I run the Milwaukee Quik Lok pole saw, specifically because it can be broken down into 3 short pieces which are much easier to transport. Bonus, the power head can be used for other attachments. Well satisfied with it. Would be interested in a truck tour sometime, if you feel like it. Be cool to see how you have your gear organized in your Rigid box. Special thanks to Milwaukee for supporting our CZcams friends.
Thats an excellent point. Transport would definitely be easier if everything could be even shorter. You're not the first to ask about that. I guess I ought to make a video like that 😅
I keep my 3 piece Milwaukee Quik Lok pole saw in my Rigid tool box on my truck along with the weedeater attachment and my other chainsaws.I use some carpet pieces layered between my saws and Milwaukee pieces to keep them from getting scratched and knocked around.
I got a pile of old broken Stihl gas power pruners in my shop .. have wanted to try battery power pruner for using out of my 60 foot aerial lift for out of reach limbs .. just ordered the Milwaukee power pruner and very excited to try it out .. this video made me buy the Milwaukee! Thanks 🎉
Literally bought the Milwaukee telescoping saw two days ago after watching a couple video reviews. Wish I had seen yours too because that would’ve made it easier to choose. Used it today and it is incredible impressive in ease of use, like you said the weight on the saw end is light and easy to maneuver but cuts like a big powerful circular saw. Made quick work of a big project with a lot of cutting and still had half a battery left. So glad I went with battery power on this tool. Would buy again without hesitation.
Thanks for taking the time to write about your experience with the tool here! It is the berries. It makes me think gas pole saws really have a limited amount of time left on the market.
I’m an old fart stuck on 2stroke fun. I run the Stihl 131 with extension. If I’m off the ground I’ll run a hand pull pole saw. If I ever have to buy an electric one I’ll probably go with the Milwaukee fuel one. Hope you have a blessed week.
The milwaukee telescoping pole saw shits all over the stihl 131 the milwaukee can extend further and has way more power I was a gas guy till my brother got the milwaukee pole saw and I used it sold my 131 almost immediately!
I have a stihl 131 extendable pole saw myself and like it but..when reaching out far the exhaust is a pain just like you said. I was quite suprised by the Milwaukee with the cut time, and being able to stablize it on your leg like you said and that seems like it would be nice. Good video here, Mr. Fancy Flat Flopper 😂
I don't have a dedicated polesaw, I use the attachment for my Husqvarna 535LK pro combi. Though a little heavy, it does give me 2.2hp, which is enough to do whatever I need!
Nice job on the comparison and pointing out those issues that could be improved. Seems like an honest opinion rather than a sales pitch. Glad you are still making tree content.
Husqvarna use CC equivalent. On a 530ipt the 5 means professional and the 30 means 30cc equivalent. 30cc to HP = 2 This goes for everything else also. 572xp chainsaw is 72cc etc etc
Another tip or something to try? ! Ive found if you turn the polesaw gas or battery but gas forsure upside down and back bar the cut ..from top of limb down it cuts much faster tge Milwaukee and 94r are 2 best or fastest cutting
Just a tip..the 94r stihl combi is lighter and cuts faster than that big 131 or whatever i have them both. 94r would be the one to compare its regular 2cycle not like that 4mix combi
@@zaccheus 131 is 4 mix 4stroke with valves and is 2cycle gas ..but its much heavier and slower just used my 94r in silver maples tgis week..try it out
Zach, i don't use a power pole that much electric would be handy. My kombi works fine, and my extendable power pole sits maybe a year at a time pain to get running. Milwaukee would be handy seeing i already have the batteries
Thanks for the review. I have the Milwaukee top handle battery saw and really like its torque. I was hesitant between Stihl's pole saw & Milwaukee's until this review.
I asked a lot for them to offer different chain options when I was there. I think I might be able to get a different pitch sprocket off of another tool and see where we can go woth that. The bars are just Oregon bars
@markostefanac Yes and the stihl telescoping pole saw is $770 here in the US which means the milwaukee pole saw it a better value if you're looking for power.
