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Milwaukee® - M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 12-Ton Utility Crimper, 2778-20
Milwaukee® - M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 12-Ton Utility Crimper, 2778-20
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Milwaukee 2778-20 M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 12-Ton Utility Crimper — Tool Only
The Milwaukee 2778-20 M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 12-Ton Utility Crimper is engineered for utility professionals who demand precision, reliability, and data-driven crimp verification. The lightest and only fully balanced 12-ton crimper on the market, it reduces operator fatigue while delivering superior control in demanding overhead and underground utility applications. Built with POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor technology, weather-protected electronics, and integrated ONE-KEY™ Technology for real-time crimp data logging and cloud reporting. Tool only — battery and charger sold separately.
Key Features
- Lightest and only fully balanced 12-ton crimper on the market — reduces fatigue for extended overhead and field use
- 350° rotating head with bold red alignment marks for accurate crimp placement in tight spaces
- Predictive Force Monitoring (PFM™) Technology — constantly measures force output to maintain consistent speed without bogging down on larger connectors
- Green indicator provides instant pressure verification at a glance
- Automatic pre-crimp battery check confirms sufficient charge before each job begins
- Auto-complete ensures full pressure is reached once engaged — no incomplete crimps
- POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor with fully enclosed high-speed hydraulic pump for maximum performance and reliability
- Weather-protected electronics for reliable operation in tough jobsite conditions
- REDLITHIUM™ battery compatibility for longer runtime and ultimate reliability
- ONE-KEY™ Technology — store real-time crimp data, generate professional reports, and track tool performance wirelessly in the cloud
Specifications
- Part Number: 2778-20
- Platform: Milwaukee M18™
- Type: FORCE LOGIC™ hydraulic utility crimper
- Capacity: 12 tons
- Head Rotation: 350°
- Motor: POWERSTATE™ Brushless
- Pump: Fully enclosed high-speed hydraulic
- Force Monitoring: PFM™ (Predictive Force Monitoring)
- Verification: Green pressure indicator
- Pre-Job Check: Automatic battery check before crimping
- Completion: Auto-complete (full pressure guaranteed)
- Electronics: Weather-protected
- Smart Tool: ONE-KEY™ (crimp data logging, cloud reporting, tool tracking)
- Includes: Tool only — battery and charger sold separately
- Application: Utility compression crimping — overhead and underground connector termination
- Vendor: Milwaukee
Ideal Applications
- Utility compression crimping for overhead and underground connector termination requiring a 12-ton rated, fully balanced hydraulic crimper
- Data-driven crimp verification and reporting requiring ONE-KEY™ real-time crimp data logging and cloud-based professional reports
- Any utility lineman application requiring the lightest, most balanced 12-ton M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ crimper with PFM™ force monitoring
Part Number: 2778-20 | Vendor: Milwaukee | Platform: M18™ | Capacity: 12 Tons | Head: 350° Rotating | Smart: ONE-KEY™ + PFM™ | Tool only — battery & charger sold separately

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4314 Dividend Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78219
(800) 747-3747
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