I have the string trimmer, pole saw, and just ordered the hedge trimmer. I don't even have hedges ...lol....but my daughter does. The pole saw is amazing and I use the string trimmer weekly during grass season.I would never go back to gas. The cordless is much easier to start !
I just bought this trimmer edger system and my only dislike was the string head. I took it off and put on a weed thrasher head and it turned it into an awesome trimmer. I have never been a fan of the string trimmer heads and the jamming and twisting up of the string in the head. I have had the weed thrasher on my old gasoline Echo trimmer and its awesome on there also. As far as im concerned the weed thrasher is the best trimmer head on the market and it just makes the Milwaukee trimmer just that much better of a machine than with the factory head. Thanks for the demo you pretty much said the same as what I thought of the milwaukee system. Im just hoping that they are going to come out with a mini tiller that I can use to till between the rows in my garden LOL
Good video brother , I just recently got my hands on one of these...I got the string trimmer , pole saw and the hedge trimmer. I also have the older string trimmer and I am here to tell ya that the newer unit is faster than the older unit ( string trimmer ) and it seems to have more power as well. Pole saw is great , as is the hedge trimmer. Kudos to Milwaukee for not rushing to get this system out ahead of everyone else and taking the time to get it right. Thanks for addressing the voltage concerns , Milwaukee gets plenty of current out of these batteries to run these small brushless motors.
I do lawn care and landscaping professionally, I use all gas equipment for work and all my crews run gas equipment. But for my house I only use electric, even the lawnmower. I love them
@@jerranngo7670 you’ll kneed a couple batteries, I would just go with an echo srm 225 if it’s just the one complex you’re doing. They are like $200 and will work great on a place that size
@@jerranngo7670 it absolutely will I just did a 4 acre cleanup for an old lady it hasn’t been done in years most the brush was 6ft tall I used the M18 3 days straight no problem.
Milwaukee rocks..tried the EGO weed wacker and was very disappointed. Unit was awkward and I was not happy with results. Returned unit to Home depot and got the Milwaukee#2825-20st wacker quick lock and was very happy with this unit. Works great on low setting, .080 line and lasts forever. the rapid charger is a great bonus, and I can use with my Milwaukee drill batteries.
I'm trying to decide on this or the Ego power head kit...please give us some more information on what you liked and didn't like about the Ego and this Milwaukee please
Have this unit with the trimmer head attachment and the pole saw attachment, I have used the pole saw a bunch and it is awesome, works great from the ground up over head and the hook is nice to be able to pull small branches out that get stuck once cut. Really hoping to see a sweeper attachment in the next year or so too!
Good video as usual and informative. The chain saw in video is nice but not convenient in some situations. I was hoping a while back that Milwaukee would come out with a chain saw only that was smaller than what they have out now (2727-20). I wound-up buying the Dewalt DCCS620B 20V MAX XR Compact 12 in. chainsaw. It works very well for the quick small jobs rather firing up my Stihl.
Just wanted to say that you guys are my favorite tool Review channel I feel like you guys do a very Excellent job on comparing and giving credit where credit is due. I’m totally going to buy one of these quick little kits here soon thanks for the awesome video keep it up!!!
Great review! I agree with you on pretty much every point. I've been a happy M18 system owner since the first compact drill driver in the mid-2000's. I'm so glad Milwaukee is finally taking a serious approach in their outdoor power equipment sector! I've been holding out for a few years to make the jump from 2-stroke to battery in hopes they would do something like this. This kit does not disappoint! I bought the trimmer/edger combo during the Home Depot Spring Black Friday deal. Like you said in the review, the power delivery is outstanding! I have also been pleasantly surprised by the included string. For the past 15 years I have been using the same Stihl FS85 trimmer. It was a trusty workhorse that helped me earn a little spending money in high school; but honestly it was a little overkill for my small suburb yard now. My first impressions are that this Milwaukee kit is going to be a perfectly adequate replacement for the old Stihl. And without the noise, clutter, and hassle of the 2-stroke lifestyle.
Great review!! I just ran my new one with edger and trimmer head through it’s paces last Saturday ran both attachments for over an hour ( in the heat) and still had two bars left on the 8ah battery. I also would agree the power was real close to my FA90r!
@@nissman1753 my 9.0Ahr battery died with fewer than 50 charges and I was very bummed. Replacement was $299 I believe. BUT the battery has a 3 yr warranty or 2000 charges, they scanned the battery and gave me a new XC 8.0Ahr battery and that battery is a BEAST. it can outlast two of my XC 5.0Ahr batteries on my 4.5" grinder on long brutal jobs. The 30 min rapid charger has my XC8 battery fully charged well before my two XC5 Batts are worn down. These batteries have warranties and Milwaukee has been solid in backing anything I've had a problem with. I thought my tool room was glowing red until I walked into the Milwaukee shop. Talk about a red dream, geezus! They were straight up solid and gave me my new battery on the spot.
Good point's about the trigger system durring the review. It's something I've noticed as well while trying out different battery operated models and trying to compare to gas. That sensitivity can be frustrating. I recently picked up the new Echo 58v string trimmer and feel like they made great improvements on their trigger system. A more true variable speed trigger in my opinion
I just started looking at these after buying the 18vlt blower and being impressed. I also own a Stihl Kombi 131R with multiple attachments and it’s badass but also kicks my ass every Summer! There’s no other gas combination system even close to being this good but I just can’t take the physical beating anymore especially with my big yard. I’m also sick of smelling gas in the garage when the can decides to burp! LoL I think I’m going to jump on board and put it for sale since Summer is just starting.
I've got the whole setup, love it! I even have the extension pole that allows branch trimming up to convenient heights. I just wish the shoulder strap was a little more user-friendly.
I just saw these at Home Depot for $299, with the string trimmer attachment, charger, and 8.0ah battery. They need a tiller attachment like Ryobi has!!!
Looked up this Quik-Lok version of the trimmer. Tool-only runs $230. Attachments are around $75. I own the original string trimmer, hedge trimmer and chainsaw, so I won't need batteries and chargers. Now for $230, that's a blazing good deal.
The only attachments that cost less than $100 are the shoulder strap ($30) and the 3-foot extender ($75). $120 edger; $120 string trimmer attachment (for owners who started with a different kit); $160 pole saw: $170 hedge trimmer. Every now and then a used power head will pop up on eBay and sell for about $130.
