Update and Final Verdict on the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mower Review 2823-23

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Update and Final Verdict on the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mower Review 2823-23

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We Revisit the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Brushless 21 inch self propelled mower review.
After getting a new replacement and being able to use it over the last few weeks we have our final opinion on this mower. It could change over time, but for now the mower is good.
Solid product, but the real question is, is it worth the price? Only you can answer that.
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M18 FUEL 21" Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower Kit meets the performance, durability, and ergonomic needs of landscape maintenance professionals. The optimized steel deck design paired with higher blade speed allows our cordless electric lawn mower to achieve superior airflow and increased lift to deliver the best cut quality in mulching, bagging, and side discharge applications. The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor delivers more max torque than 200cc gas to take on the most demanding mowing applications. The REDLINK PLUS Intelligence has total system communication between the tool and battery for unmatched levels of performance, protection, and productivity. The advanced electronic package also delivers an instant throttle response on both the blade and drive motors to reach full throttle in under 1 second, which increases your control and productivity. The electric mower requires 2 M18 REDLITHIUM Batteries for operation. When paired with the included 2 M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT HD12.0 batteries, the self-propelled electric lawn mower delivers up to 60 minutes of runtime, allowing up to 1/2 acre of cutting when removing 1" of grass at a 3 MPH self-propelled pace. The Variable Speed Self-Propelled Mower offers speeds between 0 - 4 MPH, and the Active Speed Management Paddles allow you to easily adjust your walking pace while in operation to increase control. The M18 FUEL Mower features a steel deck, 3-in-1 grass management, single point height adjustment, high lift mode, front & side LED lights, vertical storage, and two deck handles. The M18 FUEL 21" Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower is part of the M18 System, fully compatible with over 200 solutions.
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@DailySend 2 жыл бұрын

That's very impressive for a battery power mower. I've been looking at different brands but aren't sure as to which one to get. This helped my decision, very well done.

@GJP1169 2 жыл бұрын

You are the most honest in reviewing electric mowers. Most reviews sound like they work for the company's . Personally I'll stick to my gas mower

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Try to keep everything real!

@Jase583 Жыл бұрын

George. If you ever decide to try an electric lawn mower then you should try Ego. They are the only brand worth trying when it comes to garden equipment. I have had mine for two years and I haven't been able to fault it. The 52 cm poly is better than the steel base models. Also make sure it has four blades not two.

@audionut9974 Жыл бұрын

Gas sucks and should and will be banned

@GJP1169 Жыл бұрын

@audionut most of the electric lawnmower is made of plastic, which is an oil product. Also, the batteries' raw materials like lithium and cobalt are mined by slave labor and destructive to the environment. There is no GREEN ENERGY.

@Jase583 Жыл бұрын

@@GJP1169 exactly. I only use an electric mower because of the convenience. All of these politicians and people pushing for battery powered cars to replace the combustion engine cars are morons.

@tommytmt 2 жыл бұрын

My friend that is a beautiful lawn you have :)

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Connect662 Жыл бұрын

Great review!!!!!!!!! I am going to hold off on getting a battery mower until they perfect it in like 10 years. Until then... I will hold onto my Honda

@bobaverage Ай бұрын

Rule of thumb when mulching is only 30% of the total height. You were expecting too much mulching over 50%. Appreciate you showing the issues you have found though.

@darwindropmazda 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one! Please wish me luck fingers crossed 🤞🏾

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@darwindropmazda 2 жыл бұрын

@@4thewinak thanks bro

@darwindropmazda 2 жыл бұрын

Mines works awesome I was so nervous when I cutting the yard lol

@ronmatthews2250 2 жыл бұрын

I have a lawn care business. I have two Makita 21" self propelled mowers I bought last year. Two months ago I bought the new Milwaukee lawnmower. It is more powerful than the Makita mower but I just returned it because it was already falling apart. The rubber striping rear flap was half ripped off. The self propelled motor sometimes I had to try to turn on two or three times before it worked. The rear latch door does not hold the mulch plug in. It discharges to the left which is wierd. The height adjustment lever bangs against fences and jumps out of the setting. With the discharge to the left anyone would run the right side against the fence line and that's why it hits the height adjustment lever. Milwaukee has bugs like I said and is too expensive. I am back using my Makita mower again.

