Milwaukee Tool 2361-20: Milwaukee Tool Shop Lights

Two great work lights put into a combo deal.The Rover is great to position and attach with a variety of different types of holds. The magnet is strong and holds well to steel beams and panels.The other light is convenient to use and position with its hexagon shape, handle and vertical orientation.Very handy flood lights for nighttime work and recreation.

Bright and Light

This small flood light is vastly better than a flashlight, camp lantern or halogen flood when working in unlit places. It's got a broader spread than a flashlight, is much brighter than a typical lantern, and doesn't present the burn hazard (or falling-apart hazard for cheapies) of a halogen flood light. Bouncing the light off a wall or ceiling is simple, and really reduces the sharpness and darkness of shadows. One of these will easily light a 1500 square foot vault with light-colored walls and ceiling to safety levels, although you'd want it closer to use as a task light.With a 5Ah battery installed, you can't conveniently grab it by the rear (red) handle, but it's well balanced using the top (black) handle. In fact, walking around a dark building interior ... MoreThis small flood light is vastly better than a flashlight, camp lantern or halogen flood when working in unlit places. It's got a broader spread than a flashlight, is much brighter than a typical lantern, and doesn't present the burn hazard (or falling-apart hazard for cheapies) of a halogen flood light. Bouncing the light off a wall or ceiling is simple, and really reduces the sharpness and darkness of shadows. One of these will easily light a 1500 square foot vault with light-colored walls and ceiling to safety levels, although you'd want it closer to use as a task light.With a 5Ah battery installed, you can't conveniently grab it by the rear (red) handle, but it's well balanced using the top (black) handle. In fact, walking around a dark building interior carrying this light works out very nicely. The design is clever, with provisions for mounting on 1/2" EMT, a nail or screw, or simply standing it on the base or five of the six flat sides.The controls are perhaps a bit "deluxe", but I suppose they had room to fill. There are three buttons to control two light levels plus off. The power button turns it off and on at full power. Then there are two other buttons for full and low power that only work when it's already on. On most battery-powered lights, there would have been one button to do all of that with multiple presses. Buttons are labeled clearly and easy to hit with gloves on.I would not take this on a backpacking trip (bulky and batteries are heavy), but it would be great to light up a campsite when car camping or help light a late-night backyard party. Not the best thing for walking along a street at night because it's TOO bright; blinds oncoming drivers and walkers and eliminates your own night vision.

Garbage

I bought this light aprox 3yrs ago along with 3 different lights. I used it MAYBE a dozen times in 3 years and all that time I noticed that it would not always turn on but after pushing the buttons a few times it would finally work. Well I went to use it a week ago and it was completely dead. I entered a warranty slip thinking that when I entered the SN it would determine whether or not it was under warranty so I assumed it was and sent it in. I got an email saying it was not under warranty and now the want $73 to fix it for a light that is $85 new. If I want it back they will only charge me $11. This is an absolute joke and in my opinion THEFT. I have spent thousands of dollars with Milwaukee in the last few years and have found their products are no better than ... MoreI bought this light aprox 3yrs ago along with 3 different lights. I used it MAYBE a dozen times in 3 years and all that time I noticed that it would not always turn on but after pushing the buttons a few times it would finally work. Well I went to use it a week ago and it was completely dead. I entered a warranty slip thinking that when I entered the SN it would determine whether or not it was under warranty so I assumed it was and sent it in. I got an email saying it was not under warranty and now the want $73 to fix it for a light that is $85 new. If I want it back they will only charge me $11. This is an absolute joke and in my opinion THEFT. I have spent thousands of dollars with Milwaukee in the last few years and have found their products are no better than Ridged and their service is a joke. Milwaukee has lost a customer for a stupid warranty claim that they could have determined in the first place!!

Great little flood light!!