I run the Stihl HT131 with .043" That thing is a tank. I cut down some 12-14" diameter branches at a buddies house. It didn't even flinch. Just keep on chugging through. I'll rest my Stihl on my leg just like you did with the Husqvarna. Sometimes I'll grab it by the plastic loop on the bottom if I need some extra length lol.
Haha, you're a braver man than me. I mostly end up climbing for branches that big. I expect the 131 would handle big stuff better. Both of the electric saws have 10" bars and the 131 had a 14" I think.
@@zaccheus Yeah it's got a 14" .043" bar and chain on it. Saw has power for days. I think it could pull a 20" panther bar and chain with ease. It would be funny to see a 20" panther on a HT131 lol. Yeah the limbs were just barely low enough to get them with the pole saw. I didn't feel like setting up climbing gear that day lol. Plus they were horizontal branches. I didn't see any risk cutting them with the pole saw.
What size chain is on the Milwaukee?we run 3/8lp 043 on the stihl HT 135 with a 14inch bar so you can cut bigger limbs ,the stihl runs a 14bar easy,how do you reckon that Milwaukee would go with same chain size and 14inch bar
I believe it is 3/8p. I haven't tried any bigger bars, but there was a fella in the comments here somewhere that mentioned that he had put a bigger bar on it and was satisfied. They claim it makes 2.4 hp or something like that. Thats competing with a 201 🤷♂️
Well they wouldn't be new if they were hand filed 😂 you have a good eye though, the husky was the only thing that didn't have a brand new chain on it. We thought we had one ready to go, but something got mixed up and so we ended up having to using a chain that had been on it for a little bit. It had been hand filed, though.
@@zaccheusThanks for your reply. The reason I said new and hand filed is because of the distance between the cutting teeth and the rakers, you want them to be equal for all, and no chain is 100% equally sharp from different factories, hand filing them to a perfect cut (Buckin' Billy Ray style) makes the comparison really fair. The Husky chain was very jumpy, that is why I noticed it right away. I have a Makita dual 18V battery powered telescopic one. Cheers :)
@diegovd7215 I can't say I'm on board with Billy's filing tactics. I don't think it's possible to hand file something sharper than competing multi-billion dollar companies who all want to have the sharpest chain on the market. It's definitely possible to file a chain to better suit the species you're cutting. All chains sold are set up to cut hardwoods. Billy is out there in the softer wood where you can afford a little lower raker.maker. How does that makita run for you? Is it 18v or 36v or 40v?
@@zaccheusHi, oh, well I did not mean that hand filing would make them sharper, only equally sharp. Anyways, after a while one will have to file them so... filing them all before the test puts them at the same height of one's filing abilities for later use, and removes one variable for the test so that the test is fair. I can't argue on specific tree work applications, you know much better than me for sure! ;) I only expressed my opinion as a Tester, which is my job. The Makita works great. The only pain with Makita products like the DUA301 that I have, and the chainsaw also with 2x18V batteries is that they turn off automatically pretty fast, thus one needs to turn them back on again and again. I don't think the Milwaukee does that. The Makita DUA301 is just slightly less powerful than the single 40V battery. I chose the DUA301 since I have many 18V Makita tools, batteries and chargers. I also only need to do tree work on occasion on the trees near my beehives, and on side-hustle jobs. Cheers
@Sethhaun78 haha I get it, you're not a fan of the 131 powerhead 😂 I'm glad to hear you like the milwaukee. I think it's a really good price of equipment.
@@zaccheus 131 is heavy and slow its designed for that.i like it doing landscaping because it has more torque power to run the bigger attachment s..I have like the rototiller..bed edger...things like that ..when I bought it I ALSO thought it would be faster cutting on the polesaw attachment. But my km 94r combi is much lighter and cuts faster has been my go to polesaw..I tryed the lighter carbon fiber extensions but there to expensive and break easy..I use thecsteel extensions can put 2 or 3 on and reach real high ..2 gets hard to hold ..but can be done...with 12 inch bar it's way better that km131 for polesaw work. .gotta use it again tommrow..it will run the larger attachment s but hard on the engine km 131 is 4mix stroke value engine design to have grunt not speed..
