Update Oct. 18, 2026: The M18 FUEL 18-lb SDS Max demo hammer (3018-22HD) now has a confirmed price and a launch window. The kit lists at $1,299 with Acme Tools taking pre-orders ahead of a November 2026 release. Milwaukee’s product page confirms 11.4 ft-lbs (15.5 J) of impact energy, 2,625 BPM, and a kit with two FORGE HD12.0 batteries. Details below, updated with what changed since our June report.
Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL lineup is adding a category it’s never covered before: a dedicated demolition hammer. The M18 FUEL 18-lb SDS Max Demolition Hammer (model 3018-22HD) was announced for 2026, and it’s different in an important way from the rotary hammers already in the M18 stable.
This tool doesn’t drill. It only chips. That’s by design, a pure demo hammer delivers focused impact energy for breaking tile, removing mortar, chipping concrete, and busting up floors without the rotary mechanism a hammer drill carries. The 3018 is Milwaukee’s answer to a gap: M18 users who need serious demolition power currently have to either rent equipment or jump to the much heavier MX FUEL platform.
Specs
| Spec | Milwaukee 3018-22HD |
|---|---|
| Platform | M18 (18V) |
| Weight | 20.5 lbs with battery (17.4 lbs bare) |
| Impact Energy | 11.4 ft-lbs (15.5 J) |
| Blow Rate | 2,625 BPM |
| Type | SDS Max (chipping only) |
| Motor | POWERSTATE brushless |
| Anti-vibration | AVS system |
| Dust Control | VacLink (wireless) |
| Tool Tracking | ONE-KEY built in |
| Kit Batteries | 2x M18 FORGE HD12.0 + rapid charger |
| Price | $1,299 (kit) |
| Available | November 2026 |
What Changed Since the Announcement
Two things. First, pricing: the 3018-22HD kit carries a $1,299 sticker. That gets you the tool, two M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE HD12.0 battery packs (model 48-11-1813), and an M18/M12 rapid charger. Milwaukee says the hammer removes up to 1/3 ton of material per charge when running a FORGE HD12.0.
Second, the launch date settled. The tool slipped from the original June window to November 2026. Acme Tools has the kit on pre-order right now. Home Depot hasn’t listed it yet, which is where Milwaukee products usually land first, so keep an eye there if you’d rather buy local.
How It Fits the Lineup
The existing M18 FUEL SDS Max rotary hammers top out at 1-9/16″ and 1-3/4″ chuck sizes and can do light chipping, but they’re built primarily around drilling. The 3018 sits above them for demolition work, and well below the 27-lb MX FUEL in terms of weight and cost. At 17.4 lbs bare (20.5 lbs with a FORGE HD12.0 installed) it’s still manageable for overhead work, something the MX FUEL platform wasn’t designed for.
Milwaukee claims 11.4 ft-lbs of impact energy and says the hammer “hits harder than an 18 lb corded.” VacLink automatically starts a compatible dust extractor when you pull the trigger. ONE-KEY adds the same tool tracking and reporting found across the M18 FUEL line. Multiple speed settings and a chisel lock round out the feature set.
When and Where
The 3018-22HD kit ships November 2026 at $1,299. Acme Tools is taking pre-orders now. Milwaukee products go through Home Depot for US retail, but HD hasn’t posted a listing as of this writing.
For M18 users doing renovation, tile removal, or controlled concrete chipping, this fills a real hole. For heavier-duty continuous demolition, the MX FUEL 27-lb at $1,499 is still the right call.
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