Milwaukee's M18 Rover light is a great light to have on the job. It delivers a total of 1,500 lumens and runs for up to 8 hours on a XC5.0 battery. Designed with a roll cage, the flood light is built to withstand the tough conditions of the job site. The light has a unique octagonal shape which allows for you to position the light in different angles without easily rolling over. With an easy to grab handle on the side, transport is effortless. The flood light has two different output modes to help adjust to your work area. The light weighs only 3.4 lbs, making it very functional and easy to carry around.I have so many different types of site lights from Milwaukee and they all have their own advantages. I like the simplistic design of this flood light and how small ... MoreMilwaukee's M18 Rover light is a great light to have on the job. It delivers a total of 1,500 lumens and runs for up to 8 hours on a XC5.0 battery. Designed with a roll cage, the flood light is built to withstand the tough conditions of the job site. The light has a unique octagonal shape which allows for you to position the light in different angles without easily rolling over. With an easy to grab handle on the side, transport is effortless. The flood light has two different output modes to help adjust to your work area. The light weighs only 3.4 lbs, making it very functional and easy to carry around.I have so many different types of site lights from Milwaukee and they all have their own advantages. I like the simplistic design of this flood light and how small and light it is. I am also involved with a lot of different film production projects which often run late into the night, so having good cordless lighting is always a must. I like to use this flood light to light up dark pathways on different sets. Also great to take with you when you go camping. Overall nice design and does it's job!!

Great, but...

Very sturdy and works well. However, Milwaukee apparently changed the product specifications to no longer include the hanger bar which you can see on their website if you go digging for it in the service parts list document. Product pictures still show this orange bar over the battery area, so this is deceptive marketing which I am taking a point off for. I also wish the holes for mounting to a post were in the back rather than the side for better flexibility. Otherwise no complaints so far, wish I'd purchased this before doing a bunch of work in my attic crawlspace.

If you are a person with lots of Milwaukee M18 tool batteries around, this is a fantastic light. ...

If you are a person with lots of Milwaukee M18 tool batteries around, this is a fantastic light. It's a 300W-equivalent LED flood powered by an M18 battery which will last for several hours. The construction is super solid, you can kick it, drop it, and roll it all day and the roll ring will keep it running. The same roll ring lets you position it at various angles to light up whatever you need. The controls are dead simple -- on/off, bright/less-bright. ("Less bright" is still pretty bright but gives you more battery life.) Milwaukee has a bunch of battery powered lights but this is my overall favorite, mostly due to its compact, handy form factor and general indestructibility. (If you're not an M18 battery user, this is still a great light, but maybe find one ... MoreIf you are a person with lots of Milwaukee M18 tool batteries around, this is a fantastic light. It's a 300W-equivalent LED flood powered by an M18 battery which will last for several hours. The construction is super solid, you can kick it, drop it, and roll it all day and the roll ring will keep it running. The same roll ring lets you position it at various angles to light up whatever you need. The controls are dead simple -- on/off, bright/less-bright. ("Less bright" is still pretty bright but gives you more battery life.) Milwaukee has a bunch of battery powered lights but this is my overall favorite, mostly due to its compact, handy form factor and general indestructibility. (If you're not an M18 battery user, this is still a great light, but maybe find one powered by whatever batteries you do have? Otherwise you'd need an M18 charger just for your work light.)

Kills Shadows, no prayer required….

Great little lantern. Was stoked you could hang it from a piece of 1/2 EMT. FYI a 3/8 nut fits perfectly inside that size conduit, so if you throw this little lantern on a 90, you got yourself a table lamp. This thing is durable, and is just what the doctor ordered to kill the shadows which plagues this old mans eyes. Stop reading the reviews and go get yourself one.You deserve to work in the light.

