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Craftsman CMCG451B V20 angle grinder, tool only

Checked 2026-10-18 against Craftsman's US product page by Rob, licensed electrician

The Craftsman CMCG451B is a V20 angle grinder, sold as a bare tool (tool only). Craftsman publishes 4.5 in wheel diameter, 8,500 rpm max speed, Brushless motor. No battery or charger is in the box; it runs on Craftsman V20 batteries. Source: Craftsman's US product page, checked 2026-10-18.

Key specs

Wheel diameter
4.5 in
Max speed
8,500 rpm
Motor
Brushless
Batteries in box
0
Battery capacity (each)
None includedfrom the box list
Charger in box
No

Not on Craftsman's US product page for the CMCG451B: Switch; Weight, tool only; Tool length. We do not guess.

In the box

  • IncludedTool: angle grinder
  • Not includedBattery: needs a Craftsman V20 battery (see batteries)
  • Not includedCharger (see chargers)
  • Not includedCase or bag

Runs on Craftsman V20 batteries.

Model number ending "B": Bare tool: no battery or charger. How Craftsman model numbers work.

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  • US retailer, ships from the US
  • Free shipping over $199
  • Family owned since 1948
  • Acme Tools, as published on its site, checked 2026-10-17

All specs

Wheel diameter
What this means

Wheel diameter is the largest wheel or disc the guard and spindle are designed for, commonly 4-1/2 or 5 inch on cordless grinders. A larger wheel gives more cut depth and reach. Never fit a wheel larger than rated, and check that the wheel's max RPM is at or above the grinder's speed.

4.5 in
Max speed
What this means

Max speed is the top no-load speed, in RPM for rotating tools. No-load means the tool is running free, so speed drops once it is working. On drills, many makers list a figure per gear: high for small bits, low for control with large bits or long screws.

8,500 rpm
Motor
What this means

Brushless motors use electronic control instead of carbon brushes, which generally means less wear, less heat and more runtime per charge. Brushed motors are simpler and often cheaper, and are fine for lighter or occasional use, though their brushes can wear out over time.

Brushless
Batteries in box
What this means

This lists how many batteries come in the box, if any. Tool-only (bare) listings include no battery or charger, which suits buyers already on that battery platform. Two batteries let you charge one while working with the other.

0
Battery capacity (each)
What this means

Amp-hours (Ah) is the battery's charge capacity. At the same voltage, a higher Ah pack runs longer between charges but is usually larger and heavier. Smaller packs keep the tool lighter for overhead and light work; larger packs suit saws, grinders and other high-draw tools.

None includedfrom the box list
Charger in box
What this means

This states whether a charger is included and which type. Chargers vary in output, so the same battery can take noticeably different times to charge on different chargers. Tool-only listings usually include no charger.

No
Warranty
What this means

This is the maker's published warranty term. Terms for tools, batteries and chargers often differ, and some depend on registration or exclude certain uses. Read the maker's terms for what is covered, how claims are handled and whether proof of purchase is required.

3 Year Limited Warranty

Ratings are Craftsman's published figures from its US product page, listed under Sources. Anything not on that page is left out rather than guessed. Check this against another model.


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Quick answers

Does the CMCG451B come with a battery?

No. The CMCG451B is a bare tool: no battery and no charger in the box. It runs on Craftsman V20 batteries.

What batteries does the CMCG451B use?

Craftsman V20 batteries. Any battery from that system fits; capacity (Ah) changes run time, not fit.

Owner reviews

4.8 out of 5 from 53 owner reviews on Craftsman.com (as shown on Craftsman's CMCG451B page, checked 2026-10-18). Read the owner reviews on Craftsman.com

Sources

  1. Craftsman US product page CMCG451B (features), retrieved 2026-10-18

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