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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20)
$449
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) vs Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer is cheaper at $269. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer
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Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) or Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer?
The Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer is the cheaper at $269. The Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer 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 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) | Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $449 MSRP, bare tool (2745-20) | $269 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Bostitch |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | cordless_battery | pneumatic |
| Nail length range (in) | 2-3.5 in | 2-3.5 in |
| Collation angle (°) | 30 | 21 |
| Magazine capacity | — | 60 |
| Firing modes | sequential, contact (bump) | sequential, contact (bump) |
| Depth adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free jam clear | — | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 9.4 | 8.1 |
Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-16). Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer: burnstools.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) and Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) cordless_battery vs Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer pneumatic
- Collation angle (°): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) 30 vs Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer 21
- Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) 9.4 vs Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer 8.1