Can Milwaukee Compete With The Best? Milwaukee vs Stihl vs Husqvarna vs EGO Top Handle Climbing Saws

We finally compare the Milwaukee M18FTHCHS Top Handle Chainsaw with the Stihl MSA220TC, the Husqvarna T540IXP and the EGO CSX3000 are battery climbing saws right for you? Which one is best? Links Below
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[@bobaverage]

Tried the Stihl at work, cuts out a lot, have to finesse it a bit. Mate says you need to also finesse the Husky but its quick. I bought the Milwaukee and its hilarious. The torque it has over the others is awesome. What people aren't picking up in the videos is that torque combined with a variable speed trigger makes it amazing to tickle the back cut as your felling a top or sawing a snap cut. The others just don't like to do slow speed work.

[@inlinesix1187]

Another plus for the husqvarna is that it actually cools the battery while your using it. This extends battery cycle life and prevents overheating. Husqvarna is the only OPE manufacturer that I’ve seen doing this to most of there tools. I wish more would do it.

[@miguellopez3392]

more manufacturers should focus on cooling but that would mean customers would be buying less new batteries to replace, cooling can effectively 2-5x the battery life.

[@cjpirotelli8640]

Yeah i own that model of Husqvarna (t540i) & the Milwaukee 14" and the Milwaukee has been cooking out on me with the 8ah. I can confirm that the Milwaukee technically might be "better" than the t540i.. But I still definitely prefer the Husqvarna! Also my mate has the t542i & i would definitely trade my Milwaukee for the t542i in a heart beat if i could

[@KelvinGreyheart]

​@@cjpirotelli8640 Try the forge batteries. The 8 AH high output one is pretty easy to overload with some of the newer high draw tools. The 12 AH high output is better, but it still sags when low on charge. The 6 and 8 AH forge batteries feel like you just reground your chain in comparison to the 8 AH high output, and they have almost no real power loss until you're down to the last couple of cuts. I recently bought the 14 inch top handle and it's the first tool where I've seen such a night and day difference with the forge batteries. Even the new 6.5 inch circular saw has less noticeable of a difference, and that thing can suck an 8AH dry in well under 15 minutes. The chainsaw loooooves the sauce.

[@tylerjohnson843]

Thank you for doing these tests , helps us all make informed decisions. All good saws for sure, great to see so many options for battery saws.

[@ariip]

I have over 50 milwaukee tools for all kinds of trades so I bought the m18 rear chainsaw before the top handle came out. I find it is pretty powerful and does very well. Then again, I also use carbide chains on all 3 chainsaws. Also the m12 hatchet and m18 10in pole saw. The carbide chains cut better and consistently and nearly never need sharpening. Cut as well a hundred cuts later as well as the first and do not get damaged when accidentally hitting the ground or something metal etc. I can not see why anyone with a chainsaw would not use carbide chains now.

[@miguelazevedo8347]

Im waiting for the Husqvarna T542iXP to come out... Seems like it will be a game changer. Nice video as always! 😊

[@MachineryNation]

Yes, same here. Got the recipe to be a great saw!

[@chrisbloodshoofd]

I like the comparison as i am using the T540i for a few years now and i am really happy with its handling and speed. I personally don't see the point of pushing on the saws over and over again, except for a torque test. In my opinion a well sharpened chain should cut without any additional pressure.

[@jonweston5449]

Hi Machinery Nation! Could you put the weights of each saw up including battery? That would be helpful . Regards, Jon.

[@John-cj3ve]

I have a top handle saw that I bought as a curiosity. While it obviously wouldn't fit into the 'top' brand class; it is quite powerful. I'm talking about the Biusine 20v top handle saw. It has a 14" bar, and, wait for it; an 1800w motor! The housing for the motor is very large. I think it would be fun to pit it against the top brands performance wise. In that regard; the 14" bar is none too big.

[@Brian..........]

What type of battery was in the milkwaukee? XP, HO, Forge ?

[@ajdaunay2983]

where is the echo chainsaw ? :(

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

Great demo as always. To be fare they all did well. Not sure i like the battery setup on the EGO tho.

[@jameshancock18]

I’m biased since I’ve got the husky t540ixp but it’s so much lighter than the stihl which matters to me more the a tiny but extra cutting speed, seems the Milwaukee has by far the most torque of the lot which is super impressive

[@theoxfordshirehunter492]

Would be nice to see how the milwaukee got on with a 12ah battery on it, regardless of weight.

[@MachineryNation]

Yeah, I’m not sure it would make a difference to the power as the 12ah is still the same cells and output as the 8ah. Perhaps we should do a test between them. We always try and use the manufacture recommended battery to make it fair.