I just got the the trimmer/pole saw combination from Home Depot during their spring Black Friday sale. I also added the edger. No hedges here. The 12AH felt a bit out of balance to me on the trimmer but worked great. I heard they are going back on sale at Home Depot in early May. I think I paid $329 for the kit plus a little over $100 for the edger.
I first got into the M18 line when I got a drill kit. I charged it up and used it and thought it was a very nice piece of equipment. It was weeks of home-owner use later when it hit me: I haven't had to recharge this thing yet. I went ahead and bought a few more pieces. I have the hand-held blower (on fast that will eat up a 5.0 battery pretty quickly) and a circular saw as well. Everything has been really solid for me. I'd love to pick up the power head and accessories one day, but I have a gas power head with trimmer/edger attachments already (Echo) and it's hard to justify the spend to replace working equipment.
I already owned a nice Robin 4-cycle string trimmer but I bought the Milwaukee 2825. I justified it fuive ways:1. It can be started (and used) by my wife.2. I can keep one trimmer in the back of the house.3. ).130 string in the Robin for serious weed clearing.4. It's a system and I needed a battery-powered edger.5. I already had three HD12.0 batteries and one HD6.0.
I am on the Makita 18v x 2 system and really satisfied with it after almost 2 yrs. I may purchase this for my 2nd property. It is a little less expensive then the Makita. If it is nearly as good of quality, I am sure I will like this system just as much.
Great video, I sold my old Milwaukee string trimmer that I had for 2 years and loved it andI just bought this Milwaukee string trimmer and edger attachment last week, it is awesome,I'm using the 6.0 h.o battery in it now,thing is great.
My partner has the whole set up we didnt get the hedge trimmer. We are trimming trees today and I bought him a protective helmet with visor. His garage doesn't have the room to put them on the wall. I looked everywhere for a holder for them but can't find one. Milwaukee should make one. I'd prefer a freestanding one.
@@WorkshopAddict You really think there is a difference in power between Milwaukees old string trimmer vs the new Quick - Loc system. I thought they were the exact same motor, only difference was the Quik Loc power head attachment. They are the same length, same weight, almost same everything. The RPMs are 300 more per minute on low and high. Do you notice a big difference in power between the two?
I just did try it this morning and there is a slight noticeable difference in power. It is not game changing power, but noticeable. Normal Edging wont be an issue for the 9.0, but the 12.0 will do it and stay cooler.
Dang. Brian, I love your reviews and that looks like the exact edger I need. Since it's battery and not gas, couldn't you maybe go commando on one of your neighbor's shrubs some night? Get Jeff to hold some of those LED worklights? Please pick one with some 3/4"+ limbs. :)
Awesome job I've been going back and forth between the ego and Milwaukee the only reason I'm thinking ego is the fact that I could get a push mower in the same platform. Any word if Milwaukee will come out with a push mower in the near future that might sway me in their direction.
No word on the Milwaukee mower. I can tell you EGO has a new mower that was supposed to come out this year but was pushed to fall or spring due to sales issues.
Have had ego mower for 1-2 yrs now....its really nice and the battery works quite well, but the mower is the only non Milwaukee battery tool I have. I do have the first gen Milwaukee trimmer and blower. I think I'm going to get the Ego pole saw and edger. It seems just slightly more durable and higher quality than the Milwaukee.
Great review. Home Depot has deal with blower, trimmer attachment, edger attachment, hedge trimmer attachment, pole saw attachment and pole extension with 8.0amp battery plus bonus 6.0amp high output (free) for 885. I've been waiting a year to buy, but with the free battery I think I have to pull the trigger. Any other recommendations or do it?
Awesome review, love the channel ! Milwaukee has a very good ope line....seen the new flexvolt blower ? 600cfm...looks badass...I like the ego line for battery...but I'll always have my stihl line of open...best around.
I concur with nearly everything you found in your review. I'm not getting the trigger thing though. Is it the difference between a gas unit with a centrifugal clutch that you can feather? Clearly there is no clutch on these power heads. I didn't even notice it and feel the turtle mode works great when you are trying not to damage bark or paint or wood posts/fence. The edger is awesome. Just as powerful as my Echo gas stick edger. The first edge of the year was digging like your deep stuff. Now that the edge is established, it's as fast as I can walk. Pole saw and hedge trimmer are also of equal quality. In short, this OPE kit is awesome. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Gas stuff is going on Craigslist.
I feel the trigger starts at 50 percent of the power rather than 20 percent. So my range is not 0-6200, but 3800-6200. I guess this does not run as slow as others. This might be my specific model. Triggers could vary in production. But the travel seems short also
@@WorkshopAddict yeah, just went out and checked a couple things. I feel in turtle mode it may be less than that on mine, but certainly not 20%. Strange that the blower will go very low, but that's not a lot of low end torque. Damn, now I'll think about that every time. haha! Never seemed to need slower than 1/2 turtle so I'll deal with it.
@@mikemorgan5015 Thanks for confirming. When going around the fence I was slowing to the trigger and bouncing the machine on and off. After using so many of these sometimes we pick up on weird stuff like this that really does not affect how the tool works.
Good video! I think for battery string trimmers to ever be used in a commercial setting, the price of batteries would have to fall by like 90%. If you were using this tool all day, you would need a lot of batteries I would think.
Milwaukee because of the use of the battery with so many other tools and the Milwaukee eservice.com that puts you in charge of the warranty. EGO is slipping these days.
@@WorkshopAddict Actually, I have a new Stihl power head and some 10-12 yr old Craftsman attachments. Although the fitment is a little sketchy, the Craftsman attachments DO lock in and work with the Stihl power head. There are many Tubes out there showing how the different attachments fit with different power heads. I wouldn't recommend doing this for daily use or long term, but for a very rarely used attachment, it works alright in my case. I have the first gen Milwaukee string trimmer and it works very well. It would be great if they came out with a conversion kit to allow for the Quick-Lok-type tube/shaft for it! Not holding my breath...
I have the Milwuakee fuel Sting Trimmer but unfortunately it’s not the quik lock feature. Is there a way I can buy an adaptor or something to make quik lock compatible?? Cause I’d like to get the pole saw attachment. Thanks
I like this unit and it is more than powerful enough to do what I need except for the fact I can't get through one bar on an 8AH battery without it overheating and shutting off constantly. Do you know if there is a solution for the overheating yet?
