Milwaukee Battery Top Handle chainsaw

[Lineman North Florida]

Being this is a Milwaukee BATTERY thread.

Has any of you ever tried their pole saw or that pruning pole saw?

The pruner one does have my interest after someone brought up that they wished they made such. I found in a quick search they already have them.

M18 FUEL 10" Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK | MIlwaukee Tool

MILWAUKEE® M18 FUEL™ Pole Saw kit w/ QUIK-LOK™ is a cordless solution that cuts hardwood branches, reaches full throttle in under 1 second, & delivers up to 150 cuts per charge

www.milwaukeetool.com

M18™ Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears | Milwaukee Tool

Prune effortlessly with the MILWAUKEE® M18™ Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears—fast, clean cuts with reduced effort and high battery efficiency.

www.milwaukeetool.com

I have the Milwaukee pole saw and absolutely love it and I have used mine far more than normal homeowner use over the last 3 years that I have owned it, I don't ever plan on going back to a gas powered pole saw, but with that being said I think there is a fine line where gas powered just simply out performs battery and while I also have a Milwaukee battery powered chain saw with a 16" bar and really like it for limbing and other small projects it in no way could replace my gas powered chainsaws, so IMO the 10" bar on the polesaw can compete with gas powered polesaws but when you get into cutting large hardwood trees and logs gas powered is still king. I am curious as to why other manufacturers have gone to 24, 48, and even 60 volt batteries yet Milwaukee is still getting it done with the 18 volt Fuel system .

 

[34Willys]

From their website, and one of the many reasons I chose Milwaukee M18 cordless tools.
'We are committed to protecting our users's investments by providing high performing, trade-focused solutions that are fully compatible with M18™ REDLITHIUM™ batteries. The M18™ system has over 200 performance-driven solutions, and growing!'
They continue to improve their battery and motor technology rather than change platforms.
I like that they are very committed to the trades not having a truck full of different batteries and chargers.
Patrick

 

[two_bit_score]

I am curious as to why other manufacturers have gone to 24, 48, and even 60 volt batteries yet Milwaukee is still getting it done with the 18 volt Fuel system .

Yep.

 

[TimberFarm]

Except Makita blows Milwaukee out of the water with a lineup of Pro Duty cordless that is up to 325 tools. You can even get Demo saws that perform as good as electric.
Makita rules over "The World Of Concrete Show" that is in Vegas every year.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Except Makita blows Milwaukee out of the water with a lineup of Pro Duty cordless that is up to 325 tools. You can even get Demo saws that perform as good as electric.
Makita rules over "The World Of Concrete Show" that is in Vegas every year.

Is that what you own?

 

[kenmbz]

The Milwaukee quick lock pole saw and weed eater has worked well for me so far.
I have gone through a few chains I use it so much. Great on mid size saplings, autumn olive and trimming low hanging branches.

 

[timwhite]

I was unsure about getting a battery chain saw, until the power company had to clear a path in to our house to replace a pole. They were using a battery saw, and I asked how he liked it. He said that he was uncertain when they first started using them, but now thought they were great.

So, about two weeks later my 60v weed eater died. I had been happy with it, so I thought I'd just buy another. Only, that model was no longer available.

Then I heard about a company that had been making battery operated tools for other companies and decided to sell their own brand. They made an identical weed eater, same battery, charger, and the price was good, so I ordered one. They also had a 16" chain saw, same battery and charger, with an Oregon chain and bar! It ran $189, free shipping.

So now I have three batteries, three chargers, and a chain saw that I really like. It will cut through the big oaks I have, and the batteries last pretty well.

The company is Power Works, and I am very pleased with their tools.

Tim

 

[Moto Vita]

I really tried to read this whole thread but I can't take all the snarking and drivel.
I want to buy a Milwaukee Model 18 Fuel Top handle saw. It comes with a 14" bar, and according to some sources .325" low profile chain, I want to change to a 16" bar and 3/8" low profile chain. Can I do that?
Some internet sources state that the saw comes with 3/8" pitch chain and some posters in this thread claim to have put a 3/8" pitch chain on their saw without mention of the drive sprocket, so if there's a discrepency there I'd like to hear about it.

 

[Willman]

Anyone bought one who would like to review it for us?

M18 FUEL™ 14" Top Handle Chainsaw (Tool-Only) | Milwaukee Tool

The Milwaukee® M18 FUEL™ 14" Top Handle Chainsaw Kit gives you the performance of a gas powered chainsaw without the headaches.

www.milwaukeetool.com

I have one, year& half old, good for limbs & small trunks, I haven’t thrown a chain yet but the oiler doesn’t seem to put much out
I put a holder on the tractor, handy when mowing field edges with downed branches
I like it

 

[Moto Vita]

I really tried to read this whole thread but I can't take all the snarking and drivel.
I want to buy a Milwaukee Model 18 Fuel Top handle saw. It comes with a 14" bar, and according to some sources .325" low profile chain, I want to change to a 16" bar and 3/8" low profile chain. Can I do that?
Some internet sources state that the saw comes with 3/8" pitch chain and some posters in this thread claim to have put a 3/8" pitch chain on their saw without mention of the drive sprocket, so if there's a discrepency there I'd like to hear about it.

I stopped at a local farm store today and answered my own questions.
The model 18 top handle uses .325" low profile .043" chain, the rear handle version uses .375" .043" low profile chain. A Husqvarna .050 bar would fit either saw although the mounting holes in the husky bar are larger so it would be a sloppy fit on the Milwaukee. The rear handle saw uses 2 mounting bolts for the bar, the top handle has just one. It appears that the second stud could be added to the top handle saw if it's available. The sprocket cover is plastic with steel insert(s) for the bar mounts so the rear handle cover could be substituted for the top handle's cover, again, if it's available. Of course the drive sprocket would need to be changed to the appropriate pitch, again, if it's available. The dealer I was at doesn't sell parts and had no idea on how to buy replacement parts, and when I tried to go to the Milwaukee website I just got an error message.
So the answer to my question is maybe. After seeing how much effort and expense would be involved I don't think it's practical, I'll buy a Stihl instead.