M18 Cordless 18 Gauge Double Cut Shear
Battery answer
Every reviewed M18 pack powers SKU 2635-20 at full rated performance, with no battery-specific condition.
- Battery platform
- Milwaukee M18
- Packs required
- Not published by Milwaukee
- 9 work without conditions.
Battery requirement sources (1)
- Milwaukee Tool — manufacturer page, retrieved 2026-07-31
Compare the reviewed packs See tool specifications and sources
Milwaukee · Shears and Nibblers · SKU 2635-20 · Milwaukee source
Compare the reviewed M18 packs
| Battery | Capacity | Energy | Power level | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48-11-1813 | 12 Ah | 216 Wh | PWR5 | Works |
| 48-11-1820 | 2 Ah | 36 Wh | not published | Works |
| 48-11-1828 | 3 Ah | 54 Wh | not published | Works |
| 48-11-1840 | 4 Ah | 72 Wh | not published | Works |
| 48-11-1850 | 5 Ah | 90 Wh | PWR2 | Works |
| 48-11-1850R | 5 Ah | 90 Wh | not published | Works |
| 48-11-1861 | 6 Ah | 108 Wh | PWR4 | Works |
| 48-11-1865 | 6 Ah | 108 Wh | PWR3 | Works |
| 48-11-1881 | 8 Ah | 144 Wh | PWR4 | Works |
Energy is capacity × nominal voltage — our arithmetic on Milwaukee’s figures, not a number they publish. It is the only honest way to compare packs across capacities. Power level is Milwaukee’s own PWR tier where they publish one.
Compatibility sources (1)
- Milwaukee Tool — manufacturer support, retrieved 2026-07-30“All M18 Batteries are compatible with M18 tools & chargers.”
Kit configurations
Ways Milwaukee sells this exact tool in a box. Contents are decomposed to manufacturer SKUs; non-SKU’d accessories — side handles, belt clips, cases — are omitted because they carry no compatibility meaning.
M18 18 Gauge Double Cut Shear Kit (2635-22)
| Qty | Component | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M18 Cordless 18 Gauge Double Cut Shear | 2635-20 |
| 1 | M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger | 48-59-1812 |
| 2 | M18 REDLITHIUM XC Extended Capacity Battery | 48-11-1828 |
Battery capacity in the box: 6.0 Ah across 2 pack(s). This is the directly comparable capacity when weighing the kit against the bare tool plus packs.
Contents provenance: manufacturer claim; review completed 2026-07-31 by jon.
Contents sources for 2635-22 (1)
- Milwaukee Tool — manufacturer page, retrieved 2026-07-31
Tool specifications and manufacturer claims
Basic tool facts
| Brushless | No |
|---|---|
| Weight, bare tool | 4.31 lb |
Specification sources (1)
- Milwaukee Tool — manufacturer page, retrieved 2026-07-31
Full specifications
As published by Milwaukee for SKU 2635-20, read 2026-07-31. Values are quoted in their units, not reformatted.
| Height | 15.94 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.03 in |
| Width | 7.59 in |
| Branding | Badge: Not Applicable · Tool: Not Applicable |
| Battery Amp Hour | 4 Ah |
| Battery Charger Input Voltage | 0 |
| Brand Model Compatibility | N/A |
| Brushless Motor | No |
| Chip Type | Ribbon |
| Colors | Black · Red |
| Cut Type | Long Linear |
| Cut Radius | 8" |
| FUEL | No |
| Charger | No |
| Kit Type | Non-Kit |
| Motor Type | POWERSTATE Brushless |
| ONE-KEY Enabled | No |
| Switch Type | Trigger |
| Tool Length (in) | 15.2 in |
| Tool Weight (lb) | 3.9 lb |
| Variable Speed | Yes |
| Variable Speed Type | Variable Speed Trigger |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
What Milwaukee says about it
- 360o Tool-Free Rotating Head
- Belt Clip
- Ergonomic Body Design
- Variable Speed Trigger
- Compatible with all M18 batteries and M18 chargers
Manufacturer marketing copy, reproduced so you can judge it. We have not tested these claims.