Is it just my unit, or is there a lot of vibration that comes from the motor? The 20v brushless dewalt that I just have to my dad didn’t vibrate like this one.
I’ve heard the quik lok tends to overheat when using the string trimmer. But what about when just using the pole saw and hedge trimmer attachments instead of the string trimmer?
I currently have the first generation Echo battery powered trimmer With edger and articulating hedge trimmer attachments But the motor recently broke So i go to homedepot to buy a new Trimmer but the new one doesn't accept attachments it folds in half and the motor is in the lower end above the trimmer spool. Either i purchase a gas power head or switch over to Milwaukee. Looks like Echo dropped the ball on there battery powered line they are falling behind. Looks like i am switching over to Milwaukee.
Which would u choose between the milwaukee multi head trimmer vs the ego multi head trimmer and other attachment consideration too for power weight n run time plz help
Hey Brian, it sounded like you were suggesting the 162Wh 9.0 battery would edge and string trim (without stalling) more than the 280Wh 5.0 Ego battery and powerhead system, and that it would struggle. Is that the case? Ego’s powerhead is reported to be 2000W.
It feels like the Milwaukee's is more powerful with the edger. We all know that power can be had from gearing and not just motor watts. with that said, this year we are edging early and the area is wet and compacted from the bobcats from last years bobcats. You can watch last years video on the EGO in the same area and watch the dry dirt move a lot easier. The EGO ate an 5.0 Ah battery while edging. The Milwaukee did not and allowed me to string trim completely on the same battery. I need to get these two side by side in the same soil conditions. I dislike the slow speed on the EGO as it is too slow. These two are similar but Milwaukee has some magic going here by making this much power and having the runtime. Does it have to do with gearing and the % of load on the motor?
This is what I've been waiting for. DeWalt seems to come out with stuff first but then Milwaukee does it Better. Now Milwaukee has basically every tool I could want. Time to get rid of my yellow and buy Red.
D K Milwaukee does perfectly fine for framing and remodeling, been using both Milwaukee and Dewalt corded and cordless for framing and remodeling. Been in the construction business for over 36 years now. Both are just fine.
So you support China over America remember Milwaukee is no longer a American company they're owned by China tool wise dewalt has better tools and Milwaukee has some tools but overall Dewalt has more that are better
@workshopt addict I have the m18 gen1 trimmer and an ego56v 15" trimmer. Is this new trimmer significantly smoother (motor during operation) and more power ful than the gen1? This will dictate how i buy into system (pole saw vs trimmer) and what attachments i get.
I’m heavily invested in the Milwaukee line, but mostly have 5.0 batteries. I have the Milwaukee chainsaw that came with the 12.0, so it’s the only large battery I have. I plan on buying an EGO mower, so I have a decision to make. Which trimmer and edger to buy... If you were in my position, which would you buy? I’m literally 50/50 between Milwaukee and EGO.
Have you tried a 5 amp battery on it are you running the 9 that it comes with I like to know the performance between the two on that tool thank you you guys keep going great keep take care of each other and your family
We only tried the 9.0 and 12.0. This is a higher demand tool and the 5.0 will lower the runtime and power. I can try it and update in the next video but to me it seems it would heat up and ruin the 5.0's faster than anyone would want.
I've tried them. Run time and power are reduced but usable. I wouldn't go bare tool hoping to use a 5ah battery if that's where your going, you'll be disappointed unless you have a really small lawn. But if your 9 or 12 go dead on you, you can certainly get 10 or 15 min to finish up on a 5 or even a 3 or 2.
Same problem with ego... the weed eater starts too fast ....it’s like they could gear it way down and it would be better......especially when it comes to cleaning beds out that have plants still in them. It’s like when you try to start the line and just flop it to go in where you want it...... it just rips half throttle and tears up plants and throws rocks hard cause the string is taught. Other then that it has all the power of a gassers and more. love the no emissions 😂👍
I am very impressed with this Milwaukee system. I have two Dewalt 20v MAX XR brushless drills (and a small blower) and have been considering investing in the Dewalt Flexvolt 20V/60V Max system and outdoor power tools. But since I've not sunk too much $$ yet into DeWalt I'm wondering if going with Milwaukee is the better choice. What are folks' thoughts on DeWalt vs Milwaukee for these outdoor power tool applications?
WorkshopAddict Thanks, Brian. I've seen the 40v DeWalt line but I won't be using the tools for commercial applications and I prefer to be able to run all my cordless tools on the same battery/charging platform. Tough decision!
Why exactly? It seems like the DeWalt 20v/60v Flexvolt batteries allow more cordless tool options (e.g., running up to 120v with two 60v batteries). Milwaukee batteries are 18v (if I'm not mistaken) and I'm not aware of options to run larger tools (e.g., table saw) on the same battery platform.
I am only talking outdoor power equipment. In OPE, Dewalt 20 volt is poor performing at this time and the FV items are only a 1P battery and cannot keep up with the Milwaukee 3P batteries due to heat.
Will this trimmer be able to use cutting blades in place of the line? I've been considering this but won't look at it more seriously until my current trimmer dies. Will also wait to see what other attachments they'll release for it hopefully.
That won't be easy. Milwaukee made the trimmer base with a short, molded circular bump that prevents third-part spinning heads from coupling the trimmer's spinning metal ring. I bought a Tanaka No-Brainer head for my Milwaukee trimmer but the bump left a gap between the Tanaka head and the Milwaukee spinner. The Milwaukee head has a molded cutout (recess) that mates with the bump.
I like these battery powered trimmers and such however, the one thing I'm concerned about is longevity of the battery and tool platform. In other words, in 5 to 8 years will this platform still be around and batteries still available? I've been using the same gas powered trimmer and chainsaws for well over 10 years with basically zero issues lest for normal wear and tear and maintenance. Additionally I work my tools to the max and I'm still on the wait and see end of things for cordless. I have 20 wooded acres to care for during the Spring, Summer and Fall and my gas powered tools keep working great. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Technology changes and it seems to change faster in Battery powered tools than gas, but we are still seeing new gas powered tools change with emissions. Hard to say what will happen. Milwaukee has not changed battery styles on people and we assume they wont. You never know.
