I just cut down two giant 50 ft + trees and used this 80% of the time to limb the trees. One of the trees was a giant pine with 3 to 4 inch thick branches and this took care of them all with no problem. Made taking the trees down a lot easier. I also have the extra extension pole which came in handy for where our lift couldn't reach. Ended up using it a lot more than anticipated.
@charlesrissmiller7948 yea you could but it would be pretty long and hard to wheild with two extensions and the cutting head but you could do it if you wanted.
Now Milwaukee needs to come out with a right angle gear box for the quik-lok for a trolling motor head. Canoe, kayak, jon boat, etc. Solar charge the battery while you fish. You are welcome Milwaukee for the idea.
Subscribed. I'm 70 now and have some tall palms that are starting to get out of reach to trim. I'm glad you showed how fast it cuts palms. I thought maybe the fibrous stalks of the palm fronds would give it trouble. I may still need to get up on a short step ladder to reach the palms fronds. I know that's not a good idea but sometimes you just got to do what you got to do.
Wow! 70! Sounds like you're just getting started, and you got a long way to go. That's awesome. Yes, it works just great on palms here in Central Florida. I think the key, it has a very fast chain speed. It doesn't just tear through it, it actually cuts really well. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews I just used it today to trim quite a few branches from my Crepe Myrtle tree that was encroaching on my new roof. The saw with the extension was a little heavy but it did the job and I had to step up on a step stool to get to the higher branches. Tomorrow will be the palms. Have you tried any of the other attachments? I am wondering if they work well too.
The best tool system on the planet is Milwaukee Tools. But you have the best and most honest tool reviews of any kind. Thanks for ya hard work on ya shows you do for everyone. Have a great night 🙂
Was looking to purchase the 10” pole attachment by it self since I already have the quick lock weed eater. HD has it for $170 and with the extension for $229. So I was looking on OfferUp and found a brand new kit for $180. Includes main motor, 10” pole and extension. Now I don’t have to worry about switching from 10” pole saw to string.
Home Depot definitely has the deals on kits. A little over $600 for the blower and quick lok kit(pole saw, hedge, and string trimmer) with charging dock and 8 hr battery. All components are good but the pole saw definitely surprised me!
It is currently a very exciting time for new tools and equipment. Unfortunately for me, I'm at the time where I'm thinking about retirement! Currently, my pole saw is also a combi system, which is the Husqvarna 535LK, and it is extremely powerful and in my opinion, the absolute nuts!!
There is a Combo kit available for 319.00 right now. It includes the extension, a 6.0 HO battery, and harness. I think they stopped providing the 8.0 HO battery because of too many failures. I use my pole saw to maintain my Oak trees in front off my house. It definitely does the job. Love the channel by the way. Great content.
i actually just picked up that kit with the 6.0 yesterday, they had a one day sale, and i got it for 269.99!!! i couldn't pass it up even though i already have the quick lock string trimmer lol
@@typicalbamboozler6030 that’s what I paid too. No charger but I just wanted to get into the quik lok tools. They seem great. Still only have the pole saw but you can get the string trimmer attachment for $84 on sale sometimes!
Thank you for this review! I have had the string trimmer for over a year now and I love it, I've been thinking about getting the pole saw attachment but was undecided. I think I might bite the bullet and pick it up.
For those interested in the obvious question of "how many extensions can I use?" The answer from Milwaukee is only one. In the manual for the extension Milwaukee specifically recommends against adding more than one extension because the result will be a bit wobbly and hard to control
That's what I came here to check, and that's why I cancelled my order. Maximum length is just under 9 feet. For less money the gas Husqvarna 128PS is 9 or 12 feet, depending whether you use the extension, and for a fair bit more the Makita 36V KAU02 telescopes from 9-13 feet. 9 feet just won't do what I need. I don't need something for many hours of work, so battery would have been an acceptable answer. I'd love for Milwaukee to have been the right answer, but for me it just won't work.
@@cageordieand I have the husqvarna 128ps it has no where near the power this Milwaukee fuel one has what good is being able to reach something when it doesn't have the power to cut it? The higher up you cut the more pressure you need to put on it to cut it.
For heavier usage, like for an arborist, lineman, larger property owner, the telescopic 13' milwaukee saw is much more robust and has 3x the chain speed. $599 though but it's the most powerful electric pole saw on the market by a large margin.
Have you tested both? I have a fairly large property (20 acres wooded). I’m really just wondering if the sag on the Quick Lock would be too much for me
There's some annoying complaining in the comments. The insights on dumping the oil afterwards, avoiding quick chain adjustment knobs, and the motor at the rear are well worth a watch.
