Milwaukee Debuts 6 kWh Roll‑On and 90‑Min Super Charger
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The introduction of large-scale portable electric power may accelerate the decarbonization of construction sites, even where grid access is limited.
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- Milwaukee unveiled the Big Red Truck platform featuring two new power products: the Roll‑On power supply and the M18 Four‑Bay Super Charger.
- Roll‑On is equipped with a REDLITHIUM™ 6.0 kWh lithium‑ion battery and can deliver up to 7200 W of starting power and 3600 W of continuous power, enough to replace a 4000 W gas generator.
- Roll‑On provides dual 20 A GFCI outlets, USB‑C and USB‑A ports, and can be recharged overnight on a standard 120 V outlet; it also has 9.5″ all‑terrain wheels and PACKOUT™ compatibility.
- M18 Four‑Bay Super Charger can charge four M12 or M18 REDLITHIUM FORGE™ HD12.0 batteries from 0‑100 % in 90 minutes, a ten‑fold speed increase over Milwaukee’s conventional charge ports.
- M18 Four‑Bay Super Charger employs COOL‑CYCLE™ liquid cooling and CHARGE ADAPT™ Adaptive Charge Distribution to manage battery temperature and optimize power distribution across bays.
- Electrek notes that the rollout of these electric power solutions may reduce reliance on noisy, fuel‑burning gas generators on construction sites.
Why it matters: Construction crews gain immediate, silent electricity without fuel, while gas‑generator manufacturers lose market share as Milwaukee’s 6 kWh Roll‑On and fast‑charging Super Charger replace noisy, emissions‑heavy units on job sites. The Roll‑On’s 7200 W starting power and 9.5″ all‑terrain wheels enable indoor and urban use, while the Super Charger’s 90‑minute full charge and liquid‑cooling tech keep batteries ready for rapid turnover.
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