Milwaukee M12 Grease Gun 2446 20 2446 21XC Review and Test

[@Boscovius]

Right at about 3:50 you ran into the same problem I did where the handle will not slide back into the tube. I actually screwed around trying to sort this out and got Milwaukee's tech support on the phone. Long story short. There is a raised lip on the end of the rod about 1/16 of an inch thick that has to pass through a matching notch cut out of a retaining ring. To align the notch and the lip you will need to apply gentle pressure to the handle while turning it untill they line up. Then the rod will pass through. You'd think this would be addressed in the instruction manual. Not everyone has tribal knowledge of how grease guns work. Hope this helps.

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@Thomas Tipton this helped tremendously! Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have gotten many comments about my handle hanging out. I am going to make a video about this process. You ROCK! ~Mr. C.

[@josephwheeler1142]

It is mentioned in the manual that if you can't push the rod in, you turn the handle 90 degrees and it'll go in.

[@newmexicotreesawservice845]

Thanks for taking the time to show us this. Need something like this for my Ironbull dump trailer. Buying more heavy equip soon so I'll probably go for the M18...not just power but for the features. Your review helps. Thanks again

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

New Mexico Tree & Saw Service I would agree the m18 would give you much longer run times between charges. It would also provide more pressure over the m12. Thanks for watching and commenting. So glad you liked it. ~Mr. C.

[@BBLandServices]

I love the cobalt grease. We use it in all our machines.

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@BBLandServices that is awesome. I have had excellent service with Cobalt grease too. Thanks for sharing. ~Mr. C.

[@watermanone7567]

Push the handle back in after you insert the new tube of grease into the gun and screw it on.

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

Watermam one good to know! I will do that next time. Thanks for letting me know. ~Mr. C.

[@TheChewy78]

You dont have to push handle back in so you know how much grease is in the grease gun.

[@watermanone7567]

@@TheChewy78 Oh Really, NOT

[@psdleach]

You realize the plunger is there to push the grease right? You’re supposed to leave it out so it can push your grease and leaves you with a clean tube every time. Anytime I’ve pushed the plunger in with a full tube of grease less grease comes out and there’s always grease left in the tube. I don’t have the instruction manual on hand but I’d be willing to bet Milwaukee says leave the plunger out.

[@josephwheeler1142]

@@psdleach nope. Manual says to push rod all the way in.

[@Tundra455]

So just purchased one of these as a free tool kit. It is being shipped. I’d like to know if it still works well and how you like it.

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@William Poland it is still working great! I just did a full grease job on the skid steer and forestry mulcher the weekend after Thanksgiving. So yes I love it. Thanks for watching and asking. ~Mr. C.

[@Tundra455]

@@NaturesCadenceFarm thanks for the reply. I just purchased one a few days ago.

[@fastfreddie831]

After 3 years any trouble? Is it still working?

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@fastfreddie831 no trouble at all. I figured out how to get the little shaft back into the body with a full tube. It was hanging out in the video. Works great. Used it a couple days ago on the same machine before doing some forestry mulching. Thanks for watching and asking. ~Mr. C.

[@keithbennett1359]

I have seen a few of these reviews where the plunger handle is left sticking out , if you spin the handle in to position it pushes in flush .

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@keithbennett1359 thanks for the info. I will give it a try. ~Mr. C.

[@joshualitalien4833]

How are you liking it? I'm moments from using mine for the 1st time. Kind of excited lol

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@Joshua Litalien I love it. I use it regularly on the track loader, skid steer, chipper, trucks, etc. So far so good. How did you like it? ~Mr. C.

[@RAAMc42]

One year later how’s it holding up my man?Just picked one of these up yesterday.

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@General RAAMc it is doing great! I just did the ASV and the JD450 backhoe and loader yesterday. Only had two zerk fittings bad on the backhoe. How do you like it? Thanks for watching! ~Mr. C.

[@ianatkinson8464]

😎👍

[@stefank7144]

Just bought mine, wanted the m18 i believe, all sold out... so got this one next shelve over, for one semi truck its probably all i ever need, and saved 50 bucks lol

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@stefan k that is excellent. I hope you like it as much as I do. Let me know! ~Mr. C.

[@MorrisonDavid94]

Yep, when I first bought into the milwaukee line up I bought m18 fuel 1/2", impact driver, drill and sawzall. I thought then m18 was superior and it is most cases but I've since learned I buy m18 tools that I'm constantly using and beating on and my auxiliary stuff is m12. Saves a ton of money in the long run.

[@clintonday5775]

How do you like it? Any issues with it?

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@clintonday5775 I love it. I regularly grease the equipment with it. Light weight and fast. The battery lasts surprisingly long. No issues yet. I probably use it on a machine once a week. Thanks for watching and asking! ~Mr. C.

[@MrVozka]

So I’m kinda confused I saw you didn’t put the long rod in the I’ve seen some other videos of m18 and they do it , I just bought the m12 and it seems like I need to purge it because it suddenly stops coming out

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@jose mojica excellent observation. I was confused too about the handle sticking out. I pushed and pushed and couldn't get the rod in. Another commenter called Milwaukee and they helped him out. Look for Thomas Tipton comments. In summary, turn the handle 90 degrees and push in. There is a button on the front of the grease gun to purge air out. See if that helps. ~Mr. C.