There's so much momentum (sold so many) behind both DeWalt and Milwaukee lines now that these batteries will be available for a long long time. I'm sure if they upgrade the technology they will still fit the old tools. If you've got 20 acres you're probably better off with gas. I've got 10 acres and still use my Stihl gas saw if I need to do serious work or cut firewood, but I like the battery tools for around the house.
@@DK-jd8bj I should hope so since I have an older DeWalt brushed impact driver and drill driver, both 18V XRP's (before Ah ratings) that I purchased in 2011 and can no longer find DeWalt new replacement batteries for unless I go for aftermarket garbage. I have one good battery left that I switch between tools and since they still get the job done, I really don't want to upgrade and purchase new tools. I hate throwing perfectly good tools away just because the battery life is finite and already obsolete.
@@TheFlatlander440 home depot sells xrp batteries brand new... Dewalt never abandoned the 18v line or the batteries, they are still sold at home depot...as Brian said and the make an adapter 18/to 20vmax
I replaced a Stihl gas with this unit and I’m disappointed. Good power but mine gets warm and shuts down. It is powerful enough but it overheats and is rendered useless. Going back to gas.
5 acre wooded yard, owned this system for 2 years and have had ZERO problems. Replaced ALL my gas powered handheld yard tools. As a matter of fact, that 10” pole saw has punched WAY above its weight but I also keep everything cleaned/sap free, sharpened and very well maintained. Sorry about your troubles but My Milwaukee M18 QUIK lock system and attachments have been a killer purchase, plus I got everything on massive sale at Home Depot.
The girls love the string trimmer but we have the first model. They have 2 of them in each trailer and run the hell out of them great tool . Plan to get this model next month will get the string trimmer and the chainsaw . Maybe the hedge trimmer as well time will tell. And we use the 12.0 battery and they do very well.
Where I live there are two Home Depots about 3 miles apart and don't carry any new Milwaukee stuff I asked why until we sell the old stuff, they seem care more about Ridgid and Ryobi
Those are deemed "DIY market" stores. At least that's what a Milwaukee rep told me. And they suck. Every time I'm in a larger city, I'll go in to see what I'm missing. BTW If anyone knows a way to tell the largest store(without actually going to them) tool selection wise, please let me know.
Try white vinegar instead of Roundup. It's cheaper, safer and works just as well on grass. Just be careful about flowers, shrubs and trees. Unlike Roundup, white vinegar does not discriminate between weeds and non-broadleaf vegetation.
My next door neighbor has that milwaukee trimmer and man that thing is no match for my toro weedeater. I tried the milwaukee but it was so weak i gave it back to my neighbor and used my toro. There is a HUGE difference.
I run redmax high end commercial stuff. The Milwaukee isn't even close to keeping up dude. 500$ in batteries and I still can't get through a 8 hour day. I've been running 1st gen trimmer for 2 years and the 9.0's are already going bad at one charge per day.
I believe that Milwaukee will rule in the cordless market the next years.
They already do
No did very poor job need lot improvement
I have the string trimmer, pole saw, and just ordered the hedge trimmer. I don't even have hedges ...lol....but my daughter does. The pole saw is amazing and I use the string trimmer weekly during grass season.I would never go back to gas. The cordless is much easier to start !
I just bought this trimmer edger system and my only dislike was the string head. I took it off and put on a weed thrasher head and it turned it into an awesome trimmer. I have never been a fan of the string trimmer heads and the jamming and twisting up of the string in the head. I have had the weed thrasher on my old gasoline Echo trimmer and its awesome on there also. As far as im concerned the weed thrasher is the best trimmer head on the market and it just makes the Milwaukee trimmer just that much better of a machine than with the factory head. Thanks for the demo you pretty much said the same as what I thought of the milwaukee system. Im just hoping that they are going to come out with a mini tiller that I can use to till between the rows in my garden LOL
Have six acres of lawn with many beds. Simply put. I love it. Sold on the brand.
Good video brother , I just recently got my hands on one of these...I got the string trimmer , pole saw and the hedge trimmer. I also have the older string trimmer and I am here to tell ya that the newer unit is faster than the older unit ( string trimmer ) and it seems to have more power as well. Pole saw is great , as is the hedge trimmer. Kudos to Milwaukee for not rushing to get this system out ahead of everyone else and taking the time to get it right.
Thanks for addressing the voltage concerns , Milwaukee gets plenty of current out of these batteries to run these small brushless motors.
I do lawn care and landscaping professionally, I use all gas equipment for work and all my crews run gas equipment. But for my house I only use electric, even the lawnmower. I love them
Do you think the m18 string trimmer could handle a commercial load? For example like a 3 acre townhome complex?
@@jerranngo7670 you’ll kneed a couple batteries, I would just go with an echo srm 225 if it’s just the one complex you’re doing. They are like $200 and will work great on a place that size
@@jerranngo7670 it absolutely will I just did a 4 acre cleanup for an old lady it hasn’t been done in years most the brush was 6ft tall I used the M18 3 days straight no problem.
Milwaukee rocks..tried the EGO weed wacker and was very disappointed. Unit was awkward and I was not happy with results. Returned unit to Home depot and got the Milwaukee#2825-20st wacker quick lock and was very happy with this unit. Works great on low setting, .080 line and lasts forever. the rapid charger is a great bonus, and I can use with my Milwaukee drill batteries.
I'm trying to decide on this or the Ego power head kit...please give us some more information on what you liked and didn't like about the Ego and this Milwaukee please
I also picked one up. Power head with trimmer with 9AH and charger for $329 and got the pole saw for free!
Awesome deal
Have this unit with the trimmer head attachment and the pole saw attachment, I have used the pole saw a bunch and it is awesome, works great from the ground up over head and the hook is nice to be able to pull small branches out that get stuck once cut. Really hoping to see a sweeper attachment in the next year or so too!
We have to assume more will come out!
Just picked one up yesterday. Totally worth it
Good video as usual and informative. The chain saw in video is nice but not convenient in some situations. I was hoping a while back that Milwaukee would come out with a chain saw only that was smaller than what they have out now (2727-20). I wound-up buying the Dewalt DCCS620B 20V MAX XR Compact 12 in. chainsaw. It works very well for the quick small jobs rather firing up my Stihl.
One tip: I shot a little Fluid Film in the quick lock shaft then swabbed it around with my finger. Now the attachments slide in and out like butter.
Awesome tip, love fluid film.
