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Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20: price & specs

Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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GoldDeskmark55/100#3 of 11 in class

The Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 is listed at $149 on milwaukeetool.com as of 2026-06-27, #5 cheapest of 11 reciprocating saws (median $159); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 55/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 11 in class.

Verified Sep 21, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 a good buy?

At $149, the Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 is #5 cheapest of the 11 reciprocating saws we track, where the median is $159. On the spec sheet, its stroke length of 0.75 in is the lowest of the 11, its weight of 4.1 lb is below the median of the 11, and its strokes per min max of 3000 is at the median of the 11.

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20

Only one whitelisted hands-on tester (Pro Tool Reviews) covers this exact tool; the review is of the 2625-21 kit, the same original (non-FUEL) M18 HackZall as the bare 2625-20. Pro Tool Reviews rated it 9/10 for both performance and value, praising its excellent balance, secure non-slip grip, and notably low vibration; the main noted limitation is a non-depth-adjustable shoe. Testing was qualitative field use only, with no lab benchmarks measured.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2010-07-06

Tested by Pro Tool Reviews

Consistently praised

  • Excellent balance with even weight distribution and a secure, non-slip rubber-overmold grip
  • Notably low vibration despite driving the blade up to 3000 strokes per minute
  • Tool-less blade changes; accepts standard recip blades and has an onboard LED work light
  • True one-handed operation frees the other hand to hold material or steady yourself on a ladder

Commonly flagged

  • Shoe is not adjustable for depth
  • Ships in a nylon zip bag rather than a hard blow-mold case

Where reviewers disagree Single-source: only Pro Tool Reviews provided a real hands-on review for this tool, so no cross-source agreement or contradiction could be assessed. The review dates to 2010 and covers the 2625-21 kit version of the original (non-FUEL) M18 HackZall; the tester recorded no measured benchmarks (qualitative field testing only).

The sources (1)

Pro Tool Reviews lab-tested ·

Balance is excellent, and we found the weight of the tool rested evenly, providing a solid grip that doesn't tip the HackZall forward of back during use.
What really impressed us about the tool was its lack of vibration.
While the shoe isn't adjustable for depth, there is an LED light underneath the blade to light up the work area during use.

Specifications

Price (US)$149 Regular price per Ohio Power Tool ($149; sale ~$119)
BrandMilwaukee
Released—
Power sourcecordless
Amps or voltage18 V
Strokes per min max3000
Stroke length (in)0.75 in
Orbital actionNo
Tool less blade changeYes
BrushlessNo
Weight (lb)4.1

Source: milwaukeetool.com (read 2026-06-20) · corroborated by ohiopowertool.com (read 2026-09-21). CORRECTED: draft claimed brushless=true; this is FALSE. The standard M18 HackZall 2625-20 uses a brushed motor — Milwaukee's brushless HackZall is the separate M18 FUEL 2719-20. The official 2625-20 page never says brushless. Set brushless=false. SPM (0-3,000) and stroke length (3/4 in) confirmed on Milwaukee's official page. QUIK-LOK tool-less blade clamp confirmed. Weight 4.1 lb and no orbital action per Ohio Power Tool. Regular price $149 (currently ~$119 on sale).

Is the Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 worth it vs cheaper reciprocating saws?

Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 against its closest cheaper and pricier reciprocating saws on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked

ProductPricePower sourceAmps or voltageStrokes per min maxStroke length (in)Orbital action
Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 this$149cordless18 V30000.75 inNo
Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B$139cordless18 V30500.83 inNo
DeWalt 12 Amp Reciprocating Saw DWE305$159corded12 A29001.125 in—

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20?

Only one whitelisted hands-on tester (Pro Tool Reviews) covers this exact tool; the review is of the 2625-21 kit, the same original (non-FUEL) M18 HackZall as the bare 2625-20. Pro Tool Reviews rated it 9/10 for both performance and value, praising its excellent balance, secure non-slip grip, and notably low vibration; the main noted limitation is a non-depth-adjustable shoe. Testing was qualitative field use only, with no lab benchmarks measured. Praised: Excellent balance with even weight distribution and a secure, non-slip rubber-overmold grip; Notably low vibration despite driving the blade up to 3000 strokes per minute; Tool-less blade changes; accepts standard recip blades and has an onboard LED work light; True one-handed operation frees the other hand to hold material or steady yourself on a ladder. Flagged: Shoe is not adjustable for depth; Ships in a nylon zip bag rather than a hard blow-mold case. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 cost?

The Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 has a US price of $149 (Regular price per Ohio Power Tool ($149; sale ~$119)), as of 2026-06-20.

How does the Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 compare on price?

At $149, the Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 is #5 cheapest of the 11 reciprocating saws we track, where the median is $159.

What are the Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20's key specs?

Milwaukee M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 (Milwaukee): power source cordless, amps or voltage 18 V, strokes per min max 3000, stroke length in 0.75 in, orbital action No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Price of record: $149 at milwaukeetool.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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