Milwaukee 3044-20 - 18V 450 CFM Cordless Brushless Blower
The Milwaukee 3044-20 is a cordless handheld leaf blower delivering up to 450 CFM and 120 MPH. It is powered by an 18V M18™ battery. (Read full specs)
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The Milwaukee 3044-20
The Milwaukee 3044-20 is a cordless handheld blower that is suited for homeowners with a typical home yard ranging from about a quarter to half an acre.
It delivers up to 450 CFM of air volume and 120 MPH of air speed. In practice, it can shift small amounts of leaves and light debris on yard sections, patios, or walkways.
Featuring an 18V brushless motor, the unit provides cordless operation, allowing you to operate with great mobility. This is a bare tool unit, meaning no battery comes with it. To function, it requires an 18V M18™ battery. Milwaukee states that with the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 battery, the blower can run for up to 24 minutes on a single charge.
There are times when you only need a little more power, while other times you will want a bit more precision when clearing leaves and debris. For this purpose, the 3044-20 offers variable speed settings, adding you, the user, more control, and a cruise control mode, which will allow you to maintain it comfortably for as long as you wish.
This cordless handheld blower weighs 4.4 lbs and is built for one-handed operation with precise airflow control. When using a M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ HD12.0 battery, the total weight of the blower reaches around 7.7 lbs.
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The Milwaukee 3044-20's performance versus other blowers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea how the key specs of the Milwaukee 3044-20 compare with handheld leaf blowers of similar voltage (between 18 and 24V).
- Weighing only 4.4 lbs, the Milwaukee 3044-20 is on the lighter side compared with many cordless handheld blowers in the 18 to 24V range. Should weight be a deciding factor, the Worx WG543 is worth a look at just 2.3 lbs the bare tool.
- Upon exiting the nozzle, the air can reach speeds of up to 120 MPH, which is rather impressive for a battery-operated handheld blower between 18 and 24V. If you wish to benefit from air expelled at the fastest possible speed, the Makita XBU07SM1 and its 143 MPH could be an option to consider.
- If air volume is an important feature, the 3044-20 by Milwaukee will not disappoint. Its airflow maxes out at 450 CFM (cubic feet per minute), which is more powerful than most cordless handheld blowers with a comparable voltage. If air volume is important to you, the Dewalt DCBL724W1, with 550 CFM, could be in your good books.
- Its battery is standard in terms of autonomy for a cordless handheld product that runs on this kind of voltage. Fully charged, it should run for up to 24 minutes. If autonomy is an important factor for you, the Ryobi PBLLB01K can run for up to 60 minutes and could be worth considering.
- While runtime is an important metric, it is closely tied to battery capacity. To understand performance more clearly, it’s also useful to look at runtime efficiency, how long the unit runs relative to its battery size. The Milwaukee 3044-20 shows relatively low runtime efficiency, providing fewer minutes of operation for each unit of battery power. If you are focused on getting more use per charge, the Ryobi ONE+ SWEEPER P2102 offers the highest runtime efficiency, at 1.28 minutes per Wh.
Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, when compared to other 18-24V cordless blowers, the Milwaukee 3044-20 is on the average side of the price range.
Therefore, this blower nicely fits in the expected budget for this kind of product.
The bottom line
- In the expected price range
- Brushless motor
- Cruise control
- Light bare tool weight (4.4 lbs)
- High CFM for its voltage
- High MPH (120 MPH)
- Blower allegedly can reach full throttle in under one second
- Good autonomy (24 mins)
- Low power efficiency
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Features and Specifications
| Type | Cordless |
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| Handling | Handheld |
| Air volume | Up to 450 CFM |
| Air speed | Up to 120 MPH |
| Blowing force | Up to 11 N |
| Motor type | Brushless |
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| Battery system | 18V M18™ |
| Battery capacity | 12.0Ah (216Wh) |
| Autonomy | 24 mins |
| Speed settings | Variable |
| Battery included | 0 |
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| Cruise control | Yes |
| Noise rating | 62 dB |
| Weight (tool only) | 4.4 lbs |
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| Warranty | 3 years |
| UPC | 045242403257 |
We've taken extra care to research and verify each of the specifications above. That said, occasional mistakes or omissions are still possible. If you spot any missing or inaccurate information, feel free to suggest a correction so we can address it. For full technical details on the Milwaukee 3044-20, the user manual is available here (opens in a new tab).
About Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation was first established in 1924 by A. F. Seibert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. Since then, Milwaukee has become one of the most popular names in power tools for contractors and do-it-yourselfers. In 2005, the company was acquired by Techtronic Industries. Milwaukee continues to produce high-quality power tools, both corded-electric and powerful battery-operated systems. These include outdoor power equipment, such as leaf blowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, sprayers, and string trimmers. Milwaukee Tool is based in the USA, and maintains manufacturing plants at home, as well as in Europe and China.
Warranty Information
The Milwaukee 3044-20 is covered under a warranty for up to 3 years. This warranty may not cover all parts of the blower.
For more information about the warranty of Milwaukee blowers, please consult Milwaukee's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-800-SAWDUST (729-3878).
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