[@bastip.5325]

​@@MachineryNationits Not the same. You have the same C rate per Amp/hr so the saw can get more Amp out of the Battery

[@JamesCusano]

@@MachineryNation The 8ah only has 2 parallels of cells (1260 watts output) while the 12ah has 3 parallels (1890 watts output) - and the difference in cutting power is noticeable. Milwaukee now describes this as "PWR" level: 6.0HO and 8.0HO are PWR3, 12.0HO and 6.0F are PWR4, and I assume PWR5 is coming in the future. The 12" version of this saw with a 6ah Forge battery is 1/2lb lighter than the 14" with 8ah you tested, and with even more cutting power.

[@curtno5665]

Husqvarna for me 🤩 You should use a 200X batteri when testing the T540ixp....

[@MachineryNation]

It was the BLI200x we used 👍🏼

[@curtno5665]

Sweet, my bad 😀@@MachineryNation

[@papitosaucito]

I'm not sure if that Milwaukee is M18, but if it is, you should try the forge 6.0 or the 12.0 if it releases any time soon

[@MachineryNation]

Yes it is M18. Forge batteries on the M18 platform are not available in the U.K. as yet I don’t believe.

[@papitosaucito]

@@MachineryNation Ah okay, well, when they do become avail, I think it would be worth retesting on something like a chainsaw given how power hungry I'd imagine it is

[@MachineryNation]

@@papitosaucito yeah for sure! It would be a good test 👍🏼

[@TranTek]

Forge 6.0 is already here in North America and it is impressive, go check torque test channel

[@papitosaucito]

@@TranTek I've seen the ttc vid on it, but it hasn't released outside of the US to my knowledge and TTC isn't going to test a chainsaw in any way, and Project Farm will probably take a while to make anything on it if he does

[@fabien_G]

Nice video guys ! It would have been interesting to compare the chainsaws with identical chains. For example, the larger chain pitch of the Stihl (3/8) may not be an advantage in terms of cutting speed.

[@MachineryNation]

Thanks mate, I completely agree, although when we test them we test with what the manufacturer supplies so it will be what the customer receives when they purchase, but I completely understand where you are coming from.

[@fabien_G]

I totally understand. This indeed gives a good overview of what we are buying.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Great video lads, I like those new trousers

[@MachineryNation]

Thanks Robbie. Yes they are smart, everyone was saying we look like fire fighters 😂

[@sirvozelo1]

Batom line, is no match for the Husky 540iXP, I have the Stihl 161T, MSA300 (a beast), GTA26, and 220C in the two hands configuration. I never have a chance to test mine Stihl 220C against the Husky 540iXP but for the videos I have see sure I with loose in the matters of speed. In my case my MSA220C in over 3 years I have used and abused this little machine beyond manufacturing recommendation so far it never fail, so in overall I am happy with it.

[@NaturalExplorerNZ]

Unreal the motor in that Milwaukee is really impressive

[@jonweston5449]

Do you have the weight included battery of each saw please guys?

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

Bit of a fanboy for Husqvarna, though I do have some Stihl equipment. Both make top notch tools! Did purchase my first Milwaukee tool this year, the M12 hatchet, and for pruning, it's excellent!

[@txvet7738]

The M12 is great and it’s even better with the M18 hatchet’s 8” bar/chain setup!

[@xpjrd0]

I've only tried the Husqvarna and the Milwaukee. I've been a big fan of the former but intrigued by the latter because I own many of their power tools. The chain on the T540 seems much better than the Milwaukee and seemed to stay sharper longer cutting the same size and wood. I think its balance it better, too. But OMGosh, the torque on the Milwaukee is absolutely amazing. And I used two Bii200x batteries to one on the Milwaukee for same duration of work -- and the Milwaukee still had charge left. My shoulders will fatigue before that battery will. The Milwaukee goes through chain oil faster but it might be that it was brand new when I started this. Honestly, I'm totally happy using either of these excellent saws, but I'm feeling like I'm always going to reach for the Milwaukee first.

[@BARE_TEETH]

I have a bunch of EGO stuff including chainsaw (not the one here). I don't have much to compare it to but overall I'm not really liking it. Perhaps its one of the cheaper ones. I am interested in getting in to Milwaukee electric tools and from what I saw here I think that one kinda eeks it out for me. with Husq close second, EGO third and Stihl fourth.

[@russellpetrie119]

be interesting to compare one of them to the petrol equivalent in the same tests you did there just to see if they are just as powerful as a the petrol equivalent

[@jaredkerchner5744]

They failed to mention a critical part about the battery charger. The Husky can charge a 5AH battery to 80% in 30 minutes and still get 1500 cycles while doing this. They blow air thru the battery pack in use and while charging to keep cool. I wouldnt think you would get the same amount of cycles from the other brands for this reason but time will tell.

