Outdoor Power Tools
Milwaukee and DeWalt Outdoor Power Tool Deals Worth a Look Right Now
A roundup of current Milwaukee M18 Fuel and M12 Fuel outdoor power tools plus DeWalt chainsaw kit deals, with practical notes on what each one does well.
Introduction
A limited-time sale on Milwaukee and DeWalt outdoor power equipment has put several well-regarded cordless tools within easier reach, and a few of the deals come with free high-capacity batteries that are genuinely worth the price of entry on their own. If you are already invested in either battery platform, this is one of those moments where staying loyal pays off. Below is a rundown of the standout tools in the sale, what each one is good at, and a few honest caveats before you click buy.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel String Trimmer
The M18 Fuel string trimmer is currently available as a kit, which makes the free battery bundle here especially useful since you get everything you need in one purchase. Milwaukee’s trimmers have built a reputation for cutting power that rivals gas, and this one fits that pattern for anyone wanting to ditch the fuel can.

For buyers already on the M18 platform, a kit pricing on the string trimmer is about as painless an entry as you will find.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Chainsaw
This chainsaw usually sits right around the $329 mark, so getting a free battery alongside it is a solid deal by any measure. It has been a consistent performer in the cordless chainsaw space and remains one of the more dependable picks for property cleanup and firewood duties.

If you have been waiting on a good moment to add a cordless chainsaw to your M18 collection, a free high-capacity battery is a reasonable trigger.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hedge Trimmer
At $189, the M18 Fuel hedge trimmer is one of the more accessible ways into Milwaukee’s outdoor line. It is the most powerful cordless hedge trimmer many users have handled, with the largest branch cut capacity in its class, so it clears thick growth without bogging down.
The one trade-off worth knowing upfront is weight. It is on the heavier side, which matters on longer trimming sessions or overhead work. If raw cutting ability matters more than featherweight handling, it is still an easy recommendation.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Mower
The new Milwaukee mower has finally landed with another $100 off, bringing it to roughly $1,000 with two 12 amp hour batteries and a rapid charger or dual rapid charger included. The mower has drawn somewhat mixed impressions so far, but the battery and charger bundle softens the math considerably.
For anyone committed to staying in the Milwaukee platform rather than buying into another mower ecosystem, this is likely the best price point you will find to make that jump.
Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hatchet
At $269 as a kit, the M12 Fuel Hatchet comes with a free extra 2.5 amp hour battery on top. This compact mini chainsaw arguably kicked off the whole mini chainsaw trend that many other brands have since followed, and it remains a handy pick for pruning, limbing, and light cutting around the yard.
Milwaukee backs it with a five year warranty, which adds real peace of mind for a tool you will toss in a truck bed and use hard.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Top-Handled Chainsaw
The M18 Fuel top-handled chainsaw is currently on pre-sale after a long wait to reach general availability. Confirmed pricing has now surfaced, which finally makes it possible to plan a purchase rather than speculate. Arborists and anyone who needs a top-handle format for in-tree or elevated work have been asking for this one for a while.
If a top-handled cordless saw has been on your wishlist, this pre-sale is the first realistic chance to lock one in at known pricing.
DeWalt Chainsaw Kits
Not every deal here wears Milwaukee red. The DeWalt chainsaw kits come with a free 12 amp hour battery, and those batteries alone run close to $300 on their own, making this arguably the strongest value in the entire sale. These are full kit chainsaws too, so you also get a 4 or 5 amp hour battery included rather than a bare tool.

Direct head-to-head testing against higher-voltage competition has not been done here, but impressions from other reviewers suggest the DeWalt saws, especially the top-end model, hold their own on cutting speed. If you want a serious chainsaw and a massive battery for free, this bundle is hard to argue with.
Buying Advice
If you are building out a Milwaukee M18 collection, the string trimmer kit and chainsaw with free batteries are the straightforward wins. The hedge trimmer at $189 is the value pick if you can live with the weight. The mower bundle makes sense mainly for Milwaukee loyalists who want one battery platform for everything. M12 users should look hard at the Hatchet, and the top-handled chainsaw pre-sale is the pick for anyone needing that specific format. For maximum raw value per dollar, the DeWalt chainsaw kit with the free 12 amp hour battery is the standout of the sale.
Conclusion
This sale covers a lot of ground, from a $269 mini chainsaw to a $1,000 mower bundle, and the free high-capacity batteries are doing a lot of the heavy lifting on value. Match the tool to the yard work you actually do, and there is a genuinely good deal here for most cordless outdoor power shoppers.






