New M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw from Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee Tool has introduced the new M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw, expanding its battery-powered chainsaw lineup. Available in both 12-inch and 14-inch sizes, the chainsaw features a PowerState brushless motor and the ability to reach full throttle in less than 1 second, the company reports.

“Our dedication to the tree service professional continues to fuel our drive for innovation in this market, revolutionizing the user experience,” says Tony Buxton, group product manager for Milwaukee Tool. “By conducting hundreds of hours of research to understand the efficiencies and inefficiencies of professionals in the field, we saw the significant safety and productivity compromises users need to make to drive sufficient power and performance in demanding removal applications. With this understanding, we designed the electric M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw to be a true replacement for gas top handle solutions, providing professional users the safety and efficiency benefits of battery-operated equipment without the need to sacrifice power or performance.”

The saw’s combination of M18 FUEL technology and PowerState brushless motor delivers professionals the power to cut hardwoods, maintaining speed under heavy loads. While competitive top handle saws often bog down, the M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw provides professional users with the torque required to complete cuts in demanding materials, ultimately improving productivity and efficiency in application, states the company.

Specifications:

M18 FUEL 12 in. Top Handle Chainsaw (tool only)

• RPM: 7,700
• Bar length: 12 in.
• Chain gauge: .043 in.
• Chain pitch: .325 in. low profile
• Trigger: variable speed
• Length (tool only): 22.5 in.
• Weight (tool only): 8.4 lbs.
• MSRP: $339

Includes: one 12-in. Top Handle Chainsaw guide bar, one 12-in. Top Handle Chainsaw chain, one scrench.

M18 FUEL 14-in. Top Handle Chainsaw (tool only)

• RPM: 7,700 
• Bar length: 14-in.
• Chain gauge: .043 in.
• Chain pitch: .325 in. low profile
• Trigger: variable speed 
• Length: 25 in. tool only (26 in. kit)
• Weight: 8.6 lbs. tool only (10.9 lbs. kit)
• MSRP: $349

Includes: one 14 in. Top Handle Chainsaw guide bar, one 14-in. Top Handle Chainsaw chain, one scrench.

14-in. Top Handle Chainsaw Kit adds: one M18 RedLithium High Output XC8.0 battery, one M18 and M12 Rapid Charger. MSRP: $499.

Also available is the M18 FUEL 14-in. Top Handle Chainsaw Two Battery Kit, which includes one M18 RedLithium High Output XC8.0 battery, one M18 RedLithium High Output HD12.0 battery, and one M18 Dual Bay Simultaneous Rapid Charger. MSRP: $699.

The M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw is fully compatible with the company’s entire M18 line.