Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21mm
#1 in CordlessFull review
A cordless 21 mm polisher for large vehicles, for anyone already on the Milwaukee M18 platform.
Amazon $254.99$254.99
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21mm rates 3.6 among cordless dual action car polishers; the Adam's Swirl Killer 21mm rates 3.5 among corded long-throw ones. The Adam's Swirl Killer 21mm costs $25.50 less ($229.49 vs $254.99).
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Adam's Swirl Killer 21mm
A 21 mm polisher at a modest price for large flat panels, though its maker publishes little beyond the orbit.
Amazon $229.49$229.49
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (cordless and corded long-throw), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21mm | Adam's Swirl Killer 21mm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Correction 30% | 100 21 mm orbit | 100 21 mm orbit |
| Value 25% | 48 $254.99 | 54 $229.49 |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Power 10% | 50 18 V battery; cordless makers publish no motor rating (neutral score used) | 50 motor rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 15 cordless or a 20 ft+ cord | 50 soft start, cordless or a 20 ft+ cord, lock-on trigger |
Specifications
| Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21mm | Adam's Swirl Killer 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Polishing | ||
| Orbit diameter | 21 mm | 21 mm |
| Speed range | 2,400-4,500 OPM | - |
| Backing plate | 6 in | - |
| Forced rotation | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Cordless | Corded |
| Battery | 18 V | - |
| Cord | Cordless | 25 ft |
| Brushless motor | Not listed | Not listed |
| Controls | ||
| Constant-speed electronics | Not listed | Not listed |
| Soft start | Not listed | Yes |
| Lock-on trigger | Not listed | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Pads or polish included | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |