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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) is cheaper at $449. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) or Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600)?

The Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Spec Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600)
US price $449 MSRP, bare tool (2745-20)
BrandMilwaukeePaslode
Released2015
Power source cordless_battery gas
Nail length range (in) 2-3.5 in 2-3.25 in
Collation angle (°) 30 30
Magazine capacity
Firing modes sequential, contact (bump) sequential
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Tool free jam clear No
Weight (lb) 9.4 7.2

Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-16). Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600): paslode.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) and Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) cordless_battery vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) gas
  • Nail length range (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) 2-3.5 in vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) 2-3.25 in
  • Firing modes: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) sequential, contact (bump) vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) sequential
  • Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) 9.4 vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) 7.2

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