Anyone try this with a smaller battery? I have two 2.0 M18 Hight Output batteries. I know the runtime will be less but if I'm only doing 20 or so cuts will this work? I don't want to spend the extra $150-200 for the larger battery if I don't have to.
Can you explain a little further what you’re describing? I’m not quite understanding what you mean, but it sounds like it’s an important item how these items can crossover each other?
@rickcooke4563 Milwaukee makes 6 8 10 and I think 12 inch bars that can be used on the pole saw and there m12 and m18 hatchet saws as well!!! I have the m18 pole saw and m12 hatchet and I love them
We haven't seen this in ours and it gets used all the time. It is possible for a battery to overheat and possibly melt the plastic around the contacts. Although, we have not seen this.
@@jsmabry357 yea considering i own about 20k in power tools from Milwaukee for me to run my business.i own the M18 hedge trimmer. thing is junk I gave it to the neighbor kid to play with
Don’t hate your videos but I find them hard to watch because of your screaming. Love your content but the screaming, yelling the information at the audience is a lot. Wish you all the best.
@@Shoptoolreviews I stand corrected !!! I never knew that chainsaws generated such chain speeds. And of course a gas saw makes more than 3 times the CS as this electric saw. This should be explained in detail to all non-professionals so that they have a better grasp of just how dangerous their saw really is.
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I just cut down two giant 50 ft + trees and used this 80% of the time to limb the trees. One of the trees was a giant pine with 3 to 4 inch thick branches and this took care of them all with no problem. Made taking the trees down a lot easier. I also have the extra extension pole which came in handy for where our lift couldn't reach. Ended up using it a lot more than anticipated.
Are you able to use more than one extension? Like can you put two extensions and then the saw head? TIA
@charlesrissmiller7948 yea you could but it would be pretty long and hard to wheild with two extensions and the cutting head but you could do it if you wanted.
Now Milwaukee needs to come out with a right angle gear box for the quik-lok for a trolling motor head. Canoe, kayak, jon boat, etc. Solar charge the battery while you fish. You are welcome Milwaukee for the idea.
Genius
Does this exist yet
Subscribed. I'm 70 now and have some tall palms that are starting to get out of reach to trim. I'm glad you showed how fast it cuts palms. I thought maybe the fibrous stalks of the palm fronds would give it trouble. I may still need to get up on a short step ladder to reach the palms fronds. I know that's not a good idea but sometimes you just got to do what you got to do.
Wow! 70! Sounds like you're just getting started, and you got a long way to go. That's awesome. Yes, it works just great on palms here in Central Florida. I think the key, it has a very fast chain speed. It doesn't just tear through it, it actually cuts really well. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews I just used it today to trim quite a few branches from my Crepe Myrtle tree that was encroaching on my new roof. The saw with the extension was a little heavy but it did the job and I had to step up on a step stool to get to the higher branches. Tomorrow will be the palms. Have you tried any of the other attachments? I am wondering if they work well too.
The best tool system on the planet is Milwaukee Tools. But you have the best and most honest tool reviews of any kind. Thanks for ya hard work on ya shows you do for everyone. Have a great night 🙂
Was looking to purchase the 10” pole attachment by it self since I already have the quick lock weed eater. HD has it for $170 and with the extension for $229. So I was looking on OfferUp and found a brand new kit for $180. Includes main motor, 10” pole and extension. Now I don’t have to worry about switching from 10” pole saw to string.
Home Depot definitely has the deals on kits. A little over $600 for the blower and quick lok kit(pole saw, hedge, and string trimmer) with charging dock and 8 hr battery. All components are good but the pole saw definitely surprised me!
It is currently a very exciting time for new tools and equipment. Unfortunately for me, I'm at the time where I'm thinking about retirement! Currently, my pole saw is also a combi system, which is the Husqvarna 535LK, and it is extremely powerful and in my opinion, the absolute nuts!!
There is a Combo kit available for 319.00 right now. It includes the extension, a 6.0 HO battery, and harness. I think they stopped providing the 8.0 HO battery because of too many failures.
I use my pole saw to maintain my Oak trees in front off my house. It definitely does the job.
Love the channel by the way. Great content.
Where??
@@quintingalloway1826
Home Depot. It's still going on right now. I literally just checked for you.
i actually just picked up that kit with the 6.0 yesterday, they had a one day sale, and i got it for 269.99!!! i couldn't pass it up even though i already have the quick lock string trimmer lol
@@typicalbamboozler6030
Lucky!
