Acme Tools has a new Milwaukee M18 FUEL deal live, and it gives you three ways to get a free item on a qualifying purchase. You buy one of fifteen M18 FUEL tools, then pick your freebie: a compact impact wrench, a grinder, or a 6.0Ah RedLithium High Output battery pack. The free item lands at checkout.
This one runs through November 1, 2026, so it is separate from the earlier Acme promo that bundled a free 5.0Ah battery with twelve tools (also valid until Nov 1). Here the free item is your choice of three, and it can be a tool rather than just a battery.
The deal
Buy any of the listed M18 FUEL tools and choose one free item:
- M18 FUEL 3/8 in. Compact Impact Wrench, Friction Ring ($199 value)
- M18 FUEL 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder ($199 value)
- M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC 6.0Ah Battery Pack ($169 value)
Qualifying M18 FUEL tools
- 1/2 in. Router at $369
- 1-1/8 in. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer with One-Key at $479
- 1 in. High Torque Impact Wrench with One-Key at $899
- 4-1/2 in./5 in. Braking Grinder at $279
- Super Hawg 1/2 in. Right Angle Drill at $449
- 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder, Paddle Switch at $329
- 15mm Random Orbital Polisher at $329
- 21mm Random Orbital Polisher at $349
- 7 in. Variable Speed Polisher at $329
- 7 in. Variable Speed Braking Grinder at $379
- 10 Gauge Nibbler at $799
- Deep Cut Band Saw at $399
- 9 in. Cut-Off Saw with One-Key at $679
- 4-1/2 in.-6 in. Braking Grinder, Paddle Switch at $279
- 4-1/2 in.-6 in. Braking Grinder, Paddle Switch with One-Key at $329
Read that list and the pattern is clear: the bulk of it is grinders, polishers, and cut-off saws. That points this deal at body shop and metal work crews more than at carpenters framing walls. If that is your trade, there is real money to save here.
Why this matters
If you already run M18 FUEL gear, the best value is the free $199 compact impact wrench or grinder on a tool you actually need. The $279 braking grinder with a free $199 grinder is effectively a two-grinder setup for about the price of a bare grinder plus the freebie. Sales like this are how a lot of shops upgrade grinders cheaply, and the timing lands just ahead of the Labor Day crowd (September 7).
The catch on the free battery: the XC 6.0Ah is a high output pack, not a FORGE tabless cell, so it is a solid workhorse battery rather than the newest tech. Fine for grinders and impacts, just know what you are getting.
How to shop
The promotion is valid through November 1, 2026 at Acme Tools. Prices and the qualifying list can shift, so confirm the free item is attached at checkout.
If you are comparing Milwaukee against other pro brands, our piece on Milwaukee FUEL vs DeWalt XR vs Makita LXT combo kits walks through where each platform wins. We also have the Home Depot free-Milwaukee-tool offer if you would rather shop there.
FAQ
Is there a limit on the free item per order?
One free item per qualifying tool purchase. Buy two qualifying tools and you get two free items. The free item is added automatically at checkout once the qualifying tool is in your cart, but it pays to double check it appears before you pay.
Does this stack with the Acme 5.0Ah deal?
No. They are two separate Acme promotions running on the same deadline (Nov 1), each with its own qualifying list. You pick one offer per qualifying tool, not both. This offer is generally the better one if you value a $199 tool over a $169 battery.
Is the free grinder the same as the one on sale?
No. The free grab is the M18 FUEL 4-1/2 in./5 in. grinder at a $199 value, while several of the qualifying tools are bigger variable-speed or flathead braking grinders. They are not the same model, so you can end up with two useful grinders off one purchase.