@@basiliomorales4312 That is possible for sure. It all depends on what you're doing with it. If you expect to use it hours on end regularly, then a second battery might be good. I was ready to be done before the battery was gone 🤷♂️😅
Depends on the battery size I can use a 12ah battery and cut 75 plus limps 5 to 10inches that's alot limps you can keep your gas powered I sold mine and got the milwaukee and I couldn't be happier far more power and extends further all a big plus!
I run the Milwaukee Quik Lok pole saw, specifically because it can be broken down into 3 short pieces which are much easier to transport. Bonus, the power head can be used for other attachments. Well satisfied with it. Would be interested in a truck tour sometime, if you feel like it. Be cool to see how you have your gear organized in your Rigid box. Special thanks to Milwaukee for supporting our CZcams friends.
Thats an excellent point. Transport would definitely be easier if everything could be even shorter.
You're not the first to ask about that. I guess I ought to make a video like that 😅
I keep my 3 piece Milwaukee Quik Lok pole saw in my Rigid tool box on my truck along with the weedeater attachment and my other chainsaws.I use some carpet pieces layered between my saws and Milwaukee pieces to keep them from getting scratched and knocked around.
@barrybri carpet pieces sounds like a good idea. I have a couple spaces in my truck aswell. Most of them are just old plastic bottles 😅
I got a pile of old broken Stihl gas power pruners in my shop .. have wanted to try battery power pruner for using out of my 60 foot aerial lift for out of reach limbs .. just ordered the Milwaukee power pruner and very excited to try it out .. this video made me buy the Milwaukee! Thanks 🎉
That's great news! You won't be disappointed. It's the nest power pruner I've ever used.
Literally bought the Milwaukee telescoping saw two days ago after watching a couple video reviews. Wish I had seen yours too because that would’ve made it easier to choose. Used it today and it is incredible impressive in ease of use, like you said the weight on the saw end is light and easy to maneuver but cuts like a big powerful circular saw. Made quick work of a big project with a lot of cutting and still had half a battery left. So glad I went with battery power on this tool. Would buy again without hesitation.
Thanks for taking the time to write about your experience with the tool here! It is the berries. It makes me think gas pole saws really have a limited amount of time left on the market.
I’m an old fart stuck on 2stroke fun. I run the Stihl 131 with extension. If I’m off the ground I’ll run a hand pull pole saw. If I ever have to buy an electric one I’ll probably go with the Milwaukee fuel one. Hope you have a blessed week.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Iwas not previously a battery powered fan, but this thing is making me reconsider 😅
The milwaukee telescoping pole saw shits all over the stihl 131 the milwaukee can extend further and has way more power I was a gas guy till my brother got the milwaukee pole saw and I used it sold my 131 almost immediately!
I have a stihl 131 extendable pole saw myself and like it but..when reaching out far the exhaust is a pain just like you said.
I was quite suprised by the Milwaukee with the cut time, and being able to stablize it on your leg like you said and that seems like it would be nice.
Good video here, Mr. Fancy Flat Flopper 😂
Thanks GP!
I don't have a dedicated polesaw, I use the attachment for my Husqvarna 535LK pro combi. Though a little heavy, it does give me 2.2hp, which is enough to do whatever I need!
Nice job on the comparison and pointing out those issues that could be improved. Seems like an honest opinion rather than a sales pitch.
Glad you are still making tree content.
Thanks Kevin. Thats really valuable feedback.
Husqvarna use CC equivalent. On a 530ipt the 5 means professional and the 30 means 30cc equivalent. 30cc to HP = 2
This goes for everything else also. 572xp chainsaw is 72cc etc etc
@dascubaguy oh thats interesting. It's far from accurate, though. The 540i is nowhere close to the production rate of a 40cc saw
Another tip or something to try? ! Ive found if you turn the polesaw gas or battery but gas forsure upside down and back bar the cut ..from top of limb down it cuts much faster tge Milwaukee and 94r are 2 best or fastest cutting
Just a tip..the 94r stihl combi is lighter and cuts faster than that big 131 or whatever i have them both. 94r would be the one to compare its regular 2cycle not like that 4mix combi
@Sethhaun78 The 94r makes 1.1 hp and the 131r makes 1.9 hp.