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right. many similar areas of feedback are aligned together it seems.

@kelkev85 Жыл бұрын

is your company all electric? very curious what you use besides the Makitas if it is.

@ronmatthews2250 Жыл бұрын

@@kelkev85 Mostly all electric but we also have Toro Timemasters as well.

@PistonHonda87 Жыл бұрын

I found similar issues with Milwaukee’s other tools, specifically their grinders and planer. Total trash.

@wyo_garage20 Жыл бұрын

@@PistonHonda87 Anyone calling Milwaukee tools “total trash” instantly labels themselves as a clueless hack that hasn’t even used them. They are well known, and WELL USED in the market, and folks love them for a reason: they’re great. Total trash? Please boy, spare us your lies. We know better. Best on the market, PERIOD

@cloric1 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just ordered one after months of eying it up, the thing that swung me was at the moment the price had been reduced and they’re giving away a free leaf blower with purchase AND as you most importantly highlighted, im already extensively into the M18 range with 8 other M18 powertools and 10 batteries. For me as a professional gardener/landscaper, it probably the best mower on the market, its going to be used several times a day and that power is going to be needed, On top of that, as i said, I’m already in balls deep in the range and that is what swayed me.

@DavidJones-pn6jm Жыл бұрын

Where did you find the offer for the free leaf blower with the purchase? thanks

@cloric1 Жыл бұрын

@@DavidJones-pn6jm its a UK offer i does believe, its on their EU. Website, you have to purchase the mower through a participating supplier, i used big red. Once i got the mower i filled out the form showed proof of purchase and they dispatched the blower automatically to the delivery address at no cost to me.

@RedBeerd Жыл бұрын

@@cloric1 I juat got the free leaf blower with the M18 Fuel quik-lok weed whacker : )

@kctyphoon Жыл бұрын

Milwaukee also offers a high lift blade. I just got their mower - its pretty impressive FOR an electric mower. Not having the full power all the time (i mean you CAN at the expense of runtime) compared to gas it a little annoying, but the convenience of not having to buy fuel, and deal with something not starting I THINK outweighs that.

@tanil8843 2 жыл бұрын

Not enough reviews on the bagging system. I saw one that said it stuffed the bag well but with the small mouth emptying would be a real hassle. I hope they update the bag design soon to a big, rigid bottom/top, and a huge gaping mouth. Bagging is critical for me. If the lawn is weedy you'd want to bag all the seeds, or if it's long you don't want to leave all that to smother or turn brown on the ground. The bag must have a solid bottom to avoid sprinkling all the seeds. The next gen should pay more attention to bagging with deep blade that sweeps everything through a huge exit into an open-mouthed huge rigid bag. After all it seems powerful enough.

@Steve-gc5yb Жыл бұрын

I have owned this Milwaukee electric mower for a little over a year now. It mows ok , I'd say about 85 to 90 % as well as my old John Deer JX75 gas powered mower did. The biggest disappointment came in the fall. It did a really poor job of sucking up leaves. I got the "high lift" blade hoping that would do a better job but I didn't notice any difference. Bottom line, the lawn mowing is acceptable. Have about 50% battery power remaining after doing my 5000 to 6000 square foot yard. ( Battery usage varies depending on how long and heavy the grass is ). The leaf removal is very disappointing. Not sure why this mower generates so little suction to pick up leaves?

@Strutingeagle 7 ай бұрын

Hory Cow!!! This is good video!

@MrHitthespot 4 ай бұрын

I am fully vested in the Milwaukee Systems. Hand tools, trimmer, blower, chain saw. When it came time to buy a new mower of course I wanted an Electric, and being so vested in the Milwaukee system I thought this would be the mower. However after watching a number of reviews over months, and seeing the price, I could not do it. I ended up with the Ego Select cut. Mostly excellent reviews, Got it on sale plus an extra Battery give away. Saved 50% over the cost of the Milwaukee for arguably a better Mower. Plus Ego has a snow blower which I am eye balling for next winter. I believe, and hope, the second generation of the Milwuakee mower may justify its cost.

