Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless FORCE LOGIC 600 MCM Crimper Kit with 750 MCM Expanded Jaw

Wow this is the most impressive tool I have ever owned by Milwaukee. All your tools are the best but this one definitely by far the best one ever. I have yet to use it, but read all about it. The easy-open jaw for fastest repetitive crimping is one the features I like best. Easy is good! The hydraulic systems performance that goes from 0 degrees F to-122 degrees F is amazing. Milwaukee always seems to amaze me.

Incredible. This is the one word that comes to mind when I talk about the Milwaukee 2679-750C crimping tool.A member of the Milwaukee “force logic” line of M-18 battery operated tools, includes a full line of light weight hand tools that all have interchangeable 18 volt batteries and built in GPS feature that can help you locate each tool with an app for your smart phone.The 2679-750C is an amazing bit of engineering incorporating a hydraulic pump/piston into a hand held tool that can crimp most anything you can think of that might require it. Creating 750 MCM of crimping power to the piston, this isn’t a toy, has some serious power.Apparently developed for the electrical industry, I think its main focus was for attaching terminals to cable, such as eyelets and other terminations varying sizes of cable. As my photos will show, it’s adequate for this job. This typically was done using a hand held crimping tool as large as a pair of heavy bolt cutters. A somewhat tedious job, once you trimmed your cable, locate your terminal, and apply it to your cable, often, wishing you had at least one extra hand, place it all into the crimping plier and then muscling them closed to permanently attach the terminal to the cable. And with any luck, that all went smoothly the first try.This tool simply requires you to select the proper set of crimping dies and inserting them into the jaws and you’re ready to go. This particular set includes 16 sets of dies and 2 sets of jaws. 15 die sets use the jaw set the tool comes with already attached. Then 1 set of dies that uses the larger jaw set. There is space in the case for another 4 sets of larger dies. Each die set has its own space in the case which is color coded and tagged. Milwaukee includes color coded tags for the others should you find you want or need them. I believe they also sell a set that includes all of the available dies. But if you’re not sure you need to go that large, (as I did) start with this set. You can always order larger dies later.As I said, think this was engineered mainly for heavy electrical work. However, I’ve found it works on a variety of applications. I’ve made cables for electric powered equipment and service panels. But also tried it on PEX plumbing fixtures and found it works perfect. I’ve made air hoses and tested over 200 PSI without leaks and no more hose clamps on my air hoses, which have a tendency to loosen and pop off. Plumbing tubing doesn’t come near the kind of pressures as an air hose. While Oetiker clamps had recently become my go to for PEX tubing (plumbing and sprinkler systems) over the old copper collars, I may go back to the collars due to the ease, speed and reliability of using this tool.When using the crimper, it can’t be over crimped, has an automatic piston release. But also it has a single button manual release to draw back the piston. These features become self-evident as you acclimate with its use as you may find you want to rotate your piece a bit and re-crimp, or you may want a double crimp by slipping your piece in or out just a bit and hitting it again.At first this may seem like a tool for commercial outfits including electricians, plumbers automotive and many other types of mechanicals. But if you’re an all-around repair type as I am, you’ll soon find it a fanntastic investment that will be your go to tool probably until you permanently retire. The carry case houses, the tool, 2 batteries, a charger, all the dies and jaws. A simply remarkable piece of equipment.

I will start by saying that I am very impressed with Milwaukee tools. I have not been unhappy with anything that bears their name. I have not done any electrical installation in a bit, so I bought a few things to put this through its paces. I charged up the battery and went to crimping. WOW! There is a video, I believe that it’s on YouTube that shows you all the wonderful things about this and its data recording ability. I didn’t bother checking out the data part, but I will attest to just how wonderfully this functions. I would like to have had it when I was a younger man. I came back after looking at the pros to check. Strong Suction? This doesn’t suck metaphorically or in real life. It is a very good tool.

Compact and powerful, this crimper completes the job in a few seconds. The assortment of dies included applies to battery cables, welding cables, equipment leads, and equipment and building grounding wires, machinery umbilicals and panel-board / switch-gear work. It’s utterly simple to use! An LED indicator signals when a satisfactory crimp is complete. The reasonable user’s only obligation is to preserve the material condition of the dies. Along those lines, cleanliness of them – and the jaws – is paramount. Works well with a variety of termination brands. It will crimp special terminations – like welding machine plugs – that have trade size ferrules / barrels. The head is small enough – and the tool sufficiently agile – to work within enclosures. Here the attached work lights are valuable. I also splice repaired abused cables in machinery harnesses without disassembly. (We later replaced the cables during machinery downtime.) The sleek head readily crimped new taps onto embedded ground wires with limited working room. It looks like my hydraulic crimper will only be used where this new-fangled one is not available. The case is well-planned to protect both tool and dies. Having the charger and spare battery at the ready is a plus. Some may think the tote is bulky, but the labor savings makes mobilizing this kit well worth the effort. In fact, a greater number of crimps are being made at the bench versus afield. One-Key is a welcome feature addition to this ‘high demand’ and ‘valuable’ tool asset. I recently learned of the cutting jaw accessory (49-16-2780); and intend to look into that option immediately. I cannot estimate die life, but conscientious surveillance is in order. Beside die replacement, the tool counts cycles and after 40,000 crimps reminds the user to perform preventive maintenance. Of course, we ought also to be doing periodic tug tests on some crimps. So, between those three criteria, we should know when the system requires some re-calibration.

