MX FUEL Battery Buyer's Guide

Our friends at the Milwaukee Tool Company spends thousands of hours meeting with the best tool tradesmen in every part of the world. They observed safety and performance issues faced by contractors that use heavy equipment (issues like voltage drops, tripping breakers, tripping hazards, power cut-offs, and clumsy power cords). Milwaukee saw this as an opportunity to innovate and create new lightweight equipment with powerful battery technology. The result is the MX FUEL battery system. Currently, Milwaukee has two MX FUEL REDLITHIUM battery packs:

Here is a buyer’s guide about these two batteries, which are more durable and contain more power than the already existing M18 battery packs. You can operate heavy and light equipment both with both these batteries.

MX FUEL CP203 Battery

Here are a few factors which make these batteries the best on the market:

close up view of cp203 MX FUEL battery
  • The CP203 MX Fuel RedLithium™ battery has been carefully designed with cutting edge lithium-ion technology. This battery was introduced after a lot of research and ensured an extended shell life and optimum performance for the most demanding applications.
  • MX FUEL CP203 batteries were created with patented designs to protect itself against extreme temperatures, water, pressure, moisture, and vibrations.
  • It is lightweight and compact.
  • It comes with a 2-year warranty.
  • It is designed to fit all the MX FUEL equipment.

MX FUEL CP203 Specifications

Here are the features and specifications of the MX FUEL CP203 battery:

  • Capable of Recharge In 45 Minutes - It can take a total recharge time of 45 minutes, and the charge time is optimized based on the battery construction. It is integrated with REDLINK intelligence.
  • 5x More Protective Rubber Mold - rubber in the battery in impact zones absorbs shock while it is attached to the equipment.
  • Patented Design - The elongated and unique side rail design ensures that the battery inside remains secure and mounted while dealing with massive vibrations.
  • On-Board Battery Fuel Gauge - Remaining charge time is visible with the easy to view gauge.
  • Integrated Carry Handle - The ergonomic easy-grip makes it easy to transport it.

FAQs

view of cp203 MX FUEL battery on charger

Here are some frequently asked questions about MX FUEL:

  • What is the charge time? 45 minutes.
  • What Is the runtime? It depends on the equipment in which it is fitted. Usually, it gives about two amp-hours of runtime, as mentioned on the official website.
  • What does it weigh? About 5.9 lbs.
  • Is it safe to use? Yes, the protective rubber over-mold improves safety.
  • How does the battery indicator work? The on-board battery fuel gauge tells the remaining time of the battery.
  • What if it gets hot? It is designed for extreme temperatures. It operates even in temperatures below 0F/18 degrees Celcius.
  • Is the battery waterproof? No, but it is moisture resistant.
  • What Is the maximum temperature operating range? The best answer we can give you is the battery is designed to work even in extreme temperatures.

MX FUEL XC406 Battery

MX FUEL XC406 patented batteries were designed by Milwaukee to increase the performance and mobility of lightweight power equipment.

close up view of xc406 MX FUEL battery
  • REDLITHIUM lithium-ion technology
  • Built to withstand rough temperatures
  • It is lightweight and compact in size.
  • The XC406 comes with a 2-year warranty.
  • It is designed to fit all the light MX FUEL equipment.

MX FUELXC406 Battery Specifications

Here are some key features and specifications pf MX FUEL XC406 battery:

  • Recharge In 90 Minutes - The REDLINK Intelligence System™ ensures that the XC406 battery is charged within 90 minutes.
  • One-Key™ Compatible - With Bluetooth, you can track, secure, and manage your equipment from anywhere nearby using a computer or mobile device.
  • 5x More Protective Rubber Over Mold - It comes with a protective rubber mold layer.
  • On-Board Battery Fuel Gauge - It has a battery indicator installed with it, which points towards the remaining battery life.
  • Integrated Carry Handle - The ergonomic grip makes the battery easy to transport.

FAQs

2nd view of xc406 MX FUEL battery

Like before, some key points you’d want to know about this beast are answered below:

  • What is the charge time? The charge time is 90 minutes.
  • What Is the runtime? It depends on the equipment in which it is fitted.
  • What does it weigh? It weighs about 10.6 lbs.
  • Is it safe to use? Yes, the protective rubber over-mold makes it safe.
  • How does the battery indicator work? The on-board battery fuel gauge tells the remaining drainage time of the battery.
  • What if it gets hot? It is designed for extreme temperatures.
  • Is the battery waterproof? No, but it is moisture resistant.
  • What Is the maximum temperature operating range? The battery is designed to work even in extreme temperatures.

Conclusion

So, here is a well-explained description of the two most essential batteries of Milwaukee’s MX FUEL battery line. Bost of these batteries came with their unique specifications and made with the same purpose, to improve the runtime, mobility, and power deliverance.