2727-20 M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw Tool Only - Battery and Charger NOT Included

This is a really serious tool that is pretty much as capable as a bass-powered chainsaw. Mine does drain a battery pretty quickly, but I purchased a 4-pack (here on Amazon) and for sure, most of my projects will not require more than a couple of batteries at any given time, so I'm cool with that. What I really appreciate is not having to mix gas, mess with a choke, yank a cord, etc. Cuts through 10-12-inch pine like a champ. Haven't tried it with harder woods, but I'm sure it's up to the task. The other thing that is excellent is that it is whisper quiet. You don't alert the neighborhood when you are out in the woods sawing up a fallen tree. It feeds its own bar oil, and seems to do it pretty efficiently. I sawed for probably 40 minutes first time out and there's still probably 2/3 oil capacity left.

Excellent tool! I may never use a gas powered chainsaw again!

Bought this 2 years ago. I have 40 acres of trees and shelterbelts that need constant maintenance. This saw performance is excellent. It cuts as much as a gas saw without the hassle of hoping it will start. I've cut up to 16 inch hardwood ash and mulberry with no problems. Just need to make sure to bring a couple of extra batteries. Highly recommend this product.

The Milwaukee has come in handy in trimming down trees. Because the saw is easy to start and stop when having to move cut branches away and out of the way. Powerful enough to handle most clean up. When used properly this is a great addition to help and make the job easier. Thanks Amazon and Milwaukee

Easy to use and convenient. Very happy to be replacing my gas and oil mix chain saw and have done the same with all gas-mix and corded tools. Also, have been a mechanic for 30+ years and in the last 8 years as new Milwaukee mechanic tools came out, I replaced most of my air tools,(Snap-on and Mac). Honestly though, had to keep certain air tools which are still better and have more power for certain jobs. The chainsaw has lived up to expectations, cutting down thick hedges,(too thick for the hedge trimmer), mango tree, and some hard kiwi wood for firewood. No, it won't replace a professional gas-oil, but for my needs it does the job. Very easy to clean and maintain. Arrived faster than expected for a great price, but should have been packed in a cover box and not the original Milwaukee box that got a little torn up. Overall, I am very satisfied with its performance and ease of use.

Love the light weight. I have been lugging a 20-inch-bar gas chainsaw for 40 years and decided to lighten up. I read here about brand new ones throwing their chain. That should be expected of a brand-new factory-set chain tension since brand-new chains will quickly stretch and become loose. First thing I did was tighten the chain a bit tight. Worked fine. The chain has a thin kerf requiring a 5/32-inch file (good - requires less power) and is really sharp. It was throwing out wood shavings the size of toothpicks. The chain is an Oregon brand, not Milwaukee, which is good since Oregon chainsaw products are easily available. I cut birch logs 4 to 10-inch diameter for an hour. It used one battery completely, then that battery was too hot to charge, had to let it cool for several hours. It used part of another battery that went right back on the charger no problem. I am very pleased to be free of my old heavy gas saw but also elated to be free of 50:1 gas:oil mix. The only reasons I rate 4 stars instead of 5 are: - The scrench is conveniently located on the saw but really difficult to pull out - I needed pliers to extract the scrench - A 5/32-inch round file could easily be included but is not - A 0.025-inch depth gauge and flat file could also have been easily included but are not UPDATE June 5, 2025: Two days ago, I tried cutting a 12-inch diameter freshly-fallen green coastal spruce. Chain was sharp and throwing out large chips. But the power head (pun intended) could not cut it. It did not have the oomph to do the job.

Had a large maple tree limb fall, it was over 20” diameter by the tree. I was able to cut it all up in one session using 2 9amp high output batteries and one 5amp xc. The batteries couldn’t keep up, my 9 amp batteries lasted 15 minutes, the 5 amp somewhat less. I had some 4amp but they overheated quickly. I have since ordered a 12 amp HO, but the job is done. The saw “ate” batteries! Anything less than 9a HO will not last and will likely overheat unless you’re just cutting small stuff. Even the 9amp would get overheated if you pushed the cut. I was able to make three complete 16” cuts before I needed a fresh battery. I don’t have a rapid charger so it took a long time between charges. One brand new 9amp will only charge to 3 bars so I have to rebalance the battery pack. So even that size has limitations. The saw is heavy, will be more so with 12amp battery. It runs quiet no hearing protection needed. It’s nice not to mess with gas and pull starting machines. If you work from a ladder you don’t have to climb up it with a running chainsaw. It cut smoothly and quickly . I should have realized I needed bigger batteries, that’s on me. The buggers are expensive though, cheapest 12 amp I could find was $140. I don’t use a chainsaw much anymore, I’m almost 70 so most of my woodcutting days are behind me. This saw did what I wanted and it was very quiet. I can store it and not worry about gas going stale. It does have its limitations as outlined. All said and done it cost me less than having someone come and do the job for me plus I own a saw now.

Just received my saw looks good, put it together and it seems to run good and like it will cut good but haven't had a chance to try it out cutting yet.