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25 June 2025

The Future of Rebar Cutting: Power, Precision, and Durability

MILWAUKEE® continues their commitment to driving disruptive innovation and enhanced safety with the introduction of the new M18 FUEL™* Rebar Cutter and Rebar Cutting Blade.

Engineered for reinforcing ironworkers and general contractors, Milwaukee® ’s new rebar cutter and rebar cutting blade is designed for faster cutting and less sparks than abrasive wheel alternatives.

The M18 FUEL Rebar Cutter provides maximum efficiency, delivering 2-second cuts in 16 mm rebar to keep professionals working with less downtime. Equipped with a POWERSTATE brushless motor generating 2,000 RPM, this rebar cutter provides the power to cut through 32 mm with ease and RAPIDSTOP braking provides stop times under 1 seconds with the MILWAUKEE® Rebar Cutting Blade. Additionally, the high-performance motor ensures consistent speed and performance, improving workflow and optimising job site productivity.

This solution delivers clean cuts with outstanding durability and cold-cutting capability, redefining steel rod cutting with efficiency and performance.

Designed to meet the high-performance demands of the job site, the M18 FUEL Rebar Cutter incorporates REDLINK PLUS intelligence. This advanced system enhances communication between the REDLITHIUM battery (sold separately) and motor, maintaining peak efficiency, protection, and compatibility. Delivering up to 10 cuts on a full charge 5.0Ah battery in 16mm, this solution is designed to maximise output in the most demanding conditions. Built-in overload protection further extends motor life, ensuring durability on the job.

In addition, MILWAUKEE® is launching its Rebar Cutting Blade to further enhance cutting performance, delivering longer life and faster cuts. Exclusively compatible with the new M18 FUEL Rebar Cutter, this blade cuts up 32mm rebar, threaded rod, and black iron pipe with ease, delivering faster, cleaner cuts with fewer sparks than abrasive wheels. Cermet-tipped carbide teeth provide increased durability and cold-cuts for fewer sparks than abrasive wheels.

Designed with user comfort and convenience in mind, MILWAUKEE® ‘s new rebar cutter features an adjustable 3-position anti-vibration side handle to reduce strain during extended use and enhance control. To further enhance safety, the integrated cut-stop technology engages an automatic blade stop when enabled, protecting sensitive materials near the cut. Additionally, featured with a non-lockable safety paddle switch to prevent automatic start-up. On-board hex wrench storage ensures quick and easy blade changes, while an integrated tether attachment and LED work light enhance security and visibility in low-light environments.

Enabled with ONE-KEY** tool tracking & security, which offers a free of charge cloud-based tracking network and inventory management platform for your tools. ONE-KEY also features a remote locking functionality.

 

MILWAUKEE® is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions so users can perform an entire day's work on one battery system. The M18 FUEL Rebar Cutter is fully compatible with the entire M18 line, now offering more than 315 solutions.

 

*M18 FUEL is engineered for the most demanding tradesmen in the world. Delivering unrivalled performance, all M18 FUEL products feature three MILWAUKEE®-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS Intelligence Hardware and Software—that deliver unmatched power, run time, and durability on the job site. Simply put, M18 FUEL tools are the most powerful 18V cordless tools in their class.

**ONE-KEY is the first digital platform for tools and equipment. By integrating industry-leading tool electronics with a custom-built cloud-based program, ONE-KEY provides a new level of control and access to information that revolutionises the way work gets done. The ability to customise, track, and manage through ONE-KEY fundamentally changes the way users interact with their tools and equipment.

 

Specifications

M18 FUEL Rebar Cutter   

M18 FRBCO32-502X

  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Battery System: M18 FUEL™
  • Blade Diameter: 137 mm
  • Bore Size: 28 mm
  • Braking Time: 1 s
  • Max. Cutting Capacity: 32 mm
  • No Load Speed: 2,000 m/min
  • Paddle (Deadman) Switch
  • Weight with Battery Pack (EPTA): 4.0 kg (M18 B5)

Kit Includes: (1) M18 FUEL™ Rebar Cutter, (2) M18 B5 Battery Packs, (1) M12-18 FC Charger, (1) HD Box, (1) Cermet Teeth Blade, (1) Sparks Collection Bag, (1) Hex Key