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Nov 18, 2025 8:06 AM

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Brushless 6-1/2" Plunge Cut Track Saw (Tool Only) + Guide Rail

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Brushless 6-1/2" Plunge Cut Track Saw w/ 55" Track Saw Guide Rail (Tool Only, 2831-20-48-08-0571) for $369. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

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  • Designed for the professional carpenter and remodeler, the M18 FUEL 6-1/2 in. Plunge Track Saw from Milwaukee delivers the Power to rip solid hardwoods, over 90% dust collection efficiency while providing the portability and precision users demand from a plunge saw. The Powerstate Brushless motor provides 6,300 RPM for finish quality, clean cuts. REDLINK PLUS intelligence ensures maximum performance and protection from overload, overheating and over discharge. The M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery delivers more cuts per charge and great durability then the competition. The saw features a variable speed dial allowing for setting the speed to your application. The smooth, pivoting plunge motion allows for precision plunge cuts with accurate depth of cut.
  • Compatible with all M18 batteries and tools
  • Includes: one 2831 plunge track saw and blade, 55 in. guide rail
  • Compatible with M18 FUEL 6-1/2 in. plunge track saw
  • Compatible with Milwaukee clamps (48-08-0573), Milwaukee rail connector (48-08-0575)
  • 5-year limited warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This matches the recent Frontpage Deal.
    • Great deal with the included guide rail as the saw alone starts from $429 elsewhere from reputable merchants.
    • Valid for a limited time, while supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Brushless 6-1/2" Plunge Cut Track Saw w/ 55" Track Saw Guide Rail (Tool Only, 2831-20-48-08-0571) for $369. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member Jacob4149 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Designed for the professional carpenter and remodeler, the M18 FUEL 6-1/2 in. Plunge Track Saw from Milwaukee delivers the Power to rip solid hardwoods, over 90% dust collection efficiency while providing the portability and precision users demand from a plunge saw. The Powerstate Brushless motor provides 6,300 RPM for finish quality, clean cuts. REDLINK PLUS intelligence ensures maximum performance and protection from overload, overheating and over discharge. The M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery delivers more cuts per charge and great durability then the competition. The saw features a variable speed dial allowing for setting the speed to your application. The smooth, pivoting plunge motion allows for precision plunge cuts with accurate depth of cut.
  • Compatible with all M18 batteries and tools
  • Includes: one 2831 plunge track saw and blade, 55 in. guide rail
  • Compatible with M18 FUEL 6-1/2 in. plunge track saw
  • Compatible with Milwaukee clamps (48-08-0573), Milwaukee rail connector (48-08-0575)
  • 5-year limited warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This matches the recent Frontpage Deal.
    • Great deal with the included guide rail as the saw alone starts from $429 elsewhere from reputable merchants.
    • Valid for a limited time, while supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Milwaukee's M18 track saw stands out as a cordless cutting system that feels close to a table saw for sheet goods and long cuts. It has strong runtime, with dozens of cuts on a 6.0Ah high output battery and even 3.0Ah batteries cutting without issue. The saw shares track compatibility with Makita and some third party rails, and the riving knife and single battery setup give it an edge over the Makita version. The main drawbacks are the two piece track seam, which can snag or leave a slight curve, and the need to sort out battery compatibility or adapters.

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  • The hack can reportedly be used to get just the track saw for about $307, or just the track for about $110. The items are separate, so they can also ship separately.

    phildoDanielT3264J4yDubs

  • The deal itself is for the saw and rail, not batteries. Some buyers plan to use battery adapters or existing Makita/DeWalt batteries instead of buying into another battery system.

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  • Milwaukee and Makita saws can use compatible third-party tracks, but Milwaukee and Makita tracks themselves cannot be mixed because the Milwaukee track is thicker. WEN, Festool, and Powertec tracks are also reported compatible with M18/Makita saws, while DeWalt tracks are not.

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  • It can make dozens of cuts on a 6.0Ah HO battery, with one report of 70+ cuts on a 6Ah battery for 4-foot cuts in 1/2- or 3/4-inch plywood. A 3.0Ah HO battery also reportedly cuts without issue for smaller jobs.

    Devaney1984Caleo

  • It is much larger than an M18 circular saw, but it is a different tool that can nearly replace a table saw for some cuts. After using a corded version, one commenter would not go back to a saw guide clamp.

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Nov 19, 2025 12:09 AM
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fire9932000Nov 19, 2025 12:09 AM
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Batteries are very easy to find on FB Marketplace. I often see 5AH for ~$60. That's what I use in this saw and it works just fine for 3/4" birch
Nov 19, 2025 12:58 AM
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DanielT3264Nov 19, 2025 12:58 AM
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Quote from spooky187 View quoted comment :
Any way to do the hack just for the track ? I already have the saw.
Yes you can hack for just the track $110. Which was close to the original price before it went up to $150. Marketplace is a good option too, have seen brand new in my area for $100 pretty frequently
Nov 19, 2025 1:03 AM
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deshwasiNov 19, 2025 1:03 AM
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whats diff between circ saw and this? cant you hack up a track for circ saw?
Nov 19, 2025 1:27 AM
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violianNov 19, 2025 1:27 AM
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Someone just needs to release a track that is 100 inches long......and that is NOT in 2 separate pieces. I'm inclined to believe they make it this way for transportation and store shelf display purposes. People go to Home Depot and Menards to buy 8-ft long wooden pieces all the time and I never see them complaining. Having used several tracks, the 2-piece is super annoying - no matter how tight you get the screws, there's always a bit of snag/kink when you cross over that seam and after cutting a few pieces of wood and moving the track around, the screw ever so-slightly gets loose - so there's a slight curve to the cut-pieces where the 2 tracks meet (let's just say I messed up a ton of expensive wood while working on my wood slat project).
Nov 19, 2025 1:29 AM
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baller11111Nov 19, 2025 1:29 AM
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Quote from vickyprodigy View quoted comment :
Wahhhh im on Makita battery system... Wish this was with battery 😭😭
just get a Makita to Milwaukee battery adapter. Or just buy a M18 battery...sooner or later you will anyway. I started out all M18, now i have Makita, dewalt, and ryobi too...and i have batteries and adapter for all...stay on slick deals long enough any you'll find great deals on all.
Last edited by baller11111 November 18, 2025 at 05:35 PM.
Nov 19, 2025 1:34 AM
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joogleNov 19, 2025 1:34 AM
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Quote from deshwasi View quoted comment :
whats diff between circ saw and this? cant you hack up a track for circ saw?
frankly i was going to ask the same question, need something for DIY at home that is safe and effective/easy to use.