@@typicalbamboozler6030 that’s what I paid too. No charger but I just wanted to get into the quik lok tools. They seem great. Still only have the pole saw but you can get the string trimmer attachment for $84 on sale sometimes!
This may be one of the best review videos of anything! well done
Thank you for this review! I have had the string trimmer for over a year now and I love it, I've been thinking about getting the pole saw attachment but was undecided. I think I might bite the bullet and pick it up.
Great review. Just purchased the chain pole myself.
For those interested in the obvious question of "how many extensions can I use?" The answer from Milwaukee is only one. In the manual for the extension Milwaukee specifically recommends against adding more than one extension because the result will be a bit wobbly and hard to control
That's what I came here to check, and that's why I cancelled my order. Maximum length is just under 9 feet. For less money the gas Husqvarna 128PS is 9 or 12 feet, depending whether you use the extension, and for a fair bit more the Makita 36V KAU02 telescopes from 9-13 feet. 9 feet just won't do what I need. I don't need something for many hours of work, so battery would have been an acceptable answer. I'd love for Milwaukee to have been the right answer, but for me it just won't work.
@@cageordieand I have the husqvarna 128ps it has no where near the power this Milwaukee fuel one has what good is being able to reach something when it doesn't have the power to cut it? The higher up you cut the more pressure you need to put on it to cut it.
For heavier usage, like for an arborist, lineman, larger property owner, the telescopic 13' milwaukee saw is much more robust and has 3x the chain speed. $599 though but it's the most powerful electric pole saw on the market by a large margin.
Have you tested both? I have a fairly large property (20 acres wooded). I’m really just wondering if the sag on the Quick Lock would be too much for me
I bough the head today cause tired of climbing a ladder and using a sawsall.
I love this thing. I also have the trimmer and blower. Took down a 30ft pine tree on one battery.
You forgot to mention how heavy it is with the pole extension. The branch hook just gets in the way when you are working in close quarters
What kind of oil did you use?
what oil is best for Milwaukee Chainsaw
Brand or type? There's specific oil called bar and chain type
There's some annoying complaining in the comments. The insights on dumping the oil afterwards, avoiding quick chain adjustment knobs, and the motor at the rear are well worth a watch.
Anyone try this with a smaller battery? I have two 2.0 M18 Hight Output batteries. I know the runtime will be less but if I'm only doing 20 or so cuts will this work? I don't want to spend the extra $150-200 for the larger battery if I don't have to.
Please add a video Showing how to install strap clamp.
Great review my guy 👍
Great video!!! Also you can use the 10 inch bar on the m12 hatchet and the m18 hatchet as well...
Can you explain a little further what you’re describing? I’m not quite understanding what you mean, but it sounds like it’s an important item how these items can crossover each other?
@rickcooke4563 Milwaukee makes 6 8 10 and I think 12 inch bars that can be used on the pole saw and there m12 and m18 hatchet saws as well!!! I have the m18 pole saw and m12 hatchet and I love them
Just the review I needed! I got a dewalt but it don’t cut these big og trunks! I need this!
I picked the Milwaukee platform specifically because of the 10 inch bar and chain. You won't regret it.
I hear the batteries overheat easily and melt the contacts is this true
We haven't seen this in ours and it gets used all the time. It is possible for a battery to overheat and possibly melt the plastic around the contacts. Although, we have not seen this.
Stihl kombi system for me that 2 stroke cant beat
For over $600 for the Sthil this is a better deal
@@jsmabry357 if you want a fisher price toy
@@nickgibb4687 Sthil fanboys
@@jsmabry357 yea considering i own about 20k in power tools from Milwaukee for me to run my business.i own the M18 hedge trimmer. thing is junk I gave it to the neighbor kid to play with
run the 12.0 hd batts in your "big" milwaulkee tools and you will be a believer......
The Tool is free… the battery cost your first born.
And then there is the huge battery weight
Whaaaaaaaaat?
Don’t hate your videos but I find them hard to watch because of your screaming. Love your content but the screaming, yelling the information at the audience is a lot. Wish you all the best.
and the gloves on new toys
Yeah no mittens but being loud is ok I see Scotty boy doesn’t work construction
Lose the mittens and get to work
I think your chain speed math is off.
Can you explain?
@@Shoptoolreviews I stand corrected !!! I never knew that chainsaws generated such chain speeds. And of course a gas saw makes more than 3 times the CS as this electric saw.
This should be explained in detail to all non-professionals so that they have a better grasp of just how dangerous their saw really is.
Why the hell did you speed up the assembly part of the video??? I needed to see that. 👎