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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK is cheaper at $449. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK or Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw?

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK is the cheaper at $449. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Spec Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw
US price $449 $689.99
BrandMilwaukeeHusqvarna
Released
Bar length (in) 10 12
Max reach (ft) 6.7 16
Chain speed mps
Power source M18 18V Li-ion (REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC8.0 battery & M18/M12 rapid charger included) 25.4cc X-Torq 2-stroke gasoline engine (1.36 hp output)
Oil tank capacity fl (oz) 4.8
Max cutting diameter (in)
Chain pitch (in) 3/8 in low profile (0.043 in gauge)
Weight (lb) 12.7 15.4

Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-05). Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK and Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Bar length (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK 10 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 12
  • Max reach (ft): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK 6.7 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 16
  • Power source: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK M18 18V Li-ion (REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC8.0 battery & M18/M12 rapid charger included) vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 25.4cc X-Torq 2-stroke gasoline engine (1.36 hp output)
  • Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK 12.7 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 15.4

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