I have been a builder remodeler for 49 years, and as such I have many opportunities to use a tool like this Milwaukee M18 18-VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS FORCE LOGIC 600 MCM CRIMPER KIT WITH 750 MCM EXPANDED JAW. This tool is of high quality, and it works very well for work requiring electrical work as we often do. Milwaukee tools are always of high quality as well, so these are a very good example of that.

Well, I have struggled to write a review on this one. I did not know what I was getting until it arrived. Thank goodness that I have a union electrician friend that came over and drooled on it and demonstrated it for me. This unit is rock solid Milwaukee quality and works well. It arrives undamaged and in great shape packed well in cardboard and plastic for the batteries. I nice surprise with 2 mini batteries inside it and I have seen pictures of its work at industrial sites. It is powerful but not too heavy with a great reputation. That friend has requested to “borrow” it but I am not sure that I am allowed to do to that or will see it again based on his excitement over it. If you are an electrician you will love this!!

The Milwaukee Cordless Force Logic kit number 2679-750C has every wire size that you will come across in the field. The kit has three additional places for dies on wire over 750 MCM, and a slot for the 750 MCM wire cutter.The One-Key is a great feature for you to maintain your Milwaukee tool inventory, track the settings, and monitor tool life.I have used a manual crimper for many years. The biggest issue was to maintain a correct connector fit while trying to hold both crimper handles to crimp the fitting. Larger wiring required an assistant to make sure the connector remained in position while crimping. Hydraulic sets were a little better but you still needed an assistant to pump the cylinder while you held the crimper head in place.The Milwaukee Cordless Force Logic crimper allows you to hold and crimp the connector without the need for assistance. the crimper puts a positive crimp that is consistent from one crimp to the next.This tool requires recalibration after 40,000 crimps.

This has to be one of the best tools on the market. As always, MilwaukeeTools are built to perfection. This new cable crimper produces crimps that conform to literally all of the UL standards currently in use.  There were 16dies included in this set, with room for 4 additional dies to be added as needed. Each of the dies actually crimp the wire size right onto the connectorafter crimp is completed. The well designed jaws also hold the connector inplace for instant alignment, and creates the exact amount of force needed onevery crimp. A safety feature ensures that there is enough battery power to  complete each crimp, before the action takes place.  This piece of equipmenthas more features than any other professional crimper on the market. Our electricians happened to come by the shop a few days ago, and voiced theiradmiration and awe, after having examined this product. There is a safety hook at the topfor use while climbing ladders, that not every tool has.  The two batteries that areincluded with this Crimper Kit is an added bonus, in my opinion. The battery charger can also be used to charge my Milwaukee M-12 flashlight battery at the same time.  Included in most all of the newer Milwaukee tools is the safety feature used to track tools should theybecome misplaced, or stolen. They can also be locked via your cell phone, to prevent usage. I haven’t quite figured out how to generate historical data, but all the safety features you could ask forare already included. Kudos to Milwaukee Tools for quality and workmanship, and attention to detail in every product they manufacture. Very highly recommended!!! 

This crimper lives up to Heavy Duty. Not only is this beast easy to use, it is also easy to swap out dies as well. For the size and strength of this unit the battery life is very impressive, all day for me. For larger wire this takes 1/2 of the time then the old way, which I’m never going back. The case does an excellent job of holding everything in place. Batteries are interchangeable with other M18 volt Li-Ion batteries, one battery for all jobs.

The Milwaukee Cordless Force Logic kit number 2679-750C has every wire size that you will come across in the field. The kit has three additional places for dies on wire over 750 MCM, and a slot for the 750 MCM wire cutter.The One-Key is a great feature for you to maintain your Milwaukee tool inventory, track the settings, and monitor tool life.I have used a manual crimper for many years. The biggest issue was to maintain a correct connector fit while trying to hold both crimper handles to crimp the fitting. Larger wiring required an assistant to make sure the connector remained in position while crimping. Hydraulic sets were a little better but you still needed an assistant to pump the cylinder while you held the crimper head in place.The Milwaukee Cordless Force Logic crimper allows you to hold and crimp the connector without the need for assistance. the crimper puts a positive crimp that is consistent from one crimp to the next.This tool requires recalibration after 40,000 crimps.