Milwaukee M12 Tool Line

[Wagtail]

and the Makita LXT 18V

My Makita pole saw is the double battery type. It came with an extension 'section', which can make it somewhat unwieldy, but it works very well.

A bonus is that Makita sells a whipper-snipper attachment that fits the operator section. I bought that separately and it works fine.

 

[camshawn]

We already had a Stihl combi so it made sense to me to plan for a battery Stihl power head. We purchased a Stihl lawnmower a few yrs ago ( before Milwaukee or Mikita) and picked up the combi power head last fall when they were on sale fore a good price with 2 batteries. 3 batteries lets me trim, blow, and cut the lawn. The first battery is charged before I am finished.

 

[kenmbz]

I am considering upgrading to an expensive better-made pole saw. The M18 Milwaukee is one I am considering. That, and the Makita LXT 18V, a Husky, and an Echo. No M12 pole saws made, which makes sense. Stihl, just too expensive.

I am on my 2nd 40V Greenworks pole saw, after blowing up the first one. 40V power is just too much for it. I also used an 18V B&D NiCad for years before that.

Is yours the single-battery pole saw, or the dual (36V)?

Single battery quick lock head pole saw.
I really like it with the 8AH battery.
I have the middle extension which I use sparingly, but I have bucked a lot of small ash trees and branches.
It came in real handy when a Maple branch came down across one of my new apple trees, able to place the saw into the various branches and cut them one by one and save the little tree.

 

[dfkrug]

Single battery quick lock head pole saw.
I really like it with the 8AH battery.
I have the middle extension which I use sparingly, but I have bucked a lot of small ash trees and branches.

I like the telescoping (vs. sectional) polesaws, which seem to be increasing in popularity. If the M18 pole saw is as well-made as the M12 tools, I will be happy.

 

[kenmbz]

I like having the sectional, much lighter than the telescoping ones I tried out.
It has an oregon bar/chain and a decent oiler.
Slower than a gas one, but I have used it on some big branches, just need patience.

 

[rScotty]

I wonder how many others still use Milwaukess M28/V28 cordless power tools?
We bought a full set of M28 tools about 2002, and still use them.
Reliable & powerful, but sure are heavy.