Milwaukee 2485-20 Grinder
- Grinder
- Battery
- 1.6 pounds
- 12 volts
- More reviewed than 60%
A compact 12V Milwaukee grinder at 1.6 pounds and 24,500 RPM, built for reach into tight spots rather than heavy material removal.
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How it ranks among the 150 grinders we track
4.6★ across 319 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
319 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Milwaukee's 2485-20 is a 12-volt battery powered grinder spinning at 24,500 RPM and weighing 1.6 pounds. Measuring 4.4 x 2 x 8.7 inches, it's sized for one-handed use in tight spaces.
The RPM here, 24,500, runs well above typical corded angle grinders, pointing to a compact cutting or grinding tool built for speed over material removal capacity. At 1.6 pounds and under 9 inches long, it's built for reach into confined spots rather than heavy surface grinding. It draws from Milwaukee's 12V battery platform, so it shares batteries with other tools in that line.
- 12V battery powered
- 24,500 RPM
- 1.6 pound weight
- 4.4 x 2 x 8.7 inch dimensions
Who it's for
Users already invested in Milwaukee's M12 battery platform who need a compact, high-speed grinder for tight or overhead spots. Not for heavy-duty surface grinding, where a larger corded or higher-voltage tool suits better.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 1.6 pound body for tight spaces
- High 24,500 RPM speed
- Shares batteries with Milwaukee's M12 line
- 12V platform limits power versus larger grinders
- Not suited to heavy material removal
Performance notes
At 24,500 RPM, it spins faster than most full-size angle grinders, which suits fine cutting and grinding work more than heavy material removal. The 1.6 pound weight and compact 4.4 x 2 x 8.7 inch body make it easier to hold one-handed or work overhead than a full-size grinder.
Specifications
| Brand | MILWAUKEE |
|---|---|
| Model | 2485-20 |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Dimensions | 4.4 × 2 × 8.7 inches |
| Speed | 24500 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in grinders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee 2485-20 GrinderThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 319 | 3.8 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCG413B GrinderDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 9,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| AVID MW590 GrinderAVID | 4.5 / 5 | 6,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Makita 9557PBX1 GrinderMAKITA | 4.8 / 5 | 3,960 | 4.4 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMCG400B GrinderCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the MILWAUKEE 2485-20
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What voltage battery does the Milwaukee 2485-20 use?
12 volts, Milwaukee's M12 platform.
How fast does it spin?
24,500 RPM.
How much does it weigh?
1.6 pounds.