Milwaukee Cordless Vacuums

Milwaukee Cordless Vacuums for Every Potential Cleanup Problem

For those who don't know, Milwaukee has been quietly expanding their line of cordless vacuums. From wet/dry models to cordless vacuums focused on dusting and shop cleaning, Milwaukee offers both 12V and 18V options to conveniently keep your workspace spotless.

M12 Fuel 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

The Milwaukee 0960-20 M12 Fuel Wet/Dry Vac is the first of its kind. Not only does its 12-volt power provide more than 40% more suction power than some 18-volt models, but Milwaukee claims it's the most compact wet/dry vacuum on the market.

The brushless motor has 45 CFM and 42 inches of water lift while operating as quiet as 87 dB(A). It can run for up to 26 minutes on the included 6.0Ah battery. The compact footprint makes the 10.6 lb vacuum easy to stack or take with you. It even comes with a wall mount kit for hanging.

Its accessories, washable HEPA filter, and hose store in the 1.6-gallon jug when not in use.

• Model: Milwaukee 0960-21
• Brushless motor produces 45CFM and 42" water liters
• Washable HEPA filter
• Run time up to 26 minutes on 6.0Ah battery
• 11.9 x 13.7 x 8.7 inches and 10.6 lbs
• Wall-mounted
• Internal accessory storage; includes crevice tools, utilities, hoses and wall mount kit
• 87 dB
• 5-year warranty
• Available late 2020/early 2021

The Milwaukee M12 Fuel Wet/Dry Vac Kit will be available in early 2021 for $199.

M18 Fuel Pack 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

For Packout users, Milwaukee has the 0970-20 M18 Fuel Wet/Dry Vac. Its compact 11.3 lb footprint seamlessly stacks and secures to your Packout rig for excellent mobility.

The M18 Fuel Packout Vac features a brushless motor that produces 50 CFM and 47 inches of water lift. It's quiet at 87 dB(A), making it an excellent choice for working in occupied spaces. It can run on low settings for up to 50 minutes on the 8.0Ah battery.

The Milwaukee includes a washable HEPA filter, as well as slot and utility accessories to store on board. The 6-foot hose stores in the exterior recess to keep the entire package neat and organized.

quick spec

• Model: Milwaukee 0970-20
• Air Suction: 50 CFM
• Watertight suction: 47 in.
• Noise: 87 dB(A)
• Tank Capacity: 2.5 Gallons
• Inlet Diameter: 1-1/4 in.
• Dimensions (H x L x W): 12.8 x 17.1 x 10.5 inches
• Weight: 11.3 lbs
• Warranty: 5 years
• Washable HEPA Filter (49-90-1900): $14.99 (one included)

The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Packout Vac will be available in the fall for $199. It is offered as bare metal and includes Milwaukee's 5 year warranty.

M18 2 Gallon Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum

It's an older vacuum sir, but it checks out (click here if you don't get that reference). The Milwaukee 0880-20 M18 Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner comes with all the tools you need to clean effectively while keeping airborne dust to a minimum. The Packout vac above may make this obsolete – but for now, it's the current compact vacuum solution for Milwaukee M18 tool users.

The M18 2 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum produces 45 CFM and 32 inches of water lift from its motor. It can run for over 30 minutes (on a 9.0Ah battery), and all included accessories are stored on board for organized transport.

quick spec

• Model: Milwaukee 0880-20
• 2 gallon capacity
• Cubic feet: 45
• Riser: 32″
• Inlet Diameter: 1-1/4 in.
• Built-in air outlet
• Weight: 10.1 lbs.
• L x W x H: 16.92" x 8.46" x 12.12"
• Includes 6ft hose, crevice tool, utility nozzle and HEPA filter
• Warranty: 5 years

With an older model, you can expect substantial savings. In this case, you're right, as we're seeing bare-bones 0880-20s for under $100 right now.

Milwaukee Compact Cordless Vacuum

M18 Fuel Compact Vacuum Cleaner

The Milwaukee 0940-20 M18 Fuel Compact Vacuum brings versatility and performance to the job site. Optimized for dry applications, this vacuum features a two-stage debris separation feature that separates large and small particles before they hit the bagless canister, making it the ideal solution for small area and spot pickup.

Brushless motor produces 32 CFM and 80 inches of sealed suction lift with 50% more sustained suction than the competition (according to Milwaukee). It comes with a variety of quick-change tools to easily switch from upright use to ground use to overhead use.

