Forge battery, complete the purchase, then Home Depot itemizes the receipt so the primary item can be returned separately while keeping the battery. That leaves the battery at about $115.
Jeremiah1943 Pony66
Yes. The deal can be purchased in store, with the receipt showing each item separately, and the extra item can be returned later or next day while keeping the battery.
Pony66

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41 Comments

BUDDYpex

Nov 3, 2025 2:46 PM

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BUDDYpexNov 3, 2025 2:46 PM

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In for two, solid deal.

Jmooney84

Nov 3, 2025 2:47 PM

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Joined Apr 2022

Jmooney84Nov 3, 2025 2:47 PM

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I am new to Milwaukee, hence unaware of the discounts. Forge 8.0 + Forge 12.0 battery for $299 + tax, is this a good deal or wait for Black Friday?

Hanger728

Nov 3, 2025 2:54 PM

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Hanger728Nov 3, 2025 2:54 PM

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Should I pay with cash and then not link my home Depot account so there will be no issues with returning ? I think one time I paid with gift card and returned and they required ID anyway so maybe it's not a work around

mstacle

Nov 3, 2025 2:56 PM

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mstacleNov 3, 2025 2:56 PM

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Quote from Jmooney84

I am new to Milwaukee, hence unaware of the discounts. Forge 8.0 + Forge 12.0 battery for $299 + tax, is this a good deal or wait for Black Friday?

I'm gonna jump on that exact deal. I've been wanting to upgrade/augment my non-forge 8.0 and 12.0 batteries (certain tools like the 16" chainsaw kinda crush those batts) since the forge were released, and I don't think I've seen a deal quite this compelling.

Jeremiah1943

Nov 3, 2025 2:58 PM

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Quote from Jmooney84

I am new to Milwaukee, hence unaware of the discounts. Forge 8.0 + Forge 12.0 battery for $299 + tax, is this a good deal or wait for Black Friday?

For this deal, you'll notice it says HACK.The HACK applies to various Milwaukee deals, usually when there is a BOGO. For this deal:- You add one of the mentioned items in the post to your cart. - You add the 8.0 Forge battery to your cart (which becomes the "free" item)- You continue through with the full purchase of the cart. - You'll see after purchase, that Home Depot itemizes the products you bought. You can then return the primary item (such as the circular saw, or whatever you bought) and keep the battery. HD doesn't require you to return the entire purchase, thus resulting in you paying only $115 for such a great battery.

jackbauer24

Nov 3, 2025 3:01 PM

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My account is banned for doing the Milwaukee tools hack. Only started doing the hack March of 2025.

Mike7311

Nov 3, 2025 3:09 PM

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Mike7311Nov 3, 2025 3:09 PM

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Quote from Hanger728

So from what I read there are some stores that will not give a refund on a partial return for these BOGO purchases, so buyer beware. It doesn't matter how you paid for them. Unfortunately, like Costco when the returns become too rampant for lax return policies it ruins it for everyone else.

Arcticat

Nov 3, 2025 3:12 PM

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ArcticatNov 3, 2025 3:12 PM

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The hack only worked once for me, and never again.

It worked, thanks!

Last edited by Arcticat November 3, 2025 at 05:24 PM.

kruxxia

Nov 3, 2025 3:13 PM

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Joined Jan 2016

kruxxiaNov 3, 2025 3:13 PM

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Regarding the HACK:
Why don't you just go in the store and pay cash without any type of account then go get a refund?

What are they gonna ban then?

Wand

Nov 3, 2025 3:23 PM

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Quote :

Disclaimer: There have been reports of HD banning accounts when a BOGO sale is completed, and then a partial return is also completed. An option is to sell the tool or battery you didn't want locally.

I canceled a ryobi order and homedepot wouldn't let me order anything now.

PurpleHarrier7406

Nov 3, 2025 3:23 PM

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PurpleHarrier7406Nov 3, 2025 3:23 PM

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Quote from jackbauer24

My account is banned for doing the Milwaukee tools hack. Only started doing the hack March of 2025.

How many hacks did you do?

yivek

Nov 3, 2025 3:24 PM

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yivekNov 3, 2025 3:24 PM

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Quote from kruxxia

Regarding the HACK: Why don't you just go in the store and pay cash without any type of account then go get a refund? What are they gonna ban then?

You think I have been paying cash for my Milwaukee habit? JK I have done a few hacks over the years with no issues.The last Hack I did I ended up keeping the m12 batteries rather than returning them so it wasn't a hack.

jd3073

Nov 3, 2025 3:27 PM

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jd3073Nov 3, 2025 3:27 PM

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Quote from kruxxia

Regarding the HACK:
Why don't you just go in the store and pay cash without any type of account then go get a refund?

What are they gonna ban then?

because the deal is only available online

Papi-Chino

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Nov 3, 2025 3:29 PM

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Papi-Chino

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Nov 3, 2025 3:29 PM

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Quote from jackbauer24

My account is banned for doing the Milwaukee tools hack. Only started doing the hack March of 2025.

Don't stress, your acct gets cocked blocked between 3,6,9, or 12 mos depending on how many hack attacks you done. Then 1 day, shazam!! You get let outta homey depot jail.

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Nov 3, 2025 3:32 PM

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Quote from Mike7311

My buddy in Hawaii says cheap peeps buy surf boards from costco & return them back after their vacay is over. Lol.

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HACK Milwaukee FORGE XC8.0AH $115

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