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- Milwaukee M18 FUEL 12" Top Handle Arborist (top-handle) trained climbers pruning and limbing aloft on a rope and harness (12-in bar)
- DeWalt 20V MAX Compact 12-In. Brushless Battery fleet quiet, low-maintenance crew work: pruning, limbing, and small-tree cutting (12-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — milwaukeetool.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — dewalt.com.
| Spec | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 12" Top Handle | DeWalt 20V MAX Compact 12-In. Brushless |
|---|---|---|
| Battery & Electric | ||
| Battery System | M18™ | — |
| Voltage | 18 V | 20 V |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.043 in | 0.043 in |
| Chain Pitch | .325" | 3/8" LP |
| Guide Bar Length | 12.01 in (305 mm) | 12.01 in (305 mm) |
| Max Chain Speed | 15 m/s | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 22.56 in (573 mm) | 26.3 in (668 mm) |
| Weight | 8.2 lb (3.72 kg) | 8.09 lb (3.67 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | battery | battery |
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |