Milwaukee M12 Soldering Iron (Bare Tool)

The Milwaukee M12™ Soldering Iron (Bare Tool) (2488-20) delivers fast heat-up and controlled performance for electrical and repair work, reaching operating temperature in about 18 seconds and maintaining optimized heat for consistent solder joints. With a 3-stop pivoting head for hard-to-reach access, tool-free tip changes, and clear LED status indicators for safe use and storage, it’s a versatile cordless option within the M12™ platform.

Country of Origin: Varies by production batch

Key Features / Specifications

• Brand: Milwaukee
• Model / SKU: 2488-20
• Product Type: Cordless soldering iron (bare tool)
• Platform: M12™
• Heat-Up Time: 18 seconds
• Temperature Performance: Heats quickly and maintains optimized temperature
• Tip Indicator: Ready-to-use & safe-to-store tip indicator
• Status LEDs:
  • Green LED indicates operating temperature reached
  • Red LED indicates tool is off and still hot
• Head Design: 3-stop pivoting head for improved access
• Tip Changes: Tool-free tip change (swap between tip styles easily)
• Light: LED work light
• Battery Compatibility: Works with all M12™ battery packs
• System: Part of the M12™ system (80+ tools)

Included

• (1) M12™ Soldering Iron (Tool Only) — 2488-20
• (1) Chisel Tip
• (1) Pointed Tip

Ideal For

• Electrical repairs, wiring, and terminal work needing fast heat-up and consistent temperature
• Tight or awkward access jobs where the pivoting head improves reach
• Techs who want quick swaps between chisel and pointed tips without tools
• Jobsite or mobile work where cordless convenience and an LED work light help visibility
• M12™ users who want a bare tool that fits existing M12™ battery packs