MOST POWERFUL! Milwaukee 2826 M18 FUEL 14" Top Handle Chainsaw Review

[@zadams333]

Lineman here, cut about 5 utility poles with it today. Works fantastic. Much better than pulling a rope to start a saw in the air

[@dustinwaters4834]

Did the battery die after five poles or did you just stop and if you did did it feel like it still had plenty of torque and juice?🤟

[@zadams333]

@@dustinwaters4834 was using a 6.0 and still had 4 bars. Plenty of power

[@MrSmellGud]

Thanks for the info. I'm a lineman as well and trying to decide between this or the echo 2511t as a bucket saw.

[@oskien0714]

Does it work better than the m18 fuel 14” chainsaw. I’m a lineman too and I find that the fuel safety button placement is not well designed. Real cumbersome to use out the bucket when cutting a pole especially when turning the saw sideways

[@zadams333]

@@oskien0714 this top handle is a much better design. Like it much better than the long handle one

[@stevennihipali3607]

I've been a huge milwaukee fan for a few years now. Just homeowner type stuff but if needed, i can really go bust out the tools for some friends who need help. I'm just so happy that milwaukee is getting into the outdoor/ yard tools

[@alcosteam]

two beefs I have with the milwaukee says.. I have had the 16" standard saw since right after it came out and have used it extensively even on some big ash trees. The bar studs are a weak point and I had noticed that mine seemed to not be holding tight anymore. Eventually they started spinning in the plastic. I got it apart and cleaned everything well and have epoxied the studs back into the plastic and so far they have held. The other thing is this top handle saw is a .325 pitch chain and is the only non .375 chain out of all my saws, even the smaller 8" arborist saw Milwaukee makes is .375 pitch.

[@randysmith9636]

This will be the one i get. I almost bought the 16" but as you said a year ago, this one was in the works. This is about perfect for clean up and around the property. The 360 is pretty big for just minor clean-up. Throw this one in the back of the Polaris Ranger and go. Thanks again for another great video brother.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You'll be happy with this one for cleanup. Perfect saw for that. Very powerful top handle. Thanks for watching.

[@randysmith9636]

​@@Shoptoolreviews I do have a 017 that has a bunch of hours on it and has served me well and the 360 is a pretty big girl for just clean up. After going to battery powered weedeater, blower and hedge trimmer I am a fan of the convenience of cordless. The little M12 Hatchet is actually more fun than I was expecting but it's clean up capabilities is limited. FYI, I went with Skil 40 volt for the yard tools. The weedeater is the power head unit. I am very impressed with all three of them. The 4 amp with the weedeater has some pretty serious staying power. I highly recommend these. Thanks again for the review.

[@aronp713]

Updates on it , just purchased one after the hurricane in Houston

[@TacticalThib]

It would be a good climbing saw to prune or top trees but at what was it 11 pounds thats a little heavy but the power seems to be there 😊 i wounder how many cuts you can get?

[@Dinonuggets90]

Can you upgrade the bar and chain for carving

[@phillewis1768]

I have the 16" regular model, I really like it, I will be picking up the 14" top handle when it comes out.

[@phillipmoody710]

2826-21T available at Ohio power tools.

[@phillewis1768]

@@phillipmoody710 Awesome, 😊

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You can order them now and they start shipping at the end of June.

[@danlux4954]

@@phillipmoody710 it’s $200 more with an 8.0 Ah than the 16” kit with a 12 Ah. Hoping for tool only.

[@aronp713]

Hey did you end up grabbing the saw ? If so How is it coming along compared to your older model

[@AATreeService]

So what chain is it? 3/8 lp is not the same as .325. Also that is a chain catcher to stop the chain from spinning when it comes off

[@wildkat16]

How does it work with 5ah batteries?

[@jimmyf1312]

I have the 16” milwaukee m18 saw and the 8” mini saw, I’ve been waiting for this thing. It looks awesome. I wonder if/ when Milwaukee will come out with a bigger saw 20”+

[@Shoptoolreviews]

It is definitely a great saw. I don't know about the 20+" saw, we may here something soon. We typically have a Milwaukee Tool event at the end of summer or beginning of fall. Thanks for watching.

[@Preppyslay120]

Do you prefer the 2826 or the 2727? Do you have a comparison video?