@@zaccheus I have them both..94r cuts way faster. Especially back baring
@@zaccheus I promise
@@zaccheus 131 is 4 mix 4stroke with valves and is 2cycle gas ..but its much heavier and slower just used my 94r in silver maples tgis week..try it out
@@zaccheus my 131 I only use fir running roto tiller attachments and landscaping like bed edger attachments exctra or broom sweep
At double the cut time, that Husky will feel like 30# in no time. Good review!👍
Hahah thays an excellent consideration 😂 thanks!
Also the stihl combi you can add as many extensions as you can lift 3 is most i can hold in my curent health
Zach, i don't use a power pole that much electric would be handy. My kombi works fine, and my extendable power pole sits maybe a year at a time pain to get running. Milwaukee would be handy seeing i already have the batteries
Thanks for the review. I have the Milwaukee top handle battery saw and really like its torque. I was hesitant between Stihl's pole saw & Milwaukee's until this review.
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
Thats 2 extension s and the polesaw tip and power head
Good meeting you today at Bissells 👍
Geoff! It was a pleasure! Thanks for letting me sit and chat 🤙
Great review!
Man i need get that Milwaukee next couple weeks
Maybe you could ask your Milwaukee guys for me..if ??? The sprocket can be changed to qaurter pitch . Also what is chain and bar sizes ???
I asked a lot for them to offer different chain options when I was there. I think I might be able to get a different pitch sprocket off of another tool and see where we can go woth that. The bars are just Oregon bars
excellent. thank you
Stihl have gasoline 4m pole saw .Special tool not this multi tool . Price is around 1300e.
@markostefanac It's the same power head though isn't it? What is the power rating on it?
@@zaccheus engine is 1.9hp but pol with saw is beter quallty
@@markostefanac The milwaukee pole saw is 2.3 hp
@@zaccheus yes and its great but in eu cost 800e bare tool .US 800$ full packet
@markostefanac Yes and the stihl telescoping pole saw is $770 here in the US which means the milwaukee pole saw it a better value if you're looking for power.
Enjoyed the video.
I run the Stihl HT131 with .043" That thing is a tank. I cut down some 12-14" diameter branches at a buddies house. It didn't even flinch. Just keep on chugging through. I'll rest my Stihl on my leg just like you did with the Husqvarna. Sometimes I'll grab it by the plastic loop on the bottom if I need some extra length lol.
Haha, you're a braver man than me. I mostly end up climbing for branches that big. I expect the 131 would handle big stuff better. Both of the electric saws have 10" bars and the 131 had a 14" I think.
@@zaccheus Yeah it's got a 14" .043" bar and chain on it. Saw has power for days. I think it could pull a 20" panther bar and chain with ease. It would be funny to see a 20" panther on a HT131 lol. Yeah the limbs were just barely low enough to get them with the pole saw. I didn't feel like setting up climbing gear that day lol. Plus they were horizontal branches. I didn't see any risk cutting them with the pole saw.
@@alotl1kevegas860I agree with you
What size chain is on the Milwaukee?we run 3/8lp 043 on the stihl HT 135 with a 14inch bar so you can cut bigger limbs ,the stihl runs a 14bar easy,how do you reckon that Milwaukee would go with same chain size and 14inch bar
I believe it is 3/8p. I haven't tried any bigger bars, but there was a fella in the comments here somewhere that mentioned that he had put a bigger bar on it and was satisfied. They claim it makes 2.4 hp or something like that. Thats competing with a 201 🤷♂️
@@zaccheus ok that is powerful sounds good 👍
Enjoyed the video, neat pole saws!