@@WorkshopAddict what is fluid film
@@robertsalyers1351 It is a lubricant/rust proofer that dries. Amazing stuff that is not sticky by very slippery. amzn.to/2VCNsBo
I have the power head and all the attachments, I've used everything a few times, and everything works very well!!
Thank you for commenting and helping others!
Just wanted to say that you guys are my favorite tool Review channel I feel like you guys do a very Excellent job on comparing and giving credit where credit is due. I’m totally going to buy one of these quick little kits here soon thanks for the awesome video keep it up!!!
Thanks Caleb. We appreciate the compliment.
did you buy it yet? what are you WAITING FOR?
Great review! I agree with you on pretty much every point. I've been a happy M18 system owner since the first compact drill driver in the mid-2000's. I'm so glad Milwaukee is finally taking a serious approach in their outdoor power equipment sector! I've been holding out for a few years to make the jump from 2-stroke to battery in hopes they would do something like this. This kit does not disappoint!
I bought the trimmer/edger combo during the Home Depot Spring Black Friday deal. Like you said in the review, the power delivery is outstanding! I have also been pleasantly surprised by the included string. For the past 15 years I have been using the same Stihl FS85 trimmer. It was a trusty workhorse that helped me earn a little spending money in high school; but honestly it was a little overkill for my small suburb yard now. My first impressions are that this Milwaukee kit is going to be a perfectly adequate replacement for the old Stihl. And without the noise, clutter, and hassle of the 2-stroke lifestyle.
Thanks David, we work hard to give people an honest opinion and you backing us up helps us to know we are on the right track.
Great review!! I just ran my new one with edger and trimmer head through it’s paces last Saturday ran both attachments for over an hour ( in the heat) and still had two bars left on the 8ah battery.
I also would agree the power was real close to my FA90r!
How has your battery held up? All the reviews on these over the past year say their batters all died within several uses
Very well have used it several times since spring .
@@nissman1753 my 9.0Ahr battery died with fewer than 50 charges and I was very bummed. Replacement was $299 I believe. BUT the battery has a 3 yr warranty or 2000 charges, they scanned the battery and gave me a new XC 8.0Ahr battery and that battery is a BEAST. it can outlast two of my XC 5.0Ahr batteries on my 4.5" grinder on long brutal jobs. The 30 min rapid charger has my XC8 battery fully charged well before my two XC5 Batts are worn down. These batteries have warranties and Milwaukee has been solid in backing anything I've had a problem with.
I thought my tool room was glowing red until I walked into the Milwaukee shop. Talk about a red dream, geezus! They were straight up solid and gave me my new battery on the spot.
Good point's about the trigger system durring the review. It's something I've noticed as well while trying out different battery operated models and trying to compare to gas. That sensitivity can be frustrating. I recently picked up the new Echo 58v string trimmer and feel like they made great improvements on their trigger system. A more true variable speed trigger in my opinion
The Echo 58v and the Milwaukee Quick lok are both made by TTI. wonder if they changed the trigger between the two?
I just started looking at these after buying the 18vlt blower and being impressed. I also own a Stihl Kombi 131R with multiple attachments and it’s badass but also kicks my ass every Summer! There’s no other gas combination system even close to being this good but I just can’t take the physical beating anymore especially with my big yard. I’m also sick of smelling gas in the garage when the can decides to burp! LoL
I think I’m going to jump on board and put it for sale since Summer is just starting.
I've got the whole setup, love it! I even have the extension pole that allows branch trimming up to convenient heights. I just wish the shoulder strap was a little more user-friendly.
I just saw these at Home Depot for $299, with the string trimmer attachment, charger, and 8.0ah battery. They need a tiller attachment like Ryobi has!!!
Looked up this Quik-Lok version of the trimmer. Tool-only runs $230. Attachments are around $75. I own the original string trimmer, hedge trimmer and chainsaw, so I won't need batteries and chargers. Now for $230, that's a blazing good deal.
The only attachments that cost less than $100 are the shoulder strap ($30) and the 3-foot extender ($75). $120 edger; $120 string trimmer attachment (for owners who started with a different kit); $160 pole saw: $170 hedge trimmer. Every now and then a used power head will pop up on eBay and sell for about $130.
I just got the the trimmer/pole saw combination from Home Depot during their spring Black Friday sale. I also added the edger. No hedges here. The 12AH felt a bit out of balance to me on the trimmer but worked great. I heard they are going back on sale at Home Depot in early May. I think I paid $329 for the kit plus a little over $100 for the edger.
I have the first version of the string trimmer and love it. Disappointed that there does not seem to be an upgrade path to the Quik-Lok.
Todd Reimer yeah...same here!
Be nice to also have a tree branch pruner attachment to go with this awesome set.
I first got into the M18 line when I got a drill kit. I charged it up and used it and thought it was a very nice piece of equipment.
It was weeks of home-owner use later when it hit me: I haven't had to recharge this thing yet.
I went ahead and bought a few more pieces. I have the hand-held blower (on fast that will eat up a 5.0 battery pretty quickly) and a circular saw as well. Everything has been really solid for me.
I'd love to pick up the power head and accessories one day, but I have a gas power head with trimmer/edger attachments already (Echo) and it's hard to justify the spend to replace working equipment.
I already owned a nice Robin 4-cycle string trimmer but I bought the Milwaukee 2825. I justified it fuive ways:1. It can be started (and used) by my wife.2. I can keep one trimmer in the back of the house.3. ).130 string in the Robin for serious weed clearing.4. It's a system and I needed a battery-powered edger.5. I already had three HD12.0 batteries and one HD6.0.
I am on the Makita 18v x 2 system and really satisfied with it after almost 2 yrs. I may purchase this for my 2nd property. It is a little less expensive then the Makita. If it is nearly as good of quality, I am sure I will like this system just as much.
I've been thinking about a combo. (blower / pole saw)
Your review is very helpful.
Great video, I sold my old Milwaukee string trimmer that I had for 2 years and loved it andI just bought this Milwaukee string trimmer and edger attachment last week, it is awesome,I'm using the 6.0 h.o battery in it now,thing is great.
You notice the "shorter" trigger pull also? Seems to go 50% to 100% rather than 20-100.
