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Milwaukee M18 FHSAG125XPDB vs Milwaukee M18 FPD3

The Milwaukee M18 FHSAG125XPDB is a 18v brushless braking angle grinder with paddle switch. The Milwaukee M18 FPD3 is a 18v brushless combi drill for drilling and driving with hammer action.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M18 FHSAG125XPDB
Milwaukee M18 FHSAG125XPDB
Milwaukee M18 FPD3
Milwaukee M18 FPD3 - image: its.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Milwaukee M18 FHSAG125XPDBMilwaukee M18 FPD3
No-load speed9000 rpm0-2100 rpm (2-speed)
Disc diameter125mm-
Spindle threadM14-
Max torque-158 Nm
Chuck-13mm keyless metal
Percussion rate-33,000 bpm
Max drilling capacity-89mm (wood); 16mm (metal/masonry)
Weight-2.2 kg

Sources: Milwaukee M18 FHSAG125XPDB, Milwaukee M18 FPD3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the M18 FHSAG125XPDB if...

This grinder is bought by fabricators and site users who want an active braking cordless grinder to replace a corded 125mm unit. The paddle switch version is preferred on tool-hire counters for its familiar corded-style trigger.

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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 Milwaukee M18 FHSAG125XPDB and the Milwaukee M18 FPD3?

The Milwaukee M18 FHSAG125XPDB is a 18V brushless braking angle grinder with paddle switch; the Milwaukee M18 FPD3 is a 18V brushless combi drill for drilling and driving with hammer action.

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