Description:

Key Features

More Power Than 27cc GasThe brushless motor beats 27cc gas power heads and holds speed in thick, wet grass and weeds, with no fuel mixing or pull-starting.One Head, Many AttachmentsThe QUIK-LOK coupler lets the same power head run an edger, hedge trimmer, pole saw, or any other QUIK-LOK attachment.5,900 RPMHigh line speed cuts cleanly through overgrowth so you finish trimming in fewer passes.15-Inch or 13-Inch SwathRun the full 15-inch swath for heavy clearing or drop to 13 inches to stretch runtime on lighter trim work.Reload Line in Under 30 SecondsThe Easy Load head holds 25 feet of line and loads without taking the head apart, which cuts downtime on the job.Variable-Speed TriggerFeather the trigger for edging along beds and fences, then open it up for full-power clearing.

Overview

The Milwaukee M18 QUIK-LOK Brushless 15-Inch String Trimmer (model 3115-20ST) is a cordless split-boom string trimmer for lawn edging, trimming, and clearing overgrowth. This is a battery-powered string trimmer designed for landscape maintenance and residential yard work. It combines the M18 QUIK-LOK Brushless Power Head (3115-20) with the QUIK-LOK 15-inch String Trimmer Attachment (48-08-2650) and an Easy Load trimmer head.

Milwaukee rates the brushless motor at a maximum of 1.41 horsepower and says it delivers more power than 27cc gas power heads. Line speed tops out at 5,900 RPM, so the trimmer keeps cutting through thick grass and weeds instead of wrapping and slowing. A variable-speed trigger gives you fine control for edging along beds, walks, and fence lines.

The cutting swath is adjustable between 15 inches and 13 inches. Use 15 inches when you are clearing a lot of ground and want to finish in fewer passes; switch to 13 inches when runtime matters more than coverage. The trimmer accepts .080-inch or .095-inch line, and it ships with .080-inch line pre-wound on the head.

The Easy Load trimmer head holds 25 feet of line and, per Milwaukee, can be reloaded in under 30 seconds without taking the head apart. On a crew, that adds up: less time on the tailgate rewinding spools and more time cutting. The motor is mounted at the rear of the boom to balance the cutting head, which gives better control and less strain on your arms and back over a long day.

QUIK-LOK is the reason to buy into this platform. The coupler splits the boom so you can remove the trimmer attachment and put on an edger, hedge trimmer, pole saw, or other QUIK-LOK attachment on the same power head. One motor handles the job of several dedicated tools, which saves money and storage space. The power head also runs on the M18 battery system, which Milwaukee says covers more than 300 tools.

This is the Brushless line, not FUEL. It sits below the M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK trimmers in Milwaukee's lineup but uses the same QUIK-LOK coupler and attachment family. Milwaukee optimized the power head for the M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery, which is sold separately. This listing is tool only: no battery or charger is included.

Who should buy it: homeowners and property managers who want gas-level trimming without the engine, landscapers adding a second trimmer that shares batteries with their M18 gear, and anyone planning to build out a QUIK-LOK setup one attachment at a time.

Clear Overgrowth Without Bogging Down

The brushless motor holds line speed in heavy grass and weeds, so you can keep walking instead of waiting for the head to recover.

• Up to 1.41 maximum horsepower
• 5,900 maximum RPM
• Rear motor balances the cutting head

Pick Your Swath

Set the cutting width to the job: wide for open ground, narrower when you need the battery to last.

• 15-inch swath for maximum clearing
• 13-inch swath for longer runtime
• Accepts .080-inch or .095-inch line

Swap Attachments in Seconds

The QUIK-LOK coupler turns this trimmer into a system. Swap to another QUIK-LOK attachment and the same power head is running a different tool.

• Works with all QUIK-LOK attachments
• One motor for multiple lawn and landscape tools
• Fully compatible with the M18 battery system

What's in the Box

• (1) M18 QUIK-LOK Brushless Power Head (3115-20)
• (1) QUIK-LOK 15-inch String Trimmer Attachment (48-08-2650)
• (1) Easy Load Trimmer Head (49-16-2748)
• Pre-wound .080-inch trimmer line
• (1) Bail Handle with 2 Bolts
• (1) Allen Wrench

Tool only. Battery and charger sold separately.

Key Specifications

At a Glance

5,900Max RPM1.41 HPMax Horsepower15 in.Max Cutting Swath25 ftLine Capacity

Compatibility

Battery PlatformAll Milwaukee M18 batteries. Optimized for the M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery (sold separately).Attachment SystemQUIK-LOK coupler. Accepts all QUIK-LOK attachments on the included 3115-20 power head.Trimmer Line0.080 in. or 0.095 in. diameter line. Holds up to 25 ft.Replacement HeadEasy Load Trimmer Head, Milwaukee 49-16-2748.

Built For

LandscapingLawn CareGrounds MaintenanceProperty ManagementHomeowner / DIYEdging and Trimming

Pro Tip

Run the 13-inch swath for routine edging and touch-ups and save the 15-inch setting for overgrown lots. You will get noticeably more out of each battery, and the Easy Load head makes the occasional reload a 30-second job.

Warranty & Support

Milwaukee 3-year limited warranty on the tool.

Tool Nut's Take

Tool Nut's Take

The Smart Way Into QUIK-LOK

The Milwaukee M18 QUIK-LOK Brushless 15-Inch String Trimmer gives you gas-beating trimming power and a power head that grows into a full QUIK-LOK yard system.

• Who it's for: Homeowners, property managers, and landscape crews already on M18 who want a capable trimmer without gas.
• Why it stands out: Brushless power Milwaukee rates above 27cc gas, an adjustable 15-inch or 13-inch swath, and a 30-second line reload.
• Worth knowing: It is the Brushless line, not FUEL, and it ships bare. Budget for an M18 HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery and a charger if you do not already have them.

Common Questions

• Is a battery included? No. The 3115-20ST is tool only. Milwaukee optimized it for the M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery.
• Is this an M18 FUEL string trimmer? No. It uses Milwaukee's Brushless (non-FUEL) power head, model 3115-20. It still uses the QUIK-LOK coupler.
• What size trimmer line does it use? It accepts .080-inch or .095-inch line and ships with .080-inch line pre-wound.
• Can I use other attachments on this power head? Yes. The power head is compatible with all QUIK-LOK attachments.
• Does it need assembly? Yes. The bail handle bolts on with the two included bolts and Allen wrench.