The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Telescoping Pole Saw is designed to meet the performance, durability, and ergonomic needs of the professional arborist, power utility lineman, and landscape maintenance professional. The saw's POWERSTATE Brushless Motor delivers 2.3HP peak power, making it the industry's most powerful telescoping pole saw. M18 FUEL technology allows the saw to reach its full throttle 25m/s chain speed in under 1 second, delivering the fastest cutting in its class. In addition to outperforming gas competitors, the saw eliminates all of the headaches associated with gas engines, such as pull starts, high noise levels, emissions, and regular maintenance. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 14 in. Top Handle Chainsaw cuts faster than 35cc gas, delivers the power to cut hardwoods, and eliminates the headaches associated with gas engines. M18 FUEL technology allows the saw to reach full throttle in under 1-second providing ultimate control and cutting faster than 35cc gas for increased productivity. The XC 8.0 and HD 12.0 Batteries deliver 150 cuts and 225 cuts per charge in 4"x4 in. cedar respectively. The M18 FUEL Telescoping Pole Saw and 14 in. Top Handle Chainsaw are fully compatible with 250+ solutions on the M18 system.