Cold lunches are part of winter work in Canada, and Milwaukee Tool now sells a battery powered answer: the M18 Jobsite Lunch Warmer, model 0811-20. Milwaukee’s press release lists it at $199 in the US, and the model already has a page on Milwaukee Tool Canada, although that page shows no Canadian price.
What it does
The warmer holds two stainless steel containers with leakproof lids, each rated at 4.75 cups. According to Milwaukee, it heats food to between 165°F and 205°F on low, medium or high, and a preset mealtime lets it start warming on its own while you keep working. Custom foam insulation keeps the food warm for up to 30 minutes after heating ends, the company says.
Milwaukee lists a heating range of 165 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit across its three settings. The figures come from the press release.
Key specs from Milwaukee:
- Power: one M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 battery heats up to two meals
- Weight: 3.83 lbs without a battery
- IP54 dust and water rating and an impact resistant body
- PACKOUT compatible for stacking and carrying
- Dishwasher safe containers and lids
- 3 year warranty
Price, kit and extras
The 0811-20 is a tool only kit: the warmer plus two containers, with no battery or charger. Milwaukee sells an extra container (49-16-0202) for $29 and a three pack (49-16-0203) for $79 in the US. SlashGear, which covered the launch in August 2026, reported that each container measures about 3 inches tall, 6 inches wide and 8.2 inches long, and that the gasket should come out of the lid before it goes in the dishwasher.
Milwaukee Tool Canada lists the same features on its 0811-20 page, so the product is on the Canadian site. Canadian pricing and retailers were not shown when we checked, so look at your usual Milwaukee dealer for the current CAD price.
Who it suits
- Tradesperson already on M18: the battery is the cost you already paid. One XC5.0 pack covers up to two meals, so a crew member with spare packs can heat lunch every shift without a truck outlet.
- Winter crews on open sites: the preset mealtime is the practical feature, because food is hot when the break starts instead of after a wait. Check the 30 minute hold time against how long your breaks run.
- PACKOUT users: it locks into the same stack as your tool boxes, which keeps it off the dusty floor. Measure your stack if space in the truck is tight.
- DIYers or homeowners: at $199 US before a battery, this is a pricey lunch box if you do not already own M18 packs. A simple insulated container may do the job for occasional use.
- Fleet buyers: Milwaukee sells extra containers, so a shared warmer is possible, but it heats two containers at a time. Plan one unit per two people.