[@samshores7857]

Have you got a link for the aspen fuel can carrier . That is smart!

[@Dawahei]

So much sunshine in the heart! Amazing!

[@MrV8rick]

Thanks. more bed time viewing this is what I need to go with denim my bid and brace for Haloween

[@papagalo11]

Great test. Maybe Milwaukee needs a better chain that can use the torque?

[@antoniogilkes5402]

You severely handicapped the Husqvarna by using a Bli200. The was intended to be used with Bli200X or Bli300 for best performance. Love your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@chrismortimer1005]

Always been massive stihl fan, been looking at ego for a while but that milwuakee is proper impressive

[@paulblaser4146]

Biggest problem with Milwaukee is not enough Watt/hours per battery.

[@houstonstokes8701]

@@paulblaser4146as that is true, most people buying the Milwaukee already have multiple batteries. I myself have 8 5.0ah batteries alone and a 6 battery charger lol

[@cliffordmontana4562]

@@paulblaser4146To me it’s not a big deal. I’d rather have a few lighter batteries than one bigger battery. If a Milwaukee battery fails I’m out $60, if a Stihl battery dies I’m out a couple hundred dollars minimum. I get my Milwaukee batteries when Home Depot has them “special buy of the day”. I get the 6.0ah high outputs for $60 a piece.

[@byroneckhardt4131]

​@@paulblaser4146their new forge batteries are a step up .

[@sic04250f]

​@@paulblaser4146and the way their batteries connect to their tools. When a tool gets old and used a fair amount, they develop slop and randomly loose power. Poor design.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

My preference is the husqvarna 😊👌👍, been a really good video

[@mikedaygm]

Another awesome video guys. ❤

[@martinpoulsen6564]

I'd liked to have seen you let the Husky, and the Stihl for that matter, sprint at high chain speed, in stead of bogging them down, even though you only pushed them moderately. They're built to cut, and not chop. ...and I bet they'll come out on top in long term longevity over the Milwaukee, as it continues full bore, until it's bogged down, though making it seem the more torqy one of the bunch. But for chain speed the husky pishes all over the lot. That'd be my pick, albeit maybe not the top handled version

[@Lodberg67]

Please test roof cleaning gear 😊😊😊

[@austin.1only.nichols]

You should test the ryobi top handle saw it’s pretty decent made, the senix top handle, and surprisingly the hyper tough top handle saw from walmart

[@kctyphoon]

At work, I have almost every chainsaw Milwaukee makes. They are all pretty impressive.

[@jasperedwards2713]

rpm please

[@jamiejones7701]

It is interesting that the Husy smashed it and it is the oldest of all four of the saws. And the balance is also very good

[@SandyMasquith]

Thanks for this video. I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into creating this fine content. As for the saws, I really do like Ego and have a lot of their OPE already. But, I also have a lot of red tools kicking around, so I have a lot of the Milwaukee batteries. Then there's Stihl, the name brand that evokes quality in chain saws in my mind. Not so much a Husqvarna fan, but they certainly do seem to make a fine saw. I think if I were up in a tree, any one of them would be fine.

[@MachineryNation]

Best and fairest comment of them all, thank you Sandy 🙌🏻🤩

[@JamesBond-wy6sb]

I wish Stihl would concentrate on developing another fuel injected saw like the awesome 500i but smaller. I’m replacing my stihl battery tools with Milwaukee simply because the latter outperforms in every way!

[@bryantitus6634]

Be interested in seeing how the new 60v DeWalt compares to the Milwaukee specifically. But in this crowd as a whole.

[@DJC995]

Nice One Guys🌳🌳🌲🌲 Thanks again

[@squirrelydan5767]

I want to see this again but using M18 Forge batteries

[@MachineryNation]

Forge battery video coming soon 👍🏼

[@edwindude9893]

I like this channel it’s saving me money and time 😉👍🏼

[@walkerscountrylife]

Great video guys, im most inclined for the milwaukee as I already have their battery system.. keep up the good work 👍 Thanks for the chain information too, probably the biggest variable/ thibgbthat affects performance the most on these saws.

[@russellpetrie119]

i have the ego range but feel the milwaukee did better in the test

[@thim8009]

Wish my modded 201 t was in there against them. I hate the fact that the industry has made people believe that they are the saw to have.

[@01snoll]

Ego all the way! Would be interesting for you to do the test again with a14" bar on the ego

[@DavidQuirk-jh2ul]

Milwaukee is my favorite.

