Milwaukee Tool 2873-20 M18 FUE...
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Milwaukee Tool 2873-20 M18 FUEL, ANGLER, Pulling Fish Tape Powered Base

Milwaukee Tool 2873-20 M18 FUEL, ANGLER, Pulling Fish Tape Powered Base

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M18 FUEL, ANGLER, Pulling Fish Tape Powered Base

  • Features

    • Power to Pull 200' through 360-Degree Bends Faster
    • Compatible with 3 interchangeable replacement cartridges up to 240' steel and 100' non-conductive
    • Variable speed trigger for maximum control
    • Quick-change latches for easy replacement cartridge swap out
    • Compatible with All M18, Batteries
    • Durable powered base and replaceable cartridges deliver the longest lasting solution
    • Automatic feed pushes through bends faster
    • Tape automatically retracts into cartridge for a cleaner jobsite
    • AUTO-RUN, Powered Feed & Retract for Reduced Muscle Effort
    • Less Binding Replacement Cartridge Design Delivers Easiest Payout and Wind-up

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Product Specs

Product Type:
Fish Tape
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Fish Tape & Rods
Product Material:
Reinforced Nylon
Application:
Fish Tape Pulling
Product Group:
Electrical Installation Tools

Milwaukee 2873-20 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Milwaukee 2873-20 ANGLER come with a fish tape cartridge, or do I order that separately?
The 2873-20 is the powered base only. It accepts three interchangeable replacement cartridges, up to 240 feet of steel tape or 100 feet of non-conductive tape, and those cartridges are ordered separately. Plan on buying at least one cartridge with the base or the tool will not pull anything.
2) Does the Milwaukee 2873-20 fish tape base include a battery?
No battery or charger is part of the 2873-20. It is a bare powered base that runs on any M18 battery, so if you already have M18 packs on the truck you are set; otherwise add an M18 battery and charger to the order.
3) How far can the Milwaukee ANGLER powered fish tape pull through conduit with bends?
Milwaukee rates the ANGLER base to pull 200 feet through 360 degrees of bends. The automatic feed is what gets it through those sweeps, and the longest cartridge available for the base carries 240 feet of steel tape.
4) Do I need a non-conductive fish tape for pulling in energized panels, and does the ANGLER support one?
For work near live conductors you want non-conductive tape, and the ANGLER base takes a 100 foot non-conductive cartridge in addition to the steel cartridges. Steel tape conducts, so it is for de-energized runs only. If you want a non-powered non-conductive option instead, the Greenlee FTXF-100 REEL-X is a 100 foot non-conductive fiberglass tape and the Greenlee FTN536 MagnumPRO is a non-conductive nylon tape.
5) I need a non-conductive fish tape for work near energized conductors - can the Milwaukee 2873-20 do that, or should I use something else?
The 2873-20 powered base accepts interchangeable replacement cartridges including a non-conductive cartridge up to 100 feet, so it can be set up for non-conductive work. If you do not want to invest in the powered platform, the Greenlee FTXF-100 is a REEL-X non-conductive fiberglass fish tape in a 100 foot length, and the Greenlee FTN536 is a non-conductive nylon tape with a curl-resistant MagnumPRO design. All three give you a non-conductive pulling member; the Milwaukee adds powered feed and retract, the Greenlee reels are self-contained manual tools.
6) Is a powered fish tape worth it over a manual reel like the Ideal 31-048?
Depends how much conduit you pull. The Ideal Industries 31-048 E-Class is a 200 foot steel fish tape on a manual reel, which is the cheaper and lighter way to handle occasional runs. The Milwaukee ANGLER base adds powered feed and retract with a variable speed trigger, so it does the pushing and the wind-up for you on long or repeated pulls, and the tape retracts into the cartridge instead of being hand-coiled. For a van doing daily commercial rough-in, the powered base; for a service truck pulling a few runs a month, the manual reel.
7) If the steel tape gets kinked or broken, do I have to replace the whole ANGLER tool?
No. The 2873-20 base uses quick-change latches so a damaged cartridge pops off and a new one goes on without tools. That is the point of the design: the base is the durable part, the cartridges are the wear item.
8) For a facility maintenance kit where runs are short, is the Milwaukee 2873-20 more tool than needed?
The 2873-20 is built for long, repeated pulls - it is a powered base with automatic feed that pushes through 360-degree bends and auto-retracts the tape into the cartridge, and it needs an M18 battery to run. For short branch-circuit work in a single building, a self-contained manual reel like the Ideal 31-048 E-Class 200 foot steel tape or the Greenlee FTN536 non-conductive nylon tape gives you the pull without a battery platform to maintain. If your crews already carry M18 batteries and pull long conduit runs daily, the powered base is the one that cuts effort.
9) What is the Milwaukee ANGLER base housing made of?
Reinforced nylon. That is the same material family used on manual fish tape reels, and it is what lets the base take jobsite abuse and drops without cracking like a rigid plastic case.
10) How do I order the Milwaukee ANGLER powered fish tape base, and where is it made?
Order it by Milwaukee part number 2873-20. It ships as a single configuration, the M18 FUEL ANGLER pulling fish tape powered base, and country of origin is Vietnam.
How fast can I get the Milwaukee 2873-20 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Milwaukee 2873-20 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Milwaukee 2873-20 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Milwaukee 2873-20?
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