EtrenankMilwaukee M12 CP2.0 vs XC4.0 vs HIGH OUTPUT XC5.0
Compare exact M12 battery models 48-11-2420, 48-11-2440, and 48-11-2450 by form, capacity, and manufacturer-documented features.
Milwaukee · US market
Milwaukee M12
Milwaukee's compact M12 battery system, separate from M18. Reviewed US tools, batteries and chargers are linked by official product and manual evidence; nominal cell-pack voltage is not independently established here.
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Identity
| Marketing label | 12V |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | Unknown |
| Aliases | M12, M12 FUEL, M12 REDLITHIUM |
| Market | United States |
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Milwaukee · tool
Milwaukee 2505-20 — M12 FUEL Installation Drill/Driver
Compact M12 installation drill/driver with four interchangeable heads: a 3/8-inch chuck, 1/4-inch hex, offset and right-angle attachment. The brushless motor is rated at 300 in-lb and 1,600 RPM. Battery and charger are not included.
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Milwaukee 2567-20 — M12 FUEL 3/8 in. High Speed Ratchet
M12 brushless 3/8-inch ratchet for installing and removing fasteners in confined areas. Milwaukee specifies up to 450 RPM and 35 ft-lb of powered torque. The paddle switch, LED and manual ratcheting function support controlled work; this is the bare tool.
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Milwaukee 3404-20 — M12 FUEL 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver
Brushless M12 hammer drill/driver with a 1/2-inch metal chuck and a manufacturer-rated 400 in-lb torque. Model 3404-20 is the bare tool; the 3497-22 kit adds the impact driver, two exact batteries and charger.
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Milwaukee 3453-20 — M12 FUEL 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver
Brushless M12 hex impact driver with four drive modes, a dedicated self-tapping screw mode and tri-LED work lighting. Milwaukee rates it at up to 1,500 in-lb torque and 3,600 RPM; this record is the bare tool.
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Milwaukee 2521-20 — M12 FUEL 5-3/8 in. Circular Saw
Brushless M12 circular saw supplied with a blade, blade wrench and vacuum adapter, but without a battery or charger. The operator manual rates the saw at 3,850 no-load RPM and a maximum 1-3/4-inch cutting depth at 90 degrees.
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Milwaukee 2520-20 — M12 FUEL HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw
One-handed brushless M12 reciprocating saw for cutting in confined spaces. The manual specifies a 5/8-inch stroke and up to 3,000 strokes per minute; the bare-tool package does not include the referenced XC4.0 battery.
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Milwaukee 2526-20 — M12 FUEL Oscillating Multi-Tool
Brushless M12 oscillating multi-tool with tool-free blade changes and a 12-setting speed dial. Its documented range is 10,000 to 20,000 oscillations per minute with a 3.9-degree oscillation angle; battery and charger are not included.
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Milwaukee 2562-20 — M12 FUEL Stubby 3/8 in. Impact Wrench
Brushless M12 Stubby impact wrench with a 3/8-inch friction-ring anvil, four drive modes and tri-LED lighting. Milwaukee rates this model at up to 550 ft-lb nut-busting torque; it is not the 1/2-inch 2563-20.
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Milwaukee 2475-20 — M12 Compact Inflator
Portable M12 tire inflator with a digital pressure gauge, target-pressure shutoff and a 26-inch hose. The operator manual specifies a 120 PSI maximum; observe the manual's duty cycle and the tire manufacturer's pressure limits.
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Milwaukee 2545-20 — M12 FUEL Jig Saw
M12 barrel-grip jigsaw with five orbital settings, T-shank blade changes and separately controlled cut-line light and blower. Battery and charger are sold separately.
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Milwaukee 2531-20 — M12 FUEL Orbital Detail Sander
M12 detail sander with a pointed pad for corners, 1.5 mm orbital motion, four speed settings and an LED work light. Battery and charger are sold separately.
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Milwaukee 0960-20 — M12 FUEL 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
M12 wet/dry vacuum with a 1.6-gallon tank, high/low switch and onboard hose storage. Includes a HEPA filter, nozzles and wall mount. Battery and charger are sold separately.
