Milwaukee 49-16-2741 QUIK-LOK Bristle Brush Attachment

Key Features

23 Inch SweepThe wide 23 inch clearing path moves more mulch and dirt in each pass, so you cover sidewalks, driveways, and other hard surfaces faster. QUIK-LOK FitThis Milwaukee bristle brush attachment connects to the M18 FUEL Power Head with QUIK-LOK, giving you one power head that can handle multiple outdoor tool setups. Built for AbuseA protected drive shaft and optimized guard help this attachment hold up better to drops, storage, and daily debris-moving work while keeping material more controlled.

Overview

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK Bristle Brush Attachment, Model 49-16-2741, is a dedicated debris-clearing attachment for Milwaukee’s split-boom outdoor power head system. This is a bristle brush attachment designed for clearing light debris like mulch and dirt from hard surfaces. If you already run the Milwaukee QUIK-LOK platform and need a cleaner, faster way to move loose material off sidewalks, driveways, paver paths, and similar surfaces, this is the right attachment for that job.

What matters most here is how it works in real use. The 23 inch clearing width gives you more coverage with each pass, which means less overlap and less time spent walking the same area twice. The optimized bristle design is built for longer life, so you are not just buying reach and width, you are buying an attachment made to handle repeated sweeping and material movement without wearing out as quickly.

Milwaukee also set this up to work specifically with the output of the M18 FUEL Power Head with QUIK-LOK. The optimized gearing is there for a reason: it manages the cordless power head’s RPM for this attachment, helping the brush do the work it was meant to do instead of just spinning for the sake of spinning. That is the difference between an attachment that merely fits and one that is actually tuned for the platform.

On the practical side, the guard design is aimed at better material containment. That matters when you are moving mulch, dry dirt, and other loose debris on finished surfaces where you want more control over where the material goes. A better-contained sweep is less mess around flower beds, garage entries, and walkways, and it can mean less cleanup after the cleanup.

Durability is another strong point. Milwaukee calls out a protected drive shaft to better resist damage from drops and storage conditions. For contractors, maintenance crews, and property teams that toss attachments in trailers, trucks, and sheds, that is not a small detail. The attachment also includes an alignment label that shows when it is fully inserted into the power head, which helps speed up setup and reduces the guesswork when swapping between attachments.

System compatibility is straightforward. This attachment is part of the Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK Attachment System and is meant to be powered by a compatible M18 FUEL Power Head with QUIK-LOK. That makes it a good fit for users who want one battery platform and one power head to cover multiple outdoor maintenance tasks instead of managing separate gas tools or dedicated single-purpose machines.

Who should buy it? This attachment makes the most sense for landscapers, facility maintenance crews, property managers, and serious homeowners already invested in Milwaukee M18 outdoor equipment. It is especially useful when your work regularly involves sweeping loose debris off hard surfaces rather than cutting grass or edging. If your main need is fast, controlled debris movement and you already have the power head, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK Bristle Brush Attachment is a smart add-on instead of another whole tool.

Fast Cleanup on Hard Surfaces

This attachment is built for the cleanup side of outdoor work. Instead of dragging out a dedicated machine, you can snap this onto a compatible Milwaukee power head and start clearing loose material from finished surfaces.

• 23 inch clearing width covers more ground per pass
• Designed for debris like mulch and dirt on hard surfaces
• Optimized bristle design is built for longer service life

What’s in the Box

• (1) Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK Bristle Brush Attachment

Compatible M18 FUEL Power Head with QUIK-LOK is required and sold separately.

Key Specifications

Battery Platform	M18
Clearing Width	23 in
Overall Length	48.75 in
Height	11.29 in
Width	23.5 in
Weight	14.4 lb
Material	Aluminum, Steel, Polycarbonite
Number of Pieces Included	2

Compatibility

Battery PlatformBuilt for the Milwaukee M18 system through a compatible M18 FUEL Power Head with QUIK-LOK. Attachment SystemCompatible with the Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK Attachment System. Compatible Power HeadsListed compatible models include 2825-20 and 3016-20 power heads. ACME also lists 3016-20, 3016-20PS, 3016-20ST, 3016-21PS, and 3016-21ST.

Built For

Landscaping Property Maintenance Facility Maintenance General Cleanup Hard Surface Debris Clearing Mulch Cleanup Dirt Removal Serious DIY / Homeowner Use

Pro Tip

Use the alignment label every time you install the attachment. It is a simple detail, but making sure the shaft is fully seated before locking it into the power head helps avoid sloppy engagement and saves wear on the connection point.

Warranty & Support

3 Year Limited Warranty.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK Bristle Brush Attachment is the right add-on when cleanup is the real bottleneck

If you already own the Milwaukee power head, this attachment is a practical way to turn that system into a fast hard-surface cleanup tool without buying another full machine.

• Who it’s for: Landscapers, maintenance crews, and homeowners who already use the M18 QUIK-LOK platform and need to move mulch, dirt, and other loose debris off paved surfaces.
• Why it stands out: The 23 inch clearing width, guarded brush design, and protected drive shaft show this was built for real debris-moving work, not as an afterthought accessory.
• Worth knowing: This is an attachment only. You need a compatible M18 FUEL Power Head with QUIK-LOK to run it, so it makes the most sense for users already in that system.

Common Questions

• What is this attachment designed to do? It is designed to remove debris like mulch and dirt from hard surfaces.
• What power source does it use? It is powered by a compatible Milwaukee M18 FUEL Power Head with QUIK-LOK.
• How wide of a path does it clear? The listed clearing width is 23 inches.
• Is it part of the QUIK-LOK system? Yes. It is compatible with the Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK Attachment System.