@pedrodavila1792 2 ай бұрын

Milwaukee lawn mower, problem temporary resolved. Check this video by Leo he use a Milwaukee plastic clamps to push the power button.

@davidperry4013 Жыл бұрын

Milwaukee should offer the mower as a bare tool. So for those who already own 2 XC6.0 or bigger high output batteries, can save money.

@towboatjeff Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with a plastic mower deck. I've got a honda hrx217 and it's a beast.

@luismolina2621 Жыл бұрын

Cuanto vale

@jophester3970 Жыл бұрын

@@luismolina2621 de $800 a $1,100 depende el modelo.

@nonyabusiness4409 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE my Milwaukee electric lawn mower. No issues with it at all. Selling all my other gas powered lawn mowers as we speak. Never going back. My Milwaukee was pricey, but no gasoline, and Ive used my Milwaukee like 10 times in my front lawn and havent even recharged the batteries yet! LOVE IT!!!! Best lawn mower Ive ever owned.

@davidhamilton163 Жыл бұрын

Got this mower because was going to get some 12.0 batteries...and my 25 year old mower just died. So in this case it wasn't too much of a stretch.

@loucifer4205 2 жыл бұрын

I don't want hear how well it's doing for a year I want to hear 10 years from now

@Pans0r 2 жыл бұрын

i feel you, same concerns as you. my gas powered mower (12 years) is still running

@kelkev85 Жыл бұрын

thats a great point actually, I use all electric equipment for my company that I use commercially and most of it has 4 years of use on it which even for gas would be considered a lot. I am starting to put out some videos (not under this user name) because I feel almost all electric reviews are unbox/try/review.

@pagodad8079 4 ай бұрын

Buy one and find out in 10 years.

@americantroy77 2 ай бұрын

@@pagodad8079exactly

@mrperfecto2758 2 ай бұрын

At least 3 years of good service pay its self

@MixingGBP 11 ай бұрын

@4thewin…maybe you can help me. I have .5 acres that takes me 85 minutes to cut due to a hill in the backyard. I have a 2015 Toro SR that I want to replace with an electric. I have looked and looked but it seems the battery platform isn’t there yet for someone like me. I got it down to the makita because I have a dozen of their LXT batteries, this Milwaukee and the Ego. What are you thoughts and would you consider the electric Toros such as the eTimemaster? I think I am about 2 years away from going electric, but wanted to get your thoughts.

@davemustaki134 6 ай бұрын

I don't know if we have these in Australia the Milwaukee battery mower I haven't seen them myself I have the Victa 82v which I believe is similar to the greenworks or Cobalt in America

@oldbiker57 Жыл бұрын

I walk at 4 mph. Will the Makita go this fast? Also, when pushing the Makita without self propel, is there any resistance from the motor?

@stevehambley55 9 ай бұрын

I've been using this mower for about 16 months. Coming from a Toro super recycler (gas) I used for 17 years. Cut quality isn't near as good but I have accepted that. Attachments are pretty cheesy but my biggest complaint is the batteries. Will only charge to 60-75% now.. (In a draught zone and don't water, only mow 4 months out of the year.) So am I supposed to buy new batteries (at 250.00 each) every 2 years?? Totally unacceptable- going back to gas.

@OUTILSCLIPSQC 2 жыл бұрын

I have this mower and i love it all work fine and have a great experience with it . Yes she his powerfull

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, great power! Probably one of the tools where all their focus on performance really pays off.

@stevenjacobs4959 Жыл бұрын

How do you feel about the mulching capability of both? Did you sharpen the blades? I bought the Milwaukee and when I go over small leaves, it doesn’t mulch them as good as my 13 year old Honda that just died. I’m considering taking the Milwaukee back and getting the Makita. The nice thing about the Ego mower is the dual blades, but I really don’t want another platform and am not fond of the plastic deck either.

