Product Description
Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC 15T Crimper Kit
Model Number: 2879-22
The Milwaukee 2879-22 M18 FORCE LOGIC 15T Crimper Kit is Milwaukee's professional-grade cordless 15-ton crimper system designed for commercial electricians, lineworkers, and utility contractors performing high-amperage wire termination and splicing work on commercial buildings, industrial facilities, substations, switchgear, and utility infrastructure. At the heart of the kit is the M18 FORCE LOGIC 15T Crimper itself, Milwaukee's lightest 15-ton crimper on the market, built around a unique in-line design with a center-balanced grip that lets the operator perform high-press crimping work one-handed, dramatically reducing peak muscle effort and operator fatigue across an electrical install day. The tool delivers UL Classified crimps under UL 486A-B from #8 through 750 MCM copper conductors, working with industry-standard P-Dies and P-to-U Die Adapters to seat lugs and splices to manufacturer specifications across the major electrical accessory brands.
What sets the 2879-22 apart from conventional hydraulic crimpers is the combination of intelligent crimp verification and on-tool data logging. Predictive Force Monitoring (PFM) continuously measures force output during the crimp cycle, automatically completing the cycle once full pressure is reached and delivering instant green-LED verification that the crimp met spec. ONE-KEY connectivity captures every crimp the tool performs, syncing the data wirelessly to the cloud for professional compliance reporting, historical performance tracking, and remote tool inventory management, the kind of audit trail that commercial and utility contractors increasingly need to satisfy specification requirements and quality assurance protocols. The 350-degree rotating head and quick-release push-to-close pin design make the tool exceptionally flexible in tight panel spaces, congested gutters, crowded utility vaults, and overhead work positions where the operator needs to align the crimp head without repositioning the whole tool body. POWERSTATE brushless motor, REDLINK electronics, and weather-protected sealing keep the tool running reliably through dust, dirt, and moisture exposure typical of jobsite work, and the M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 battery delivers up to 90 crimps per charge.
The 2879-22 ships as a complete out-of-the-box solution and includes the M18 FORCE LOGIC 15T Crimper, one M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 battery, one M18 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 compact battery, an M18 and M12 Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger, an inverter for in-vehicle charging, a P-to-U Die Adapter for backward compatibility with existing U-die inventory, a carabineer for tool tethering, and a heavy-duty contractor bag for transport and storage. Typical applications include commercial service entrance work, switchgear and panel terminations, generator and transformer connections, utility pad-mount transformer splicing, EV charging infrastructure installs, and any high-amperage termination requiring UL-classified crimps and documented quality verification. The tool is fully compatible with the M18 REDLITHIUM battery ecosystem and integrates with Milwaukee ONE-KEY enabled equipment for fleet-wide tool management across crews and project sites. Crimping dies are sold separately and selected to match the lug and splice manufacturer being installed.
Features
- POWERSTATE Brushless Motor delivers maximum power and runtime
- 15 tons of crimping force with in-line center-balanced design
- Industry's lightest 15-ton crimper for true one-handed operation
- 350-degree rotating head for alignment in tight or congested workspaces
- Quick-release and push-to-close pin design for fast die changes around splices
- Predictive Force Monitoring (PFM) automatically completes the crimp at full pressure
- Instant green LED verification confirms successful crimp cycle
- ONE-KEY connectivity for crimp data logging, professional reports, and tool management
- Pre-crimp battery check ensures adequate charge to complete each crimp
- UL Classified crimps under UL 486A-B for #8 through 750 MCM Cu
- Compatible with all industry-standard P-Dies and P-to-U Die Adapters (dies sold separately)
- Up to 90 crimps per charge on M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 battery
- Weather-protected electronics keep dirt, dust, and moisture out
- REDLINK Electronics provide overload, overheating, and over-discharge protection
- Full compatibility with M18 REDLITHIUM battery ecosystem (over 250 tools)
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Catalog Number: 2879-22
- Tool Type: M18 FORCE LOGIC 15T Cordless Crimper Kit
- Force Output: 15 Tons
- Wire Capacity: #8 to 750 MCM Copper (UL Classified)
- Head Rotation: 350 degrees
- Monitoring System: Predictive Force Monitoring (PFM)
- Connectivity: ONE-KEY Enabled
- UL Classification: UL 486A-B
- Motor: POWERSTATE Brushless
- Electronics: REDLINK
- Battery System: M18 REDLITHIUM
- Battery Runtime: Up to 90 crimps per charge on XC5.0 battery
- Die Compatibility: Industry-standard P-Dies and P-to-U Die Adapters
- Pin Design: Quick Release with Push-to-Close
Includes
- (1) M18 FORCE LOGIC 15T Crimper (Milwaukee 2879-20 bare tool)
- (1) M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery
- (1) M18 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 Battery
- (1) M18 and M12 Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger
- (1) Inverter
- (1) P-to-U Die Adapter
- (1) Carabineer
- (1) Contractor Bag
- Note: Crimping dies are NOT included and sold separately. Select the correct Milwaukee P-Die for your lug or splice manufacturer, or use a U-die with the included P-to-U adapter
- Note: Internal hydraulic and electronic service must be performed by an authorized Milwaukee factory repair center
