Milwaukee Tool recently unveiled its new M18 HOTSHOT Jump Starter, which the company said “is always ready to jump, delivers true all-weather performance, and has a longer life.”   

Built to perform in the harshest environments, the M18 HOTSHOT Jump Starter operates in temperatures ranging from –4°F to 122°F. Featuring spark-proof protection, reverse polarity protection, and overheat protection, this new jump starter delivers safe, reliable performance. Capable of jump starting up to 8.1L gas and 3.0L diesel engines, the HOTSHOT Jump Starter delivers up to 2,000 peak amps and up to 70 jump starts on a single M18 XC5.0 battery. 

“Through countless hours spent with users in the field, we saw the clear need for a jump-starting solution that could be trusted to work every time without the hassle of long charge times, unreliable performance in extreme conditions, or poor clamp designs,” said Jake Knight, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Milwaukee Tool. “The M18 HOTSHOT Jump Starter solves these pain points by delivering a dependable, easy-to-use solution that’s ready when users need it most.”

The M18™ HOTSHOT Jump Starter relies on proprietary technology utilizing internal capacitors that allow tit to be prepared to jump in under 70 seconds with any M18 battery, optimized for M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 and above.

Providing unmatched reliability and a longer life, the M18 HOTSHOT Jump Starters’ capacitors are rated for up to 500,000 cycles. Users can count on consistent performance and durability with IP65 rated, impact-resistant housing to withstand tough job site conditions, according to the company. The custom clamp design allows for effortless access to battery terminals, ensuring a solid connection while a digital display with voltage readout provides real-time vehicle battery voltage feedback for added confidence.

The M18 Hotshot Jump Starter retails for $299.