[@sunhawk61]

I have the M18 and like it a lot. I am gonna get this one also. We cut hedge around here, which is 3 times harder than all the oak you always see in these videos. I used to use gas powered Husqvarna's but not since I got my M18. In fact, right when I bought my my M18 I had just sent my Husqvarna to the local repair shop for a tune up, and it is there still, that was 4 years ago. told them to sell it because I didn't need that mess anymore. All I use in my M18 is the 12 amp batteries. When I get this one thats all I will use. The M18 is full of torque and cuts right through the hedge. I expect the same from this one. Milwaukee delivers and is hands down the best battery saw on the market.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You shouldn't be disappointed, it's a very powerful saw. Thanks for watching.

[@nicholascooper1193]

That will be a badass trail saw

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, very much a great trail saw. Thanks for watching.

[@kevinwalker7102]

Awesome review my man! I swear you gotta give milwaukee props they are changing every trade with their stuff! Awesome technology!

[@markhedquist9597]

Whoa. That is some power. I've been considering the makita xgt version as I'm on that platform. But when you said this is the most powerful top handle you've tested I got me thinking. Have you tested the xgt? I'll take a look and see. Nice review, by the way.

[@draytonPW]

Was kinda surprised to hear Milwaukee offering a 3 year warranty on a tool instead of the 5 year they are known for.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Most 5-year stuff is on the drilling and impacting hand power tools. Most lawncare stuff is 3 years.

[@jaywelker5566]

not surprising because almost all of their OPE tools have been 3 years ever since the Fuel string trimmer came out 6 years ago. Nailguns were always the same too.

[@DavidSilvia-ms7tk]

Some people can really put a beating on this stuff

[@benruthlessburger8905]

Nice replace for my 20volt dewalt 12 inch

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, this one will run circles around that DeWalt 12". Thanks for watching.

[@zero-ol2nt]

Would really like to know how this compares to the echo 2500T

[@joshgriffith3562]

Thanks for the awesome review! Only question I have is where the bar mounts, is that aluminum or all plastic? I have the m18 hatchet, and its bar mount is actually that grey colored aluminum.

[@1bottlefed]

At 6.20 into the video you are showing the chain brake function. The first thing I notice is that the circlip is not fully seated. While I know its is unlikely to fail, hopefully this is from being removed and reinstalled during the product review and not a production QC issue? PS Big Milwaukee fan as a previous (68yr old) mechanic/tree guy who now does home improvement work I have over 30 Milwaukee M-18 tools and have been waiting over a yr for the top handle to hit the market to so I have a saw I can carry in the truck for demo and landscape timbers as well as the occasional limbing duty.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

It is fully seated, it just has a very shallow groove in the shaft. I do see what you mean, by the looks of it. You will love this saw for timbers and limbing. Nimble but very powerful. Thanks for the feedback.

[@chiapasjosue145]

Muchas gracias por tu video amigo! Una pregunta, esa motosierra tiene más potencia que la de Dewalt? Hablando con el mismo voltaje, espero que me apoyes por favor

[@joekalmar1085]

does it come with tungsten tip blades? if not can they be bought? hate normal chains

[@ADMLawnCare]

Trying to figure out if I want the OG 16” or the new 14” top handle. Do y’all have any feedback or testing to see if there is a notable difference in the two?

[@danlux4954]

The 16” is more powerful.

[@Bathtubcrocodile]

Mmm the little one is more speedy. I don't think the 16" is more powerful at all. But the 16" will get you there also.

[@Blackbeard_actual8]

@shoptoolreviews How does this compare to the original rear handle m18 fuel 16”? Same power? Think you could put a bigger bar on this? Torn between a bigger saw and this but this looks awesome!

[@sycampbell950]

Nah it's only got one nut lol... Find a better bar n chain for your 16"

[@Puma9ANX]

Which is more powerfull rear handle or top handle (milwaukees) ? Thanks

[@PowerThroughMusic]

This vs the 8”hatchet is a comparison i’d love to see

[@hubertdrabarek8188]

Łańcuchy Milwaukee są fantastyczne robią bardzo dobrą robotę polecam 👌👌👌😎

[@sgibby8817]

I watched a good amount of reviews on this saw as it has peaked my interest but the one thing I haven’t seen talked about is the trigger. Is it variable speed or is it like the hedge trimmer and it’s full speed once activated.

[@danlux4954]

Can I change the 14” bar to the 12” bar or 16” bar?

[@Rusty.1776]

Very impressive!! 👍👍

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@julianalderson3938]

Had 2 stihl baterys 161. Hated sold it. 220 its ok but not great either. Goes thru battery so fast n lacks power. The husky 540i do like. Cheers

[@Thoma1100]

I wanna know if you can convert the pitch.

[@danlux4954]

On my 16” I put a regular Oregon bar with 050 pitch.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You can, but just know that you'll also suffer in battery run time. Thanks for watching.

