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Milwaukee's current press-tool lineup spans compact M12 and higher-capacity M18 FORCE LOGIC platforms, plus specialized M18 configurations. The useful comparison is not simply battery voltage: it is the fitting systems, sizes and attachment families each tool can actually support.
Current vs. legacy matters
Milwaukee's 2026 matrix identifies 2573-20 as the current M12 FORCE LOGIC press tool and lists 2473-20 as discontinued. It identifies 2922-20 as the current standard M18 FORCE LOGIC press tool and lists 2673-20 and 2773-20 as discontinued in that standard family.
That does not mean every legacy attachment is obsolete. It means compatibility should be checked against the exact model generation rather than inferred from the M12 or M18 badge alone.
| Family | Current model context | Best fit | Examples of documented system coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| M12 FORCE LOGIC | 2573-20; 2473-20 listed as discontinued | Compact access and common service sizes | ProPress/ProPressG to 1-1/4 in.; MegaPress/MegaPressG to 1 in.; selected PEX and ACR systems |
| M18 FORCE LOGIC standard | 2922-20; 2673-20 and 2773-20 listed as discontinued | Broader capacity and standard M18 jaw/ring families | ProPress / XL systems through 4 in. where specified; MegaPress through 2 in.; broader standard attachments |
| M18 Long Throw | 2773-20L listed in the current matrix; older 2673-20L discontinued | Specialized large-size ring applications | Application-specific large-diameter systems; verify matrix and required ring family |
| M18 Short Throw | 2674-20 appears in the current matrix | Specialized compact M18 press applications | Selected fitting systems and size ranges only; not a substitute for the standard 2922 |
The M12 is compelling when its system-specific ceiling covers the entire job. Milwaukee describes the 2573 as an in-line tool for copper, PEX, black iron, stainless steel and ACR applications, with a 180-degree rotatable head, auto-cycle and ONE-KEY reporting. But those general material claims still have to be narrowed to the actual fitting system and attachment family.
The standard M18 2922 is the more natural platform when larger CTS sizes, 2-inch MegaPress work or broader standard-family rings are expected. Milwaukee states that the 2922 family supports fitting systems up to 4 inches depending on material and system, and its current matrix maps the required M18 jaws/rings for each fitting family.
Milwaukee's current compatibility matrix separates CTS-V, IPS-P, ACR/refrigeration and PEX attachment paths. It also shows where selected RIDGID or other third-party attachment families are listed. That is more useful than a generic statement that a tool “presses copper” or “presses black iron.”
| Application | M12 2573 path | M18 2922 path | What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProPress / CTS | M12 CTS-V jaws/rings; selected listed cross-brand jaws | M18 CTS-V jaws/rings, including XL ring paths | Exact fitting line, size and direct jaw vs. ring requirement |
| MegaPress / IPS | M12 IPS-P through the matrix's compact size limit | M18 IPS-P to larger standard sizes | Carbon steel vs. other fitting variants and ring/actuator requirement |
| PEX | System-specific compact jaws | System-specific standard jaws | PureFlow vs. ASTM crimp or other fitting system |
| ACR / refrigeration | ZoomLock/MAXiPro M12 jaws; RLS path has a manufacturer-document conflict | Milwaukee M18 RLS and ZoomLock/MAXiPro jaws where listed | Exact fitting system, tubing size and current approval |
The 2473 remains important because used tools and older kits are still in the field, and Milwaukee's current matrix explicitly carries it as the discontinued predecessor alongside the 2573. That is useful compatibility context, but it should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every current 2573 feature or kit configuration applies to the older tool.
For a new purchase, the current 2573 product information is the better baseline. For an existing 2473, use the compatibility matrix and the exact attachment part number rather than a retailer listing that simply says “M12 compatible.”
Milwaukee's current M12 and M18 press-tool pages emphasize auto-cycle, a pre-press battery check and ONE-KEY tracking/reporting. The M12 2573 page states a 37,000-cycle interval between service inspections, while the M18 2922 page advertises a 50,000-cycle calibration interval.
Those features matter to contractors managing tools and documentation, but they do not change the first selection question: whether the press tool and attachment are approved for the fitting system and size. A successful tool cycle is not a substitute for correct tube preparation or the fitting manufacturer's installation steps.
Last technical verification: August 25, 2026.
Milwaukee identifies the current M12 FORCE LOGIC press tool with ONE-KEY as model 2573-20. Its 2026 compatibility matrix lists the older 2473-20 as discontinued.
Milwaukee identifies the current standard M18 FORCE LOGIC press tool with ONE-KEY as model 2922-20. The 2026 compatibility matrix lists 2673-20 and 2773-20 as discontinued standard-family models.
No. Milwaukee states that M12 and M18 direct jaws are not interchangeable. Select the jaw or ring-jaw family intended for the exact press tool and fitting system.
The M18 becomes the stronger platform when the required fitting system or maximum size exceeds the M12 limits, or when standard-series ring systems are part of the normal workload. The M12 remains attractive for compact access and common service sizes that fall within its verified system range.
Yes for selected approved ACR systems when the correct system-specific jaws are used. Milwaukee lists RLS and ZoomLock/MAXiPro attachment paths in its current compatibility matrix, but the exact tool, jaw and size must be checked because approvals differ by system.
No. ONE-KEY can support tracking, management and press reporting on supported models, but it does not replace fitting preparation, correct attachment selection or the fitting manufacturer installation instructions.