Then there’s the action of each saw. Reciprocating saws have much more vibration than chainsaws, and the Hatchet is a far more comfortable tool to use for pruning.

Up to 180 cuts in 10 x 10 cm cedar on a full M18™ HIGH OUTPUT™ 5.5 Ah battery charge for outstanding productivity M18 FUEL™ HATCHET pruning saw delivers outstanding power and torque to cut hardwood without bogging down.This mini saw is quite unique in that it has a bar and chain oil reservoir that must be topped up before use. Most mini saws require this to be done manually with a small oil bottle. The unboxing and setup happen at about the 5-minute mark after a rundown of all the specs and features. Yes, it only has a 6-inch bar, but besides that, there is a bit of weight behind it. It comes in at just under 5 lbs, making it almost as heavy as a regular light chainsaw like the ECHO CS-2511T which weighs 6 lbs.

Weighing 2.3 kg and featuring a compact design, the cordless pruning saw gives you increased control and manoeuvrability in tight access areas The M12 is also quite a bit heavier, but when you see it in the videos below, you’ll understand why – it’s bigger! For runtime, Milwaukee tells us that you can make up to 120 cuts in 2-inch oak on a single charge of the 4.0Ah battery that comes in the kit. Paired with a hedge trimmer for branches up to 3/4-inch, a chainsaw for branches over 3 inches, and the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hatchet for everything in between, one battery is plenty to get through a full day of landscaping. What About Using a Reciprocating Saw? Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago. Designed to meet the ergonomic, performance, and durability needs of landscape maintenance professionals.Includes : 20cm (8") saw chain, 76ml chain bar lubricant, climbing scabbard, integrated lanyard loop & chain tension adjustment tool