Key Features
AUTO-RUN Feed & RetractManual fish tape work wears you out fast. The powered feed and retract system cuts the muscle work down and pulls the tape back into the cartridge for faster resets and a cleaner jobsite. Built for Tough RunsThis fish tape kit has the power to pull through a 200 foot run with 360 degrees of bends. That matters when you are working longer conduit paths where hand feeding slows down. M18 System FitThe Milwaukee M18 FUEL Angler 240′ Steel Pulling Fish Tape Kit runs on the M18 battery platform and works with interchangeable replacement cartridges, so it fits into an existing Milwaukee electrical setup without adding another battery system.
Overview
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Angler 240′ Steel Pulling Fish Tape Kit
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Angler 240′ Steel Pulling Fish Tape Kit is a battery-powered fish tape system built for electricians and contractors who want faster wire pulls with less physical effort. This is a powered fish tape kit designed for wire pulling through conduit runs. Model number 2873B-22. Instead of cranking and rewinding by hand, this setup uses powered feed and retract to move tape through the run and bring it back into the cartridge when the job is done.
What makes this tool matter on the job is simple: it is built to handle real conduit runs, not just bench-top demos. Milwaukee states it has the power to pull through a 200 foot run with 360 degrees of bends, which is the kind of number electricians care about because it tells you the tool is meant for longer, more demanding pulls. The automatic feed also helps push through bends faster, so you spend less time fighting the tape and more time getting wire installed.
The AUTO-RUN powered feed and retract system is the headline feature here, and for good reason. On a manual fish tape, a lot of time is lost feeding, pulling back, and cleaning up the mess when the tape wants to spring out or bind. Here, the tape automatically retracts back into the replacement cartridge, which keeps the work area cleaner and makes the whole process more controlled. Milwaukee also pairs that with a variable speed trigger, so you are not stuck with one feed speed when you need to ease through a bend or tight section.
Milwaukee built the powered base around its POWERSTATE brushless motor and REDLINK PLUS intelligence. In practical terms, that means the tool is designed to keep performance up while adding overload protection for repeated jobsite use. The replaceable cartridge design is also a big part of the long-term value. When the tape wears out, you are not replacing the whole system. You swap cartridges, keep the powered base, and get back to work.
The included fish tape uses steel construction and a 240 foot length, with Milwaukee and other source data calling out details like flexible blue tempered steel, a low friction case, high-visibility laser-etched markings, and a multi-position handle. Those details matter because they affect how the tape pays out, how easy it is to read distance during the pull, and how comfortably you can carry and control the tool moving from panel to panel.
From a system standpoint, this kit is part of the Milwaukee M18 platform and is compatible with all M18 batteries. It is also compatible with three interchangeable replacement cartridges, including steel and non-conductive options, with support for cartridges up to 240 feet in steel and 100 feet in non-conductive. That gives electricians flexibility to match the tape type to the installation instead of forcing one setup to do every job.
Physically, this is not a tiny hand tool. The assembled dimensions are listed at 13.2 inches deep, 5.5 inches wide, and 17.7 inches high, with an assembled weight of 19.7 pounds. That tells you this is a serious wire pulling tool meant for productivity, not a lightweight backup. The payoff is less manual effort, quicker payout and wind-up, and a system that is easier to keep under control on larger commercial and residential electrical work.
If you are an electrician who regularly pulls wire through conduit and you are tired of manual fish tape fatigue, this kit makes a strong case. It is especially well suited for service electricians, commercial crews, and contractors already invested in M18 batteries. If your work is mostly occasional short runs, a manual tape may still get it done. If wire pulling is a regular part of your day, this powered fish tape setup saves time and saves your shoulders.
Cleaner Pulls, Less Fight
This kit gives you the powered base, batteries, charger, and steel fish tape setup needed to get to work without piecing the system together. For electricians already running Milwaukee cordless tools, that means faster setup on day one.
- Powered feed and retract reduces manual pulling effort
- Includes two M18 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 batteries and a multi-voltage charger
What’s in the Box
- (1) M18 FUEL ANGLER Pulling Fish Tape Powered Base, model 2873-20
- (1) 240 ft x 1/8 in steel pulling fish tape cartridge / drum
- (2) M18 REDLITHIUM CP2.0 batteries, model 48-11-1820
- (1) M18 and M12 multi-voltage charger, model 48-59-1812
Key Specifications
| Battery Platform | M18 |
|---|---|
| Application | Fish Tape Pulling |
| Tape Length | 240 ft |
| Material | Steel |
| Run Capability | 200 ft through 360° bends |
| Assembled Dimensions | 13.2 in D x 5.5 in W x 17.7 in H |
| Weight | 19.7 lbs |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Compatibility
Battery PlatformCompatible with all Milwaukee M18 batteries. Replacement CartridgesWorks with three interchangeable replacement cartridges, including steel and non-conductive options. Cartridge CapacitySupports cartridges up to 240 ft steel and 100 ft non-conductive.
Built For
Electrical Commercial Wiring Residential Wire Pulling Conduit Runs Service Electricians General Contracting
Pro Tip
If you are working mixed jobs, keep the powered base and swap cartridges based on the run instead of forcing one tape to do everything. That is where this Milwaukee system starts paying for itself, especially when you go from steel pulls to non-conductive work.
Warranty & Support
Milwaukee lists this kit with a 3 year warranty.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
A real upgrade for electricians who pull wire every week
The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Angler 240′ Steel Pulling Fish Tape Kit takes one of the more annoying hand tasks on the job and makes it faster, cleaner, and a lot less tiring.
- Who it’s for: Electricians and contractors who regularly pull wire through conduit and want less manual effort on longer runs.
- Why it stands out: Powered feed and retract, 200 foot through 360 degree bend capability, and M18 battery compatibility make it more than a novelty. It is a real productivity tool.
- Worth knowing: This is a purpose-built system, not a small backup hand tool. At nearly 20 pounds, it makes the most sense when wire pulling is a regular part of your work.
Common Questions
- Is this a manual or powered fish tape? It is a battery-powered fish tape system with AUTO-RUN powered feed and retract.
- What battery platform does it use? It runs on the Milwaukee M18 platform and is compatible with all M18 batteries.
- How much run can it handle? Milwaukee states it has the power to pull through a 200 foot run with 360 degrees of bends.
- Can it use different cartridges? Yes. The powered base is compatible with interchangeable replacement cartridges, including steel and non-conductive options.
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