M18 FUEL 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer
Battery answer
Every reviewed M18 pack powers SKU 3020-20 at full rated performance, with no battery-specific condition.
- Battery platform
- Milwaukee M18
- Packs required
- 1 pack
- 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 · Finish Nailers · SKU 3020-20 · 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.”
Tool specifications and manufacturer claims
Basic tool facts
| Brushless | Yes |
|---|---|
| Weight, bare tool | 6.2 lb |
Specification sources (1)
- Milwaukee Tool — manufacturer page, retrieved 2026-07-31
Full specifications
As published by Milwaukee for SKU 3020-20, read 2026-07-31. Values are quoted in their units, not reformatted.
| Height | 11.7 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 12.9 in |
| Width | 5 in |
| Branding | Badge: FUEL · Tool: FUEL |
| Brushless Motor | Yes |
| FUEL | Yes |
| Handle Type | Overmold Handle |
| Material | Glass Filled Nylon |
| Motor Type | POWERSTATE Brushless |
| Number of Batteries Included | 0 |
| Number of Batteries Required | 1 |
| Number of Pieces Included | 1 |
| ONE-KEY Enabled | No |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
What Milwaukee says about it
- Tool Free Depth Adjustment
- Tool Free Jam Clearing Latch
- Sequential and contact actuation firing modes
- Tip Storage On Magazine
- LED Work Light
- Reversible Belt Hook
- No Gas Cartridge
- Power to Nail Hardwoods & Softwoods
- Compatible with all 1 - 2 1⁄2” 16GA Straight Finish Nails
- Part of the M18 system, featuring over 200+ solutions
- POWERSTATE Brushless Motor delivers longer life and higher performance
- REDLINK PLUS Intelligence: Provides optimized performance and overload protection using total system communication between tool, battery, and charger
- Fires 3 Nails Per Second
- Fires 700 Nails Per Charge on M18 CP2.0 Battery
- 110 Nail Magazine Capacity
Manufacturer marketing copy, reproduced so you can judge it. We have not tested these claims.