If you need a reciprocating saw that is small enough for tight areas, you may need a hackzall. Hackzalls are ideal for contractors, electricians, plumbers, and a variety of other professions. Milwaukee has two very similar hackzalls on the market right now, each with a few different features than the other. Let’s take a look at both, and see which one would be the best fit for your needs!
Milwaukee 2719-20 Hackzall
The Milwaukee 2719-20 hackzall comes with a brushless motor and is designed to be lightweight and easy to work with for long periods. This product is also designed to fit easily into tighter spaces and to be used with a single hand. This product reduces vibration to help you work longer andto get more accuracy with every cut.
The Milwaukee 2719-20 comes with Redlink Plus Intelligence that is designed to prevent the hackzall from overloading, as well as increase the communication between the battery and tool for optimized runtime. This product also has Redlithium battery technology that allows the product to run for longer with an 18-volt battery. A battery and a charger are not included however, and must be purchased separately.
This hackzall is also designed to work overhead with ease, and to make uncomfortable working positions much easier to handle with its compact design. This product also comes with a stroke length of 7/8 of an inch, helping you to work faster by allowing for quicker cuts. This product comes with blade changes that don’t require a tool or key, as well as variable speeds for your convenience.
The Milwaukee 2719-20 provides smoother cuts by including a pivoting shoe, which stays in contact with your workpiece. This also prevents more vibration and bucking, making the product safer to use as well. The Milwaukee 2719-20 also comes with debris and water protection by the inclusion of weep holes and a rubber seal, so you can work in difficult conditions with ease.
More features of the Milwaukee 2719-20 Hackzall
- Cordless
- Works with Wood, PVC, and Metal
- 3,000 strokes per minute
Milwaukee 2625-20 Hackzall
The Milwaukee 2625-20 hackzall comes with many similar features to the previous product, including a one-handed use design to make working in tight spaces much easier. This also makes over-head work much easier to handle as well. This product also comes with a compact design.
Unlike the previous product, the Milwaukee 2625-20 comes with a 3/4 inch stroke length, as well as a Quik-Lok blade clamp that makes blade changes much faster and easier to conduct. This product also comes with an L.E.D. light built in to make working in darker areas or at night much easier to handle. This product also has a brushed motor.
The Milwaukee 2625-20 similarly works with an M18 battery, but a battery and charger are not included and must be purchased separately prior to use. This product also comes with an anti-vibration system that is dual gear, making the product much easier and comfortable to work with for extended periods of time.
This product comes with a handle design that makes it easier to hold as well, and also prevents additional vibration from reaching the user. The Milwaukee 2625-20 has a trigger lock for your convenience with the product, as well as a cordless design and variable speeds.
More features of the Milwaukee 2625-20 Hackzall
- Cordless
- Works with Wood, PVC, and Metal
- 3,000 strokes per minute
Recommendation
Hackzalls are ideal for a variety of professional and at home projects. If you need a hackzall that has a brushless motor, Redlink Plus Intelligence, 7/8 of an inch stroke length, a pivoting shoe, and water and dust resistance, then the Milwaukee 2719-20 hackzall may be a good fit for you. Conversely, if you need a product that offers a brushed motor, with a 3/4 inch stroke length, an L.E.D. light, a dual gear anti-vibration system and Quik-Lok blade changes, then the Milwaukee 2625-20 hackzall may a better choice for your needs. Both of these products work cordlessly and are designed for easy use in tight spaces, making either an excellent choice!