[@michaelsanderson8487]

Generally after you put in the tube you take off your gloves before touching the cyilder

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

Michael Sanderson excellent information. Thanks for sharing. ~Mr. C.

[@michaelsanderson8487]

@@NaturesCadenceFarm I apologize if I came off rude. I just hate when my workers make a mess on the cyilder then someone puts it in their car with noticing. Or just grabs it and also gets a glob on ur hand 🤣

[@705_customs_trucks]

How do you like the Grease gun so far

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@Andrew Lavallee I love it. Use it very regularly on the heavy equipment and automobiles. So far so good. Thanks for asking! ~Mr. C.

[@williambrappingland3465]

Does it have enough pressure to tighten the tracks up on the skid loader

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

William brapping land that is a good question. I do not know if it will tighten tracks on other skid loaders. The model I have (Pt-100) uses a mechanical type turn buckle to tension the tracks. I would say yes. It seems to have pretty good pressure. Thanks for asking! ~Mr. C.

[@thigerns]

yes it does

[@stephenridgway6532]

Does the m12 grease gun take the same cartridge as the m18?

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@STEPHEN RIDGWAY yes. See the link below for the grease cartridge size that fits both M12 and M18. Excellent question! Thanks for watching. ~Mr. C. Grease cartridge: amzn.to/3wAe1dQ

[@Hugolopez732]

How’s it keeping up? I’m indecisive of getting this or the m18

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

Hugo Lopez I have used it on the skid steer, track loader, and my truck steering components etc. So far so good! I would say the m18 might provide higher pressure but in a larger heavier package. I have replaced many zerk fittings lately because I have been greasing everything I can find. Lol. Hope this helps. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask. ~Mr. C.

[@envisionCamusa]

@@NaturesCadenceFarm thanks for the update. This Florida boy shivers when I see snow. Hopefully it wasn't too miserable the day you recorded the video.

[@QROCK]

Now I'm totally confused do I push the handle in or do I leave it out you guys are arguing over it and I still don't know what to do can someone help me

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@Quintin Bridges me too. I kinda like it hanging out. I can see how much is left in the tube. If you force it in there it is safer for the machine and is probably the proper way to do it. I say you do you. Roll with it however you want. As long as you grease your equipment when necessary. ~Mr. C.

[@schnellgelb1746]

@@NaturesCadenceFarm-protruding rod/plunger - just rotate the handle 90 degrees and it will slide in easily.no force required.

[@Kolob_Canyons_Ranch]

no better day to grease than in the snow. =D

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

Brad Campbell absolutely! I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching. ~Mr. C.

[@stevenpeterson8444]

dude, you sound exactly like Tom Petty! good review, but i’m gonna need you to sing some American Girl in the next one.

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@Steven Peterson THANKS for the awesome comment! Made me smile. I will see what I can do... FYI, the grease gun is still doing great. I just go through more grease than I did before. It's kinda easy to do so you don't mind it. ~Mr. C.

[@dylanhoffman608]

Where do you buy the 400ml grease cartridges

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

Dylan Hoffman check out the link below for information on the grease. Thanks for watching! ~Mr. C. Cobalt grease tube: amzn.to/3vT11yD

[@bramey0528]

I checked the link for the grease. Thats way to expensive for us nonyoutubers. I just picked up the m12 and tractor supply has that grease for 6 dollars.

[@mcmarine777]

ANYONE have an idea what would cause grease to ooze from the coupler after trigger is released?

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@Mike Chavez that is interesting. I do not have that problem. Maybe the other folks on here can help. Have you tried a call to Milwaukee? ~Mr. C.

[@kenneththompson6543]

How do I remove the battery??

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

Kenneth Thompson squeeze the two tabs on the left and right side of the battery right at the interface with the tool and pull rearward. If you need anymore assistance just ask. I am here to help. ~Mr. C.

[@kenneththompson6543]

@@NaturesCadenceFarm thanks

[@eagerlawncare3700]

People just do weird shit on camera to troll for comments .. and there's mine

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@Eager lawncare I agree. Thanks! ~Mr. C.

[@HavocDH]

You need to push the cord in the cylinde…

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

Brandon3pt thanks for watching. ~Mr. C.

[@TheChewy78]

No you dont.

[@anymanusa]

@@TheChewy78 yeah you do. That pushes grease to feed the gun. That is also retarded to leave it out in the loading position.

[@moocow2529]

Doing it all wrong! Have you never use a grease gun before? The plunger rod needs to be pushed back in so the spring loaded plunger piston can push grease into the head. Looks so silly, this entire video plunger handle sticking out.

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@Moo Cow thanks for the tip. ~Mr. C.

[@ЮрийЖуков-р7й]

Тупорылай какойто чел... Нет бы сначала тубу зарядить а потом уже открывать металлическую крышку...

[@NaturesCadenceFarm]

@user-yg2gy4ip2q thanks for watching. ~Mr. C.