Milwaukee · Updated June 2026
M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw: price & specs
M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: milwaukeetool.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw is listed at $329 on milwaukeetool.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 14 chainsaws (median $380); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 35/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 16 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Field team out-cut a Husqvarna 460 Rancher gas saw in a head-to-head speed test; Strong runtime: 100 cuts in 6-inch oak on the 12.0 Ah battery with 2 bars left.
Is the M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw a good buy?
At $329, the M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw is #4 cheapest of the 14 chainsaws we track, where the median is $380. On the spec sheet, its bar length of 16 in is below the median of the 18, and its weight of 10.7 lb is below the median of the 16.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — battery. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published hands-on content on this exact 16-inch saw (the 2727-21HD kit). The piece is largely a first-look/announcement, but it reports a real OPE field test: Tim Johnson got 100 cuts in 6-inch oak with 2 bars of battery left and beat a Husqvarna 460 Rancher gas saw on cutting speed.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2018-11-08
Tested by Pro Tool Reviews
Consistently praised
- Field team out-cut a Husqvarna 460 Rancher gas saw in a head-to-head speed test
- Strong runtime: 100 cuts in 6-inch oak on the 12.0 Ah battery with 2 bars left
Where reviewers disagree Single-source, so no cross-tester comparison is possible. Only the OPE field test (100 cuts in 6-inch oak, faster than a Husqvarna 460 Rancher) is publication-measured; the headline 40cc-gas-equivalent power and 150-cuts-in-6x6-cedar figures are explicitly attributed to Milwaukee's own product team/internal testing, not independent measurement.
The sources (1)
Runtime field test, 6-inch oak: 100 cuts with 2 battery bars remaining (12.0 Ah)
Tim Johnson from our OPE Reviews site did some runtime testing and got 100 cuts in 6-inch oak with 2 bars left on the battery.
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Specifications
| Price (US) | $329 Tool-only (2727-20) regular price per Ace Hardware; kits priced higher |
|---|---|
| Brand | Milwaukee |
| Released | — |
| Power source | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 16 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 18 V (M18) |
| Weight (lb) | 10.7 |
| Anti vibration | — |
| Tool less chain tensioning | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |
Source: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by acehardware.com. M18 platform, 16in Oregon bar, and automatic oiler confirmed on milwaukeetool.com. Tool-only weight 10.7 lbs per multiple retailer listings. Tensioning uses a traditional dual-stud system requiring a scrench (the tool ships with one), so tool_less stays false. Anti-vibration not specified in official Milwaukee documentation, kept null. Tool-only price $329.00 confirmed as regular price at Ace Hardware 2026-06-19.
Is the M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw worth it vs cheaper chainsaws?
M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw against its closest cheaper and pricier chainsaws on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked
| Product | Price | Power source | Bar length (in) | Engine cc or voltage | Weight (lb) | Tool less chain tensioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw this | $329 | battery | 16 | 18 V (M18) | 10.7 | No |
| 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw | $259 | battery | 14 | 40 V | 11.38 | No |
| UC4051A | $339 | corded | 16 | 14.5 A | — | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw?
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published hands-on content on this exact 16-inch saw (the 2727-21HD kit). The piece is largely a first-look/announcement, but it reports a real OPE field test: Tim Johnson got 100 cuts in 6-inch oak with 2 bars of battery left and beat a Husqvarna 460 Rancher gas saw on cutting speed. Praised: Field team out-cut a Husqvarna 460 Rancher gas saw in a head-to-head speed test; Strong runtime: 100 cuts in 6-inch oak on the 12.0 Ah battery with 2 bars left. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw cost?
The M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw has a US price of $329 (Tool-only (2727-20) regular price per Ace Hardware; kits priced higher), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw compare on price?
At $329, the M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw is #4 cheapest of the 14 chainsaws we track, where the median is $380.
What are the M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw's key specs?
M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw (Milwaukee): power source battery, bar length in 16, engine cc or voltage 18 V (M18), weight lb 10.7, tool less chain tensioning No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $329 at milwaukeetool.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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