# Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only): specs and price

**Price (US):** $229 at milwaukeetool.com (Current MSRP (Milwaukee / Ohio Power Tool); street price as low as $119 on promo), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 18 angle grinders we track it is #15 cheapest of 18; category median $144.
**Brand:** Milwaukee
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 65/100, #5 of 17 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $229 |
| Brand | Milwaukee |
| Disc size (in) | 5 in |
| Power source | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 18 V |
| Max (rpm) | 8500 |
| Brushless | Yes |
| Switch type | paddle |
| No volt release | — |
| Weight (lb) | 3.1 |

## Where it stands

At $229, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) is #15 cheapest of the 18 angle grinders we track, where the median is $149. On the spec sheet, its weight of 3.1 lb is the lowest of the 17, its disc size of 5 in is above the median of the 18, and its max of 8500 rpm is below the median of the 18.

## What reviewers say

Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, covers the exact 2880-20, and only inside a Milwaukee lineup comparison rather than a standalone bench test. Editors endorse its runtime and safer paddle-switch design, but every performance figure (135 rebar cuts, 11A, 8,500 RPM, $199) is Milwaukee's own claim, not independently measured. (Based on 1 review, 2023-01-07.)

Praised: Paddle switch gives a safer setup for shorter grinding and cutting bursts; Editors endorse the runtime (Milwaukee-claimed 135 cuts in 1/2-inch rebar per XC6.0 battery).
Flagged: Coverage is a lineup buying-guide, not a standalone bench test, so there is no independently measured performance for this exact model.
Disagreement: No cross-source disagreement is possible: only one whitelisted tester (Pro Tool Reviews) covers the exact 2880-20, and it does so within a lineup comparison whose runtime and power figures are Milwaukee's own spec claims rather than independently verified measurements.
Sources: Pro Tool Reviews (2023-01-07, protoolreviews.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only)?**

Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, covers the exact 2880-20, and only inside a Milwaukee lineup comparison rather than a standalone bench test. Editors endorse its runtime and safer paddle-switch design, but every performance figure (135 rebar cuts, 11A, 8,500 RPM, $199) is Milwaukee's own claim, not independently measured. Praised: Paddle switch gives a safer setup for shorter grinding and cutting bursts; Editors endorse the runtime (Milwaukee-claimed 135 cuts in 1/2-inch rebar per XC6.0 battery). Flagged: Coverage is a lineup buying-guide, not a standalone bench test, so there is no independently measured performance for this exact model. (From 1 tester review.)

**How much does the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) cost?**

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) has a US price of $229 (Current MSRP (Milwaukee / Ohio Power Tool); street price as low as $119 on promo), as of 2026-06-20.

**How does the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) compare on price?**

At $229, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) is #15 cheapest of the 18 angle grinders we track, where the median is $149.

**What are the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only)'s key specs?**

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) (Milwaukee): disc size in 5 in, power source cordless, amps or voltage 18 V, max rpm 8500, brushless Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Source: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m18-fuel-4-1-2-5-braking-grinder-paddle-switch-no-lock/2880-20 (milwaukeetool.com, accessed 2026-06-20)
Corroboration: https://www.ohiopowertool.com/milwaukee-tools-2880-20 (accessed 2026-06-20)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/angle-grinders/milwaukee-2880-20/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2880-20 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) price of record was $229 as of 2026-06-20 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/angle-grinders/milwaukee-2880-20/
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