MEDIA RELEASE

Milwaukee® Redefines Battery Powered Chainsaw Capabilities

Furthering its commitment to the tree care industry, Milwaukee Tool sets a new standard of power capabilities for professional battery powered chainsaws with the new M18 FUEL™ 20” (508mm) Dual Battery Chainsaw. Leveraging its industry leadership in battery technology, Milwaukee’s new 20” (508mm) chainsaw generates the equivalent of 70cc power, delivers faster cutting with reduced stalls, and provides users with a balanced design for maximum control in application. Optimised for medium to heavy demand felling, bucking, limbing, and stump cutting applications, this expansion in the lineup of professional chainsaw solutions drives performance and productivity for the tree care professional.

“The Milwaukee 20” Dual Battery Chainsaw is another example of Milwaukee innovation further pushing the boundaries of what battery technology can deliver. The Dual Battery Chainsaw allows Outdoor Power users the to feel the power of a 70cc petrol motor without any of the petrol headaches or the need for pull starts.” explains Luuk van Wagtendonk, Outdoor Power Equipment & Power Tools Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool New Zealand.

“When paired with the new M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ 8.0Ah Batteries, this saw provides professionals with a significant leap in capability for maximum productivity, ultimately showcasing the power that REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ battery technology unlocks on the job.”

With this expansion in our chainsaw lineup designed to meet the performance needs of the tree care industry, Milwaukee is delivering a comprehensive offering of professional battery chainsaw solutions.”

Delivering high levels of performance for professionals, the new M18 FUEL™ 20” (508mm) Dual Battery Chainsaw generates 70cc petrol power. The integrated POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor delivers 4.3kW of peak power and 9.5 Nm of peak torque, allowing users to make demanding cuts without bogging down to drive more efficiency in application. Providing added control in application, the power mode select capability enables users to run the saw in Standard Power Mode with 3.3kW or Peak Power Mode with 4.3kW to allow operators increased control over power output. Standard Power Mode maximises runtime and runs cooler, while Peak Power Mode provides maximum power to prevent stalls in the most demanding applications.

With high visibility felling sights and dual metal bucking spikes, the saw offers a user demanded feature set and delivers a balanced design to drive efficiency and ease of use. As a battery-powered solution, this chainsaw eliminates the headaches of petrol such as pull starts, high noise levels, emissions, and regular engine maintenance.

Milwaukee is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions so users can perform an entire day's work on one battery system. The M18 FUEL™ 20” (508mm) Dual Battery Chainsaw is fully compatible with the entire M18™ line, now offering more than 250 solutions.

M18 FUEL™ is engineered for the most demanding tradespeople in the world. Delivering maximum performance, all M18 FUEL™ products feature three Milwaukee®-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM™ Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Hardware and Software—that deliver power, run-time and durability on the job site.

*The M18 FUEL™ 20” Dual Battery Chainsaw requires two batteries for operation and is recommended for use with two M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE™ 8.0Ah Batteries (or greater).

For a full list of product features and specifications, visit the M18 FUEL™ 20” (508mm) Dual Battery Chainsaw product page.

About Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional tradesperson that increase productivity and safety, and is focused on improving the lives of our users. Milwaukee® is known for its world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless tool systems, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, tool accessories, hand tools and storage.

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