Is it the 6.0 high demand or regular ? If its high demand how sweet is it cause i want one
It comes with the 9.0 regular output but I own a 6.0 high output and a 12.0 high output,I like using the 6.0ho
My partner has the whole set up we didnt get the hedge trimmer. We are trimming trees today and I bought him a protective helmet with visor. His garage doesn't have the room to put them on the wall. I looked everywhere for a holder for them but can't find one. Milwaukee should make one. I'd prefer a freestanding one.
Man wish this came out last year. But already bought the Milwaukee string trimmer, hedge trimmer, gen2 blower.
There will always be something new. Your String trimmer may not have the power of this one but but still gets the job done well!
@@WorkshopAddict You really think there is a difference in power between Milwaukees old string trimmer vs the new Quick - Loc system. I thought they were the exact same motor, only difference was the Quik Loc power head attachment. They are the same length, same weight, almost same everything. The RPMs are 300 more per minute on low and high.
Do you notice a big difference in power between the two?
@@Jay-sg2ww Could all be in my head, or in the trigger feeling like it has "less travel", but the Quick Loc does feel slightly more powerful.
Great video. Greetings from Slovenia 😎
Greetings! Thank you!
We are firefighters and rescue...
Will this m18 header be useful?
Especially the pole to cut high branches..
great review. really good information and what i wanted to know about this. thanks!!!
That’s a nice fence.
Could you try out the unit the 12.0 battery? Especially the edging and the chainsaw part. I wonder if that would make a noticeable difference? Thanks
I just did try it this morning and there is a slight noticeable difference in power. It is not game changing power, but noticeable. Normal Edging wont be an issue for the 9.0, but the 12.0 will do it and stay cooler.
Excellent REVIEW. Thank you.
Thanks Luke
Dang. Brian, I love your reviews and that looks like the exact edger I need. Since it's battery and not gas, couldn't you maybe go commando on one of your neighbor's shrubs some night? Get Jeff to hold some of those LED worklights? Please pick one with some 3/4"+ limbs. :)
Won't be comando... but we will get it done.
Excellent VIDEO
Thanks Luke
Hey man, good review. Thank you!
Awesome job I've been going back and forth between the ego and Milwaukee the only reason I'm thinking ego is the fact that I could get a push mower in the same platform. Any word if Milwaukee will come out with a push mower in the near future that might sway me in their direction.
No word on the Milwaukee mower. I can tell you EGO has a new mower that was supposed to come out this year but was pushed to fall or spring due to sales issues.
Have had ego mower for 1-2 yrs now....its really nice and the battery works quite well, but the mower is the only non Milwaukee battery tool I have. I do have the first gen Milwaukee trimmer and blower. I think I'm going to get the Ego pole saw and edger. It seems just slightly more durable and higher quality than the Milwaukee.
Great review.
Home Depot has deal with blower, trimmer attachment, edger attachment, hedge trimmer attachment, pole saw attachment and pole extension with 8.0amp battery plus bonus 6.0amp high output (free) for 885. I've been waiting a year to buy, but with the free battery I think I have to pull the trigger. Any other recommendations or do it?
Awesome review, love the channel ! Milwaukee has a very good ope line....seen the new flexvolt blower ? 600cfm...looks badass...I like the ego line for battery...but I'll always have my stihl line of open...best around.
I do not have enough time with the Flexvolt to say I like it or not.
Does the hedge trimmer attachment have grease ports? Do the batteries hold up well in the heat of the summer?
Just picked it up today!
I concur with nearly everything you found in your review. I'm not getting the trigger thing though. Is it the difference between a gas unit with a centrifugal clutch that you can feather? Clearly there is no clutch on these power heads. I didn't even notice it and feel the turtle mode works great when you are trying not to damage bark or paint or wood posts/fence. The edger is awesome. Just as powerful as my Echo gas stick edger. The first edge of the year was digging like your deep stuff. Now that the edge is established, it's as fast as I can walk. Pole saw and hedge trimmer are also of equal quality. In short, this OPE kit is awesome. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Gas stuff is going on Craigslist.
I feel the trigger starts at 50 percent of the power rather than 20 percent. So my range is not 0-6200, but 3800-6200. I guess this does not run as slow as others. This might be my specific model. Triggers could vary in production. But the travel seems short also
@@WorkshopAddict yeah, just went out and checked a couple things. I feel in turtle mode it may be less than that on mine, but certainly not 20%. Strange that the blower will go very low, but that's not a lot of low end torque. Damn, now I'll think about that every time. haha! Never seemed to need slower than 1/2 turtle so I'll deal with it.
@@mikemorgan5015 Thanks for confirming. When going around the fence I was slowing to the trigger and bouncing the machine on and off. After using so many of these sometimes we pick up on weird stuff like this that really does not affect how the tool works.
Good video! I think for battery string trimmers to ever be used in a commercial setting, the price of batteries would have to fall by like 90%. If you were using this tool all day, you would need a lot of batteries I would think.
Commercially, yes. You would need about one 9.0 for every 4 to 5 yards in the city with a lot of trimming at each (15 mins each house)
Would you recommend this or the Ego power head kit ? And why
Great information thanks Brother
Milwaukee because of the use of the battery with so many other tools and the Milwaukee eservice.com that puts you in charge of the warranty. EGO is slipping these days.
Very good informative video! Great job!
Thanks Scott.
I bought the 2828-20 model that does not have the quick-lock feature. Can I add the quick-lock connector or am I out of luck?
You cannot add it.
Odd question. would the ego attachments fit into the Milwaukee power head? I would need to have the tiller attachment.
No, everyone is proprietary as to how they fit. They change the internal shaft slightly to "lock" better and you are locked into one brand.
@@WorkshopAddict Actually, I have a new Stihl power head and some 10-12 yr old Craftsman attachments. Although the fitment is a little sketchy, the Craftsman attachments DO lock in and work with the Stihl power head. There are many Tubes out there showing how the different attachments fit with different power heads. I wouldn't recommend doing this for daily use or long term, but for a very rarely used attachment, it works alright in my case.
I have the first gen Milwaukee string trimmer and it works very well. It would be great if they came out with a conversion kit to allow for the Quick-Lok-type tube/shaft for it! Not holding my breath...
I have the Milwuakee fuel Sting Trimmer but unfortunately it’s not the quik lock feature. Is there a way I can buy an adaptor or something to make quik lock compatible?? Cause I’d like to get the pole saw attachment. Thanks
Not at this time
I like this unit and it is more than powerful enough to do what I need except for the fact I can't get through one bar on an 8AH battery without it overheating and shutting off constantly. Do you know if there is a solution for the overheating yet?
