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Milwaukee M18 CARRY-ON 3600W/1800W Power Supply 2845-20

Model: 2845-20 · SKU: 2845-20

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Compatible series
Milwaukee M18 batteries (four packs, max 1000 Wh total)Source [1, 2]
Rated AC output
1,800 WSource [1, 2]
Surge AC output
3,600 WSource [1]
PowerNot documented
Weight
12.7 kg28 lb convertedSource [1]
DimensionsNot documented
Enclosure volumeNot documented
Warranty term
3 yearsSource [1, 2]

All recorded specifications

AC output voltage
120 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Voltage ... 120 V AC" and "Rated Frequency ... 60 Hz" under Total Rated Output.

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Voltage

Printed as "Voltage ... 120 V AC" and "Rated Frequency ... 60 Hz" under Total Rated Output.

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Voltage

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Compatible series
Milwaukee M18 batteries (four packs, max 1000 Wh total)Documented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "Battery Type ... M18™; Max 1000 Wh, total of 4 packs"; the page prints "Fits All M18™ Batteries" and "Our M18 CARRY-ON™ can only run on 4 batteries."

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Battery Type; product page

The manual prints "Battery Type ... M18™; Max 1000 Wh, total of 4 packs"; the page prints "Fits All M18™ Batteries" and "Our M18 CARRY-ON™ can only run on 4 batteries."

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Battery Type; product page

[1, 2]
Continuous output
1.8 kWCalculated1800 W / 1000 W per kW
Conditions

1800 W expressed in kW.

Location: Product page features

1800 W expressed in kW.

Location: Product page features

[2]
Other compliance claims
UL Listing for Canada and U.S. (symbol legend)Documented claim
Conditions

The symbol legend prints "UL Listing for Canada and U.S."; no file number or standard is printed.

Location: Manual, SYMBOLOGY

The symbol legend prints "UL Listing for Canada and U.S."; no file number or standard is printed.

Location: Manual, SYMBOLOGY

[1]
Output waveform
Pure sine waveDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "1800 running watts of pure sine wave inverter energy" on Milwaukee's own product page for this model.

Location: Milwaukee product page for this model, feature text (October 21, 2026 capture); description line in the model's own page

Printed as "1800 running watts of pure sine wave inverter energy" on Milwaukee's own product page for this model.

Location: Milwaukee product page for this model, feature text (October 21, 2026 capture); description line in the model's own page

[3]
Ports
Two AC receptacles, USB-A 5VDC @ 2.1A (10.5 W), USB-C PD 20/15/12/9/5 V DC @ 3A (up to 60 W); four M18 battery bays with 3 A chargerDocumented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "Total Rated Output (Both Receptacles)", "5VDC @ 2.1A (10.5 W)" and "20/15/12/9/5 V DC @ 3A (Up to 60 W)"; the page prints "Integrated 3A Standard Simultaneous M18™ Charger".

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS; product page

The manual prints "Total Rated Output (Both Receptacles)", "5VDC @ 2.1A (10.5 W)" and "20/15/12/9/5 V DC @ 3A (Up to 60 W)"; the page prints "Integrated 3A Standard Simultaneous M18™ Charger".

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS; product page

[1, 2]
Rated AC output
1,800 WDocumented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "Rated Watts ... 1800 W" for both receptacles together; the page prints "3600 Starting Watts/1800 Running Watts".

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Total Rated Output, Rated Watts

The manual prints "Rated Watts ... 1800 W" for both receptacles together; the page prints "3600 Starting Watts/1800 Running Watts".

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Total Rated Output, Rated Watts

[1, 2]
Surge AC output
3,600 WDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Peak Watts ... 3600 W for 5 seconds".

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Peak Watts

Printed as "Peak Watts ... 3600 W for 5 seconds".

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Peak Watts

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Weight
12.7 kg28 lb convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Weight (Tool Only) ... 28 lb (12.7 kg)" and "Weight (With four M18™ 12.0Ah battery pack) ... 41.7 lb (18.9 kg)".

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Weight (Tool Only)

Printed as "Weight (Tool Only) ... 28 lb (12.7 kg)" and "Weight (With four M18™ 12.0Ah battery pack) ... 41.7 lb (18.9 kg)".

Location: Manual, SPECIFICATIONS, Weight (Tool Only)

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Warranty

Warranty term
3 yearsDocumented claim
Conditions

The manual prints "for a period of three (3) years after the date of purchase unless otherwise noted"; the page prints "3 Year Warranty". The manual says its warranty "does not cover battery packs".

Location: Manual, LIMITED WARRANTY USA & CANADA; product page

The manual prints "for a period of three (3) years after the date of purchase unless otherwise noted"; the page prints "3 Year Warranty". The manual says its warranty "does not cover battery packs".

Location: Manual, LIMITED WARRANTY USA & CANADA; product page

[1, 2]

Certificate records

UL Listing for Canada and U.S.Claimed · Listed when checkedApplies to: equipment listing

Milwaukee's operator's manual 58-14-0149 for Cat. No. 2845-20 prints the symbol legend entry "UL Listing for Canada and U.S.", captured on September 26, 2026. No standard number is printed with it. No listing file number, report or issuer record was read. Manufacturer claim only.

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Sources and revisions

  1. Milwaukee 2845-20 M18 CARRY-ON 3600W/1800W Power Supply operator's manual 58-14-0149Official instruction manual · Revision 58-14-0149 · Checked https://documents.milwaukeetool.com/58-14-0149.pdf
  2. Milwaukee 2845-20 M18 CARRY-ON 3600W/1800W Power Supply product page (September 26, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m18-carry-on-3600w-1800w-power-supply/2845-20
  3. Milwaukee product page: M18 CARRY-ON 3600W/1800W Power Supply | Milwaukee Tool (October 21, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/details/m18-carry-on-3600w-1800w-power-supply/2845-20