Home Depot is running a new Milwaukee M18 promotion right now: pick a free bare tool (worth up to $249) when you buy the Milwaukee 48-59-1862S High Output battery starter kit for $229. The kit ships with two 6.0Ah High Output batteries and a charger, so the free tool lands in your shop without a separate battery investment.
Qualifying purchase:
- Milwaukee 48-59-1862S High Output battery/charger kit, $229 (two 6.0Ah batteries + charger)
Free tool options (bare tool, batteries from the kit power it):
- M18 FUEL GEN-2 SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw ($249 value)
- M18 1 in. SDS-Plus D-Handle Rotary Hammer ($249 value)
- M18 1/4 HP Lithium-Ion Transfer Pump ($249 value)
- M18 Rocket Dual Power Tower Light ($249 value)
- M18 FUEL Jig Saw ($229 value)
- M18 FUEL 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder w/ Paddle Switch ($229 value)
- M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver ($229 value)
- M18 FUEL PACKOUT 2.5 Gal. Wet/Dry Vacuum ($199 value)
- M18 Electric Portable Inflator ($199 value)
- M18 FUEL 120 MPH 500 CFM Handheld Blower ($179 value)
Why this matters
The 48-59-1862S kit alone is one of the best High Output starter values Milwaukee ships. Two 6.0Ah HD12.0-class packs cover most M18 FUEL tools, and the charger handles both High Output and standard packs. Adding a free $229-$249 bare tool on top turns the $229 into a near-50%-off bundle if you were going to buy the batteries anyway.
The free-tool menu is unusually wide for a Home Depot Milwaukee promo. Last month’s Memorial Day free-tool event (M12 kit + free tool up to $149) skewed toward compact M12 bare tools. This June promotion is M18-only and stretches all the way to the 1 in. SDS-Plus rotary hammer and the GEN-2 SAWZALL, which are the categories pros and serious DIYers actually need. If you were planning a major M18 FUEL expansion this summer, the timing is hard to beat.
The deal also lands a week after Father’s Day (June 21) and ahead of Home Depot’s 4th of July sale (running through early July). If you missed the Father’s Day Milwaukee $269 kit pricing, this is the cleanest late-June entry point we’ve seen.
How to shop it
- Add the Milwaukee 48-59-1862S battery kit ($229) to your Home Depot cart.
- The free tool picker appears in cart. Choose the bare tool you want; batteries from the kit power it.
- Free tool ships as a separate line item, no extra cost at checkout.
- Deal runs while supplies last. The official promo page does not list an end date, so plan to order this week.
Eligible shoppers are limited to one free tool per qualifying kit purchase. The free tools ship as bare units, so the M18 batteries from the kit are what run them. If you already own two M18 High Output packs and were going to buy a third, this promo is also a clean way to add a fresh tool to the fleet without buying another battery.
For shoppers who want to verify prices, the deal is live on Milwaukee’s promotional page at homedepot.com and is also covered in detail at Pro Tool Reviews.
Other Milwaukee M18 buying options
If you are starting an M18 FUEL lineup from scratch, the High Output 6.0Ah pair is the right foundation. M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver and SDS-Plus rotary hammer are the two free-tool picks most pros should grab, since they cover drilling into wood, metal, and concrete. If you are more of a trim carpenter, the FUEL Jig Saw or FUEL GEN-2 SAWZALL is the better free pick, and both pair with the standard 6.0Ah packs just fine.
For a deeper look at where the new M18 FUEL GEN-2 SAWZALL and the rotary hammer fit in Milwaukee’s broader cordless lineup, see our coverage of the Milwaukee Striker cordless hammer chisel and the best cordless impact wrenches for automotive and DIY roundup. If you want a fuller picture of the platform itself, our best power tool brands 2026 hub breaks down the M18 ecosystem against DeWalt 20V Max, Makita LXT, and Bosch.
Looking ahead to 4th of July pricing, our Home Depot 4th of July tool sale 2026 preview tracks what to expect on Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Ryobi as July approaches.
