The motors and bases are not interchangeable or cross-compatible between the two M18 models.

I’m hoping it works with Makita rails and router 😉

The Milwaukee rails that look identical to Festool rails? Methinks myself and my exotic Mafell rails will be in the minority of people that need to worry about compatibility.

Can’t answer the body diameter question – regarding the accessory question, I believe Metabo’s Multivolt system is the only one out there at the moment that has something like that. Link below was posted earlier by fred.

https://www.amazon.com/Metabo-HPT-MultiVoltTM-Cordless-Plunge/dp/B0B5M5T1ZG/

Thank you, *fixed*.

Compact routers do have their benefits, such as lighter weight.

What is the diameter of the body of the router itself?

I’ve had a corded Festool 55 for years. Bought some of their longer (1900mm and 2700mm) rails because I found their connectors to be so finnicky as to be nearly worthless. Might have done things differently today (aftermarket connectors are better) and Makita rails are cheaper. I bought a Makita 40V track saw for one of my children – and they’ve used it on my longer Festool rails (with a new anti-splinter strip) and the combination seems to work fine.

I also bought a Mafell 91B702 tracksaw for another family member and they use it with the crosscut Mafell track that came with the saw. But they bought less expensive Bosch tracks for longer cuts. There seem to be plusses and minuses associated with both the Bosch and Mafell tracks – but costs certainly favor the Bosch.

Milwaukee is following, not leading. They designed their track saw to work on Festool and Makita guide rails – anyone who already had a track saw could buy a Milwaukee and “save money” by using their Festool or Makita rails. Smart move by Milwaukee.

There are some differences between Festool. makita, and Milwaukee guide rails. I would not try to make a cut using rails from different brands bolted together.

So I expect the Milwaukee router to work on Festool and Makita rails. But Milwaukee on Milwaukee might have a few small advantages.

Do you mean the m18 trim/compact router? I don’t think Milwaukee has an m12 router.

Yes, but does that rail adapter work only with Milwaukee rails?

One day I’ll need a router, and when I do I assume it will be this one versus the M12. I’ve always looked when sales come around but never needed one yet, so don’t know much about them – look forward to seeing the opinions from those here.

Agree, it’s probably just so they can sell the plunge as an add on.

Thanks – sorry – it read 2 inches of travel, but lost a word somehow. *fixed*

It was announced last Monday. I anticipate it will be available for hands-on demos.

Im seeing the same preorder prices as Mike – $149 for the plunge base and $119 for the guide rail accessory.