Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL plunge-cutting track saw just landed at a real-world price at Home Depot. The 2831-20 is sitting at $408 with a 5.0Ah High Output XC battery included, the lowest price we’ve seen on a cordless plunge saw since the platform launched. The deal showed up in Home Depot’s daily tool deals rotation on June 15 and is still active as of today.
This is the cordless answer to a Festool TS 55 or a Makita SP6000J1. Both of those are corded plunge saws that need a generator or jobsite power. Milwaukee’s 2831-20 runs on the same M18 batteries most contractors already have on the truck, so you can break down sheet goods on a deck, in a basement, or 200 feet from an outlet without a drop cord.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Milwaukee 2831-20 |
|---|---|
| Motor | M18 FUEL POWERSTATE brushless |
| Blade size | 6-1/2 in |
| Max RPM | 5,600 |
| Battery included | M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 (5.0Ah) |
| Bevel stops | 0, 22.5, 45 degrees |
| Dust collection | Vac port, dust bag, 90%+ capture, 1-7/8 in hose compatible |
| Blade change | Quick-lock spindle |
| Safety | Riving knife, REDLINK PLUS overload/thermal protection |
How It Compares
The Makita SP6000J1 is the corded benchmark for 6-1/2 in plunge saws. The Bosch GKT 13-225 is the other major corded option and trades blows with the Makita on cut quality. The Milwaukee 2831-20 is the first serious cordless entry from a major pro brand at this size. Festool makes the TS 55 and the TSC 55 (cordless), but the TSC 55 sits well above $700 bare and isn’t part of the M18 platform. At $408 with battery, Milwaukee is undercutting every cordless plunge option and competing with the corded sets on total cost once you add the missing battery and charger to the corded package.
Market Positioning
The 2831-20 targets trim carpenters, cabinet installers, and remodelers who already run M18 and want to cut sheet goods on the truck or in finished spaces. Cordless means no generator on a deck job, no drop cord across a customer’s living room, and no tripping GFCIs when you cross a kitchen. Milwaukee bundles the 5.0Ah XC battery in the deal, so the $408 covers everything except a guide rail. The 55 in guide rail (48-08-0571) and rail-with-saw bundle are sold separately.
When and Where
The deal is online-only at homedepot.com as a daily deal. Father’s Day is June 21, so if you’re shopping for a trim carpenter dad who already runs M18, this hits the gift window. Prices and availability change daily, so check the link below for current status before you buy.
Looking for more track saw options? See our Best Track Saws 2026 roundup, and if you’re comparing cordless platforms, our cordless battery platform breakdown covers M18 against the other major systems.