M18™ Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter Kit

The Milwaukee M18 Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter Kit (2872-21) is a cordless, dedicated cutter for common coarse threaded rod — 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" mild steel plus 1/4" and 3/8" stainless steel. Because the SKU ends in -21, this is a kit: it ships with an M18 REDLITHIUM 2.0Ah battery, a multi-voltage charger and a carrying case, so it is ready to cut out of the box.

What it does well

• Delivers 400+ cuts on 3/8" mild steel per charge with an M18 2.0Ah battery.
• Four-sided rotatable cutting dies handle three rod sizes on one tool — just rotate the die instead of swapping tools.
• Produces clean, burr-free cuts so nuts thread on by hand, with optimized geometry that avoids chips and sparks.
• Auto jaw opening speeds repetitive cuts; a reverse button helps back out and prevent unintended cuts; an on-board LED lights the cut area.

Is this the right rod cutter for you?

This is built for electricians, mechanical and fire-protection installers who cut all-thread on the job and already run the M18 battery platform. It targets coarse-thread mild steel up to 1/2" and stainless up to 3/8"; if you cut larger or fine-thread rod, confirm it fits your work. If you already own M18 batteries, consider the bare tool instead to skip the included battery and charger.

What's included

• M18 Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter (2872-20)
• M18 REDLITHIUM 2.0Ah battery
• Multi-voltage charger
• Carrying case
• On-board allen key for die changes

Specifications

Downloads

• Safety Data Sheet
• Warranty Document