Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sewer Sectional 2871-22
#11 in Main linesFull review
For a sewer pro on Milwaukee batteries who wants to clear laterals without a cord. Homeowners should rent one instead.
Acme Tools $3,499$3,499
2.4/5
For a pro or building engineer who wants one compact machine for inside drains up to 4 in. Budget machines give more cable for less, but not this build.
- 50 ft x 1/2 inCable
- 1-1/4 to 4 inDrain sizes
- 249 WMotor
- NoAuto feed
Check price at Amazon$1,500
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Pros
- Handles everything from a kitchen sink to most 4 in lines
- Cage comes off in seconds to swap cable size or lighten the load
- Air foot switch and slip clutch protect the user and the cable
- Built in the USA by a long running drain tool maker
Cons
- Only a one year warranty for a $1,500 machine
- Just 50 ft of cable and no auto feed
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its line size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | MR-C-O |
|---|---|
| Cable | |
| Type | Drum machine |
| Included cable | 50 ft x 1/2 in |
| Drain sizes | 1-1/4 to 4 in |
| Cutters included | 4 |
| Motor | |
| Motor | 249 W |
| Horsepower | 0.3 hp |
| Controls and build | |
| Auto feed | No |
| Foot switch | Yes |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Weight | 60 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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