Milwaukee Tool launches new battery-powered pole saw

Milwaukee Tool has debuted its new M18 FUEL Telescoping Pole Saw. Designed with a user-demanded feature set, this battery-operated pole saw is faster than 36cc gas and delivers the power to cut hardwoods.

“Milwaukee’s commitment to the tree service professional continues to fuel our drive to disrupt and innovate in this space,” says Tony Buxton, director of product marketing for Milwaukee Tool. “Working on the ground with industry professionals across the country, we have seen the compromises in power, efficiency, and safety commonly made with pole saws in order to get the job done. With the development and introduction of our M18 FUEL™ Telescoping Pole Saw, we are eliminating the trade-offs, providing professionals with increased productivity and efficiency on the job without compromise.”  

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Milwaukee reports cut speeds up to 30% faster than the leading gas competitor on the M18. Utilizing the power of FUEL technology, the saw reaches full throttle under one second, increasing productivity for professionals on the job.  

With a POWERSTATE Brushless Motor, this battery-powered pole saw maintains speed under heavy loads, delivering up to 2.35 horsepower of peak power.

Users can perform an entire day's work on one battery system. The M18 FUEL Telescoping Pole Saw is fully compatible with the entire M18 line, now offering more than 250 power tool solutions.