M18 FUEL™ 4-1/2" / 5" Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder - Milwaukee Electric Tools

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 4-1/2" / 5" Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder (2986-20) provides professional technicians with enhanced safety and control for everyday grinding and cutting tasks. Engineered for demanding automotive, fleet, and industrial environments, this cordless tool delivers robust performance and integrates features designed to protect operators in busy work settings.

Key Features

• Dual-Trigger Safety Control: Requires two-hand activation, significantly reducing the risk of accidental startups in crowded bays, service trucks, or during intricate undercar work around sensitive components.
• RAPIDSTOP™ Braking System: An integrated electronic brake stops most wheels in under 2 seconds after the trigger is released, promoting safer handling, faster wheel changes, and quick repositioning between tasks.
• M18 FUEL™ Powertrain: Features a high-performance brushless motor paired with REDLINK PLUS™ electronics, ensuring the Milwaukee 2986-20 maintains speed under load for demanding applications like frame repair, bracket fabrication, and heavy rust removal.
• Versatile Wheel Compatibility: Designed to accept both common 4-1/2" and 5" cutting and grinding wheels, making it suitable for a wide range of tasks on exhaust systems, control arms, hitch installations, and general metalwork across passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy-duty equipment.
• Cordless & Compact Design: Weighing 6.97 lbs (bare tool), the 2986-20 Milwaukee offers excellent maneuverability and access in confined spaces such as engine bays, wheel wells, and around suspension and steering components.

Applications

This professional-grade tool is ideal for automotive repair, fleet maintenance, and industrial MRO. Common uses include weld cleanup on frames and brackets, cutting seized bolts and fasteners, trimming exhaust tubing, removing rust and scale from suspension parts, and preparing metal surfaces before welding. The 2986-20 Milwaukee is also well-suited for light masonry or concrete cutting when fitted with appropriate wheels, making it a versatile asset for both fixed bays and mobile service operations.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Milwaukee Electric Tools
• Model / Part Number: 2986-20
• Tool Weight: 6.97 lbs (bare tool)
• Wheel Size: 4-1/2" and 5" compatible