Milwaukee M18 FUEL Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL Oscillating Multi-Tool

These are the same tool: the 2836-21 kit and the 2836-20 bare tool share the POWERSTATE brushless motor, 10,000-20,000 OPM, 4.2° oscillation angle, vibration dampening, Auto-Load, 180° LED and tool-free blade changes. The only real difference is what comes in the box. Buy the kit if you have no M18 batteries or charger yet; buy the bare tool if you already own M18 packs. Owners and reviewers rate the cutting speed and low vibration highly, and the main complaint is that blades and sanding pads wear out and add up.

• Choose the M18 FUEL kit if you are new to the M18 system and need a battery, charger, blade, sanding pad and carry bag in one box.
• Choose the M18 FUEL bare tool if you already own M18 batteries and a charger and want to spend less on the tool itself.