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Milwaukee has firmly established a new standard for utility, electrical, and medium-voltage work with the M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (2937-20), still the industry’s first cordless solution engineered specifically for end-stripping insulation on aerial, 600V secondary, and medium-voltage covered conductor. Designed to eliminate knives, reduce injuries, and dramatically improve speed and consistency, this tool continues to deliver innovation in a job where precision and safety are non-negotiable.
Whether you’re working overhead on covered aerial conductor or prepping large underground cables, Milwaukee built this system to outperform slow manual methods and outdated stripping setups. It remains one of the fastest, safest, and most consistent ways to prep conductor, fully optimized for the real-world challenges lineworkers and utility crews face every day.
A Purpose-Built Stripping System for Professional Line Work
The M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper is designed to solve the everyday problems that come with prepping covered conductor, and it does it with speed, safety, and consistency in mind.
The M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper is built to eliminate the most common challenges that lineworkers and utility crews face when prepping covered conductor. Instead of relying on knives or manual strippers that lead to cuts, inconsistent strips, and slow progress, Milwaukee’s enclosed bushing system keeps the blade protected while delivering clean, controlled results. This design greatly reduces injury risk and ensures safer operation on every job, whether overhead or underground.
Performance is a major standout as well. Powered by the M18 FUEL POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, the tool strips insulation at roughly one inch per second, up to four times faster than manual methods, making a noticeable difference in productivity throughout the day. With six quick-connect bushings included, the tool covers conductor sizes from 0.5″ to 2.1″ OD, allowing crews to move between applications without switching tools or carrying extra gear. The adjustable depth gauge provides accurate strip lengths up to 6″ and can be removed entirely for longer termination prep.
Safety and control round out the system. Milwaukee’s AUTOSTOP kickback control shuts the tool down if it binds, preventing over-rotation and protecting the user in tight or awkward positions. From the motor to the bushings to the ergonomic pistol-grip design, every part of this tool is engineered for consistent, repeatable, and reliable stripping on the toughest insulation used in utility and medium-voltage applications.
Both the 2937-20 and 2937-21 (Kit) versions of the M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper run on Milwaukee’s M18 system, giving crews familiar, reliable cordless power with plenty of runtime in the field. The tool feels balanced in hand at just over five pounds bare, and about six and a half with a battery, making it easy to maneuver whether you’re in a bucket or working at ground level. Milwaukee also built it with ONE-KEY, so crews can track, manage, and secure the tool right from their phone, something a lot of utility teams are relying on more and more.
The adjustable bushing setup remains at the heart of the system, allowing the tool to handle a wide range of covered conductor sizes without swapping between multiple strippers. It’s also capable of working across the most common underground and overhead cable ranges used in the field, keeping the workflow simple and consistent. And like the rest of Milwaukee’s professional lineup, it comes with a 5-year tool warranty, giving crews confidence that it’s built to stand up to daily, demanding utility work.
Which Milwaukee M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper Package Fits Your Crew?
M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper (2937-20).
The 2937-20 is the ideal choice for users already invested in the M18 platform. It includes the core tool along with the essentials: the depth gauge, cable gauge, Allen key, side handle, and replacement blade. Pros who already own bushings or only need specific sizes often choose this version to expand or replace part of their workflow without purchasing a full kit.
M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper Kit (2937-21).
The 2937-21 kit is the all-in-one solution for crews who want complete coverage right out of the box. It includes the stripper, an M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT CP3.0 battery, the M18/M12 charger, and all accessory tools, plus six adjustable bushings that allow the stripper to handle nearly every commonly used covered conductor size in the field.
Choosing the Right Bushing: Understanding Each Size and Its Application
The bushings are the core of Milwaukee’s stripping system, each engineered with laser-etched size markings, color-coded identification, and quick-connect design for fast swaps between cable diameters.
0.5″- 0.7″ Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B078)
Perfect for smaller covered conductors often found in secondary distribution. This bushing provides a tight, controlled fit for clean stripping on compact cables without risking overcutting.
0.7″- 1.0″ Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B103)
Commonly used across lighter overhead and underground applications, this size provides smooth operation for medium-range conductors while maintaining consistent strip depth and finish.
1.0″ – 1.3″ Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B131)
A popular size for many 600V secondary cables, this bushing delivers reliable performance where crews need both speed and precision during everyday service work.
1.3″–1.6″ Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B159)
Ideal for thicker insulation profiles, this size supports a wide range of medium voltage and underground distribution cables where consistency is crucial for terminations and splicing.
1.6″–1.8″ Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B187)
Designed for larger MV cables, this bushing provides a secure, balanced cut around heavy-duty insulation, helping crews maintain accuracy even on thicker conductor jackets.
1.8″-2.1″ Adjustable Bushing (49-16-B215)
The largest bushing in the system, built for the biggest covered conductors used in overhead and underground distribution. Its free-floating plate design (with the depth gauge removed) ensures clean finishing cuts on long strip lengths.
Together, these six bushings give crews full coverage from 0.5″ to 2.1″ OD, allowing the 2937-21 kit to replace multiple manual tools and older generation strippers with one complete, fully adjustable system. For utility lineworkers, medium-voltage techs, and underground crews, this kit delivers everything needed to handle nearly any covered conductor encountered in the field, without buying additional accessories.
The M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper was built with one group in mind: the crews who work on live lines, underground distribution, and medium voltage systems every day. Utility lineworkers, MV technicians, underground crews, and contractors who routinely strip large MCM cables all face the same challenges, slow manual methods, inconsistent results, and the constant risk of knife-related injuries. Milwaukee designed this tool to directly address those pain points with a system that’s faster, safer, and more consistent than anything in the manual stripping category.
By removing exposed blades and relying on precision-engineered adjustable bushings, the tool dramatically reduces laceration risks while delivering uniform strip quality on every termination. AUTOSTOP kickback control adds another layer of safety by preventing violent over-rotation, and the adjustable depth gauge eliminates both over-stripping and the guesswork that slows down the job. Combine that with the ability to strip roughly one inch per second, quick bushing changes across six cable size ranges, and the familiarity of the M18™ battery platform, and crews gain a workflow that is measurably faster and far more reliable.
At the end of the day, this tool is about giving professionals the control and confidence they need in the field. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper delivers the performance, durability, and safety that today’s utility environment demands. Whether you’re equipping an entire crew or upgrading your own kit, this system remains one of the most advanced and dependable covered conductor stripping solutions available, and it’s built to keep pace with the toughest jobs, shift after shift. Don’t hesitate to reach out at cs@ohiopowertool.com or 614-481-2111 with any questions, comments, or concerns, and be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media channels to stay in the know on all the latest announcements, deals, news, and more!