@4thewinak Жыл бұрын

Have you tried adding a mulching blade? The mulching capability leaves a lot to be desired by both. I’d say they’re both the same with the default blade, no significant difference. If you’ve used the Honda dual blade system, it’s won’t really compare. I did not notice a significant difference with the mulching blade. If I have to give a slight edge, the Milwaukee will do a better job mulching, but I did use it on high lift mode the entire time. The higher blade speed probably helped but still not comparable to the Honda dual blade system.

@stevenjacobs4959 Жыл бұрын

@@4thewinak by mulching blade, do you mean the high lift blade? I just ordered that and it was delivered today. Will see how it performs. Did you sharpen your blades or leave them as they come?

@4thewinak Жыл бұрын

@@stevenjacobs4959 Yes. I meant the high lift blade. I have not yet sharpened the blades. Good luck to you

@johncullum1654 10 ай бұрын

Mine runs for three feet then stops. It is brand new, right out of the box six hours age. Can’t cut with it due to this. Going back to Home depot, I guess. I thought I had done my research and picked this over ego.

@americantroy77 2 ай бұрын

@@johncullum1654can you give a update on

@ronmatthews2250 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know of a wider than 21" electric mower coming out ? The 25" Greenworks mower has no side discharge and does not have good reviews ? Come on Makita ,Toro ,Ego , or Milwaukee build a 30" mower with lots of power , side discharge and a rapid charger.

@MrHitthespot 4 ай бұрын

Ego just come out with a Metal deck 22 inch lawn mower. I'm sure it's a great mower.

@marcgamelin2514 Жыл бұрын

can you add a dethatching blade to this?

@tonymontana3742 2 жыл бұрын

Every mower says recommended for flat terrain and I've yet to see battery power perform on a decent hill. The Makita is pretty heavy, Honda HRX slides, too heavy for a straight line across a hill.

@joemccall8991 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the DeWalt ecosystem, only have wired Milwaukee and Makita, and not a fan of Ego or GreenWorks. The DeWalt mowers don't seem to be very well reviewed but I don't mind having a dedicated mower/trimmer/edger battery. I've looked at Oregon but unsure if they're a buy once, cry once option or have the same issues as all the other electrics. I'm happy with my gas-powered Toro/Honda commercial mower but would like to make the switch to battery. Are there any other options (or coming soon) or should I take my chance with Makita?

@mattjames8683 2 жыл бұрын

Toro 60v push mower line is pretty good. If you want the absolute best cut quality there is the toro 60v heavy duty. That things a beast. Also the Oregon and Stihl cordless mowers are crap. Good luck!

@Michshnly 8 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, and live in Phoenix Arizona owning a residential landscape company. Just had a question about that Milwaukee battery mower blog. Just asking if it’s worth it. I’d like to start my landscaping company early but my Honda mower is so obnoxious and loud. I can’t do it. I have to wait until 8:30 AM. I’d love to start at 6:30 AM. Just asking if the Milwaukee mower is quiet. Thank you

@4thewinak 8 ай бұрын

Worth it as a question only you can really answer. The replacement mower that I got worked well, and seems to be one of the most powerful battery powered mowers are used. If you’re in the Milwaukee battery platform then obviously, it’s a great mower. But if you’re only buying the mower and it’s the only Milwaukee M 18 battery power tool you have then there are other options to look at.

@SANCHEZFLA863 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man when you took the first one back after using did you have the option of a refund or just an exchange? If you bought it at Home depot.

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

there was no option for exchange, Im not sure if my local homedepot not carrying them had a role in it, but i was told i had to return and rebuy.

@SANCHEZFLA863 2 жыл бұрын

@@4thewinak so you were refunded the purchase price And then you order another?

@Steeda04SVT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the updated review. Watched your other video and posted questions on there, but then saw you had this posted. After reading many of the reviews on Milwaukee's site which are pretty much mirrored off of Home Depot's site. I was still very skeptical of this mower, but at the same time, if I get a dud I can just go back to Home Depot to exchange it, hopefully with no hassle from them. Did you go through Milwaukee or Home Depot for the exchange? Thanks again for taking the time to do a follow up review on this after your bad experience.

