# Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only): specs and price

**Price (US):** $249 (Edmondson Supply (US) lists "Sale price $249.00" / "Regular price $414.00"; $249 is the consistent US retail across Tool Nut, Acme Tools, and Zoro. Milwaukee's own page marks the model no longer available and shows no MSRP.), as of 2026-07-10. Among the 18 angle grinders we track it is #17 cheapest of 18; category median $149.
**Brand:** Milwaukee
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 37/100, #12 of 17 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $249 |
| Brand | Milwaukee |
| Disc size (in) | 6 in |
| Power source | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 18 V |
| Max (rpm) | 9000 |
| Brushless | Yes |
| Switch type | paddle |
| No volt release | — |
| Weight (lb) | 4.5 |

## Where it stands

At $249, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) is #17 cheapest of the 18 angle grinders we track, where the median is $149. On the spec sheet, its disc size of 6 in is the highest of the 18, its max of 9000 rpm is below the median of the 18, and its weight of 4.5 lb is at the median of the 17.

## What reviewers say

Only one whitelisted tester (Pro Tool Reviews) covers the exact 2980-20, and only inside a multi-model buying guide, not a dedicated hands-on lab test. It calls the grinder Milwaukee's then highest-performing small angle grinder with 13-amp-corded-equivalent power and sub-3-second braking, but published no independent measurements. Treat as a single qualitative source. (Based on 1 review, 2023-01-07.)

Praised: Editorially named Milwaukee's then highest-performing small angle grinder, with 13-amp-corded-equivalent power at up to 9,000 RPM (relayed spec); Brakes all accessory types (cutting wheels, flap and grinding discs) in under 3 seconds, plus 4.5-to-6-inch disc versatility and tool-free FIXTEC changes.
Disagreement: No cross-source disagreement is possible: only one whitelisted tester covers this exact model, and it published no independent benchmarks. Every performance figure is a Milwaukee spec claim relayed by the reviewer, not a measured result, so tested=false and measured=[].
Sources: Pro Tool Reviews (2023-01-07, protoolreviews.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only)?**

Only one whitelisted tester (Pro Tool Reviews) covers the exact 2980-20, and only inside a multi-model buying guide, not a dedicated hands-on lab test. It calls the grinder Milwaukee's then highest-performing small angle grinder with 13-amp-corded-equivalent power and sub-3-second braking, but published no independent measurements. Treat as a single qualitative source. Praised: Editorially named Milwaukee's then highest-performing small angle grinder, with 13-amp-corded-equivalent power at up to 9,000 RPM (relayed spec); Brakes all accessory types (cutting wheels, flap and grinding discs) in under 3 seconds, plus 4.5-to-6-inch disc versatility and tool-free FIXTEC changes. (From 1 tester review.)

**How much does the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) cost?**

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) has a US price of $249 (Edmondson Supply (US) lists "Sale price $249.00" / "Regular price $414.00"; $249 is the consistent US retail across Tool Nut, Acme Tools, and Zoro. Milwaukee's own page marks the model no longer available and shows no MSRP.), as of 2026-07-10.

**How does the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) compare on price?**

At $249, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) is #17 cheapest of the 18 angle grinders we track, where the median is $149.

**What are the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only)'s key specs?**

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) (Milwaukee): disc size in 6 in, power source cordless, amps or voltage 18 V, max rpm 9000, brushless Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.

Source: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m18-fuel-4-1-2-6-braking-grinder/2980-20 (milwaukeetool.com, accessed 2026-07-10)
Corroboration: https://edmondsonsupply.com/products/milwaukee-2980-20-m18-fuel%E2%84%A2-4-1-2-6-braking-grinder-tool-only (accessed 2026-07-10)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/angle-grinders/milwaukee-2980-20/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2980-20 4-1/2 in./6 in. Braking Grinder Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool Only) price of record was $249 as of 2026-07-10 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/angle-grinders/milwaukee-2980-20/
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