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Ryobi
Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw
$219Cheaper
Best Pole Saws · head-to-head
Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw is cheaper at $219. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK
$449
Which is better: the Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw or Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK?
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 Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw is the cheaper at $219. Get the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK for the stronger spec sheet, the Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $449 |
| Brand | Ryobi | Milwaukee |
| Released | — | — |
| Bar length (in) | 10 | 10 |
| Max reach (ft) | 12 | 6.7 |
| Chain speed mps | — | — |
| Power source | 40V Li-ion battery (2.6Ah battery & charger included) | M18 18V Li-ion (REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC8.0 battery & M18/M12 rapid charger included) |
| Oil tank capacity fl (oz) | — | — |
| Max cutting diameter (in) | 8 | — |
| Chain pitch (in) | 3/8 in | 3/8 in low profile (0.043 in gauge) |
| Weight (lb) | 14 | 12.7 |
Sources — Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw: support.ryobitools.com (verified 2026-08-05). Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-05).
What's the difference between the Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw and Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max reach (ft): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 12 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK 6.7
- Power source: Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 40V Li-ion battery (2.6Ah battery & charger included) vs 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)
- Chain pitch (in): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 3/8 in vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK 3/8 in low profile (0.043 in gauge)
- Weight (lb): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 14 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-21PS 10 in. Pole Saw Kit w/ QUIK-LOK 12.7