Should have bought the Amazon knock off for $35

Stopped working after a few uses . I work outside at night and purchased this because I need to see what I am doing and I love my little Milwaukee rechargeable red lithium usb magnetic light as it’s worked for over a year, but I needed something bigger for work and bought this version for the convenience that it takes the M18 batteries that I already also use for my many tools I own… this is the first Milwaukee product I own that is garbage… it was awesome for the first 5 or 6 uses then suddenly I was walking with it on full brightness in the dark and it just shut itself off.. I checked the battery and it was still 3 bars full.. I tried removing the battery and waiting a bit before replacing it but it still would not turn back on.. then once I eventually found my ... MoreStopped working after a few uses . I work outside at night and purchased this because I need to see what I am doing and I love my little Milwaukee rechargeable red lithium usb magnetic light as it’s worked for over a year, but I needed something bigger for work and bought this version for the convenience that it takes the M18 batteries that I already also use for my many tools I own… this is the first Milwaukee product I own that is garbage… it was awesome for the first 5 or 6 uses then suddenly I was walking with it on full brightness in the dark and it just shut itself off.. I checked the battery and it was still 3 bars full.. I tried removing the battery and waiting a bit before replacing it but it still would not turn back on.. then once I eventually found my way to my destination I tried a different battery and to my frustration nothing. Not even a flicker.. I got so mad I almost threw it across the room.. $125 for a light I got to use a few times is ridiculous.. why advertise it’s durability when it clearly lacks in capability to even function!?

This is my favorite Milwaukee light, we recently got mud...

This is my favorite Milwaukee light, we recently got mud on it and hit it with the hose and it quit working. We took it all apart and were intrigued by the construction. We thought we would have to return it because it would not work because of the moisture. It’s out for a couple more days after we reassembled it and it started working again. The other square light that clamps has a crappy handle and if you have bigger than a five amp battery the handle is impossible. The pivot on that other light is in the wrong spot and the magnet should be switched to a new spot . The hex light has an excellent handle and it could be used as a weapon and a tight spot. We have purchased three of each of these lights and we keep them on our many jobs as we are constantly working in ... MoreThis is my favorite Milwaukee light, we recently got mud on it and hit it with the hose and it quit working. We took it all apart and were intrigued by the construction. We thought we would have to return it because it would not work because of the moisture. It’s out for a couple more days after we reassembled it and it started working again. The other square light that clamps has a crappy handle and if you have bigger than a five amp battery the handle is impossible. The pivot on that other light is in the wrong spot and the magnet should be switched to a new spot . The hex light has an excellent handle and it could be used as a weapon and a tight spot. We have purchased three of each of these lights and we keep them on our many jobs as we are constantly working in the dark. I was very pleased that it was not completely ruined by the moisture. they say they are rain proof but I would not recommend spraying it with the hose to clean it off. We made the mistake of having it to close two buckets of mud we were filling during this recent rainstorm and mudslide. this lead I believe also has a 750 lm mode

Too bright and directional issues - big disappointment

I have the M18 platform and have eight items. I like them all but this light has been a pretty big disappointment and I should have returned it. The light is really bright, but that's most of the problem. It's just too bright and without a low switch you have to aim it in another direction to try to light your work space and that's not always an option. When you attempt to try to get it where it will light your work space you end up blinding yourself as you try to adjust it. But because of it's design you really need to leave it on while you're adjusting it or the switch might be in a hard to reach location.Milwaukee needs to add a low option so the light can be used for small, enclosed areas. If you want a bright light for a large outdoor area this works well, but ... MoreI have the M18 platform and have eight items. I like them all but this light has been a pretty big disappointment and I should have returned it. The light is really bright, but that's most of the problem. It's just too bright and without a low switch you have to aim it in another direction to try to light your work space and that's not always an option. When you attempt to try to get it where it will light your work space you end up blinding yourself as you try to adjust it. But because of it's design you really need to leave it on while you're adjusting it or the switch might be in a hard to reach location.Milwaukee needs to add a low option so the light can be used for small, enclosed areas. If you want a bright light for a large outdoor area this works well, but just realize you're going to need to buy a second light for close-up work. If it wasn't past the 90 day return period it would go back to the store. Would not recommend.