• Model: Milwaukee 0940-20
• Air volume: 32 CFM
• Sealed Suction: 80 inches water lift
• Air Performance: 98 Air Watts
• Tank capacity: 0.25 gallons
• Inlet Diameter: 1-1/4 in.
• Height: 11.65 inches
• Length: 13.07 inches
• Width: 6.39 inches
• Weight: 4.35 lbs.
• Warranty: 5 years

Accessories etc.

You can buy the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Vacuum this fall. We expect it to be sold as a bare-bones unit, with a retail price of $199. It comes with extension bar, electric floor tool, floor tool, hose, crevice tool, utility tool, brush tool, accessory holder, HEPA filter and foam pre-filter. The only downside we can point out about this vacuum is that it probably does too much .

M18 Fuel 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Cleaner

For optimal mobility, check out the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum. One of the only vacuums of its kind (the Makita Backpack Vacuum is similar), it takes a versatile approach that excels in spot, area and final cleaning applications. With cyclonic action and twice the suction power of traditional construction vacuums, this grab-and-go solution handles drywall dust, wood and metal shavings, and concrete dust with ease.

Its brushless motor provides 55 CFM and 76 inches of water lift while generating only 76 dB(A). Milwaukee claims this is 3x quieter than other cordless vacuums, and while that may not seem like an easy claim to verify, the 76 decibels make it an ideal solution for working in occupied spaces.

As far as versatility goes, this backpack gives you a lot of options. You can sling it on your back for easy mobility, hang it on the integrated peg hook, or remove the harness and place it on the ground. It includes a 6-foot flexible hose, telescoping extension pole, floor tool, crevice tool and dust extraction adapter. All accessories are stored on board so you won't get caught without them.

Finally, the backpack vacuum cleaner is an OSHA compliant solution thanks to its HEPA filter, keeping you safe from respirable silica dust.

quick spec

• Model: Milwaukee 0885-21HD
• 55 cubic meters
• 76” water lift
• 159 air watts
• 76 dB(A)
• 1 gallon capacity
• Filter: HEPA
• Telescoping Extension Pole: 25” – 40”
• Kit includes M18 Fuel 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum, 9.0Ah Battery, Charger, HEPA Filter, Hose, Telescoping Extension Pole, Floor Tool, Crevice Tool, and Dust Adapter.

The Milwaukee M18 Fuel 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum is available either as a bare unit or with a 9.0Ah battery and charger. The vacuum retails for $299 and the kit retails for $449. Milwaukee backs this tool with a 5-year warranty.

M18 Compact Vacuum Cleaner

Milwaukee's M18 compact vacuum provides another avenue for small area and spot cleanup jobs with this handheld solution. This vacuum comes with several extension poles, a 4-foot hose, a floor tool, and a crevice tool to give you versatility on the job site.

It comes with a high-performance motor that can pull 40 CFM, which seems impressive for a wire drawing tool that weighs just over 4 pounds. Although it's sold as a bare-bones unit, we got about 25 minutes of run time from the 5.0Ah battery. When we swapped it out for one of our High Demand 9.0Ah batteries, runtime jumped to 43 minutes.

• Model: Milwaukee 0882-20
• Suction: 40 CFM
• Removable HEPA filter
• Clear View 36 oz. Can
• Inlet Diameter: 1-1/4 in.
• Runtime: 25 minutes (XC5.0 battery); 43 minutes (high demand 9.0Ah battery)
• Dimensions: 16 x 7 x 8.6 inches
• Weight 4.22 lbs
• Includes: Extension Rods (2), 4' Hose, Crevice Tool, Floor Tool and Removable HEPA Filter
• Price (Bare Metal): $99

The Milwaukee M18 compact vacuum retails for $79 bare-bones and comes with a 5-year warranty.

M12 Compact Vacuum Cleaner

Complementing the Milwaukee range of cordless vacuum cleaners, the M12 Compact Vac is Milwaukee's version of "the duster". Only, this handheld solution offers more versatility and more features.

Maybe you don't think about it by looking at it, but the M12 compact vacuum can pull 33 CFM. The high-performance motor generates enough power to attach the included extension pole for work floors without bending over.

The 0850-20 can run for up to 29 minutes on a 4.0Ah battery (not included). The locking switch lets you run continuously without tiring your fingers. A clear window tells you when it's time to empty the canister or clean out the pleated filter.

• Model: Milwaukee 0850-20
• Suction: 33 CFM
• Length: 18.5 inches
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.

You can pick up the Milwaukee M12 Compact Vac as a bare-bones unit for $69. It comes complete with extension rod, crevice tool, utility and filter. Milwaukee also backs this tool with a 5 year warranty.