Milwaukee 48-59-1808vs48-59-1802

Two chargers, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17.

Comparing the Milwaukee 48-59-1808 (CHARGER) and Milwaukee 48-59-1802 (CHARGER) on the Milwaukee M18 platform: across 8 specs published for both models, 5 differ and 3 match, while 1 spec is published by only one maker and not assumed for the other. Key distinction: every spec published on both maker pages matches. All figures are from published US manufacturer specs and operator manuals, not hands-on testing.

Milwaukee 48-59-1808

CHARGERMilwaukee M18

Voltage 18 VCharging output 6 AWorks with accepts all MILWAUKEE M18 and M12 batteries

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Milwaukee 48-59-1802

CHARGERMilwaukee M18

Voltage 18 VCharging output 6 ACharging ports (2) M18 ports

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How to choose between them

Both run on Milwaukee M18 batteries, so your existing packs and chargers fit either tool.
Evidence boundary: 1 spec row is published by only one maker in the table below; unstated figures are treated as unknown rather than assumed.

From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.

Where they differ

The two maker pages list the same figures for every spec they both publish.

5 verified spec differences across 8 specs published for both models (1 spec is listed by only one maker). Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

What they share

Same battery system (Milwaukee M18): both tools run on the same packs and chargers.
Same tool category: both are chargers.
Matching published specs: Voltage: 18 V; Charging output: 6 A; Warranty: 5 Year Limited Warranty.

Published by only one maker (data gaps)

Charging ports: 48-59-1802 lists (2) M18 ports; not listed on 48-59-1808's US maker page.

A missing value means the manufacturer page does not publish that figure; we never guess or count an unstated spec as a verified difference.

Every published spec, side by side

Spec	Milwaukee 48-59-1808	Milwaukee 48-59-1802
Voltage	18 V	18 V
Charging output	6 A	6 A
Charging portsOnly one listed	Not on maker page	(2) M18 ports
Works with (maker's statement)Differs	accepts all MILWAUKEE M18 and M12 batteries	accepts all M18 batteries
Warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty
Charger weightDiffers	2.025 lb	3.805 lb
Charge indicatorDiffers	indicates 80% charge	slow green flash at 80% state of charge
Charging modeDiffers	sequential (charges the second pack once the first is full)	simultaneous, Rapid Charge speed
Dimensions (L x W x H)Differs	6.1 x 3.42 x 7.95 in	4.13 x 10.98 x 8.43 in

"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: 48-59-1808, 48-59-1802. Swap either model in the compare tool.