Milwaukee® Introduces the Industry’s First LED Utility Bucket Light

Milwaukee Tool continues to deliver unprecedented innovation for the Utility Industry with the introduction of the new M18™ LED Utility Bucket Light. 

“When performing utility line maintenance, finding appropriate temporary lighting is crucial. Up until now, Linemen have had to resort to positioning a large area light or search light on the ground and direct it towards the bucket, and then supplement that with a light on their helmet. This provides an inadequate and inconsistent amount of light, and often results in a great deal of shadows spotting from the ground due to the bucket being in the way of the light,” said Sendi Spoljaric, Group Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “By developing a light that is fully optimised for utility buckets, we’re helping Lineman vastly improve their visibility on the jobsite with high quality and consistent light that has the versatility to adapt to the work they do.”

Through a patented spring-loaded bucket clamp, the M18™ LED Utility Bucket Light is easily adjusted to fit all size bucket lips up to 10 cm. Its low profile design allows it to stay tight to the bucket so users have peace of mind that it won’t come into contact with branches and utility poles. Whether clamped on the side or in the corner, its small footprint allows more room for other tools in the bucket and added maneuverability for the user.  

The Bucket Light does the work of 2 lights in 1 through a dual-rotating head design which allows users to rotate the light heads 180 degrees vertically or horizontally to place the light beam directly where it’s needed. A Spot Mode helps identify problems from afar; a Flood Mode provides a broad beam for area and task lighting; and a Spot Flood Mode assists in viewing issues up to 457 m, while providing a wider view of the surrounding area to reduce tripping hazards.

The Bucket Light features TRUEVIEW™ technology, which utilises the most advanced LED technology and optical designs to deliver a consistent beam, optimised color temperature and true representation of colors and detail leading to a more productive work area. 

The durable high-impact polycarbonate lens can survive harsh jobsite conditions, delivering superior impact durability. An IP56 rating for extreme weather use provides users the confidence that the Bucket Light can hold up to the conditions Linemen commonly experience throughout the day. 

Powered by Milwaukee® REDLITHIUM-ION™ batteries, the new M18™ LED Utility Bucket Light has a run time up to 4 hours and is compatible with the M18™ cordless system, now offering more than 100 power tool products.

From the power plant, through transmission and distribution, it is Milwaukee®’s goal to improve productivity and reliability for Linemen by offering performance-driven, cordless solutions on one battery platform. With a base of tools on the M18™ system already used by Linemen, the introduction of the two uniquely innovative Utility Cable Cutting solutions this year, and now the industry’s first utility bucket light, Milwaukee® is committed to making this goal a reality.

Specifications

M18™ LED Utility Bucket Light (M18 UBL-0) 

•    Flood : 2500 Lumens, 4 hours of run-time*
•    Spot/Flood : 2200 Lumens, 4 hours of run-time*
•    Spot : 800 Lumens, 6 hours of run-time*
•    Weight with battery pack : 4.7 kg

*With M18™ 9.0 Ah battery pack
*With both light heads combined

To find out more about the M18 UBL, see video footage of it in action or find your nearest store, please visit www.milwaukeetool.eu

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