Add to comparisonM12 ROVER flood light with a 120-degree pivoting head, magnetic mounting and a USB output for charging external devices. Battery and charger are sold separately.
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Milwaukee 0852-20 — M12 Compact Spot Blower
M12 spot blower for workbench and confined-space cleanup. Two speed ranges, a variable trigger and rubber and sweeping nozzles control debris removal. Battery and charger are sold separately.
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Milwaukee 3485-20 — M12 FUEL 1/4" Right Angle Die Grinder
Current-generation M12 right-angle die grinder with four speed modes, LED lighting and a spindle lock for single-wrench accessory changes. Distinct from discontinued 2485-20. Battery and charger are sold separately.
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Milwaukee 2522-20 — M12 FUEL 3" Compact Cut Off Tool
M12 compact cut-off tool with reversible blade rotation and an adjustable guard. Includes metal, tile and carbide abrasive cutting accessories. Battery and charger are sold separately.
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Milwaukee 2540-20 — M12 23 Gauge Pin Nailer
M12 pin nailer for 23-gauge headless pins from 1/2 to 1-3/8 inches. Features depth adjustment, dry-fire lockout and non-marring tips. Battery and charger are sold separately.
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Milwaukee 2529-20 — M12 FUEL Compact Band Saw
M12 compact band saw with a 2-1/2-inch cutting capacity, integrated blade covers, variable-speed trigger, LED and hanging hook. Battery and charger are sold separately.
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Milwaukee 48-11-2425 — M12 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT CP2.5 Battery
Compact 2.5Ah M12 HIGH OUTPUT battery with a housing designed to resist common oils, greases and solvents. This exact CP2.5 pack serves the M12 system; it is not an M18 battery or the larger M12 XC5.0 pack.
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Milwaukee 48-11-2420 — M12 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 Battery
Compact 2.0Ah M12 lithium-ion battery with a narrow base for tight work areas. The official 3497-22 kit pairs this exact pack with the 3404-20 hammer drill and 3453-20 impact driver.
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Milwaukee 48-11-2440 — M12 REDLITHIUM XC4.0 Battery
Extended-capacity 4.0Ah M12 lithium-ion battery. This exact pack is included in the 3497-22 kit and is documented with the M12 HACKZALL; it is not an M18 slide-pack battery.
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Milwaukee 48-11-2450 — M12 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC5.0 Battery
M12 HIGH OUTPUT 5.0Ah lithium-ion battery with a housing designed to resist common oils, greases and solvents. Milwaukee documents this pack for the M12 system; HIGH OUTPUT does not create an M18 battery connection.
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Milwaukee 48-11-2460 — M12 REDLITHIUM XC6.0 Battery
Single M12 REDLITHIUM XC6.0 lithium-ion pack. This 6Ah battery belongs to M12 and does not establish compatibility with M18 tools.
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Milwaukee 48-59-2401 — M12 Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
US 120V AC charger for M12 lithium-ion batteries, with a 12V DC, 3A output rating in the operator manual. It does not charge M18 packs; choose a documented multi-voltage charger when maintaining both systems.
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Milwaukee · kit
Milwaukee 3497-22 — M12 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit
Two-tool M12 FUEL kit containing the 3404-20 hammer drill, 3453-20 impact driver, one CP2.0 battery, one XC4.0 battery, the 48-59-2401 charger and a contractor bag. It contains neither the HIGH OUTPUT XC5.0 pack nor the M18 tools.
Evidence
- M12 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit 3497-22Milwaukee Tool · retrieved 2026-09-02 · Link and reviewed factual extraction only; raw page and media storage not approved.
- M12 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC5.0 Battery 48-11-2450Milwaukee Tool · retrieved 2026-09-02 · Link and reviewed factual extraction only; raw page and media storage not approved.
- M12 charger 48-59-2401 operator manualMilwaukee Tool · retrieved 2026-09-02 · Link and reviewed factual extraction only; raw page and media storage not approved.