M18 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw (Tool Only)
Battery answer
Every reviewed M18 pack powers SKU 2729-20 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 · Band Saws · SKU 2729-20 · 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 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw Kit (2729-21)
| Qty | Component | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M18 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw (Tool Only) | 2729-20 |
| 1 | M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger | 48-59-1812 |
| 1 | M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack | 48-11-1850 |
Battery capacity in the box: 5.0 Ah across 1 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 2729-21 (1)
- Milwaukee Tool — manufacturer page, retrieved 2026-07-31
M18 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw Kit (2729-22)
| Qty | Component | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M18 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw (Tool Only) | 2729-20 |
| 2 | M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack | 48-11-1850 |
| 1 | M18 & M12 Multi-Voltage Charger | 48-59-1812 |
Battery capacity in the box: 10.0 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 2729-22 (1)
- Milwaukee Tool — manufacturer page, retrieved 2026-07-31
Tool specifications and manufacturer claims
Basic tool facts
| Weight, bare tool | Not published for this exact SKU |
|---|
Specification sources (1)
- Milwaukee Tool — manufacturer page, retrieved 2026-07-31
Full specifications
As published by Milwaukee for SKU 2729-20, read 2026-07-31. Values are quoted in their units, not reformatted.
| Saw Type | Deep Cut |
|---|---|
| Tool Warranty | 5 Years |
| Power Source | Cordless |
| Length | 21" |
| Weight | 15 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
| Battery | M18 REDLITHIUM |
| Charger | M18 and M12 Multi-Voltage Charger |
| Capacity | 5" X 5" |
| Keyless Adjustable Shoe | Yes |
| SFPM | 0-380 |
| Blade Length | 44-7/8” x 1⁄2" x .020" |
| Hang Hook | Yes |
| Jobsite Armor Technology | Yes |
| Fuel | Yes |
| Voltage | 18V |
What Milwaukee says about it
- POWERSTATE Brushless Motor: Increased cutting speed and power through the toughest applications
- Dual-Actuation Trigger: Providing enhanced control and productivity
- CPT Constant Power Technology: Maintains cut speed in the toughest applications for optimal performance
- Over 90% same parts as Milwaukee’s Corded Deep Cut Band Saw
- Jobsite Armor Technology: Proprietary composite material and crush zone barriers provide long lasting rugged protection
- REDLINK PLUS Intelligence: The most advanced system of cordless power tool electronics. Provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery and charger
- All metal direct drive: Delivers maximum tool life with all metal direct drive gearing system, while requiring less servicing than a chain drive
- REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery: Provides superior pack construction, more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitive batteries
- Tool-Free locking adjustable shoe: Button actuated tool-free design allows user to quickly adjust from an extended shoe to no shoe in seconds
- Industry's largest cut capacity: Versatility to cut up to 5 in. by 5 in. material in one pass and adjustable shoe allows for less tool rotation when cutting material above 5 in.
- LED light: Illuminates work surface for increased accuracy and productivity
Manufacturer marketing copy, reproduced so you can judge it. We have not tested these claims.