NEW Milwaukee M18 Dual Battery Chainsaw - Full Review
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- In this video, we provide an exclusive first look at Milwaukee's brand-new battery-powered saw, announced today at their Pipeline event. As the only team to have hands-on experience with this tool for the past six months, we dive deep into its performance, features, and usability. We'll cover battery life and power, show it in use, and share our honest thoughts on how it stacks up against the competition. We hope you enjoy, and let us know what you think of this saw in the comments!
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Great vid! Are you sure the warranty on the saw is 5yrs because all their OPE tools are 3yrs and tools are 5yrs?
You are correct, thanks for catching that! The warranty is 3 years for both the saw and the batteries.
One of the best tool reviews of ever seen.
It’s not like those reviews where they get to to take it out of the box, use it for an hour and tell you what they think about it, they actually put this thing through his paces for six months!
I have the milwuakee 16 inch . I run a cattle ranch so I'm always dealing with fence lines and good size trees that have been blown down on fence lines. My 13 year old son asked me just the other day if Id ever get a bigger saw? I said "well if Milwaukee made a bigger one I probably would just because that 16 inch can get overwhelmed with some tasks we got to do. But Id never go back to gas.the fact that I can grab that saw and just go instantly is a helluva feature. especially when you think that that whole job of that saw (fence line clearing) is such a hit or miss job. Some years you never have issues with your fences, some years it seems like it's every other day. that saw is always ready no matter what" Ive also used that saw in winter to cut watering holes for cattle in canada in winter. seen its share of -50 degree days. So I could see it being just fine for folks wanting to cut wood for home heating And it seems to preform pretty goodie that extreme cold although thats on the high output 12 battery so Im not sure what those new forge batteries are like. But they sure seem to be all good saws!
This is an impressive chainsaw! I'm glad you talked about running some longer bars on it, like the 24". I didn't get a chance to meet you at Pipeline, but have a video clip of you guys running the 2 saws in my video that will go live later today.
Great video! This saw looks awesome
👏Great review guys!
@MilwaukeeTool new saw is looking good!
Can this saw be run with a “ raptor” chain. The reason is for fire department use. We run stihl 462’s for “vertical ventilation.
Generally, for the steals, we swap out the sprocket for one that counts for a larger pitch such as a 404 but we still run a 20 inch bar
NOW ITS WORTH THE $900 but I will wait till it goes on sale at Home Depot Around KMAS should drop too $750
Sweet!
Gonna get the 12ah
The only battery i run is makita drill for grcs..wich thanks to zachuees channel helped me to decide on what drill to purchase..thank you zachuees
Pre ordered the top handle so I'll probably get 1
For the price I will stick with a 261C, but at some point I will definitely get this saw eventually.
Mr. Riggs, Don't you know that those things cause cancer!
Seems like the noise would be a huge plus on residential jobs.
Nice review! Thanks
.325 chain with only a 20" bar puts in the realm of a cheap Rancher 460, but with slightly more power on the low setting. But based on what I saw, their horsepower ratings are quite inflated. You said so yourself that it overheated with a 28" bar. How long did that take? Couldn't have been more than a minute or two worth of cutting. Based on 100% efficiency and running constant at 5.8hp, that gives you exactly 4 minutes of cut time with the supplied 288wh worth of 8.0 batteries. Sure it might have similar peak power as a stock 372xp, but does that really matter when it's overheated two cuts in? I know from experience that a 372xp will pull a 28" bar, 3/8 full house chain, buried in oak non-stop until it's out of gas, and then keep going once you fill it up. No overheating. Burn 5 gallons of gas in a day. It will out work the user. That's what you need out of a saw if you want to call it a professional grade saw. A saw that overheats in a couple minutes of pushing it is not a professional grade tool. That's why it only comes with a 20" bar and a .325 chain. So it never has to work hard enough to overheat. I'm sure it'll run at that 3-3.5 horsepower all day as long as you keep batteries on it, but then we're at Rancher 455 and 460 levels as far as real world capability. To wrap this up, I'm not saying this saw is a fail. It's a huge upgrade over the 16" model. But I am saying this saw is way over hyped and over promised compared to what is actually capable of
You make a lot of good points. I would still say it's a professional saw, we have used it often in a professional setting. Professional doesn't necessarily mean constant high power output.
@@RootedArboristsyea. From what I've seen I would just put it in the realm of a 60-65cc pro saw. Obviously if you are bucking firewood all day this isn't really designed for that application. Would be great for quiet tree work when you get down below what the top handle will do. Also potentially great for storm damage. Highway and fire departments don't use the saws much and really don't make that many cuts just to get the roads open.
Yeah, I don’t think it will be replacing a gas saw anytime soon. Would be nice in some settings. I think it would be cool for leaving near the chipper. Make some prep cuts on large crotches before feeding the chipper. Don’t need to pull start and it would last a long time between refueling/recharging
I watched videos of all these electric saws head to head and Milwaukee is at the bottom in performance and the top at price so dont waste your time with this saw. The dewalt and stihl electrics are the best with the stihl wayyyyy ahead of everyone else.. lol the ryobi saw has more power than Milwaukee 😂😂😂
@@timmygunz7103 I don't think I've seen a single comparison made with this new saw as it just came out. The comparisons with the gen 1 saw had the Milwaukee do decent but fall short in some categories.
