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Barreto Manufacturing 30SG vs Milwaukee M18 FPD3

The Barreto Manufacturing 30SG is a hydraulic tracked stump grinder. The Milwaukee M18 FPD3 is a 18v brushless combi drill for drilling and driving with hammer action.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

30SG
Barreto Manufacturing 30SG
Milwaukee M18 FPD3
Milwaukee M18 FPD3 - image: its.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Barreto Manufacturing 30SGMilwaukee M18 FPD3
Weight1,700 lb2.2 kg
Engine31hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-twin-
Cutting wheel diameter19.2" to tooth-
Cutting depth12"-
Max torque-158 Nm
Chuck-13mm keyless metal
No-load speed-0-2100 rpm (2-speed)
Percussion rate-33,000 bpm
Max drilling capacity-89mm (wood); 16mm (metal/masonry)

Sources: Barreto Manufacturing 30SG, Milwaukee M18 FPD3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 30SG if...

A tracked, hydraulically driven stump grinder built for tree surgeons and landscapers clearing stumps on soft or uneven ground. Independent hydrostatic tracks let it work in places a wheeled grinder cannot reach.

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Buy or hire the M18 FPD3 if...

The FPD3 is Milwaukee's current flagship 18V combi drill, bought by tradespeople already on the M18 battery platform who want high torque in a compact body. It competes directly with DeWalt's XR and Makita's brushless combi drills at the premium end of cordless drilling.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Barreto Manufacturing 30SG and the Milwaukee M18 FPD3?

The Barreto Manufacturing 30SG is a hydraulic tracked stump grinder; the Milwaukee M18 FPD3 is a 18V brushless combi drill for drilling and driving with hammer action.

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