Milwaukee M18 users can pick up a free 5.0Ah RedLithium battery (normally $169) from Acme Tools by adding one of twelve qualifying purchases to their cart. Drop an eligible tool or kit in, and the battery auto-adds at checkout. No promo code required.
Run ends November 1, 2026, giving buyers roughly three months to decide on the right kit. Few M18 bundle promotions this year stack a free battery on top of already-reduced pricing, so this is worth a closer look before it expires.
Qualifying Items and Prices
Most qualifying items on this list are running below typical Home Depot prices, so the free pack pushes the effective price even lower. Here’s the full breakdown:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| M18 4-Tool Combo Kit | $499 |
| M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE XC8.0 Starter Kit | $279 |
| M18 PACKOUT Six Bay Rapid Charger | $279 |
| M18 FUEL Compact Router | $229 |
| M18 FUEL 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw | $229 |
| M18 FUEL 5 in. Random Orbit Sander | $229 |
| M18 FUEL Oscillating Multi-Tool | $249 |
| M18 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit | $399 |
| M18 FUEL PACKOUT 2.5 Gal. Wet/Dry Vacuum | $199 |
| M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Drill/Driver | $219 |
| M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver | $229 |
| M18 FUEL HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw | $199 |
Why This Matters
For most M18 owners, a 5.0Ah XC battery is the everyday workhorse pack. It runs full-size tools like the circular saw and hammer drill without dragging the weight penalty of an 8.0Ah or 12.0Ah pack, and it strikes a good balance for trim work, decking, and general jobsite duty.
Standalone pricing runs $169 at most retailers, which makes a $229 circular saw effectively $60 once the free battery is factored in. Run the math on the $199 HACKZALL or Wet/Dry Vacuum and you walk out with a tool and a $169 battery for less than what the battery costs alone at Home Depot.
Bare tools dominate the qualifying list, which signals where Acme is steering buyers. Five of the twelve items are bare FUEL tools, meaning Acme is assuming most shoppers already own a battery and charger.
First-time M18 buyers will want to look at the M18 4-Tool Combo Kit at $499 with the free battery attached, but that still needs a charger. Buyers wanting the full kit on a budget should consider the FORGE XC8.0 Starter Kit at $279, which includes a battery and charger, with the free 5.0Ah on top means two batteries and a charger for $279 total.
Milwaukee’s HD exclusivity means Amazon and Lowe’s listings won’t match this promotion. Acme Tools has been one of the few non-Home Depot Milwaukee retailers for years and usually price-matches, but this is Acme’s own bundle promo and won’t trigger HD’s price-match policy.
How to Shop the Deal
Pick the tool or kit you actually need first, since the free battery is identical regardless of which qualifying item gets added. Don’t grab a tool you don’t want just because it’s on the list.
For someone drilling into the M18 FUEL platform for the first time, the M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Hammer Drill at $229 with a free 5.0Ah pack is one of the cheapest entries. Buyers who already own a charger get the best deal on the bare FUEL tools.
Add the qualifying item to the cart at Acme Tools, confirm the free battery is listed in the cart summary, and check out. No code to enter. If the battery doesn’t appear, clearing cookies or trying a fresh browser session usually fixes it before contacting Acme’s support.
Promotion ends November 1, 2026. Acme Tools ships nationwide, but free shipping thresholds vary by order size, so checking the shipping calculator before finalizing the order is wise.
Stock on FUEL bare tools tends to dip during multi-month promotions, so buyers who want a specific model should order sooner rather than later.
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Source: Pro Tool Reviews (Noelle Howe, Aug 7, 2026).
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