I can see this as a benefit for a guy in a tree needing big power to chunk out a stick. However i’d be worried about run time and the saw overheating which neither are a concern with gas saws. I think the concept is great, and it is a step forward for battery saws stepping up power. But i couldn’t really make it work for me or my crew doing ladder fuel reduction. I see this being useful for a rancher or someone who needs power, not runtime
I need to see it run 32 daily..i agree as i get most trees done with ported 2511t..but seriously
Does it come with a box to putnit in for $900
Batteries are $200 for 8 AMP FORGE and $250 12 amp FORGE
How long is the run time on the 8Ah's? I have the top handle running 8Ho batteries is it kinda similar amount of cuts? Hard to quantify I know.
Yeah it is hard to quantify, but I can say that you will get a lot of run time during limbing and bucking work. Cutting larger diameter wood is going to drain the battery quicker for sure. Ultimately it's going to be species and cutting style specific. The Forge batteries are definitely going to outperform the Ho batteries!
Have you done a review on the Ego 20" commercial? How would you say it compares?
Not yet, but we are hoping to do one later this summer. We have enjoyed using it so far though!
My chain constantly gets loose on the single battery version
I’ll keep my ryobi 18in hp 40v brushless
I’m wondering what is the biggest bar you can run
We have run it with a 28" bar (sprocket change necessary), and a 24" bar several times. I would say that if you are running large Forge packs you should give the 24" a go!
How many liks does the chain have
Milwaukee to chainsaws is like ryobi to cordless drills, keep your saw orange
Do you have much experience running them?
There is no way this has the power of a 72cc saw. They are running 36 V with the two batteries, at best it’s the power of an MS 291 or 460 Rancher. You should compare it side by side with a 72cc saw or STIHL’s MSA 300.
What helmets are you running
Milwaukee Bolt with the Impact Armor insert. The orange ears are the Husqvarna X Comms, which are a must have!
@@RootedArborists I talked to my local dealer and will be getting some X comms
I run cardos right now
But those helmets are pretty slick!!!
Release date?
Looking like August 1st!
Don’t know why a professional would want that unless they are forced to use it. It would be nice for someone like me. I’m not a professional and don’t use it every day. I would basically use it a hand full of times a year. Plus I have the batteries already.
Dang! that hottie at 2.10 with the big tan biceps, who that?
Cold weather performance? Extreme heat performance? Expected lifetime of batteries? Parts availability? Warranty? Maybe in some niche areas it will keep up and even outperform a gas saw. A super mild modification to any 60cc saw sees very noticeable performance gains. It seems like the only gains you can get from this are from larger, heavier, and more costly batteries, and multiples of that if you plan on using it beyond a single charge. Im not convinced its worth the cost outside of construction use where many companies work indoors and already have the M18 platform.
We didn't see much of a dip in battery life during sub freezing temps. We have been using it heavily this summer in 95 plus temps without noticing ambient battery temp issues. Batteries are warranted for three years, but I doubt you'll see issues if you cycle packs. It's not a 1 for 1 comparison to a Husky 372, but it represents a viable alternative to those trying to make the jump to battery.
Ok how long will this mf run for cutting thoses “ 20 “ inch thick trees
It'll never beat my wankle diesel power chainsaw from 1973
I'm sorry guys that thing will never replace my 462 with 24'28 bar on it stock and ported..NO CHANCE ..drop a few big oaks then let's buck one up and see Maybe 3 since it's more realistic setting..lov ya feller s
I'm sorry my phone keyboard always miss spells .your name ..apologize
I get that daily with my last name .on dad's side
@@Sethhaun78 Haha, I was just joking with these fellas. I met Thomas and Andy at the Milwaukee Pipeline event. Maybe it won't replace your 462 for you, but you ought to try cutting with it if you ever get a chance!
Por que, por que , por que ??????????????
Por que si ya habían logrado un largo historial con excelentes herramientas sin tener que usar 2 baterías al vez y ahora vienen a salir con estos prototipos 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Los tenía en un pedestal y criticaba fuertemente a Makita por esa tontería y vienen a salir con esto🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
I think they recognized that they needed to produce more power to compete in the professional tree care space. I wish they could have generated enough power with one 18v battery, but I just don't think the technology is there yet.
At that kind of weight I will put a 20” bar on my 660. Such a waste of time and money. After 2 years of use when batteries don’t hold a good charge let me know how your making out 😂
I feel you on the weight, but If the batteries crap out after two years, I will probably just warranty (3 year warranty) them and get a brand new set!!
They overpriced thia saw big time. Id almost garuntee this saw will not be in the same ball park of durability or longevity of stihl, and i have a bunch of milwaukee products and 3 of their chainsaws. All are lite duty in the realm of contractors or lumberjack. By the the time my stihl burns the equivelent value of gas as the battery and charger of this saw it will be worn out and the stihl will go on for more years to come.
Can't stand plastic.