The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7 / 9 in Large Angle Grinder is the world’s first 18-Volt LAG capable of delivering the power of a 15Amp corded LAG. It is up to 2 lb. lighter than other models and has a 9” grinding capacity. Its high performance, advanced ergonomics & legendary durability ensures this grinder can tackle the toughest grinding, surface preparation, and cutting applications with any 7 / 9 in accessory. The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor was purposely built for the M18 FUEL 7 / 9 in Large Angle Grinder to provide the power and performance of a 15Amp corded large angle grinder. Built-in REDLINK PLUS Intelligence ensures optimal tool performance and provides overload protection to prevent damage to the tool and battery during heavy applications while still maintaining compatibility across the entire M18 System. The REDLITHIUM High Output HD12.0 Battery Pack provides 50% more power and runs 50% cooler versus standard REDLITHIUM HD packs. Superior pack construction provides the industry’s best protection against jobsite conditions. In addition to the grinder, this kit comes with one REDLITHIUM High Output HD12.0 battery pack (48-11-1812), one M18/M12 multi-voltage rapid charger (48-59-1808), one 9 in. T27 guard, one dust vent clip, one FIXTEC nut, one backing flange, one spanner wrench, one anti-vibration handle, and a durable contractor bag.
- World’s first cordless 18V large angle grinder – capable of delivering the performance of 15Amp corded models
- 100% Tool Free: Make all accessory changes and guard adjustments without a wrench for Increased productivity with our FIXTEC system
- Advanced ergonomics for increased mobility and productivity
- Lightweight at 11.9 lbs.
- Metal housing & gearing system providing legendary durability
- Dual action trigger: eliminating accidental trigger actuation
- REDLITHIUM High Output HD 12.0 Ah Battery Pack: Provides 50% more power and runs 50% cooler versus standard REDLITHIUM HD packs
- Compatible with all M18 batteries
- 5 year tool and 3 year battery warranty
- Includes: 2785-20 7 in./9 in. large angle grinder, 1 M18 REDLITHIUM high output HD12.0 battery pack, M18 and M12 multi-voltage rapid charger, side handle, 9 in. type 27 grinding guard, fixtec nut, backing flange and spanner wrench
Lenna Keebler (verified owner) –
i do like this grinder. lot of power. as a millwright apprentice whose primary background is welding, the run time is pretty good. i could see an argument about poor run time in other more demanding fields. my biggest knock on the tool is the lack of locking trigger. having become used to locking triggers, this is a major inconvenience as i am used to articulating the grinder in whatever position i need. no locking trigger means i can’t do maneuver the grinder 100% how i want. b/c of no locking trigger i can’t give it a 5/5 rating.
Clyde Moore (verified owner) –
This kit comes with M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 7/9 in. Grinder 2785-20 one REDLITHIUM High Output HD12.0 battery pack (48-11-1812), one M18/M12 multi-voltage rapid charger (48-59-1808), 9″ Type 27 Wheel Guard Assembly, (49-12-0020) one 5/8″-11 FIXTEC nut, (05-59-0015) one Type 27 Backing Flange, (43-34-0825) one spanner wrench (49-96-0002) one anti-vibration handle, and a large contractor bag with shoulder strap.Everything about this grinder seems super-sized. The 12.0 Ah battery, at 3lbs 5oz, weighs twice as much as my XC5.0 batteries, and is an inch longer and taller. The rapid charger charges M18 batteries 40% faster than my old M18 chargers.The assembled grinder with battery weighs a hair less than 12 lbs. It’s balanced for use with the 12Ah battery. The safety switch is part of the trigger assembly – just push forward to release the lock then pull up up to activate the trigger. It can all be done with one finger. The grinder runs at a fixed 6600 RPM and has a soft start feature. You’ll want to use hearing protection – I measured 97 dB sound level at arms length with the grinder running but not using it to grind anything.The FIXTEC nut used to fasten the grinding disc is new to me. It has a semicircular folding handle so the nut can be tightened or removed without tools. If a tighter connection is needed the included spanner fits two holes in the nut that are exposed when the handle on the nut is lifted.I really like the grinder guard. It installs and adjusts without tools. The guard can be rotated in 30 degree increments by pressing the release level and turning until it clicks into the next detent.This FUEL grinder lives up to the Milwaukee FUEL brushless reputation – tons of power and good battery life.
Imani Swift (verified owner) –
You get what you pay for!
Jerrell Littel (verified owner) –
It’s powerful light weight runs for some time on a 8.0 or larger that I don’t use the coarded grinder any more
Angel Batz (verified owner) –
This grinder is just what I was looking for, big wheel and all the power you will need and love the bigger battery also use the battery’s on my other Milwaukee tools !
