Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL 7-1/4-inch Rear Handle Circular Saw (2930-20) is now available at Home Depot, and the spec sheet is a meaningful step up from the 2830-20 it replaces.
The headline numbers: 6,000 RPM from the POWERSTATE brushless motor and up to 700 cuts per charge when paired with the M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE HD12.0 battery. Milwaukee calls it the fastest-cutting circular saw in its class. For framers doing production cuts all day, the 700-cut figure is what matters — that’s enough capacity to run through a full workday without swapping batteries.
Full Spec Sheet
- POWERSTATE Brushless Motor: 6,000 RPM
- Cut capacity: 2-5/8 inches at 90° — cuts through 3x dimensional lumber in one pass
- Up to 700 cuts per charge (M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE HD12.0 battery)
- Bevel detents at 22.5° and 45°
- Depth detents at 1/2", 3/4", and 1-1/2"
- Rotational dust port with vacuum adapter included
- LED light, electric brake, magnesium shoe and guards
- Compatible with all M18 REDLITHIUM batteries
- ONE-KEY enabled
Rear Handle Design: Who It's For
Rear handle circular saws aren’t for everyone. The grip position — behind the blade rather than inline — suits framers who spend hours pushing through 2x stock. The ergonomics reduce wrist fatigue on repetitive cuts and improve blade-forward visibility on the cut line. If you’re framing walls and cutting lumber all day, this is the professional preference over an inline saw.
The 2-5/8-inch cut depth handles a true 3x material in one pass — a spec that matters when you hit thicker stock on commercial work.
Where It Fits Milwaukee's 2026 Lineup
Milwaukee is building out a full cordless framing saw lineup this year. The larger 10-1/4-inch rear handle saw (3026-20) lands in June 2026, offering even deeper cut capacity for heavy commercial work. Together they cover the full spectrum of production framing on the M18 FUEL platform. We covered both models in our World of Concrete 2026 roundup.
Pricing and Availability
The 2930-20 (bare tool) is available now at Home Depot — Buy Now at Home Depot. Check the product page for current pricing.
For context on how M18 FUEL compares to DeWalt XR and Makita LXT across a full pro loadout, see our Best Pro Combo Kits 2026 comparison. Evaluating cordless saws across platforms? Our Best Cordless Circular Saws 2026 guide has the full picture.