[@marccadec6978]

Makita and echo were missing

[@johnthumble5154]

Theyre in a lower class it wouldn't be fair on them😂

[@Dutch_Blade_Shearer]

Husqvarna is the best brand for accu platform. The whole range is just light strong and very user friendly! Stihl is a great brand but the full range accu platform sucks

[@txvet7738]

The Milwaukee may not be the fastest but it seems to have the most torque of the group. That would be my choice!

[@almclean4835]

Being a Husky man through and through, I’d go for the Milwaukee 😁

[@ItreboR63I]

Interesting that your trousers aren't rated for 24m/s chain speed. Oregon need to pull their finger out. ;P

[@mordeth1964]

If you were actually fair dinkum about finding the best saw you'd also have the equivalent petrol saws in this comparison. However That would render this comparison null and void because the 2 stroke saws would absolutely obliterate them.

[@MachineryNation]

We have made these videos on our channel 👍🏼

[@stockystarks]

Well yeah obviously. But they also come with the extra decibels, vibrations and air pollution that you don't want all day, thats if you are anything more than a DIYer.

[@mowtownni4587]

The issue I see with the ego is when the battery is flat and your up a tree, normally you lower the saw down on a rope, new battery and oil, but how do you this with the ego?

[@kotaspremiere2931]

Im not sure why people in my area lik husqvarna because from my personal experience they bog down a lot. Not just the chainsaws but also their weed eaters bog down on me too. Not to mention when i used a new weed eater for work it would also be hell re-spooling line and it would tangle in weeds a lot. My following job the boss supplied everyone with stihl weed eaters and those things just GO. they don't bog down and they don't tangle easy. They mow through whatever the heck you want to and start right up too. in my humble opinion i think husqvarna is overrated and isn't worth the hype a lot of people i know give it. I feel like it's a "i'm buying it for the name" type of thing. I on the other hand prefer to watch multiple performance and quality reviews and comparisons on what im buying before making a decision. I don't buy a brand...i buy the best deal i can find based on multiple sources of feedback.

[@jonathanrose456]

Change out the 12” bar for the 16 & ego flies through

[@jonnyfirebreather]

The new husky is the T542 ixp 😊

[@कासमखान-ण2ख]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Tforest12]

Husqvarna

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

i got a makita bat tree and it was great but now it just shuts off constantly. Make one small cut and it stops and you have to shut it off and turn it back on. Yes I have a fresh battery. I think I made a big cut one time when new and it shut down. And after that its shutting down all the time. I cant make 1 or 2 cuts and its shuts down even with small 1 2 inch stuff.

[@davidcocanougher2722]

Stihl fan

[@ShirleyDupre-qz2ok]

So stihl is fastest finaly a fair video of Milwaukee vs stihl even match an stihl takes it

[@johnthumble5154]

How can Milwaukee compete against itself? Title should have been can anyone else keep up with Milwaukee 😂

[@MachineryNation]

😂😂😂

[@fanech14]

Milwaukee won but where's makita ?

[@MachineryNation]

@@fanech14 in a earlier video 👍🏼

[@inga.hamsteren5552]

It was not the ego it was makita

[@MachineryNation]

We used a Makita in a previous video. Not in this one.

[@inga.hamsteren5552]

Oh okay😅❤

[@garengtutorial8923]

Wow keren bro

[@Big_Johns]

The Milwaukee was very impressive, sorta like that sound at 08:05 🤣🤢🤣

[@MachineryNation]

Haha, thanks John 👍🏼

[@Big_Johns]

Anytime 🤣👍🏼

[@inga.hamsteren5552]

I am stihl man😊

[@TranTek]

Milwaukee has more batteries Choices especially the Forge pouch cells are here plenty more new batteries are coming

[@jakubciba6858]

Niice

[@jakubciba6858]

Huskyy

[@luxbeci2]

Very shyyyyt battery chainsaws not strongs these bigger wood not know cut not enough power. Why Ego chinese chainsaw use electric cable line? Ego not battery use? I have Stihl 880 and 171 more better stronger bigger

[@jasperedwards2713]

a big no no to batterie

[@byroneckhardt4131]

It's the future.

[@jasperedwards2713]

@@byroneckhardt4131 nahhh Wasserstoff the future

[@2AdAlchemy]

Too much talk not enough action.

[@frankinstein6456]

Echo 2500t is

[@RC-Heli835]

It would also be nice to see how long each will run until the battery has to be swapped!🫠

[@theoxfordshirehunter492]

Would be nice to see how the milwaukee got on with a 12ah battery on it, regardless of weight.