Milwaukee · Milwaukee M18
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Router
- Speed
- 10,000–31,000 RPM
- Collet
- 1/4"
- Weight
- Unverified
Makers who rout a lot (cabinet edges, templates, sign work) and want the most speed control.
Illustration only — dimensions not published · product photo coming soon
Compact router · DeWalt 20V MAX
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Compact Router
DeWalt 20V owners who want a dependable palm router for roundovers, chamfers and laminate trim.
We don't list prices — they change daily. Tap a retailer to see today's price.
· See it at real size · $$ · mid tierWhat we like
- Electronic brake slows the bit faster after you switch off
- Soft start and electronic feedback hold speed in the cut
- Dual LEDs and a depth-adjustment ring for quick setup
- Runs on the huge DeWalt 20V MAX battery family
Keep in mind
- Lowest top speed in this group (25,500 RPM)
- DeWalt US doesn't publish a weight
- Plastic fixed base (plunge base sold separately)
Specs, with sources
| No-load speed | 16,000–25,500 RPM | source ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control | Variable dial, 7 speed settings | source ↗ |
| Collet | 1/4" | source ↗ |
| Base | Fixed (plastic) | source ↗ |
| Max bit diameter | Unverified | |
| Electric brake | Yes (electronic) | source ↗ |
| Voltage | 20V MAX (18V nominal) | source ↗ |
| Battery family | DeWalt 20V MAX | source ↗ |
| Weight (tool only) | Unverified | |
| Weight with battery | Unverified | |
| Length | Unverified | |
| Height | Unverified | |
| Brushless motor | Yes | source ↗ |
| In the box | Router, fixed base, wrench (battery and charger sold separately) | source ↗ |
| Warranty | 3-year limited, 1-year free service, 90-day satisfaction | source ↗ |
| Noise (declared) | Unverified | |
| Vibration (declared) | Unverified | |
| Colors | yellow/black | source ↗ |
Specs checked 2026-10-24. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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- Speed
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- Collet
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- Weight
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- Speed
- 13,000 (single speed) RPM
- Collet
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- Weight
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Light, small-hand-friendly edge routing: easing edges, small roundovers, trimming on crafts and boxes.
Picking bits for this router? Every router here takes 1/4" shank bits — see the router bits guide for what each profile does.