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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20)
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) vs Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) is cheaper at $329. Every spec and price links to its source.
Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) or Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z)?
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) is the cheaper at $329. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) |  Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $329 | $339 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | cordless_battery | cordless_battery |
| Gauge | 18 | 18 |
| Brad length range (in) | 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in | 5/8 in – 2 in |
| Magazine capacity | 110 | 100 |
| Depth adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Dual firing mode | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free jam release | Yes | — |
| Weight (lb) | 5.35 | 7.7 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-16). Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z): makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) and Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Brad length range (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in vs Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 5/8 in – 2 in
- Magazine capacity: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) 110 vs Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 100
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) 5.35 vs Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 7.7