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Milwaukee M12 FCN18GS-0X FUEL 18G Brad Nailer (Body Only, HD Box)

1.9kg bare12V3 years (with registration)

A compact M12 FUEL brushless 18 gauge straight brad nailer for nails from 16 to 38mm. It has sequential and contact modes and a dry fire lockout.

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16mm
Shortest nail
38mm
Longest nail
110nails
Magazine
1.9kg
Weight (bare)

Where it sits among brad nailers

Against the 12 brad nailers we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Longest nail38mm
35mm lowestMakita DFN350highest 54mmMilwaukee M18 FN18GS
Magazine110nails
100nails lowestMakita DFN350highest 110nailsThis one
Weight (bare)1.9kg
1.9kg lightestThis oneheaviest 3kgMakita DBN500
Noise (LpA)81.4dB(A)
68dB(A) lowestHiKOKI NT1850DFhighest 88dB(A)Bosch GNH18V-50-2M
Compare it with: + Bosch GNH18V-50-2M + Makita DFN350 + DeWalt DCN680 + HiKOKI NT1850DF

Full specs

From Milwaukee's own documentation. Checked 04/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Nails It Takes

TypeBrad
Nail gauge18G
Nail diameter1.2mm
Nail angle0°
Shortest nail16 mm
Longest nail38 mm
Magazine110 nails

Firing & Features

Firing modesSequential and contact
Firing rate2/sec
Dry-fire lockout✓ Yes
Tool-free jam release✓ Yes

Power & Motor

DriveBattery
Voltage12V
MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.9 kg
Weight (with battery)2.3 kg
Case typeKitbox
Case modelHD Box
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level81.4 dB(A) LpA / 92.4 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (nailing)1.5 m/s²

Powered by Milwaukee M12 · 6

All 6 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

M12B2 2.0Ah · 24Wh 0.2kg 2.1kg from £25.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12HB2.5 2.5Ah · 30Wh 0.2kg 2.1kg from £32.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12B3 3.0Ah · 36Wh 0.2kg 2.1kg from £29.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12B4 4.0Ah · 48Wh 0.4kg 2.3kg from £39.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12HB5 5.0Ah · 60Wh 0.42kg 2.32kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
M12B6 6.0Ah · 72Wh 0.4kg 2.3kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Milwaukee
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Register within 30 days. Batteries extend to 2yr (1+1); chargers, M28 batteries & accessories excluded; MX FUEL 2yr.

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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