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

Through Milwaukee. Homedepot wanted to return and purchase a new one which was an additional $100 at the time.

@Steeda04SVT 2 жыл бұрын

@@4thewinak thanks for the post too about the seller on eBay with the coupon code. Ended up buying a mower last night. Hoping I don’t get a bad one.

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

@@Steeda04SVT good luck!!

@What71628 Жыл бұрын

Would be nice if Milwaukee (or any rear discharge mower) offered a rotatable discharge port.

@jimmcmanus7911 Жыл бұрын

The bag sagging is a real issue The bag sits to close to the ground

@TacticalThib 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get a new one?

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

Yes got it exchanged

@twoweeledsoto6072 Жыл бұрын

I don't know where you live, but you're financially well off if you have land like that here in California.

@C.Double. 11 ай бұрын

A lot of valid points but in all honesty I feel like this review was more about how used to the makita you are rather than a review of the Milaukee itself... kind of misleading.

@thorinbane 4 ай бұрын

This is his comparison to what he is use to. It's pretty valid . All I see is team red wins from the same 10 channels. It's impossible that one company makes the very best in every single tool...I've used 5 major brands and some are good even great in a respective tool and can still be not great elsewhere.

@TCPUDPATM Жыл бұрын

If my $1100 mower looked like it fell out of a truck, I’m sending it back immediately.

@send2raj Жыл бұрын

After going through 2 battery mowers I am done. Craftsman v60 battery died, I took it apart it had 2 bad 18650 out of 30, craftsman sent me entire new mower as replacement. Ego battery died returned right after warranty. Used market is full of these dead mowers which can't be used anymore, v60 mowers are gonna end up in trash. I feel like I was less environmentally friendly by switching to battery mowers , and I refuse to buy expensive battery every 3 years. I am back back on Honda Gas now and realized how much performance I sacrificed . Oct 2022 Makita seems to have cleared the mowers, I am assuming they are being discontinued for coming XGT in 2023 season. While Honda is making mowers which are supported and last for multiple decades.

@Steve-gc5yb 2 ай бұрын

UPdate: After owning this mower just under 2 years the battery life plunged. 2 replacement M18 batteries cost $ 500 !!! That makes this a VERY expensive mower to own. Very disappointed! I have owned many Milwaukee tools over the years and always found them to be high quality tools. Unfortunately, this mower a a major dud! You have to pay half the original purchase price every 2 years to operate it. I will be getting rid of it and going back to a gas powered mower.

@Marcobrklyn Жыл бұрын

I love milwaukee & have so many tools, lights & batteries. So the thought of getting the mower as I own the trimmer, blower & shears made sense. But WTF $1100 for a walk behind. Fuk Dat I'll get a ride on mower for that. Video dude if you didn't like the mower than you didn't like the mower Period. I haven't even used it & I don't like it $1100

@davidhamilton163 Жыл бұрын

I just picked this up today, my 25 year old gas mower finally had too much. In reality this is a 5-600 dollar mower with the rest of the cost in batteries and the dual battery rapid charger. I got it because I was planning to get some of the 12.0 batteries anyway. Milwaukee really needs to offer this tool only, will probably get more takers then.

@Marcobrklyn Жыл бұрын

@@davidhamilton163 100% tool only I'll buy for $500ish

@williammorales8204 Жыл бұрын

Unless you're already on that battery platform, no reason to just randomly go with this mower. The ego is already on its umteenth genearion battery , lighter and then there is toro, husq, etc. I have toro only bc I got a great deal on it. 350 with batt.

@iluvmoviestoomuch1437 Жыл бұрын

I have Makita and Milwaukee 18v. For the money, Makita wins and Makita makes quality. I’d buy the Makita and I’m not loyal to a brand but I’ve been impressed with the quality of my Makita power tools.

