Milwaukee M18 Hotshot jump box (1 Viewer)

[Waorani]

Any thoughts on these? Came out recently so not much info other than a bunch of knucklehead videos. Supposedly works off any M18 battery but 5ah+ recommended. Different than traditional jump box in that battery charges capacitor(s) that can fire off the juice to start a car. 5ah bat gives up to 70 jumps. Can't pull 12v off like a regular jump box.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/3841

 

[1911]

Any thoughts on these? Came out recently so not much info other than a bunch of knucklehead videos. Supposedly works off any M18 battery but 5ah+ recommended. Different than traditional jump box in that battery charges capacitor(s) that can fire off the juice to start a car. 5ah bat gives up to 70 jumps. Can't pull 12v off like a regular jump box.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/3841

One of my sons has a similar Milwaukee product, a lot smaller though, to use an M18 battery as a charging station for electronic devices. I doubt that one could jump a car but I wouldn't bet against it. It saved our bacon on a week-long motorcycle trip through the Uintah Mountains. just charging phones and whatnot.

I am a fan of the M18 universe anyway; all my homebuilding tools and more of my shop tools are moving in that direction.

 

[Waorani]

I've shifted from Dewalt to Milwaukee in recent years so have plenty of M18 batteries. Still occasionally buy Dewalt but I've got just about everything basic in Dewalt and Milwaukee seems to have the higher end specialty tools. The M18 Hotshot is interesting but will probably give it some time to get some real world feedback.

 

[Malleus]

 

[PAToyota]

I've been surprised that all the cordless tool battery companies haven't had these for years. It seems like a no-brainer.

The capacitors are the secret - storing up enough charge to give you a decent jolt. I've seen a bunch of no-name "jump starters" for the tool batteries like this and really have my doubts: Jump Starter Adapter for DeWalt 18V 20V Lithium-Ion Battery - Fast & Powerful Car Battery Booster - Walmart.com - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Jump-Starter-Adapter-for-DeWalt-18V-20V-Lithium-Ion-Battery-Fast-Powerful-Car-Battery-Booster/17743565380