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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw Kit w/One 4.0Ah Battery Charger & Tool Bag. YMMV - HACK $107.61

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Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw Kit w/ One 4.0Ah Batteries Charger & Tool Bag. Free Delivery.

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If the blue "Get Deal at Home Depot" button above takes you to a summary page for the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw Kit w/ One 4.0Ah Batteries Charger & Tool Bag, then just click on the "View Full Product Details" button just under the "Add to Cart" button and that will take you to the full product details page where you can complete the steps below.

1. On the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw Kit w/ One 4.0Ah Batteries Charger & Tool Bag full product details page click on the "FREE" box just above "Shop This Offer" and select the Milwaukee M12 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet (Tool-Only) then click the orange "Add to Cart" button.

2. You should now see both items in your cart with the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw Kit w/ One 4.0Ah Batteries Charger & Tool Bag priced at $107.61.

3. Either return or don't pickup the Milwaukee M12 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet (Tool-Only) and you end up with the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw Kit w/ One 4.0Ah Batteries Charger & Tool Bag for $107.61.

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Community Reviews

The M12 Fuel Hackzall is a compact reciprocating saw that fits trim work, pruning, and occasional DIY jobs well, especially when portability matters. It has enough power for tasks like cutting cast iron pipe, seized trailer bolts, metal closet rods, and long bolts, and the Fuel version is clearly stronger than the brushed M12. The main tradeoff is that it runs slower and less powerfully than the M18 Fuel or corded saws, which makes it less appealing for heavy demo work. The deal also only makes sense if the hack works, since pickup and return quirks can get in the way.

Common Questions (4)

The M12 FUEL Hackzall can handle common DIY cuts like seized trailer bolts, metal closet rods, long bolts, and even a cast iron pipe. It is slower and less powerful than the M18 Fuel or corded saws, but it works well for its intended use and is more portable.
YankeeExile Shock96 BeautifulTest565 Othe12sid3
The M18 Fuel Hackzall is stronger and faster, and several comments describe it as the better tool for heavy demo or trade work. The M12 version is more compact and can do similar tasks, but it cuts slower and has a fixed shoe instead of the M18's rotating shoe.
AquaMeat9126 Othe12sid3 DumbYetSmart Calicash25
Yes, the deal is mainly attractive if you can successfully complete the hack, because that is what brings the price down. Without the hack, the value is much less compelling at this price.
gusthegreek MDS armedmetallica
The pickup hack may not work if the site will not allow two-store pickup, and returns can be problematic if the system requires all items back at once. It can also affect return history, so the workaround is not always reliable.
armedmetallica IdahoRoamingGnome

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33 Comments

armedmetallica

May 7, 2026 10:01 PM

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armedmetallicaMay 7, 2026 10:01 PM

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Quote from gusthegreek

Big mistake for $100 approximately you get a piece that are cut through anything anytime battery included when you really need a tool like this you wish you had it

maybe - but i'm unable to do the "hack" easily... it won't let me do pick-up in two locations. I know last few deals people said it was getting killed. I

gathermewool

May 8, 2026 12:54 AM

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gathermewoolMay 8, 2026 12:54 AM

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I don't quite understand the hate for this being ONLY M12. I have the pruning saw (mini chain saw) and it's a freaking beast! I locked my Husky 455 into a slanted cut and used the M12 to slowly cut it out! Lol yeah, I know, I should have paid more attention when felling that part of the tree.

Anyway, if this is anything like the M12 saw, it should do just fine. I mean, I really want this and it sucks my YMMV didn't work for me...

YankeeExile

May 8, 2026 2:44 AM

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Joined Mar 2011

YankeeExileMay 8, 2026 2:44 AM

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Quote from Othe12sid3

I've done a lot of research on this tool, a lot of people hate it because of the M18 Fuel, which is a monster. Yes, if you are in the trades or do a lot of demo work, the M18 is clearly the way to go.But the M12 can do everything the M18 can do, just slower. It's slightly more compact. The shoe is fixed vs. the M18's rotating one (which can be a good thing in some situations). You know what they say, comparison is the thief of joy.As someone who's in the M12 system but no M18, I'm picking this up and returning the $170 bundle I got last week, thanks.

Yeah just had to cut a cast iron pipe...one cut but tight and this saw knocked it out quick. The price is right and you will find a use for it

DumbYetSmart

May 8, 2026 6:51 AM

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DumbYetSmartMay 8, 2026 6:51 AM

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I got this as an extra part of a combo years ago and I got my moneys worth out of it. My brother-in-law has the m18 hackzall, it's performs significantly better. Even my dad's old dewalt 20v sawzall with the old phallic battery got thru our cuts twice as fast and lasted slight longer.

gusthegreek

May 8, 2026 12:55 PM

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gusthegreekMay 8, 2026 12:55 PM

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Quote from armedmetallica

maybe - but i'm unable to do the "hack" easily... it won't let me do pick-up in two locations. I know last few deals people said it was getting killed. I

Oh yes it's only really worth it if you could hack it as well.

Cheepnis

May 8, 2026 6:47 PM

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CheepnisMay 8, 2026 6:47 PM

75 Comments

Deal dead? Shows 199 for me

Takoyakibonito

May 8, 2026 8:28 PM

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TakoyakibonitoMay 8, 2026 8:28 PM

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Quote from Cheepnis

Deal dead? Shows 199 for me

Hit the "View full product details" in the Home Depot link, that's what the OP said.

estebanma122

May 11, 2026 12:57 AM

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estebanma122May 11, 2026 12:57 AM

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In for one

Calicash25

May 11, 2026 8:47 AM

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Calicash25May 11, 2026 8:47 AM

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I prefer my m18 way more than the m12 its a beast

CoolHamster

May 11, 2026 4:58 PM

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CoolHamsterMay 11, 2026 4:58 PM

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Great deal!

Shock96

May 11, 2026 6:01 PM

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Shock96May 11, 2026 6:01 PM

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I use the M12 Fuel version regularly and love it.

Yes it isn't a beast like the M18 or a corded, but it works for what it is intended and works great!

BeautifulTest565

May 11, 2026 9:17 PM

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Joined Jun 2024

BeautifulTest565May 11, 2026 9:17 PM

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I use this way more than I thought I would when I purchased it. I've cut off seized trailer bolts and metal closet rods for a custom closet, cut long bolts down to size and several other things that it was just the perfect tol for the job and made it really easy.

Last edited by BeautifulTest565 May 11, 2026 at 02:20 PM.

younodadeal

May 11, 2026 10:44 PM

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younodadealMay 11, 2026 10:44 PM

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Does anyone else find irony in folks having trouble executing the hack for this HACKZALL? I guess it's a catch 22.

JohnB1997

May 12, 2026 6:14 AM

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Joined May 2019

JohnB1997May 12, 2026 6:14 AM

32 Comments

The brushed M12 is very weak
The M12 fuel is significantly more powerful
The M18 is bigger and stronger
On a scale of 1 to 10
If the M12 brushed were a 1, the M12 fuel would be a 7 and the M18 fuel a 10

whitecrane8

May 12, 2026 5:00 PM

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whitecrane8May 12, 2026 5:00 PM