@brentholladay3113 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about the lights not being useful, but actually lights are useless on a power mower because you don’t wanna piss off your neighbors mowing in the dark, but a battery powered mower is considerably quieter, so If I have to mow at night, I will with a battery powered mower

@loucifer4205 2 жыл бұрын

If you got that Makita for 400 dollars it's not even a contest, the Makita wins in a landslide and if it's for 600 dollars still a landslide

@lmrjlowe 7 ай бұрын

Look

@sheezy2526 6 ай бұрын

I've also heard of Milwaukee battery issues from others too. Also you are either stuck with 12v or 18v when other brands have moved on to 40v to 64v to even 80v. They sell you a product made in China for a made in USA price and everyone who drank red koolaid comes to it's defence when criticised.

@thorinbane 4 ай бұрын

Yes Milwaukee has a lot of paid posters... I mean fans

@rolfelacey1507 Жыл бұрын

Good bid but you keep clapping your hands when you talk

@jonmcclure10 Жыл бұрын

E.V. mowers are the way to go and over 75% of those viewed in Home Depot and Lowes, etc. are now E.V. models either driving or riding, but this guy needs to forget throwing all that grass on his nice yard and use the bag that comes with the machine. Nasty! If nothing else, mulch it, but bagging sure looks neat. Had three Honda mowers that each lasted ten to fifteen years each, but much maintenance and E.V's are taking over and lighter, less parts to worry about, enough power, no oil, gas, plugs, etc., etc. It is not like a E.V. car that has to have charging stations every 200 miles or stay overnight in a motel and hope you can find a charging station that is open to you. NO, electric mowers are wonderful and many have several batteries and can handle most lawns too. Just plug it into your 120 volt house power and NO worry. Most batteries have a five year warranty and the big deal unlike gas mowers they fold up so you can store them with little space in your locked garage. So many advantages. Plan on buying one this late fall, only for winter leaves, as I have professional lawn care, (small business owner), etc. In Alabama it stays nice most all year, but we live on top of the bluff of a mountain and Alabama is 85% tree cover, so lots of leaves later in the short two month winter. Also, did you know, that you can write off your cost for a new lawn ridding mower or self-propelled electric on your taxes. It is considered a "capital expense" and that is really good news. Wonder if one day they will have an fold up ridding mower, as that would be outstanding. That may be asking to much!

@yunzpiano5182 2 жыл бұрын

I suggest avoiding too many meaningless filling words, such as anyway, so , you know. This makes 2x speed watching experience bad.

@4thewinak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for for the feedback

@steffendetrick Жыл бұрын

You obviously got one that was faulty and that slipped through quality control. The reasonable thing to do at that point would have been to exchange it nobody’s quality control is perfect. I am a contractor 23 years and I have had tools of every brand with issues. it’s not a team red thing It’s a common sense thing. You sound like the leader of the makita cult.

@ml1685 Жыл бұрын

Your comment is inappropriate.

@steffendetrick Жыл бұрын

@@ml1685 it’s not, but you’re entitled to your opinion.

@jonschlottig9584 10 ай бұрын

I thought he was reasonably critical. He admits he is more familiar and partial to the Makita. You sound like a big red jock hawk lol. That said I love milwaukee-got 5K + M18. This is a 1st gen product with numerous issues. Lots of power, but it's a mower built by engineers with yard guys lol.

@ml1685 10 ай бұрын

Calling the guy a leader of a cult is what destroyed the credibility of his comment.

@paulf3067 Жыл бұрын

I think Milwaukee so missed the ball with this over priced beast. They should had released a "true" commercial mower by making it a "push-only" not self-propelled mower, making it a "true side discharge only" that really works, not some add on afterthought like all the battery mowers are. That would get rid off the extra weight and stuff that will just break down and wastes battery power too. That and make it a "tool only" as most of us all have lots of M18 batteries laying around. Suddenly you would have a low cost mower that people would buy. $1,100, what a joke.

@davidperry4013 Жыл бұрын

Or Milwaukee should sell a bare tool version for around 700 dollars. So those who already 2 XC or HD high output batteries can save money.