milwaukee M18 FUEL 24" Hedge Trimmer review

We recently scored an amazing deal at Home Depot on the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hedge Trimmer and got to put it through the paces on my lawn. Milwakuee states “The M18 FUEL™ 24" Hedge Trimmer has the power to cut ¾” branches, cuts up to 30% faster, and provides up to 2 hours of run-time per charge. Designed to meet landscape maintenance professional needs, the handle placement and weight distribution provide the best combination of balance and control. The trimmer features a slider-crank mechanism and all-metal gear case providing unmatched durability and longer life. The 24” blade trims more material in a single pass, increasing reach and productivity. The blade tip guard prevents damage to the property and the blades. The M18 FUEL™ 24" Hedge Trimmer is fully compatible with 200+ solutions on the M18™ system.” Lets jump into the review!

Quick Specs

Height 7.7"

Length 42.5"

Tool Warranty 3 Year

Voltage 18V

Weight 8.6 Lbs

Width 8.7"

Power SourceCordless

Cut Capacity 3/4"

Strokes per Minute3,400

Gear Case All-metal

We liked this hedge trimmer for it’s outstanding power, but it comes in at a higher price and weight than it’s competitors. If your looking for the best, look no further than the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hedge Trimmer.

This thing has loads of power, so much power that we never were able to stall it out trimming anything around the yard. It cut right through anything we put in it’s way.

The only downside to all this power is this trimmer is heavy, very heavy. To compare, the Makita weighs 1.2lb lighter with a battery, while the Milwakuee when attached to a battery is near 3lb heavier. Just a note that with the power comes extra weight.