Milwaukee Prices Its Cordless 18 lb SDS MAX Demolition Hammer Kit at $1,299
Milwaukee prices its 3018-22HD cordless demolition hammer kit at $1,299 with two FORGE HD12.0 packs and a charger, but gives no ship date or tool-only option.
Milwaukee’s October 12 release prices the M18 FUEL 18 lb SDS MAX Demolition Hammer kit (3018-22HD) at $1,299 with two FORGE HD12.0 batteries and a Rapid Charger. Milwaukee claims 11.4 ft-lbs of impact energy and more than 1/3 ton removed per charge. It gives no ship date or tool-only price. The Crafty Catsman has not tested or handled the hammer.
A priced cordless demolition hammer kit, with timing still open
Milwaukee lists the hammer, two FORGE HD12.0 packs and a Rapid Charger. It lists no tool-only model or price.
Milwaukee’s product FAQ names chipping 4 in. thick or less, tile scraping and ground-rod driving in soft soil.
One retailer showed a Nov. 16 preorder estimate with no year. Confirm timing with your seller.
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The $1,299 kit covers the hammer, two batteries and a charger, not the dust setup
Milwaukee’s October 12 release prices the M18 FUEL 18 lb SDS MAX Demolition Hammer kit (3018-22HD) at $1,299. The kit list names the hammer, two M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE HD12.0 batteries (48-11-1813) and an M18/M12 Rapid Charger (48-59-1808). Milwaukee claims 11.4 ft-lbs (15.5 J) of impact energy, harder hitting than an 18 lb corded demolition hammer, and more than 1/3 ton of material removed per charge with a FORGE HD12.0 pack. Those are Milwaukee’s claims; The Crafty Catsman has not tested or handled the hammer.
Milwaukee scopes the tool to small-to-medium chipping, 4 in. thick or less, plus tile scraping and ground-rod driving in soft soil, and places it in the 15–18 lb demolition hammer class. Dust control is a separate purchase: Milwaukee’s product FAQ points to the SDS MAX Chipping Boot (5318-DE, sold separately), which it says can provide OSHA compliance when used with a Table 1 compliant dust extractor, or to spraying water on the work area. VACLINK can start a compatible extractor from the trigger, but the site has verified no specific extractor pairing.
Price the dust setup and the wait before replacing a corded or rented hammer
The release lists four speed settings, Milwaukee’s AVS anti-vibration system, chisel lock and chisel-angle adjustment, VACLINK wireless dust control and ONE-KEY. It gives 17.2 lb for the tool only and 20.5 lb with a battery; Milwaukee’s product data also lists 17.4 lb excluding battery, a figure its visible spec table does not show. The spec table lists 2,625 blows per minute, an SDS Max chuck and a 19.6 in. length, and the release gives a 5-year tool and 3-year battery warranty.
A cordless option for small chipping jobs, sold only as a kit: The kit is the only configuration Milwaukee lists, so there is no tool-only model or price for owners who already run FORGE HD12.0 packs. Milwaukee states no ship date. As of October 19, 2026, the retailer Toolnut listed the kit at $1,299.00 as a preorder with an estimated ship date of Nov. 16, with no year printed; a retailer estimate can change. Milwaukee’s kit image shows a red carrying case, while the kit lists in its release and on its product page do not name one.
- When will Milwaukee or its authorized sellers confirm ship dates for the 3018-22HD kit?
- Will Milwaukee add a tool-only model for owners who already have FORGE HD12.0 batteries?
- Which VACLINK extractors pair with the hammer, and does the kit include the case shown in Milwaukee’s image?
Keep a corded or rental plan if:You have a chipping job before late November, need a tool-only option, or need a confirmed dust-control setup for silica work.
Shortlist the kit if:You already run M18 tools, your jobs fit Milwaukee’s small-to-medium chipping scope, and you have budgeted chisels, the 5318-DE boot and a Table 1 compliant extractor.
Milwaukee 3018-22HD kit — announced details
| Detail | Milwaukee Tool 3018-22HD kit |
|---|---|
| Kit price | $1,299 (Milwaukee release) |
| Kit list | Hammer, two FORGE HD12.0 packs, Rapid Charger |
| Claimed impact energy | 11.4 ft-lbs (15.5 J), Milwaukee claim |
| Claimed work per charge | More than 1/3 ton with an HD12.0 pack, Milwaukee claim |
| Blows per minute | 2,625 (Milwaukee spec table) |
| Weight | 17.2 lb tool only; 20.5 lb with battery |
| Dust control | 5318-DE boot and extractor sold separately |
| Ship date | Not stated by Milwaukee |
Sources: Milwaukee Tool official specs
Budget the dust setup and the wait before changing your chipping plan.
Keep a corded or rental hammer in the plan. Milwaukee has not published a ship date.
Price chisels, the 5318-DE chipping boot and a Table 1 compliant dust extractor alongside the $1,299 kit.
Milwaukee releases the 3018-22HD kit at $1,299
Milwaukee’s release, dated October 12 in its page data, prices the kit and lists the hammer, two FORGE HD12.0 packs and a Rapid Charger. It names no ship date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the $1,299 Milwaukee 3018-22HD kit include, and what costs extra?▼
Milwaukee’s release lists the hammer, two M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE HD12.0 batteries (48-11-1813) and an M18/M12 Rapid Charger (48-59-1808). The kit list names no chisel or dust extractor, and Milwaukee’s product FAQ says the SDS MAX Chipping Boot (5318-DE) is sold separately. Milwaukee lists no tool-only version.
When will the Milwaukee 3018-22HD ship?▼
Milwaukee’s release and product page give no ship date. As of October 19, 2026, the retailer Toolnut listed the kit as a preorder with an estimated ship date of Nov. 16, without a year. Treat that as one seller’s estimate and confirm timing before planning a job around the kit.
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