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2 models side by side, spec by spec.
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- Makita 18V LXT Brushless 14" Kit Battery fleet quiet, low-maintenance crew work: pruning, limbing, and small-tree cutting (14-in bar)
- Milwaukee M18 FUEL 14" Top Handle Arborist (top-handle) trained climbers pruning and limbing aloft on a rope and harness (14-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — makitatools.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — milwaukeetool.com.
| Spec | Makita 18V LXT Brushless 14" Kit | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 14" Top Handle |
|---|---|---|
| Battery & Electric | ||
| Battery System | — | M18™ |
| Voltage | 18 V | — |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.043 in | 0.043 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" LP | .325" |
| Guide Bar Length | 14.02 in (356 mm) | 14.02 in (356 mm) |
| Max Chain Speed | — | 15 m/s |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 25.12 in (638 mm) |
| System Weight | 9.3 lb (4.22 kg) | — |
| Weight | 7.89 lb (3.58 kg) | 8.4 lb (3.81 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | battery | battery |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |