Milwaukee Expands Outdoor Power Equipment into the MX Fuel Battery System
Our team has been talking about, speculating, and hoping for a Milwaukee MX Fuel backpack blower, and last year, we finally got confirmation that it was coming in Fall 2025! The new blower (model MXF600) was teased ahead of Equip 2024, and now it has an official June launch date. Is this blower right for you and your crew? I’ll take a look at the details to see if the upgrade is worth it.
Milwaukee MX Fuel Backpack Blower Performance
- Model: Milwaukee MXF600
- Max Blowing Force: 30 Newtons
- Gas Equivalence: 63cc
- Max Runtime: 45 min (w/ 12.0Ah battery)
- Max Airspeed: 190 MPH
- Max Volume: 800 CFM
- 3 Power Modes
Let’s start with performance. Milwaukee tells us this blower delivers a higher blowing force than 63cc gas units. If you remember back to the M18 Fuel Backpack Blower, that model was rated to have roughly 60cc gas equivalent power, so the slight increase here is a plus for MX Fuel users.
This model delivers up to 900 CFM of air volume and top airspeed levels of 190 MPH. There are three power modes to choose from, letting you set your blowing force and speed to the task at hand.
Using an MX Fuel 12.0Ah Forge battery, you get around 45 minutes of trigger time on the lowest setting. However, the kit includes two 12.0Ah batteries, so in theory, you could run it for up to 90 minutes using both batteries in ideal conditions on low. This makes the Milwaukee MXF600 a true gas replacement in terms of runtime.
Blowing Force
When we were initially speculating about the Newton force figures on this model, we estimated somewhere in the mid-20s range. However, Milwaukee has confirmed that the MXF600 reaches up to 30 Newtons of blowing force in the highest setting, which is a nice boost compared to our expectations! Even in medium speed, you still get up to 23N of force, and in low, this blower tops out at 17.7N, according to Milwaukee’s figures.
Similar models from Echo, Husqvarna, and Stihl range from 21N to 37N, so Milwaukee places itself solidly in the center of the blowing force field for battery-powered backpack blowers.
However, there’s one other thing to keep in mind about Milwaukee’s latest blower designs compared to other battery-powered brands—Milwaukee tends to avoid the inclusion of a turbo mode. This continues to ring true with the MXF600. Most blowers we test that have eye-popping Newton force numbers achieve it in a turbo mode that’s only designed to be used for a few seconds at a time, while the consistent blowing force in high mode is significantly lower.
When we talk about Milwaukee’s blowing force, we’re talking about what you can expect to continuously use in high mode, not momentarily in a turbo mode. A rating of 30 Newtons is impressive to achieve as a consistent figure.
Milwaukee MX Fuel Backpack Blower Design
- Weight: 30.2 lbs
- Adjustable harness
- Storage hook
- Telescoping nozzle
- Adjustable handle position
- Noise level: 64 dB(A)
The throttle appears to have a 4-LED battery indicator and 3-mode selection, similar to the M8 Fuel model. Since this model only uses one MX Fuel battery for power, there’s no need for the dual fuel gauges of the M18 version.
Zooming in on the throttle, there’s something new—One-Key connectivity. Milwaukee tells us that One-Key on this blower can be used to manage and lock the power mode remotely using a paired mobile device. Plus, you get all of One-Key’s other benefits, like inventory management and tracking.
As far as looks, it’s very reminiscent of the M18 Fuel version. The air intake is on the left and sends it around the nozzle to the right. There’s a carry handle on top, and of course, the battery mounts on the back. Expectedly, it’s also a fair bit heavier than that model, at just over 30 pounds, compared to around 18 pounds on the M18 Fuel backpack blower.
Milwaukee MX Fuel Backpack Blower Price and Availability
This blower retails for $999 as a bare tool and $2999 as a kit, which includes two HD12.0Ah batteries and an MX Fuel rapid charger. Milwaukee backs your purchase with a 2-year warranty.
Should You Buy It?
Milwaukee MX Fuel equipment is designed for professional applications, and it’s the same here with the MXF600 backpack blower. If you’re already on this platform and you’ve been hoping for a backpack blower to enter the roster, the wait is finally over to get your hands on one! Compared to Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel dual-battery model, this MX fuel blower offers an expected boost in performance for tough Pro-grade blowing jobs.
However, like most MX fuel tools, it also carries a heftier price tag, which may be limiting for some Pro landscapers, especially small businesses. For something easier on your wallet, Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel backpack blower is a good alternative if you don’t mind the power-to-price trade-off.
