Milwaukee 2719-20 M18 FUEL Hackzall Recip Saw, Tool Only (PROMO)

The Milwaukee 2719-20 M18 FUEL Hackzall Recip Saw, Tool Only is a compact cordless saw for plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, remodelers, and maintenance crews who cut in places a full-size saw can't reach. This is a one-handed reciprocating saw designed for cutting pipe, conduit, framing lumber, and plaster in tight or overhead spaces. Model Number 2719-20 is the bare tool: no battery or charger, so it makes the most sense if you already run Milwaukee M18.

Milwaukee bills the M18 FUEL Hackzall as its fastest-cutting and most powerful one-handed reciprocating saw. The key number is the 7/8" stroke length. Each pass of the blade travels farther than on most compact saws, which means more material removed per stroke and shorter cuts through copper, PVC, and 2x lumber. Variable speed up to 3,000 strokes per minute lets you start slow in metal and open it up once the blade is tracking. Milwaukee rates it to cut up to 50% faster than other one-handed recip saws. If you want more reach and brute force for full demolition, the larger saws in the Milwaukee recip saws lineup are the better fit.

Control is where this saw earns its keep. The dual gear counterbalance mechanism offsets the back-and-forth motion of the blade and reduces vibration by up to 4x compared with traditional reciprocating saws. Lower vibration means faster cut starts in metal, less bucking on the first few strokes, and less fatigue when you are holding the saw at arm's length above your head. The pivoting shoe stays in contact with the workpiece through the cut, which keeps the saw planted and the cut smoother.

The POWERSTATE brushless motor supplies the cutting power behind that long stroke. REDLINK PLUS Intelligence handles communication between the tool and battery, protecting against overload, overheating, and over-discharge. Milwaukee credits that combination with up to 3x longer tool life than other one-handed recips. A rubber seal and weep holes help keep water and debris out of the housing, which matters on wet crawlspace and outdoor jobs.

At 14" long, the 2719-20 fits between studs, under sinks, and inside mechanical chases where a standard recip saw simply won't turn around. Tool-free blade changes let you switch from a wood blade to a metal blade without digging for a hex key, which is handy when one job moves from framing to pipe to sheet metal in an hour.

This saw runs on any battery in the Milwaukee M18 system, the same packs and chargers Milwaukee says are shared across 125+ M18 solutions. Milwaukee's high-capacity packs, such as the XC5.0, give the brushless motor the runtime to work through a full day of service cuts.

Who should buy it? Service trades and remodelers who cut pipe, conduit, strapping, and framing in cramped or overhead spots every day. If most of your work is tearing out walls, a full-size recip saw is still the first buy. If your work is about access and control, the Hackzall is the saw that ends up on the truck seat instead of in the trailer.

Voltage (V) 18 V Battery Platform Milwaukee M18 (battery not included) Motor Type POWERSTATE brushless No-Load Speed (SPM) 0 to 3,000 SPM Stroke Length 7/8" Overall Length 14" Blade Change Tool-free Vibration Control Dual gear counterbalance

The Milwaukee 2719-20 M18 FUEL Hackzall Is the Recip Saw That Rides in the Front Seat

A 7/8" stroke in a one-handed body gives you real cutting speed in spaces where a full-size saw is useless.

• Who it's for: Plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, remodelers, and maintenance crews already running M18.
• Why it stands out: Long stroke, brushless power, and a counterbalance that keeps vibration down when you are cutting overhead or at arm's length.
• Worth knowing: This is the bare tool. If you need packs, the Milwaukee 48-11-1852 M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 battery 2-pack is a strong match for this saw.

• Does the 2719-20 come with a battery? No. It is sold as a tool only. Battery and charger are sold separately.
• Is this a full-size reciprocating saw? No. It is a compact one-handed reciprocating saw, 14" long, built for tight spaces and overhead work.
• Which batteries work with it? Any Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM battery.
• Do blade changes need a tool? No. The blade clamp is tool-free.