Earline Kling (verified owner) –
Pretty amazing how for battery tools from Milwaukee have come. I use the grinder for small landscape projects that a corded tool is not feasible. It cuts through rebar and edging better than any corded tool I have owned. The blade I purchased doesn’t seem to ballanced well and vibrates alot. After grinding a dozen mower blades my fingers are tingling. I purchased a Milwaukee 9″ grinder blade and it doesn’t fit? I’m not sure what the issue is but I’m sure it’s not the grinder or the operator. I’m going to take it to my local rep and see if he can help with the Milwaukee blade issue.
Jayson Yost (verified owner) –
Holy crap this is an awesome tool! Lots of power and feels really good on one hand. That’s all I can really say. Look at the reviews from the professionals, this is Milwaukee’s best tool in the 18v category! Used it cutting through metal for a solid 20 min straight and battery was still on 3 bars (>75%) when I was done. Very easy to change disks. I’m not usually impressed with the performance of battery operated tools over corded, but this tool is great.
Prudence Nolan (verified owner) –
I primarily use the 7″ / 9″ grinder for material preparation and light finish work at my job as a fabricator. However, on the weekends I used it to prepare tires on my friend’s dirt race car. Corded power and very reliable.
Desmond Ebert (verified owner) –
I put it to test cutting large it got a bit hot from load but kept cutting. Cutting tile would be easy after that.
Ozella Gaylord (verified owner) –
Grinder has great power and is balanced very well. I have used with a cutting wheel,grinding wheel, and wire wheel and it worked great for all of them
Samanta Halvorson (verified owner) –
The grinder is great you would thing it’s plugged into the wall
Oswaldo Welch (verified owner) –
I’m precast concrete installer and this is excellent cutter
Darron Schneider (verified owner) –
Amazing. I love the portability and POWER of this beast. Two things, one should note. No grinding wheel or blade is included. It is not variable speed. It is a very nicely designed tool, with plenty of power. I immediately order up a Cubitron blade for this, as I feel they are great blades, and really make a cordless grinder work much easier. However, with a standard metal grinding abrasive wheel, this still has plenty of power, and removed metal very well. You can also use masonry, and other grinding wheels, which have dished center. There is an adapter available separately to use flat blades. I think it should be included, since it’s complicated to find. These adapters are standard with many other grinders. There safety shield is adjustable and can be rotated and locked into place without tools. It’s locked position has some play, and does chatter a bit. However, grinding itself is noisy, so I can’t complain on this. Perhaps where is added clearance there for material to live, and still be able to be adjusted. What can be said about a 12AH battery. Wow. Charger is nice and solid. All of it. Very quality, and great tool to use. I recommend it.
Susanna Gulgowski (verified owner) –
We operate a grain and oilseed farm and have a shop where we do most of our own maintenance, repair and a lot of fabrication.We use this grinder in place of the corded tools as it has more power and is much easier to move around the shop
Patsy Klocko (verified owner) –
Every job is full of things that need to be ground down, cut , shaped to fit.Being “cordless” alows you to get in to “tight” places. Sometimes your working in wet spots with less danger of “electrocution”. There`s not always “power ” on the job. Good balance, strong long lasting battery.
Freida Cummings (verified owner) –
Use it every day it never comes up short always goes beyond expectations
Nichole Reichert (verified owner) –
Love it, just wish it had a 7″ guard on it. I use with cutting discs and haven’t found any 9″ cutting discs.
Dangelo Zieme (verified owner) –
Use it for cutting concrete, works great and easy to control
Raquel Ledner (verified owner) –
I have several M18 Fuel tools and love them. So I figured this would be a good choice to grind the concrete floor of my basement before painting it. And in many ways, it was. The tool is well-balanced, and has plenty of power to do the job. My floor looks great (so great in fact, we decided to leave it unpainted).However….it burns through batteries like crazy. I have four batteries and two chargers, so I figured that would be enough to let me work a couple of hours at a time. Wrong. Using this unit (more or less) continuously, it’s important to not fully discharge the batteries, or they will overheat. Using a diamond cup wheel, a 5 amp-hour battery runs down to one bar in several minutes of (more or less) continuous use. Now I have to stop, take off my PPE (a must for concrete grinding), walk over to the charger, check to see if I need to swap anything into the chargers, and finally change the battery.By the time I run down the 4th battery, the first one will be just about recharged (if I make sure not to run it down too far). Net: I get about 30 minutes of actual grinding time before I have to stop.To summarize: Nice unit, but next time I buy corded for this type of application.
Deonte Turner (verified owner) –
Best dam grinder period. I used the Milwaukee 9″ premium diamond blade and sliced through a cinderblock wall like butter. Love this beast.