Free Milwaukee M12 XC Battery 48-11-2402 & Free Shipping
We have mentioned the Milwaukee M12 XC Battery before which is more than just a battery with longer runtime. The M12 XC Battery 48-11-2402 ($79, Ohio Power Tool) actually adds power & speed to many tools as well as runtime. In lab testing with the 3/8” Drill/Driver 2410-22 ($149, Ohio Power Tool) the time it took to drill a 1” hole went from 16 seconds to 9 seconds. The Stall Torque went from 250 in.lbs to 310 in.lbs, just by switching to the XC battery. Similar gains are reported for the M12 Impact Drivers, Hackzall, Screwdrivers and other tools. The flat rubber over-molded base also makes the tool much more stable in the upright position as well as protects finished surfaces from marring. *Note the M12 plumb laser and M12 sub-scanner are the only 2 tools that cannot fit the larger battery.
During the month of August, Ohio Power Tool is running a Free UPS Ground Shipping special for all Milwaukee Tool, simply use Coupon Code “MILWAUKEE” in the check out or call 800-242-4424. In addition to that cost savings you will also for a very limited time be able to get a FREE M12 XC Battery 48-11-2402 with the purchase of any Milwaukee M12 Tool Kit. That is an $80 value with most M12 Tools ranging from $99-$199, this is an incredible deal. The FREE battery ships with the tools, no waiting for a Mail-In Rebate to come. Supplies are very limited on this offer so place your order now; it may not be around tomorrow or even when you get home from work.
How do the Milwaukee M12 Tools with the XC Battery compare to Bosch 12V Max and/or DeWalt 12V Max (due out in October)? The latest versions of the Bosch 12V tools saw significant decreases in size while improving overall performance. In each case for the new driver, drill & impact Bosch became the new leader in power, power/weight, speed, etc however those numbers are not run against the Milwaukee tools with an XC battery. If there was a 30% increase in power for the Milwaukee Tools it looks like they would even outperform some of the new generation in Bosch tool, although it would make them larger and heavier by comparison, still much smaller and lighter than 18v tools.
When looking at the Milwaukee M12 tools with the XC batteries compared to the new DeWalt 12V Max Tools they have a very similar profile (see all photos in this facebook album). In the research DeWalt did before going into the category they said people preferred to stand their 12V tools upright like they would with an 18V tool. With the M12 XC the tools become sturdier in the upright position, like the DeWalts but with the rubber base on the Milwaukee it gets an additional level of stability. Also for the impact tools (only tools DeWalt provides torque ratings) it looks like DeWalt will be more powerful than the standard Milwaukee impacts however if the XC can provide at least a 15% increase for those tools, Milwaukee would become the top performer. Of course with the XC battery the tool is going to be a little larger and heavier but with double the run time and more power it should be an easy trade off.
The Milwaukee M12 line also offers some specific tools for the plumbing & HVAC guys that you won’t get in any other color. Tools like the 60 & 80 in.lbs No-Hub Coupler Tool ($299, Ohio Power Tool) for installing black pipe. The PEX/PVC Shears ($199, Ohio Power Tool) which can do 200 cuts on the standard M12 battery and closer to 400 with the XC. Also the M12 ProPEX Installing Tool ($399, Ohio Power Tool) which should be out this month, if you place your pre-order now it will guarantee you can take advantage of the FREE M12 XC Battery.
If you have any questions at all about the offer for Milwaukee FREE Shipping in August or the limited quantity on the Free M12 XC batteries be sure to give the guys at Ohio Power Tool a call 800-242-4424 and they will be happy to help you find the right tool for the job.
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