MILWAUKEE, WI – Furthering their commitment to the Power Utility trade, Milwaukee Tool introduces the new M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper, a cordless solution engineered to deliver safer, more consistent strips for overhead and underground applications. Optimized for use in overhead distribution and underground cable splicing, this new solution delivers maximum versatility through repeatable performance across a wide range of conductor types. With the capability to strip 1” per second, the M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper drives productivity while minimizing knife injuries with no exposed blades.

“We’ve spent countless hours with crews who are frustrated by the hassles and risk of current stripping methods,” explains Kim Ackley, Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “From confined manholes to elevated lines, Cable Splicers and Linemen are forced to rely on multiple tools, make constant adjustments, and work with exposed blades — all of which slow them down and increase the risk of injury. Our Covered Conductor Cable Stripper is designed to simplify that process, improve safety, and deliver consistent results across a wide range of cable sizes.”

Designed for adaptability in the field, the M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper features an industry-first adjustable bushing system that streamlines setup across a wide range of cable materials and sizes. Eliminating the complexity of fixed systems, which can require over 200 individual bushings to achieve similar coverage, this solution is designed to end-strip outer diameters from 0.5” to 2.1” with just six accessories. Unlike traditional bushings that demand exact sizing and offer no tolerance for variation, this solution’s design adjusts easily to the unique dimensions of each material, adapting seamlessly to cable manufacturing variability. The result is a highly versatile solution capable of stripping everything from 600V secondary cables to large medium voltage conductors and aerial cable.

With a variable speed trigger, users maintain full control throughout the stripping process, even in tight or awkward positions. This cable stripper delivers up to 4X faster stripping than traditional hand tool methods, allowing crews to complete terminations and splices more efficiently.

Addressing one of the most common safety concerns in the trade, the M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper is designed with no exposed blades, helping to significantly reduce the risk of jobsite lacerations. The concealed cutting blade mechanism keeps the operator’s hands away from the cutting zone, offering a safer alternative to solutions such as knives and torches, which are commonly used today.

Milwaukee is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions so users can perform an entire day's work on one battery system. The M18™ M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper is fully compatible with the entire M18™ line, now offering more than 300 solutions.

*M18 FUEL™ is engineered for the most demanding tradesmen in the world. Delivering unrivaled performance, all M18 FUEL™ products feature three Milwaukee®-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM™ Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Hardware and Software—that deliver unmatched power, run-time and durability on the jobsite. Simply put, M18 FUEL™ tools are the most powerful 18V cordless tools in their class.

• Capacity: 0.5”-2.1” O.D. Covered Conductor
• AUTOSTOP™: Yes
• ONE-KEY™ Enabled: Yes
• LED Work Light: Yes
• Width: 3.25”
• Height: 12.9”
• Length (Tool-Only): 7.3”
• Weight (Tool-Only): 5.3lbs

Kit Includes: (1) M18™ FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (2937-20), (1) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ CP3.0 Battery (48-11-1835), (1) M18™ & M12™ Multi Voltage Charger (48-59-1812), (1) Replacement Blade (49-16-2937), (1) 0.5 –0.7" Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B078), (1) 0.7"-1" Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B103), (1) 1" –1.3" Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B131), (1) 1.3" –1.6" Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B159), (1) 1.6" –1.8" Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B187), (1) 1.8" –2.1" Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B215), (1) Adjustable Depth Gauge, (1) Cable Gauge, (1) 3.57 mm Allen Key, (1) Side Handle, (1) Carrying Case

Also Available as a Bare Tool - M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (2937-20) - $1,999.00 Kit Includes: (1) M18™ FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (2937-20), (1) Adjustable Depth Gauge, (1) Cable Gauge, (1) 3.57 mm Allen Key, (1) Side Handle

Available Accessories:

• 0.5 - 0.7" Adjustable Bushing for M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (49-16-B078) - $499.00
• 0.7 – 1.0" Adjustable Bushing for M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (49-16-B103) - $499.00
• 1.0 - 1.3" Adjustable Bushing for M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (49-16-B131) - $499.00
• 1.3 - 1.6" Adjustable Bushing for M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (49-16-B159) - $499.00
• 1.6 - 1.8" Adjustable Bushing for M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (49-16-B178) - $499.00
• 1.8 - 2.1" Adjustable Bushing for M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (49-16-B178) - $499.00
• Replacement Blade for M18 FUEL™ Covered Conductor Cable Stripper Adjustable Bushings (49-16-2937) - $99.00

About Milwaukee Tool
For over 100 years, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry with innovative solutions that redefine performance, productivity, and safety for the professional trades. Fueled by an unwavering commitment to its users, Milwaukee Tool pioneers breakthrough technologies, products, and services that empower tradespeople to excel in their work and return home safely each day. Milwaukee is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions from its global research, design and development facilities located across southeast Wisconsin. Milwaukee® is a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI), a world leader in cordless technology. For more information about Milwaukee Tool, visit www.milwaukeetool.com.