Product Description
**COMPATIBILITY WARNING: This Rear Guard Assembly ONLY fits the Milwaukee 2823-20 Revision M44C (newest revision). It is NOT compatible with Revision M44A or Revision M44B of the same 2823-20 mower. Milwaukee does not currently offer a retrofit kit to convert older M44A or M44B mowers to accept this new rear guard. Verify your tool's revision code (M44A, M44B, or M44C) on the mower's data plate BEFORE ordering. For older revisions M44A and M44B, see the Milwaukee 28-41-0018 Rear Guard Assembly instead.
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Milwaukee Rear Guard Assembly (2823-20 Rev M44C Only)
Model Number: 28-41-8525
The Milwaukee 28-41-8525 Rear Guard Assembly is a genuine OEM replacement part designed EXCLUSIVELY for the Milwaukee 2823-20 M18 FUEL 21 in. Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower in the latest Revision M44C configuration. The rear guard assembly is the pivoting deflector mounted at the rear of the mower's steel deck, which deflects grass clippings, dirt, mulched debris, and any small foreign objects downward and away from the operator during mowing operation. The rear guard is one of the mower's primary operator-protection components, required to be intact and correctly hinged for safe operation in all three of the mower's discharge modes: side discharge, bagging, and mulching. Milwaukee redesigned the rear guard in the M44C revision of the 2823-20, which introduced a new mounting geometry and guard profile that is mechanically incompatible with the older M44A and M44B revisions of the same mower.
This is a critical compatibility note that must be verified before ordering. The 28-41-8525 is ONLY for the 2823-20 Revision M44C, and Milwaukee does not offer a retrofit kit or conversion path to fit this new rear guard onto older M44A or M44B mowers - the deck mounting points, hinge geometry, and guard profile are different between the revisions. If your 2823-20 mower is Revision M44A or M44B, the correct rear guard replacement is the Milwaukee 28-41-0018 Rear Guard Assembly, which is the legacy part for the original 2823-20 design. The revision code is identified on the mower's data plate, typically located on the chassis near the battery compartment or under the deck. Always confirm the revision code (M44A, M44B, or M44C) before ordering, since an incorrectly ordered guard will not mount to the mower regardless of how the customer attempts to install it. Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, always verify your tool's full serial number against the official Milwaukee 2823-20 service parts diagram before ordering. Verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering to confirm correct fitment.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM replacement, direct factory part for the 28-41-8525 reference
- EXCLUSIVELY designed for the Milwaukee 2823-20 Revision M44C M18 FUEL 21 in. Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower
- NOT compatible with 2823-20 Revision M44A or Revision M44B mowers
- Milwaukee does not offer a retrofit kit to convert older M44A or M44B mowers to accept this guard
- For older M44A and M44B revisions, see Milwaukee 28-41-0018 Rear Guard Assembly (sold separately)
- Pivoting deflector mounted at the rear of the mower's steel deck
- Deflects grass clippings, dirt, mulched debris, and foreign objects away from the operator
- Critical operator-protection component for safe mowing operation
- Required in all three mower discharge modes: side discharge, bagging, and mulching
- New Revision M44C mounting geometry and guard profile
- Manufactured to Milwaukee factory tolerances and material specifications
- Direct-fit replacement for the M44C mower only, no modification possible to fit older revisions
- Restores correct rear deflection and operator protection after damage to the original guard
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 28-41-8525
- Official Description: Rear Guard Assembly
- Component Type: Mower Rear Debris Deflector Assembly
- EXCLUSIVE Fitment: Milwaukee 2823-20 Revision M44C ONLY (M18 FUEL 21 in. Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower)
- NOT Compatible With: Milwaukee 2823-20 Revision M44A or Revision M44B
- Retrofit Option: None available from Milwaukee at this time
- Legacy Part for M44A and M44B: Milwaukee 28-41-0018 Rear Guard Assembly (sold separately)
- Tool Platform: Milwaukee M18 FUEL Outdoor Power Equipment
- Function: Rear debris deflection during mowing in side discharge, bagging, and mulching modes
- Quantity: Sold individually, 1 rear guard assembly per order
- Part Type: OEM Service Replacement Assembly
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 28-41-8525 Rear Guard Assembly
- Note: CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY - This rear guard is ONLY for the Milwaukee 2823-20 Revision M44C mower. It is NOT compatible with Revision M44A or Revision M44B of the same mower. There is no Milwaukee-supplied retrofit kit to make this guard fit older revisions. For 2823-20 Revision M44A or M44B mowers, order the Milwaukee 28-41-0018 Rear Guard Assembly instead
- Note: Verify your tool's revision code (M44A, M44B, or M44C) on the data plate AND the full serial number against the official Milwaukee parts diagram before ordering