[@danlux4954]

@@Shoptoolreviews less expensive chains than the stock ones.

[@treesforest5]

Thanks for the great video review. Can you do a video of the makita 40v version of the top handle chainsaw ? I’m intrigued by both of these and I can’t decide which one I would prefer!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Great suggestion!

[@SW556G19X]

So the biggest question nobody talks about is If you’re using the saw one handed will your single hand actuate the kick back brake????????

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

Would you please review the EGO PH1420 with the hedge trimmer attachment..thanks ..!

[@jake-mv5oi]

Would it work with a 6.0 HO battery for small cleanup/trail clearing?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, it will work with a 6.0, but you just won't get the runtime. Thanks for watching.

[@danlux4954]

The 8.0 got too hot, I’ll stick with the 12.0

[@jake-mv5oi]

@@danlux4954 I ended up picking one up. The 6.0 has been doing very well on 8" & smaller wood. I was cutting some 12" logs today and it cut off on me a couple times, but never overheated. If I were cutting that size wood all day, I'd get a 12.0 for sure, but for a homeowner like me, I'm glad I don't have to buy more batteries.

[@danlux4954]

@@jake-mv5oi cool, i have lots of batteries and the 16” saw. I was just testing to see how it will do on the trails.

[@jake-mv5oi]

@@danlux4954 ya, I'm really happy with it. Should do very well in the Jeep.

[@zero-ol2nt]

So does this saw get you as many cuts per battery with the 8amp compared the 8" hatchet with the 6amp? Side note the overheating in the 8amp I'm seeing with a couple videos kinda bothers me.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You really have to make a lot of cuts in succession to make that happen.

[@zero-ol2nt]

@@Shoptoolreviews OK gotcha. It actually seems to be a problem even with the husqvarna battery powered saws as well.

[@g576758]

Just got 1 brand new in the box for 279.99 on a sale

[@briankleinschmidt3664]

Clever edit putting the bar on. It never seems to go as smoothly as it should.

[@julianalderson3938]

Can get spikes for it?

[@danlux4954]

It has small spikes.

[@ODST-19]

Wow a nice 12 inch will be perfect for trimming palm trees 🌴

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You can actually get this in a 12" as well. The model # is 2826-20C. acmetools.pxf.io/MmQjo2

[@danlux4954]

@@Shoptoolreviewsbut can you use either bar and chain on either models?

[@Huntfish247]

I really wanted one of these, until I found out Milwaukee Tools is actually owned by Techtronic Industries out of Hong Kong! Very sad. I knew the tools where made over seas, but I did not know Milwaukee sold to a foreign company.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

It's been quite some time since TTi bought Milwaukee. They still have a large and growing headquarters in Milwaukee, WI. Additionally, they're building factories here in the USA, and we've toured several of them We do understand your concern. Thanks for watching.

[@philodox7599]

If that is better then “every top handle saw we tested”? Then you have never tested a pro level top handle saw.

[@danlux4954]

Mine cut through a 12” very easily.

[@2usa87]

It’s in store yet?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You can order them, but they don't ship to the stores until June 28th.

[@danlux4954]

Yes in a store by me in Canada.

[@danlux4954]

It available tool only in my town.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You can get them online as a tool-only or in the kits with batteries and chargers.

[@danlux4954]

@@Shoptoolreviews in Canada?

[@troybaker996]

And the Makita has turbo mode this doesn’t

[@racebiketuner]

Chains don't stretch. They get longer as their pins and bushings wear.

[@julianalderson3938]

Sorry few beers but they bind in the cut lot more than gas. Just me.

[@mikev.1034]

👍👍

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Thanks for watching.

[@flea4061]

Dead after the second time I used it.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Specifically, what happened? Did you return it?

[@MeD1ist]

Нормальные люди мерят в миллиметрах а взвешивают в килограммах

[@troybaker996]

My LXT 18v X2 36v Makita top handle chainsaw smokes that hands down. $320 for the kit is what I paid. Best top handle on the market battery operated is Makita and it’s built better without the batteries poking out the back. Makita smaller and more powerful. Go grab you that Makita and test it bc that’s the top

[@danlux4954]

X2 batteries will always be stronger. Not apples to apples.

[@julianalderson3938]

Yer on the 220 that old dum chain adjust born to fail. And shit to change chain.

[@luxbeci2]

Not good chainsaw my Stihl 880 171 more bettet

[@fuqutube]

junk...

[@Shoptoolreviews]

More specifics please. Why is it junk?

[@Bathtubcrocodile]

​@@ShoptoolreviewsBecause it doesn't sound extremely loud and smoke alot, and you don't have that string to yank a dozen times.