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Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer
$449
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Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer vs Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer is cheaper at $449. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer | Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $449 | — |
| Brand | Milwaukee | Craftsman |
| Released | — | — |
| Nailer type | framing | brad |
| Fastener gauge | round head | 18 ga |
| Nail length range (in) | 2-3.5 | — |
| Collation angle (°) | 30 | — |
| Magazine capacity nails | — | — |
| Drive mechanism | nitrogen-spring | — |
| Battery voltage (V) | 18 | 20 |
| Shots per charge nails | — | 420 |
| Weight (lb) | 9.4 | — |
| Firing modes | dual | — |
| Brushless motor | Yes | No |
| Depth adjustment tool free | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-07-13). Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer: craftsman.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer and Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Nailer type: Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer framing vs Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer brad
- Fastener gauge: Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer round head vs Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 18 ga
- Battery voltage (V): Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer 18 vs Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 20
- Brushless motor: Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer true vs Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Milwaukee 2745-20 M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, hands-on reviewed this exact nailer (2745-20 tool-only / 2745-21 kit, 30 degree), scoring it 9.6/10 and calling it the best cordless framing nailer currently available. They praised zero firing delay, jam-free driving power, and the optional extended magazine, but flagged its 11.3-pound weight. No second whitelisted source reviewed it. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Zero firing delay even in bump-fire mode; feels like a pneumatic tool; Reliable driving power with zero jams or misfires in testing; Optional extended magazine holds two full strips (up to 83 nails), unique among cordless nailers.
Flagged: Heavy at 11.3 lbs with battery and stock magazine, noticeable overhead; More plastic in construction and no metal rear strike plate; Nose spurs not aggressive, so the nose can slip during toe-nailing.
Craftsman CMCN618C1 V20 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer
No sourced tester review yet.