# Milwaukee 2826 20C

Type: chainsaw
Manufacturer: Milwaukee
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## Overview

Professional arborists and utility linemen now have access to cordless power that rivals gas-powered saws with Milwaukee's M18 FUEL technology. This battery-powered chainsaw delivers an impressive 2.01 kW of cutting power through its brushless motor system, translating to 2.7 horsepower that handles demanding professional applications. The recommended 30.48 cm bar length provides optimal balance and maneuverability for precision cuts, while the maximum 35.56 cm bar capacity extends versatility for larger diameter work. Built on Milwaukee's proven M18 battery platform, this saw eliminates the maintenance headaches of gas engines while delivering consistent power output. The brushless motor technology ensures longer runtime and extended tool life, making it particularly valuable for landscape maintenance professionals who need reliable, emission-free operation in residential areas and sensitive environments.

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Power Output | 2.01 kW |
| Power Output (HP) | 2.7 hp |
| Recommended Bar Length | 30.48 cm |
| Maximum Bar Length | 35.56 cm |
| Intended Use | professional arborist, power utility linemen, and landscape maintenance professional |
| Fuel Type | electric battery |

Not published by the manufacturer: Engine Displacement, Idle Speed, Maximum Speed, Chain Pitch, Chain Speed, Weight (without bar and chain), Fuel Tank Capacity, Oil Tank Capacity, Sound Pressure Level, Sound Power Level, Vibration Front Handle, Vibration Rear Handle.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is the Milwaukee 2826 20C aimed at?

Milwaukee positions the 2826 20C for professional arborists, power utility linemen and landscape maintenance professionals. That is a working-crew tool rather than a homeowner saw: it is meant for repeated limbing, clearance work around power lines and site tidy-up, where a saw is picked up and put down dozens of times in a shift.

### How much power does the Milwaukee 2826 20C have?

The Milwaukee 2826 20C is rated at 2.01 kW, which Milwaukee also expresses as 2.7 hp. That output sits below the larger felling saws but is well matched to the 30.48 cm bar the 2826 20C normally carries, giving enough pull for limbs and small trunks without the bulk of a big powerhead.

### What bar lengths fit the Milwaukee 2826 20C?

Milwaukee lists a recommended bar length of 30.48 cm for the 2826 20C and a maximum of 35.56 cm. The shorter bar keeps the saw nimble for overhead and repetitive limbing, while fitting the 35.56 cm maximum adds reach for thicker wood at the cost of a heavier, slower-handling front end.

### Does the Milwaukee 2826 20C use petrol?

No. The Milwaukee 2826 20C is an electric battery chainsaw, so there is no fuel mixing, no choke and no warm-up before the first cut, which suits crews making many short cuts. Milwaukee does not publish battery capacity or run time for the 2826 20C, so cuts per charge depend on the pack fitted.

### Can the Milwaukee 2826 20C fell large trees?

Not really. The Milwaukee 2826 20C accepts a bar of 35.56 cm at most, which caps the trunk diameter it can cut cleanly, and Milwaukee aims it at arborist, utility and landscape maintenance work. For felling timber wider than that bar can reach in a single pass, a longer-barred saw is the right tool.

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