trying to understand circular saw, track saw, etc. the advantage of just getting one.

not a professional by any means but something that can be used in variety of ways

was considering this as it seems a bit more user friendly with the track/etc
Nov 19, 2025 1:39 AM
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drkowalsNov 19, 2025 1:39 AM
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Is there any reason to hold out for a corded option for cutting through thicker hardwood? It's been awhile since I've looked into a track saw but felt like a couple years back that was still folks preference.

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Nov 19, 2025 2:03 AM
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deshwasiNov 19, 2025 2:03 AM
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Quote from joogle View quoted comment :
frankly i was going to ask the same question, need something for DIY at home that is safe and effective/easy to use. trying to understand circular saw, track saw, etc. the advantage of just getting one.not a professional by any means but something that can be used in variety of ways was considering this as it seems a bit more user friendly with the track/etc
Seems like it's for more pro/looking work. I was considering it as a substitute for circsaw but it seems to be significantly bigger than circsaw (pics misled me a bit)
Nov 19, 2025 2:36 AM
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CaleoNov 19, 2025 2:36 AM
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I've got both the Makita 36V and this Milwaukee M18. Both are great saws, similar in power. One battery design and having a riving knife gives the Milwaukee a slight edge. Still have both because I haven't wanted to sell one, nor buy Milwaukee tracks for the M18 - but they do share track compatibility.

Quote from violian View quoted comment :
Someone just needs to release a track that is 100 inches long......and that is NOT in 2 separate pieces. I'm inclined to believe they make it this way for transportation and store shelf display purposes. People go to Home Depot and Menards to buy 8-ft long wooden pieces all the time and I never see them complaining. Having used several tracks, the 2-piece is super annoying - no matter how tight you get the screws, there's always a bit of snag/kink when you cross over that seam and after cutting a few pieces of wood and moving the track around, the screw ever so-slightly gets loose - so there's a slight curve to the cut-pieces where the 2 tracks meet (let's just say I messed up a ton of expensive wood while working on my wood slat project).
There are multiple 100"+ one-piece tracks out there, but they're not cheap - $250-300+. Makita has a 118", Milwaukee has a 106" one, but it's all relatively thin aluminum (Milwaukee being the thickest), it'll dent and deform in transit long before an 8ft wood board would. Shrink (damage/loss) can be pretty significant on long/thin items like this.

100"+ isn't exactly easy to transport/move around in use & around the shop, either.


Quote from drkowals View quoted comment :
Is there any reason to hold out for a corded option for cutting through thicker hardwood? It's been awhile since I've looked into a track saw but felt like a couple years back that was still folks preference.
Not really. I've cut through near 2" maple with my Makita without fuss, and I've seen the M18 demonstrated similarly.. but haven't used it to cut any thick hardwood yet. Modern brushless motors are intense.
Last edited by Caleo November 18, 2025 at 06:40 PM.
Nov 19, 2025 3:30 AM
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kwtempleNov 19, 2025 3:30 AM
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Probably need a pretty large capacity battery to run this for much more than 1 cut. Anyone have experience with this saw? Would this run very long on a 3Ah battery?
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Nov 19, 2025 3:38 AM
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Devaney1984Nov 19, 2025 3:38 AM
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Quote from kwtemple View quoted comment :
Probably need a pretty large capacity battery to run this for much more than 1 cut. Anyone have experience with this saw? Would this run very long on a 3Ah battery?
In the review video that i saw the guy got like 70 or more cuts on a 6 amp battery, it was 1/2 or 3/4 ply, 4ft cuts
..so it lasts quite a while
Nov 19, 2025 3:39 AM
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whodiiniNov 19, 2025 3:39 AM
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MUST resist.....
Nov 19, 2025 3:52 AM
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CaleoNov 19, 2025 3:52 AM
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Quote from kwtemple View quoted comment :
Probably need a pretty large capacity battery to run this for much more than 1 cut. Anyone have experience with this saw? Would this run very long on a 3Ah battery?
These actually will make dozens and dozens of cuts on a 6AH HO battery.
I've used the 3.0 AH HO battery with mine out of curiosity, but I ran out of cuts to make and I wasn't about to just waste wood. Cut without issue.
Nov 19, 2025 4:53 AM
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JB7876Nov 19, 2025 4:53 AM
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Quote from deshwasi View quoted comment :
Seems like it's for more pro/looking work. I was considering it as a substitute for circsaw but it seems to be significantly bigger than circsaw (pics misled me a bit)
I picked this up during the sale a couple weeks ago. You're not wrong about the size; it's significantly larger than the M18 circ. However, it's a different beast. You can almost use it in place of a table saw... almost.

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Nov 19, 2025 2:12 PM
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vickyprodigyNov 19, 2025 2:12 PM
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Any hope on Makita coming on sale?

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