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Milwaukee M18 HOTSHOT Jump Starter 2,000 A (M18JS2000‑0) - coming soon! pre-order now.
I love me a new Pub Test toy.
And just when I thought I was the biggest HOTSHOT in town?
In comes another.
After having a play I must concede it is deserving of the title.
Droping on 12 September, is Milwaukee's shiny new M18 Milwaulkee HOTSHOT jump starter. Get in early to pre-order. [email protected]
What a little workhorse it is proving to be! Milwaukee M18 HOTSHOT Jump Starter 2,000 A (M18JS2000‑0)— comes in a nimble little package that mates with your M18 batteries and lives in your ute, van, or trailer until you need it fast.
What's so good about this new jump starter by Milwaukee?
- 2,000 peak amps—pushes engines up to 8.1 L petrol and 3.0 L diesel into life, every time in under 70 seconds (Milwaukee Tool Australia).
- Packs enough grunt for up to 70 jumps per charge when you pair it with an M18 REDLITHIUM 5.0 Ah battery (Milwaukee Tool Australia).
- Built tough for any weather: operates from –20 °C up to 50 °C (–4 °F to 122 °F in the US specs) (Milwaukee Tool).
- Super‑safe: spark‑proof, reverse‑polarity, and overheat protection (Milwaukee Tool Australia).
- Always‑ready, no pre‑charging—thanks to torque‑friendly supercapacitors rated for 500,000 cycles (Milwaukee Tool).
- Toss in a 500‑lumen task light with SOS mode, USB‑C port, retracting handle, digital display with voltage diagnostics—this isn't your dad's flashlight
Who's it for?
This one's a tool‑belt essential for:
- Roadside mechanics, towing operators, and fleet maintenance crews need a jump‑starter that's ready and reliable.
- Automotive workshops are tired of answering dead batteries on a cold Monday morning.
- Anyone already deep in the M18 system—you're already halfway there, just slot a battery in.
What's it replacing?
Milwaukee hasn't officially said it, but this clearly steps up from older Milwaukee battery‑powered jump starters that sat under 1,200 amps, lacked the capacitor tech, and needed pre‑charging . Basically, this new kid on the block has more power, more readiness, less downtime.
But how does it stack up out there in real life?
Out in the wild, brands like NOCO (Boost HD GB70, 2,000 A), AstroAI 2,000 A, and others deliver comparable amps and safety features—many with USB ports and lights, too. Those NOCO units, for instance, will give you up to 40 starts—not quite the 70 from the Milwaukee—but they're solid backup options on a budget
Still, here's what sets the HOTSHOT apart:
- Seamless integration with M18—you already carry those batteries.
- No recharge needed from the wall or car—just snap in a battery and go.
- Capacitor tech means reliability in freezing weather, unlike traditional lithium packs that lose punch in the cold.
- True pro‑grade durability, designed around tradespeople who've been there, done that (and left stranded).
So what's the Pub Test verdict?
This thing is legit. For anyone deep in Milwaukee's ecosystem who needs a go‑anywhere, always‑ready jump starter—this is the one.
No playing catch‑up, no waiting on a recharge, and no "FFS" moments when the voltage dips below 1.2 V—even there, override mode's got your back (Milwaukee Tool Australia).
In short, the M18 HOTSHOT Jump Starter 2,000 A is a bloody good companion on any job site or roadside. It'll keep you going, without making you reinvent the toolbox.
So there you go. From one HOTSHOT about another.
Unlike the marketing department's use of AI on my noggin and neck, I'm impressed with this product so far.
Cheers - Craig.
Facts in a flash...
A: It’ll start petrol engines up to 8.1L and diesel up to 3.0L in under 70 seconds. Perfect for cars, utes, light trucks, and most construction equipment running 12V systems.
A: Nope. Milwaukee’s supercapacitor tech means it’s always ready. Just slot in an M18™ REDLITHIUM™ battery and it’s good to go—even in freezing weather.
A: With an M18™ 5.0Ah battery, you’ll get up to 70 jumps. Swap batteries and keep going—no downtime.
A: Yes. The HOTSHOT is spark-proof, has reverse polarity protection, and won’t damage your vehicle’s electronics when used as intended.
A: Unlike most lithium jump starters, the HOTSHOT doesn’t need pre-charging from a wall socket. It’s powered by the same M18™ batteries you already use, delivers 2,000A peak power, and works in extreme temps from -20°C to 50°C.
With the ability to deliver up to 70 jump starts from a single M18™ 5.0Ah battery, the HOTSHOT is ideal for remote mining and heavy industry sites where downtime can cost thousands. No mains charging required means it’s always ready, even in isolated locations.
The sealed supercapacitor design and robust clamp construction help protect the internals from dust and grit, making it well-suited to heavy machinery yards, mine workshops, and construction sites where airborne debris is a constant challenge. These units will require regular maintenance if used in industrial settings.
