Milwaukee 2880-20 M18 FUEL Small Angle Grinder

Overview

The Milwaukee 2880-20 is an 18 volt cordless angle grinder rated to 8500 RPM with an 800 watt motor, weighing about 5 pounds and measuring 13 by 8.5 by 3.5 inches. Like other 2880-20 model numbers, it ships as a bare tool without battery or charger.

This grinder's 8500 RPM speed and 800 watt motor rating put it in line with corded angle grinders used for cutting and grinding metal, while running on Milwaukee's M18 battery platform for cordless use. The bare tool listing again suits existing M18 owners rather than a first time buyer. Dimensions here likely describe the tool itself rather than any packaging, given they are given in inches with length, width and height labels.

• 8500 RPM top speed
• 800 watt motor power
• 18 volt M18 platform
• 13 x 8.5 x 3.5 inch dimensions

Who it's for

Suits Milwaukee M18 owners doing metal grinding, cutting or surface prep who want cordless freedom over a corded grinder. Less suited to someone without existing M18 batteries, since none are included.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

An 800 watt motor at up to 8500 RPM gives this grinder enough speed for cutting, grinding and surface prep on metal, comparable to many corded grinders in the same class. Cordless operation depends on the M18 battery paired with it, so higher capacity batteries will extend runtime on heavier jobs.

Where it stands among angle grinders

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Specifications

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