Is It Worth Upgrading to the Milwaukee® M18 FUEL™ PACKOUT™ Vacuum?

[@computerjohn1973]

Thank you so much I did not know Milwaukee had a bag option for the vacuum. Definitely will keep cleanup a lot easier of the vacuum.

[@macmorindustries]

Thanks for the feedback! We didn't know that was an option either until we started putting the video together.

[@cicreations8360]

Good review guys. Appreciate it!

[@gumbyone5725]

Thank you for the reveiw. My 14+ year old M18 died yesterday so I will upgrade to the M18 Fuel.

[@macmorindustries]

Glad we could help! Sounds like your previous unit served you well 💪

[@GeorgieCt]

With the pack out feet for cheap is the extra 5cfm (2.5%) suction increase is it worth it just for that? Older has been reliable but if the extra cfm is a big plus I’d spend the extra money

[@macmorindustries]

Hi there - that's a fair question to ask. I think there are a few good reasons to consider upgrading to the 0970-20 unit, but if we're strictly comparing CFM and inches of suction and hinging the decision on that, I'd say it might be tough to justify the price difference (keep in mind the 0970-20 goes on promo every now and then). Personally, the two power modes, PACKOUT compatibility, and brushless motor are the big pluses, which alongside the improved suction really make the case for the 0970. Hope this helps!

[@szurheal]

Thanks for adding in the battery runtime info! Seems to be missing from all the other reviews.

[@macmorindustries]

Thanks for the feedback! With so many channels covering Milwaukee tools, it can be tough to present unique information. We definitely try to put our own spin on stuff where we can 😄

[@allenand3760]

This is one of the better reviews I have seen, I was debating the M12 or this unit, due to size. In the end, this unit wins over the smaller compact M12. Thanks,

[@macmorindustries]

Hi Allen, thank you for the kind words. We definitely do our best with these reviews and it's always nice to hear that people find them useful 😄 Enjoy the new unit!

[@mustachio2]

Makita has a battery light that also has a plug so you can power it corded if needed for long periods of time. I would LOVE to see this feature come to the packout vac. That said it's still a great little unit.

[@macmorindustries]

I agree. With close to an hour of runtime on an 8.0amp battery, it can get challenging to keep it going all day if you need it.

[@garageliving3658]

Still hard to justify close to double the price, might be worth upgrading when the gen2 fully dies. I do like the pack out option.

[@macmorindustries]

We discus this more in-depth in our blog. Check it out: www.macmor.com/blog/milwaukee-shop-vac-ff

[@thalegacy6]

I use the packout vac just about everyday.