A fair comparison would require all chains to be new and hand filed. The Husky chain was - from my arm chair - not performing as it should IMHO ;)
Well they wouldn't be new if they were hand filed 😂 you have a good eye though, the husky was the only thing that didn't have a brand new chain on it. We thought we had one ready to go, but something got mixed up and so we ended up having to using a chain that had been on it for a little bit. It had been hand filed, though.
@@zaccheusThanks for your reply. The reason I said new and hand filed is because of the distance between the cutting teeth and the rakers, you want them to be equal for all, and no chain is 100% equally sharp from different factories, hand filing them to a perfect cut (Buckin' Billy Ray style) makes the comparison really fair. The Husky chain was very jumpy, that is why I noticed it right away. I have a Makita dual 18V battery powered telescopic one. Cheers :)
@diegovd7215 I can't say I'm on board with Billy's filing tactics. I don't think it's possible to hand file something sharper than competing multi-billion dollar companies who all want to have the sharpest chain on the market. It's definitely possible to file a chain to better suit the species you're cutting. All chains sold are set up to cut hardwoods. Billy is out there in the softer wood where you can afford a little lower raker.maker.
How does that makita run for you? Is it 18v or 36v or 40v?
@@zaccheusGet the Gullet 😅
@@zaccheusHi, oh, well I did not mean that hand filing would make them sharper, only equally sharp. Anyways, after a while one will have to file them so... filing them all before the test puts them at the same height of one's filing abilities for later use, and removes one variable for the test so that the test is fair. I can't argue on specific tree work applications, you know much better than me for sure! ;) I only expressed my opinion as a Tester, which is my job.
The Makita works great. The only pain with Makita products like the DUA301 that I have, and the chainsaw also with 2x18V batteries is that they turn off automatically pretty fast, thus one needs to turn them back on again and again. I don't think the Milwaukee does that. The Makita DUA301 is just slightly less powerful than the single 40V battery. I chose the DUA301 since I have many 18V Makita tools, batteries and chargers. I also only need to do tree work on occasion on the trees near my beehives, and on side-hustle jobs. Cheers
MILWAUKEE ALL DAY LONG! And yes I own it!!
Haha I'm glad to hear a positive response from an experienced user!
Do like that Milwaukee polesaw...for its speed and its 1 peice
Yes I do!
@@zaccheus I meant I do and have agreed with you. My freind...
@@zaccheus except that heavy 131..
@Sethhaun78 haha I get it, you're not a fan of the 131 powerhead 😂 I'm glad to hear you like the milwaukee. I think it's a really good price of equipment.
@@zaccheus 131 is heavy and slow its designed for that.i like it doing landscaping because it has more torque power to run the bigger attachment s..I have like the rototiller..bed edger...things like that ..when I bought it I ALSO thought it would be faster cutting on the polesaw attachment. But my km 94r combi is much lighter and cuts faster has been my go to polesaw..I tryed the lighter carbon fiber extensions but there to expensive and break easy..I use thecsteel extensions can put 2 or 3 on and reach real high ..2 gets hard to hold ..but can be done...with 12 inch bar it's way better that km131 for polesaw work. .gotta use it again tommrow..it will run the larger attachment s but hard on the engine km 131 is 4mix stroke value engine design to have grunt not speed..
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Thanks Wendy!
Gasoline all day baby. The only thing I run a battery in is a drill
They make gasoline drills if you want one of those too 😅
Nothing beats a gasoline instead of battery
I would agree, but the result are the results and the milwaukee beat the gas saw by long shot 😅
It’s not only one battery you’ll be using that battery will be gone. Are you gonna have to buy another one and it’s gonna come out more expensive
@@basiliomorales4312 That is possible for sure. It all depends on what you're doing with it. If you expect to use it hours on end regularly, then a second battery might be good. I was ready to be done before the battery was gone 🤷♂️😅
Depends on the battery size I can use a 12ah battery and cut 75 plus limps 5 to 10inches that's alot limps you can keep your gas powered I sold mine and got the milwaukee and I couldn't be happier far more power and extends further all a big plus!