Milwaukee M18 FUEL 20" Dual Battery Chainsaw Kit 2827-22 Review

[@fZionists78]

Great review. Milwaukee should comp you that saw. Nothing sells better than real world testing/comparisons.

[@davehimlin]

with this saw having such impressive torque, only using 36 volt system, im guessing millwauke has come up with some unique internal gearing inside the saw itself. Also, with it being lower voltage , it probably has much thicker wiring in side the saw to handle the higher amp draw.

[@Yielar1]

That new Milwaukee chainsaw is a beast!

[@rynelson85]

Bar oil leak check it if you could. Every Milwaukee saw I have/seen leaks the bar oil out after a few days, curious if they've finally figured out how to get that fixed.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@rynelson85 So far, no oil leak

[@kookiethebear]

Weighs 2x that of my gas powered Stihl. Electrics are fine for trimming and arbor work, but nothing beats gas for felling and bucking. The smaller chain on the Milwaukee spins faster, while not moving as much material, so that's why it doesn't bog.

[@dcl97]

I actually prefer a battery saw for felling (not this one, the dual battery thing is stupid and it weighs too much) but I like that I can hear much better, and it's more responsive. Bucking anything over 24" dia. Is where they have issues. You can fell and limb all day on a battery, but you'll run it dead in 20 minutes trying to buck any larger diameter trees.

[@AuralioCabal-nl8gi]

The times are a changing Battery cars can now outperform Fossil cars, and in my neighborhood there is so much Noise pollution from 2 cycle Sthils all day, the workers use them for felling Coconuts and making Coco lumber onsite.

[@fredio54]

Leaves our dewalt for dead by the sounds of it! Cool :-) may the arms race begin! My 20 dewalt does fine for what I need. So no upgrade likely. But you never know what life may throw your way.

[@Mike-xp9cj]

I would get battery operated saws , just for the reason you don’t have to get gas and it will always start…. and you don’t have to drain the gas if you were gonna store it ..

[@kookiethebear]

It won't start if you lose a cell or forget to charge.

[@rynelson85]

Problem is the Milwaukee saws all leak the bar oil out.

[@Ken_Koonz]

This is the reason I have a battery saw. Pop the battery in and let her rip.

[@ToolHombre]

If you’re the type to get multiple saws, having 1 or more of each isn’t a bad thing. Size of job, time you’ll be cutting in one session, etc. anything other than an all-day firewood haul I grab the battery saw.

[@AuralioCabal-nl8gi]

@@kookiethebearhow often do you have a cell failure or forget to charge, or need to go get that Gas can filled , always an excuse ,no matter what

[@John-cj3ve]

The Stihl chain speed is over twice as fast as the Milwaukee.

[@WorkshopAddict]

They claim that, but you do not notice it at all. With the lul in torque, I have to assume it is less once in wood. You can change sprockets and maybe help the torque.

[@POLOLOUS3]

I love the m18 top handle but for big/production saws no replacement for my Dolmar 6400 with a 85cc motor. 15lbs vs M18 with x2 8.0 forge @25lbs

[@mojo7004]

This Milwaukee is 19.9 lbs with bar, chain and two 8.0 Ah batteries installed. Good to see a full power battery saw that can truly do the work. Dolmar/Makita make excellent saws. I love my Dolmar 6100, had it professionally ported and tuned by Eric Copsey to build the perfect do it all saw. 13 lb power head. Approaching 7.0 hp and still very fuel efficient. It pulls a 28" bar no problem, though I keep a 20" bar on it, seldom need larger. Very well engineered equipment. Underappreciated brand of saws.

[@POLOLOUS3]

@@mojo7004I messed that up, your correct 20lbs with two 8s. Still 5 more pounds. Pro (not homeowner grade) 70-90cc saws are different animals.

[@mojo7004]

@@POLOLOUS3 The larger Pro saws are definitely their own category. Perfect for those who need that ability, but very few people actually need that type of saw. I would add that the difference in actual cutting weight is less than 5 lbs though. A Dolmar 6400 with a big bore kit only weighs 15 lbs without a bar, without a chain, and without a tank fuel, all of which are necessary to start cutting - the weight of the Milwaukee includes those. I would estimate that fully fueled, 20 inch bar/chain installed, and ready to cut for and equal amount of time, the Milwaukee is slightly less. Though the M18 won't lose as much weight as the batteries and fuel are depleted. The author of this video claims to have gotten the equivalent cutting time of TWO full tanks of fuel from ONE set of batteries.

[@POLOLOUS3]

@ Biggest perk of a pro saw is the cutting speed, I am holding the saw for much less time for the same amount of work.

[@Tihiroprjckuh9000]

please take a test with Greenworks 82cs34 Milwaukee 18b if possible. Very good!

[@johnnewell5025]

8ah Forge vs. 12ah Forge power delivery?

[@WorkshopAddict]

This will give you a really good idea on what the batteries will do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmUlq2ubr6ei5Y In this chainsaw, I cannot tell the difference, although I know there is a difference.

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

The M18 DUEL Battery CHAINSAW REMINDS me of the 2834-20 CIRC SAW FOR POWER CAN you IMAGINE IF MILWAUKEE MADE A DUEL Battery CIRC SAW LIKE A REAR HANDLE

[@John-cj3ve]

Are you saying that your dual battery Milwaukee has interchangeable rim sprockets? Another reviewer said that the drive couldn't be changed because of a proprietary drive design.

[@codtide]

Too heavy for a trail saw plus spare batteries to pack out. Stihl 261 was my go to saw when I was working on the trails crew.

[@andythompson3528]

It’s probably similar in cutting speed to a 50-60cc saw honestly. There’s a big difference between a 60cc and a 70cc in terms of power and cutting speed.