Is it just my unit, or is there a lot of vibration that comes from the motor? The 20v brushless dewalt that I just have to my dad didn’t vibrate like this one.
Return it. Zero vibes on ours.
Is the connector universal? I.e. could I attach my old standard petrol strimmmer attachments? Thanks
2828 vs 2825 which one would you prefer?.. thanks for all the great reviews
I’ve heard the quik lok tends to overheat when using the string trimmer. But what about when just using the pole saw and hedge trimmer attachments instead of the string trimmer?
They just need a blower attachment like Stihl has on the Kombi tool. A mower would also be great!!
Great review !!! Thanks 🇺🇸👍🏻
I wish I could buy just the power head with the hedge trimmer.
Great review. Thanks!
I currently have the first generation Echo battery powered trimmer With edger and articulating hedge trimmer attachments But the motor recently broke So i go to homedepot to buy a new Trimmer but the new one doesn't accept attachments it folds in half and the motor is in the lower end above the trimmer spool. Either i purchase a gas power head or switch over to Milwaukee. Looks like Echo dropped the ball on there battery powered line they are falling behind. Looks like i am switching over to Milwaukee.
Just an FYI, the ECHO 58 volt line is built by TTI, the same company who owns Milwaukee.
Getting mine soon.
Let us know how you like it. It has been great for us!
I have all of the Attachments but wish Milwaukee would make a Rotary Scissor Attachment .
Which would u choose between the milwaukee multi head trimmer vs the ego multi head trimmer and other attachment consideration too for power weight n run time plz help
I would go with Milwaukee because it has close to the same power as EGO but has a ton more tools to buy if you ever want to.
@@WorkshopAddict thanks for the information
That edger how did it compare to has? Do you think gas would have done a better job on that portion of own you were having troubles with?
My Stihl KM130R would have done better but still would have struggled.
Hey Brian, it sounded like you were suggesting the 162Wh 9.0 battery would edge and string trim (without stalling) more than the 280Wh 5.0 Ego battery and powerhead system, and that it would struggle. Is that the case? Ego’s powerhead is reported to be 2000W.
It feels like the Milwaukee's is more powerful with the edger. We all know that power can be had from gearing and not just motor watts. with that said, this year we are edging early and the area is wet and compacted from the bobcats from last years bobcats. You can watch last years video on the EGO in the same area and watch the dry dirt move a lot easier. The EGO ate an 5.0 Ah battery while edging. The Milwaukee did not and allowed me to string trim completely on the same battery. I need to get these two side by side in the same soil conditions. I dislike the slow speed on the EGO as it is too slow. These two are similar but Milwaukee has some magic going here by making this much power and having the runtime. Does it have to do with gearing and the % of load on the motor?
Can anyone tell me how long the battery life lasts for the string trimmer/Edger/Hedge Trimmer?
Are these tools still working for you 5 years later?
Thank you.
This is what I've been waiting for. DeWalt seems to come out with stuff first but then Milwaukee does it Better. Now Milwaukee has basically every tool I could want. Time to get rid of my yellow and buy Red.
Still no lawn mower from Milwaukee.
Depends what your tools your talking about....not for framing or remodeling...
D K Milwaukee does perfectly fine for framing and remodeling, been using both Milwaukee and Dewalt corded and cordless for framing and remodeling. Been in the construction business for over 36 years now. Both are just fine.
So you support China over America remember Milwaukee is no longer a American company they're owned by China tool wise dewalt has better tools and Milwaukee has some tools but overall Dewalt has more that are better
How do you extend the line when it gets too short? Does it automatically lengthen?
bump the head on the ground and it will feed.
How large is the shaft size? I would like to use the 9" brush cutter blade that has a 1" arbor or 20mm adapter.
Can the milwaukee weed wacker ATTACHMENT fit a gas powered weed wacker motor?
@workshopt addict I have the m18 gen1 trimmer and an ego56v 15" trimmer. Is this new trimmer significantly smoother (motor during operation) and more power ful than the gen1? This will dictate how i buy into system (pole saw vs trimmer) and what attachments i get.
I’m heavily invested in the Milwaukee line, but mostly have 5.0 batteries. I have the Milwaukee chainsaw that came with the 12.0, so it’s the only large battery I have. I plan on buying an EGO mower, so I have a decision to make. Which trimmer and edger to buy... If you were in my position, which would you buy? I’m literally 50/50 between Milwaukee and EGO.
Milwaukee because you can use the batteries for your tools.
Have you tried a 5 amp battery on it are you running the 9 that it comes with I like to know the performance between the two on that tool thank you you guys keep going great keep take care of each other and your family
We only tried the 9.0 and 12.0. This is a higher demand tool and the 5.0 will lower the runtime and power. I can try it and update in the next video but to me it seems it would heat up and ruin the 5.0's faster than anyone would want.
I've tried them. Run time and power are reduced but usable. I wouldn't go bare tool hoping to use a 5ah battery if that's where your going, you'll be disappointed unless you have a really small lawn. But if your 9 or 12 go dead on you, you can certainly get 10 or 15 min to finish up on a 5 or even a 3 or 2.
I think I might have to go with that Ego power head kit over this Milwaukee
Huge Mistake
@@WorkshopAddict could you comment more on that I need a good string trimmer for home use
I don't really need the attachments but it's a good option
@@robertsalyers1351 EGO has been going down hill in quality and once they solidified thief spot in the home Depot they gave up on customer service.
How would the line trimmer go with the 5.0ah batteries?
Same problem with ego... the weed eater starts too fast ....it’s like they could gear it way down and it would be better......especially when it comes to cleaning beds out that have plants still in them. It’s like when you try to start the line and just flop it to go in where you want it...... it just rips half throttle and tears up plants and throws rocks hard cause the string is taught. Other then that it has all the power of a gassers and more. love the no emissions 😂👍
will this have enough power to run one of those brush cutters that look like a skill saw blade?
Yes, it should be able to use that no issue as long as you stay under 2" or so brush. You will not be cutting down a tree with it. 😀👍
Will the Stihl extension for pole saw fit the Milwaukee pole? The 3ft extension piece. Not saw head
No.
