The new Milwaukee Straight Die Grinder is sure to benefit for the earlier release of its older M12 FUEL brother, the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 90-Degree Die Grinder. Price is expected to be $169 and $259 (bare tool and kit).
M12 FUEL Milwaukee Straight Grinder Features
Using the M12 FUEL platform, this new 2486 Straight Die Grinder gets a brushless motor for runtime and power. The same 0.3 HP motor from the 90-degree powers this as well. However, this Milwaukee Straight Die Grinder only gets a 3-mode switch for controlling RPM. A variable speed trigger allows for further control of the RPM.
“When we introduced our M12 FUEL™ ¼” Right Angle Die Grinder, we disrupted the market and exceeded users’ expectations by delivering the industry’s first cordless right angle die grinder,” said Mark Kelly, Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “Now we’re expanding our offering in this new product category by introducing the M12 FUEL™ ¼” Straight Die Grinder equipped with 0.3 HP performance to outperform the most common 0.25 HP die grinders by 20%.”
Our Thoughts
We can’t wait to get our hands on this new Milwaukee Straight Die Grinder While the 90-degree M12 gets a ton of use in our shop, there are still jobs that the straight is better suited for. Expect to see these hit the shelves in March of 2020.
Milwaukee Straight Die Grinder Specs
M12 FUEL™ ¼” Straight Die Grinder Kit (2486-22)
- RPM: 0 – 21,000
- 3-Mode RPM Control
- Power Output: 0.3 HP
- Collet Size: ¼”
- Length: 11”
- Weight w/ battery: 1.6lbs
- 5-year tool warranty, 2-year battery warranty
Includes M12 FUEL™ ¼” Straight Die Grinder, (2) M12™ REDLITHIUM™ CP2.0 Battery Packs, M12 Charger, (2) Wrenches, and Contractor Bag.
*Also available as bare tool (2486-20)
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