[@WorkshopAddict]

We will be testing that out this weekend IF the weather holds

[@jeremymyers5643]

​@@WorkshopAddict highly doubt it beats a good 60cc saw.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@jeremymyers5643 It will beat my Stihl 261. The Stihl MSA 300 is comparable to a stihl 271 farm boss. So, will it beat a Stihl 362 pro saw. I doubt it. But I think you will be surprised how close it comes. The full chisel chain changes this saw dramaticly and will help it be competitive against other saws that would come in a full chisel version.

[@rynelson85]

My echo 590 (60cc) would run circles around this thing and I haven't even modified it yet. That said I do love my Milwaukee top handle and have used it on hundreds of trees already.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@rynelson85 How do you know how your echo would do?

[@triple6758]

Did you purchase both these saws to make this video?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@triple6758 No. I borrowed the Stihl MSA 300 from the local Field Agent.

[@ls-gameplays7968]

Boa tarde!! Essa serra da Milwaukee contigo compra lá? No brasil ? Pois n tem ela em loja alguma , male mar chegou a msa300 porém uns 5000 sem bateria e carregador, nao compensa

[@Gyppor]

Interestingly, I counted in my head and both Saws took 16nseconds to cut the first piece of wood. The Stihl definitely sounded like it struggled but it seems to cut at the same speed...

[@WorkshopAddict]

I have now put a full chisel chain of the Milwaukee and it is a ripper. Video by the weekend.

[@ErikAsquith]

@@WorkshopAddictwhich full chisel chain did you put on it? Was it the Oregon 20LGX078G?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@ErikAsquith No, i went with a Stihl for a 261, .325 .050 81 drive and cut ut to 78 drive.

[@thesandman775]

Can you compare to the DeWalt 60v platform?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@thesandman775 Yes. Will film it this weekend.

[@nicko5945]

Wouldn’t the 20 inch ego be a better comparison to this Milwaukee?

[@user-jc2ez6ig5z]

Now that looks like a saw. I got a makita 36v battery saw a number of years ago and was disappointed in it.

[@itsnot1673]

5.8 horse power = 4265 watts . Do you think they can draw that from 2 battery packs

[@WorkshopAddict]

I cannot answer that, but I do know it outperforms my Stihl 261 that is a pro saw rated at 4.4 hp. I have to assume they can. All I have used is Forge batteries. I have not tried any others.

[@janh9030]

Stihl MSA 300 with AP500S battery is empty in 7 min at full 3.000 watts and hot battery because no active cooling like Husqvarna 542iXPG

[@dcl97]

Milwaukee math doesn't make sense. The Forge 12's are 1890 continuous watts out. So 3780. They might be able to briefly peak at 5.8hp, but there is no way it's continuous which is how chainsaw power is measured.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@dcl97 when ones puts a car on the dynamic, they want to get as close to a 1 to 1 ration with the transmission so you get accurate numbers on Hp. If you are in a low gear, you get higher hp numbers. Might they be getting numbers based off gearing, not a direct output of the motor?

[@janh9030]

@@WorkshopAddictI think so, because only 36V you need high Ampere. Ego is better with 56V

[@rigobertomoreno8853]

Comoarela con la dewalt dccs677z1 aver que tanto es es mas fuerte que la dewalt se

[@chrislindeman5667]

Sold!!

[@EricStrobel09]

$900 bucks though! Sweet jesus

[@donald4416]

Hi, im interested in watching 2 nd part of this video when it comes out , So I'll subscribe to you too get it. i do have Robi 10" chain saw , only toss back is manual oiler, that Dont bother me at all. I'm interested in Milwaukee 20" battery Due to less engine nose and it's power, and yes i have 3 gas saws also, and yes i wear ear plugs lot and Safety chaps, steel toed shoes, eye protection, and safety hat

[@WorkshopAddict]

Next video will be out soon. The full chisel on this saw makes a big difference in comfort and speed.

[@user-cp7pw4if1e]

Просто бомба 🔥👍🏻

[@mulchman2000]

So this kit is $900. Compare it to the Stihl MS 362. Roughly $900, a entry level pro saw, and weighs 6.5 pounds less. 20 pounds is a lot to be lugging around. That is as heavy or heavier than Stihls or Huskys bigger more powerful saws..

[@WorkshopAddict]

I think the 362 is now past 1K. I agree with you. You pay for playing in the battery world in a few ways.

[@rustybrowneye]

I want one but i wont buy one. I can't justify that kind of cost for a mostly plastic electric tool.

[@plmn93]

That's a cool saw but awfully heavy and expensive. I'm sure it has its place, but it seems to be a bit beyond what makes sense for most people in a battery saw.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Heavy, yes. Expensive? not compared to the other saw brands battery lines.

[@preventpetardhoisting]

Sigh. Why Milwaukee? You build a torque-monster saw, but you decide to go with a proprietary set-up on the chain drive mechanism. “Hey, should we use a replaceable rim sprocket so the customers can use different chain pitches and longer bars when they don’t wan to stoop while bucking fire wood? Nah.” I just don’t understand it.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@preventpetardhoisting We made a chain for this very easily! Will be featured on an upcoming video.

[@preventpetardhoisting]

@@WorkshopAddict Cool. I am intrigued. 28" bar - 3/8?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@preventpetardhoisting we kept the 20 inch bar but could do anything.

[@preventpetardhoisting]

@@WorkshopAddict Great. Does switching from .325 to 3/8 do anything to the warranty?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@preventpetardhoisting i would assume that changes like that would change warranty, but i do not know.

[@talltimbot]

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