M18 FUEL 24" Hedge Trimmer
Battery answer
Every reviewed M18 pack powers SKU 3033-20 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 · Hedge Trimmers · SKU 3033-20 · 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 | 9.3 lb |
Specification sources (1)
- Milwaukee Tool — manufacturer page, retrieved 2026-07-31
Full specifications
As published by Milwaukee for SKU 3033-20, read 2026-07-31. Values are quoted in their units, not reformatted.
| Height | 8.5 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 43.5 in |
| Width | 9 in |
| Branding | Badge: FUEL · Tool: FUEL |
| Bar Length | 24 in |
| Battery Amp Hour | 0 Ah |
| Blade Gap | 1.25 in |
| Blade Length | 24 in |
| Brushless Motor | Yes |
| Strokes Per Minute | 3200 |
| Cut Capacity | 1.25 in |
| Cutting System Length | 24 in |
| FUEL | Yes |
| Charger | No |
| Motor Type | POWERSTATE Brushless |
| Number of Pieces Included | 3 |
| ONE-KEY Enabled | No |
| Cutting Blade Style | Double-sided |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
What Milwaukee says about it
- POWERSTATE Brushless Motor provides Power to Cut 1-1/4" Branches for demanding cut backs & Faster Trimming
- Rotating handle, double-sided blades, and clippings sweep attachment provide more control & clean cuts
- Fully compatible with the Milwaukee M18 System featuring over 275+ Solutions
- 1-1/4” Blade Gap
- 24" doubled-sided dual-sharpened blade set
- 3,200 strokes per minute
- 5 Position rotating handle
- Blade tip guard prevents damage to property and protects blades
Manufacturer marketing copy, reproduced so you can judge it. We have not tested these claims.