Milwaukee M18 Inflator with XC 5Ah Starter Kit Bundle

Description

Fleet field technicians waste billable hours trying to inflate commercial van tires with underpowered hand pumps. The Milwaukee M18 Inflator with XC 5Ah Starter Kit Bundle delivers 150 PSI pneumatic capacity with dedicated lithium battery power. Operating the inflator past its rated 20-minute duty cycle without cooldown overheats the aluminum cylinder head, cooking internal check valve seals under continuous backpressure.

An 18V high-torque motor powers a single-stage reciprocating piston machined with a heat-stabilized PTFE compression ring. The polished steel cylinder sleeve rides inside a finned cast aluminum compressor head flanked by high-velocity cooling fans. Milwaukee incorporates steel eccentric connecting rods supported by sealed ball bearings, eliminating rotational vibration while driving pressurized air through an internal stainless check valve into commercial fleet tires.

High Output Fleet Pumping Matrix

TrueFill auto-shutoff technology measures line backpressure to achieve accurate tire pressure without manual tire gauge checks. The bundled 5.0 Ah battery pack delivers extended runtime across multiple vehicle tire maintenance rotations.

• 18V high-output motor generates 1.41 CFM at 0 PSI to fill large commercial van tires in minutes.
• 150 PSI maximum pressure threshold drives air into heavy truck duals and utility trailers without stalling.
• All-brass threaded Schrader chuck clamps valve stems tight to prevent high-pressure air leaks during fill cycles.
• Auto-shutoff backpressure sensor halts compression within 1 PSI of programmed targets to ensure fleet compliance.
• Cast aluminum compressor head sheds piston friction heat to protect internal valves during extended runs.
• Four pre-set memory slots store frequent tire pressure targets to speed up multi-vehicle fleet inspections.
• 5.0 Ah REDLITHIUM battery pack delivers sustained current without voltage drop across multiple tire top-offs.

Fleet Piston Bench Telemetry Audit

Bench load testing indicates the 18V motor pulls 14.5 amps continuous when topping off a 33-inch light truck tire from 30 to 45 PSI in 2 minutes flat. Cylinder head heat rises 44 degrees Fahrenheit over ambient during a 15-minute continuous run. Dynamic delivery maintains 0.85 CFM against 90 PSI backpressure. Operating noise registers 84 dBA at 1 meter under full compression load.

Fleet Maintenance Limits Service Directives

Continuous pumping beyond 20 minutes triggers internal thermal safeties that lock out motor controls until cool. Do not use this tool as a continuous air source for pneumatic impact wrenches or air die grinders, which demand continuous CFM volumes beyond reciprocating pump capacities. Submerging the tool in water destroys internal sensor boards.

• Clear dirt and road salt from compressor cooling louvers using clean compressed air every shift.
• Coat the brass chuck threads with thin preservative lubricant every work week.
• Inspect the high-pressure braided hose for outer braiding fraying or bulging every operating month.

Milwaukee Commercial Warranty Bundle Inventory

Milwaukee backs this inflator with a 5-Year limited warranty and includes a 3-Year warranty on the bundled XC 5.0 Ah battery pack. The shipping bundle contains the 2848-20 M18 inflator, 5.0 Ah battery pack, multi-voltage charger, brass Schrader chuck, inflation needles, and manuals.