Customer Reviews for Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hedge Trimmer with 12 Ah and 8 Ah Batteries

There's a thin circular pin that connects the motor to the blade that easily breaks as shown by the red arrow in the picture. I loved Milwaukee but since 2020 they've completely gone non-existent with customer support. I tried to order a new part online and they never replied to my request. I would still buy Milwaukee over other brands but my patience won't last much longer if this level of service continues.

Milwaukee has always made good tools and seldom anything that is less than the normal quality. I had a plug in hedge trimmer and got tire of dragging a cord around and didn't want to spend the money on a gas version. The tool works well and paired with an 8.0 battery it seems to last quit a while. Speaking about batteries, if you factor the cost of the tool $199 (tool only) then you need a charger and battery that would run the tool well and you're looking at a cost of $500!! To me that seems very expensive and the tool won't outlast a gas powered version for the average cost of $450-500. However, if you're looking for a quiet tool for personal yard care this tool is perfect! I have noticed after two uses that the finish at the end of the blade guide is flaking off but doesn't affect the tools performance. One feature I'm not fond of is the ergonomic placement of the safety button you need to push to make the throttle work. It feels comfortable to push and squeeze the throttle when using the tool flat but not at all while changing the cutting position of the tool. I found that with average (size large) hands I would need to adjust my hold on the tool in order to get it to function. Aside from the price point and the safety button placement I love the tool and would recommend this tool.

In a matter of 30 mins i cut down 6 bushes, just amazing how well this bush trimmer cuts! I will say like other reviews, let the trimmer do the work, don’t force it!

The trimmer works great. Bought so I wouldn’t have drag out the extension cord for my electric one which is a 100’ plus a 25’ 12 gauge cord. Well worth the money, cuts very well and yes it a bit heavy, but so are the cordless drills. I been using the 5.0 battery and haven’t ran out of a charge yet. It

Wanted a cordless hedge trimmer for the longest time, got a M18 5.0 XC battery it will last to complete. Did 3hrs trimming bushes and 2 trees and knocked down knee length weeds. Hedge trimmer is a bit heavy side but felt secure and strong cutting power. I look forward next year trimming again. Lol

I have seen everyone recommending a 9ah or a 5ah battery, but I was able to use this trimmer with my M18 1.5ah battery from another tool kit for 2hrs. It still cut through 3/4" limbs with no problem. Overall it's a great tool that's built to last and will cut through almost anything.

I'm a plumber and am already invested in 3,000 dollars worth of tools, so it was a no-brainer when it came to battery powered hedge clippers. For the price of the bare tool I was off and running when I popped in my high output 12.0. my bushes outsider of my home have not been taken care of in a while but this tool cut through them in about 2 hours and only drained 2 bars of battery life. Yet another great tool from this company. The only thing I would mention to a new buyer of Milwaukee tools is with durability comes weight. Other than that you will not find a better product out there than Milwaukee products

I run this with an 8 amp HO battery and can easily get 2 hours run time out it. Its a touch on the heavy side if ur bending over a lot but that 24 inch bar is great! Def recommend this one from milwaukee! Worth every penny

This tool is the Boss! I was scepticle but it proved me wrong. I even used a 2.0 amp battery. I loved so much i went and bought the blower and weed trimmer. Try it, you wont be dissapointed.

Awesome hedge trimmer!!! Plenty of power at hand and the ability to cut 3/4 inch wood!!! Lightweight and a 24 inch blade length makes this my new most favorite trimmer ever!!! Cut my Holly Monster, no problems!!! Great tool. Batteries are expensive but worth it. Mike with Monster Holly Hedge

works awesome, great battery life

I've been wanting to get rid of my old gas-powered trimmer because it was a hassle to use, you know, mixing oil and gas, fuel stabilizer, carb adjustments, the noise, the fumes, etc... I went on the cheap and bought one from the orange brand (no, not Ridgid, the other one), and came to regret it quickly. So here I am with this Milwaukee trimmer now and I will say it is not a cheaply made tool. In fact, it looks and feels like it will last a lifetime, albeit with a few drawbacks, chiefly that it is a very HEAVY tool, and expensive. Even my old gas-powered one was not this heavy, which makes it hard to recommend to anyone other than those who are into Milwaukee tools or have already invested in the M18 ecosystem and want to keep battery chargers to a minimum while moving away from gas and into battery tools. To use this tool you really need to be strong because even after only 20 minutes of use you start to feel its weight. Luckily, 20 minutes is about all I need to get the entire yard trimmed with this beast. It powers through hedges and bushes effortlessly and it has a great ergonomic design that allows you to quickly change angles or direction. If it was lighter it would be delightful to use. Battery life from the included 9.0 AH High Demand battery is stellar. 20 minutes of nonstop use and not even a single bar went down on the Fuel indicator. I might even try it with one of my smaller M18 batteries and see how it does. If nothing else, I figure it will at least make it a bit lighter. All in all, I recommend it but only if you think you'll be able to handle the weight for extended periods of time. I believe it comes in at 12 lbs with the battery, so keep that in mind before you spend almost two hundos on it. And if you don't already own a few other Milwaukee M18 tools, I'd seriously consider other options first that may be lighter or less expensive than this one.

Excellent tool works great

This thing is awesome, have used similar products in the past, both corded and cordless and this has both reach and cutting power far above the rest, the only thing close to comparison is a gas Stihl hedge trimmer, but at half the cost.

This hedge trimmer is more than I expected. It is lightweight and well balanced. The 24 inch blade makes quick work of my bushes and shrubs which allows me more time to do other things. I have always believed in Milwaukee products and this tool will not disappoint you .

This tool is the best hedge trimmer! It was delivered 4 hours ago and I immediately spent 1.5 hours to trim the front boxwood and hick-yew hedges. I didn't have to worry about dragging a cord around or accidentally unplugging it or cutting it in half. It is such a well balanced hedge trimmer and even after trimming everything including another long viburnum hedge which doesn't show in the picture I still had 3 cells left on a 12.0 ah battery. Every tool I own is Milwaukee and I'm happy to add this to my collection.

I trimmed for years with a gas-powered trimmer never thought I would go to Electric, bought this for my wife to trim shrubs around the house, what an amazing machine, powerful, cuts through the shrubs half inch branches like butter it's lightweight and runs a long time on a battery great product.

I used Milwaukee Fuel Tools for some time now and expected the performance I got when I used the hedge trimmer. A little heavy at first for someone my age (66) with the 9.0 battery but did get used to the weight. The trimmer performed as good as the corded one, without the cord it is a better tool.

Outstanding product: I use my M18 5.0 batteries from my M18 FUEL™ 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench & M18 Blower. They last longer than I expected. The hedge trimmer is designed for safety & efficiency.

Great product I was able to work with it on and off all day on one battery it does a great job. I will recommend it to any one

Cutting the cord means no more cutting the cord. It is so nice to not have to lug a cord around. I think this 72 year old did his 60 ft hedge in half the time it took last time. Last time I told myself it was probably my last time doing this job, but Milwaukee came to the rescue. I love my 18V Milwaukee tools! I cleaned up the left over litter with my 18V compact blower http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-Compact-Blower-0884-20/204834633

Incomplete parts in sealed box. Batter charger began to sizzle and get outrageously hot. Returned the next day.

Great Hedge Trimmer! No problems with it yet... Does the job, and then some!

Love it makes job super quick

Cuts really well and battery life is good. A bit on the heavy side and an awkward button position when reversing angle to cut on off side.

I love this! It's so easy to use. I should've gotten one of these years ago.

Awesome tool. Plenty of power, relatively lightweight. I love it.