Great video
I am very impressed with this Milwaukee system. I have two Dewalt 20v MAX XR brushless drills (and a small blower) and have been considering investing in the Dewalt Flexvolt 20V/60V Max system and outdoor power tools. But since I've not sunk too much $$ yet into DeWalt I'm wondering if going with Milwaukee is the better choice. What are folks' thoughts on DeWalt vs Milwaukee for these outdoor power tool applications?
Dave, if you buy Dewalt OPE, Go with the 40 volt system. Dewalt considers that the contractor grade.
WorkshopAddict Thanks, Brian. I've seen the 40v DeWalt line but I won't be using the tools for commercial applications and I prefer to be able to run all my cordless tools on the same battery/charging platform. Tough decision!
Dave, if you are running the 20 volt of FV line, its not tough. Go Milwaukee.
Why exactly? It seems like the DeWalt 20v/60v Flexvolt batteries allow more cordless tool options (e.g., running up to 120v with two 60v batteries). Milwaukee batteries are 18v (if I'm not mistaken) and I'm not aware of options to run larger tools (e.g., table saw) on the same battery platform.
I am only talking outdoor power equipment. In OPE, Dewalt 20 volt is poor performing at this time and the FV items are only a 1P battery and cannot keep up with the Milwaukee 3P batteries due to heat.
Will this trimmer be able to use cutting blades in place of the line? I've been considering this but won't look at it more seriously until my current trimmer dies. Will also wait to see what other attachments they'll release for it hopefully.
It has all the power in the world to use those blades, you would just have to put a head on that accepts them.
That won't be easy. Milwaukee made the trimmer base with a short, molded circular bump that prevents third-part spinning heads from coupling the trimmer's spinning metal ring. I bought a Tanaka No-Brainer head for my Milwaukee trimmer but the bump left a gap between the Tanaka head and the Milwaukee spinner. The Milwaukee head has a molded cutout (recess) that mates with the bump.
Makita make a brush cutter with bike handles. Milwaukee should make one that can share the extensions
Share the trimmer heads between Milwaukee trimmer and cutter
I like these battery powered trimmers and such however, the one thing I'm concerned about is longevity of the battery and tool platform. In other words, in 5 to 8 years will this platform still be around and batteries still available? I've been using the same gas powered trimmer and chainsaws for well over 10 years with basically zero issues lest for normal wear and tear and maintenance. Additionally I work my tools to the max and I'm still on the wait and see end of things for cordless. I have 20 wooded acres to care for during the Spring, Summer and Fall and my gas powered tools keep working great. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Technology changes and it seems to change faster in Battery powered tools than gas, but we are still seeing new gas powered tools change with emissions. Hard to say what will happen. Milwaukee has not changed battery styles on people and we assume they wont. You never know.
There's so much momentum (sold so many) behind both DeWalt and Milwaukee lines now that these batteries will be available for a long long time. I'm sure if they upgrade the technology they will still fit the old tools.
If you've got 20 acres you're probably better off with gas. I've got 10 acres and still use my Stihl gas saw if I need to do serious work or cut firewood, but I like the battery tools for around the house.
@@DK-jd8bj I should hope so since I have an older DeWalt brushed impact driver and drill driver, both 18V XRP's (before Ah ratings) that I purchased in 2011 and can no longer find DeWalt new replacement batteries for unless I go for aftermarket garbage. I have one good battery left that I switch between tools and since they still get the job done, I really don't want to upgrade and purchase new tools. I hate throwing perfectly good tools away just because the battery life is finite and already obsolete.
@ William, but this adapter for $18 amzn.to/2UZHVrn or the Dewalt branded for $37 amzn.to/2GMT2ee
@@TheFlatlander440 home depot sells xrp batteries brand new... Dewalt never abandoned the 18v line or the batteries, they are still sold at home depot...as Brian said and the make an adapter 18/to 20vmax
Waiting for the hedge trimmer video.
great channel 👍 and nice videos
How long does the battery last on the edge trimmer?
will the attachments fit the Ryobi or Stihl Combi systems ?
Nope, just Milwaukee.
Nice shop!!!
I replaced a Stihl gas with this unit and I’m disappointed. Good power but mine gets warm and shuts down. It is powerful enough but it overheats and is rendered useless. Going back to gas.
5 acre wooded yard, owned this system for 2 years and have had ZERO problems. Replaced ALL my gas powered handheld yard tools. As a matter of fact, that 10” pole saw has punched WAY above its weight but I also keep everything cleaned/sap free, sharpened and very well maintained. Sorry about your troubles but My Milwaukee M18 QUIK lock system and attachments have been a killer purchase, plus I got everything on massive sale at Home Depot.
How can this 18v compare to ryobi 40v and echo 56 volt In power
The girls love the string trimmer but we have the first model. They have 2 of them in each trailer and run the hell out of them great tool . Plan to get this model next month will get the string trimmer and the chainsaw . Maybe the hedge trimmer as well time will tell. And we use the 12.0 battery and they do very well.
Where I live there are two Home Depots about 3 miles apart and don't carry any new Milwaukee stuff I asked why until we sell the old stuff, they seem care more about Ridgid and Ryobi
That sucks. I too have a similar situation where we have what they call a small store and they carry very little tool wise.
Those are deemed "DIY market" stores. At least that's what a Milwaukee rep told me. And they suck. Every time I'm in a larger city, I'll go in to see what I'm missing. BTW If anyone knows a way to tell the largest store(without actually going to them) tool selection wise, please let me know.
Try white vinegar instead of Roundup. It's cheaper, safer and works just as well on grass.
Just be careful about flowers, shrubs and trees. Unlike Roundup, white vinegar does not discriminate between weeds and non-broadleaf vegetation.
My next door neighbor has that milwaukee trimmer and man that thing is no match for my toro weedeater. I tried the milwaukee but it was so weak i gave it back to my neighbor and used my toro. There is a HUGE difference.
So.... I should hear and feel the electric motor knocking around?
Will the Milwaukee power head work with the ryobi expand it attachments?
no
I run redmax high end commercial stuff. The Milwaukee isn't even close to keeping up dude. 500$ in batteries and I still can't get through a 8 hour day. I've been running 1st gen trimmer for 2 years and the 9.0's are already going bad at one charge per day.
9.0 batteries are crap
It works for the home owner, not a fuckin business. You’re comparing apples to oranges. It works for me at home, I wouldn’t use it large scale. Idiot
Does it have an IP rating?