Milwaukee launches first chainsaw

MILWAUKEE, Wis., – Milwaukee Tool announced the launch of its first chainsaw. The M18 Fuel 16” Chainsaw has the power to cut hardwoods, and delivers up to 150 cuts per charge.

“One of the most frequently requested tools by our users has been a Milwaukee chainsaw. Unwilling to settle on subpar performance, we continued to advance our cordless technologies until we could provide a solution that truly delivers game-changing power and run-time that outperforms small gas engines and higher voltage systems,” said Andrew Lentz, senior product manager for Milwaukee Tool. “Through a ground-up redesign of our electronics, to the manufacture of a powerful new motor and a brand-new powerhouse – the M18 RedLithium High Output  HD12.0 Battery— our new M18 Fuel 16” Chainsaw was born.”

Milwaukee created a brand-new Powerstate Brushless Motor for this chainsaw to sustain power and speed through tough applications without bogging down. Milwaukee also redesigned the RedLink Plus Intelligence featured in this tool. This newly designed RedLink Plus Intelligence package ensures maximum performance of the tool under load and protects against overload and overheat. This electronics package also allows the chainsaw to achieve instantaneous throttle response, reaching full speed in under a second.

When equipped with Milwaukee’s new M18 Fuel RedLithium High Output HD12.0 Battery, the chainsaw can power through up to 150 cuts in 6x6 cedar on just one charge. The new High Output HD12.0 Battery provides 50% more power, runs 50% cooler, and delivers 33% more run-time than the M18 RedLithium HD9.0 Battery.

The chainsaw will be available July 2018.

For more information visit milwaukeetool.com