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Milwaukee · Updated September 2026

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw: price & specs

Milwaukee 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

SilverDeskmark35/100#8 of 16 in class

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw is listed at $279 on milwaukeetool.com as of 2026-09-03, #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 Sep 21, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Price history

$279
2026-06-27↓15% on record2026-09-03

Is the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw a good buy?

At $279, the Milwaukee 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

Our data
Independent labsmeasured it
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Physical metricsrecorded
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Outlets on recordall tested
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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.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Milwaukee 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)

Pro Tool Reviews lab-tested ·

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)$279 — current on record (was $329)
BrandMilwaukee
Released—
Power sourcebattery
Bar length (in)16
Engine cc or voltage18 V (M18)
Weight (lb)10.7
Anti vibration—
Tool less chain tensioningNo
Automatic oilerYes

Source: milwaukeetool.com (read 2026-06-19) · corroborated by acehardware.com (read 2026-09-21). 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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw worth it vs cheaper chainsaws?

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw against its closest cheaper and pricier chainsaws on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked

ProductPricePower sourceBar length (in)Engine cc or voltageWeight (lb)Tool less chain tensioning
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw this$279battery1618 V (M18)10.7No
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw$259battery1440 V11.38No
Makita UC4051A$339corded1614.5 A—Yes

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw cost?

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw has a US price of $279, as of 2026-09-03.

How does the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw compare on price?

At $279, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw is #4 cheapest of the 14 chainsaws we track, where the median is $380.

Has the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw's price dropped?

Yes — since 2026-06-27 the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw has fallen 15.2%, from $329 to $279.

What is the lowest price the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw is $279 on 2026-09-03 — which is its current price.

Is now a good time to buy the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw?

At $279, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-06-27.

What are the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw's key specs?

Milwaukee 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: $279 at milwaukeetool.com, 2026-09-03. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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