M18 FR12 Router

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Milwaukee M18 FR12-0X Brushless Router (Body Only, HD Box)

Name: Milwaukee M18 FR12-0X Brushless Router (Body Only, HD Box)
Brand: Milwaukee
SKU: M18 FR12-0X
Availability: InStock

6-speed2.91kg bare3 years (with registration)

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" router with a brushless motor, variable speed from 12,000 to 25,000rpm and micro depth adjustment. This body-only version comes in an HD Box with the fixed base, four collets, side fence and dust extraction pipe.

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60mm

Plunge depth, with the kit's plunge base

1/2"

Largest collet

25,000rpm

Top speed

2.91kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among 1/2" routers

Scaled against the 17 routers with a 1/2" or 12mm collet we list, so other sizes aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Plunge depth (kit's plunge base)60mm

50mm lowestHiKOKI M3612DAhighest 80mmFestool OF 2200

Top speed25,000rpm

22,000rpm lowestFestool OF 2200highest 25,000rpmThis one

Weight (bare)2.91kg

2.91kg lightestThis oneheaviest 8.3kgFestool OF 2200

Noise (LpA)97.91dB(A)

73.8dB(A) lowestDeWalt DCW620highest 98dB(A)Festool OF 1400

Compare it with: + DeWalt DCW620 + HiKOKI M3612DA + Makita RP2303FC + Festool OF 1400

Full specs

From Milwaukee's own documentation. Checked 09/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Depth & Cutters

TypeFixed-base router

Collets1/4", 8mm, 12mm, 1/2"

Plunge depth (with the kit's plunge base)60 mm

Fine depth adjustment✓ Yes

Largest cutter63 mm

Guide railsGuide rail compatible (Milwaukee doesn't name the rail or adapter)

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Dust & Extraction

Dust port sizeDEK 26

Extractor hose✓ Fits Milwaukee extractor hoses with the supplied DEK26 adaptor (4 extractors listed)

Speed & Control

Top speed25,000 rpm

Lowest speed12,000 rpm

Speed dial positions6

Variable speed✓ Yes

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.91 kg

Weight (with battery)3.61 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Case typeKitbox

Case modelHD Box

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level97.91 dB(A) LpA / 105.91 dB(A) LwA

Powered by Milwaukee M18 · 11

All 11 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

M18B2 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.4kg 3.31kg from £56.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

M18HB3 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.7kg 3.61kg from £64.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

M18B4 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.7kg 3.61kg from £57.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

M18B5 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 3.61kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

M18B5-CR 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 3.61kg from £87.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

M18HB5 5.0Ah 0.79kg 3.7kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

M18HB5-CR 5.0Ah 0.79kg 3.7kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

M18HB5.5 5.5Ah · 99Wh 1.1kg 4.01kg from £99.95at 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.