Lesser-Known Milwaukee Weed Eater Attachments For All Your Lawn Care Needs
You might know about high-end Milwaukee power tools that are a good investment for home improvement projects. They're cordless, and many of them can share the same batteries. However, Milwaukee also makes outdoor power equipment that you can use for trimming, running a chainsaw, hedge trimming, and leaf blowing. These devices also run on a battery, and you can share the rechargeable battery among them.
When trying to decide whether a Milwaukee weed whacker is suitable for your lawn, it might sway your decision knowing that there is the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Quik-Lok Attachment System available to swap out the tool at the end of the weed eater handle to gain new capabilities. For starters, you could buy the M18 String Trimmer Power Head Kit 2825-20ST ($150 on Amazon for the tool only or $199 on Home Depot with the battery and charger) for weed whacking. You can then buy additional attachments to acquire more functions.
One of the best attachments for the Milwaukee weed eater you might not know is available is the Brush Cutter Attachment ($149 at Home Depot). When the basic weed eater isn't taking out the weeds and brush at your property well enough, this brush cutter is the perfect attachment to have on hand. It has a 9-inch blade with a four-tooth design to handle thick brush quickly. Because the brush can fly around when being trimmed, you'll appreciate the included guard that protects your body from flying debris. If you tried to buy a standalone Milwaukee brush cutter, you'd pay $385 at Home Depot.
Select Milwaukee weed eater attachments that let you trim bushes and trees
Milwaukee offers a couple of lesser-known M18 attachments for the weed eater tool that allows you to clean up trees and bushes on your property. The Pole Saw Attachment ($169 at Home Depot) gives you a 10-inch cutting bar that you can attach to the end of the M18 power head and pole. The attachment contains an automatic bar-and-chain oiler, ensuring that the chain can spin freely while reducing heat buildup. The oil only serves the bar and chain; the M18 provides power to spin the chain with the Milwaukee battery. It uses an Oregon-brand bar and chain, which is one of the most well-known brands for chainsaw parts. Compared to buying one of the best tree trimmers on the market, such as the battery-powered Milwaukee Telescoping Pole Saw ($599 at Home Depot), the M18 attachment is significantly cheaper. However, the standalone pole saw has a 13-foot length, while the M18 pole saw attachment measures 7 feet in length when assembled with no telescoping ability.
To trim bushes, you can use the Articulating Hedge Trimmer attachment ($179 at Home Depot). The hedge trimmer has a 20-inch blade length and a cutting width of 1 inch. The articulating feature works in a 270-degree arc with 13 specific locking position angles, simplifying trimming hedges in tight spaces. It offers a cutting speed of 3,500 strokes per minute to deliver clean cuts rather than tearing the branches and leaves.
Use Milwaukee weed eater attachments to make yard cleanup faster
You can use the M18 tool and attachments to clean up your yard quickly after a day of work — or to start the day of work. Start clearing downed leaves with the Blower Attachment ($159 at Home Depot). Rather than buying a separate Milwaukee leaf blower (which can cost $499 or more at Home Depot for a backpack model), this attachment gives you air movement of 500 cubic feet per minute at 120 MPH to clear leaves, twigs, and other debris from the lawn. The entire tool has a 66-inch length after attaching the power head, though, which can make it a little awkward to use for some people.
One of the least-known attachments for the Milwaukee M18 system is the Rubber Broom Attachment ($299 at Home Depot). The rubber broom looks like a cylinder with small flaps or paddles. It fits on the end of the M18 handle. A battery-powered spinning rubber broom is a convenient choice for clearing dirt and debris from the yard. It works to remove mulch and gravel from the grass, too, while reducing the chance of damaging the plants. It can even remove light snow from your sidewalks or decks. The rubber broom has a 23-inch sweeping width, allowing you to finish the job faster. It has enough power to reach full-throttle speed in less than 1 second.