The Milwaukee M18 QUIK-LOK Brushless Pole Saw (model 3115-20PS) is a cordless split-boom pole saw built for overhead pruning, limb removal, and storm cleanup. This is a battery-powered pole saw designed for cutting branches at height without a ladder or a gas engine. It pairs the M18 QUIK-LOK Brushless Power Head (3115-20) with the QUIK-LOK 10-inch Pole Saw Attachment (49-16-2720), and it runs on any Milwaukee M18 battery.

Milwaukee rates the brushless motor at a maximum of 1.41 horsepower and says it delivers more power than 27cc gas power heads. In practice that means the chain keeps its speed when you lean into a thick limb instead of slowing and pinching. The chain runs at up to 4,600 RPM on a 10-inch bar with a 3/8-inch low-profile pitch, .043-inch gauge, 40-drive-link chain, a setup that cuts quickly and stays controllable at the end of a long pole.

Reach is seven feet, which covers most of the overhead limbs a landscaper or homeowner deals with from the ground. The motor is mounted at the rear of the boom so it counterbalances the cutting head. That balance is what decides how long you can work with the saw held up at an angle, and it is the reason Milwaukee calls out reduced fatigue. A variable-speed trigger and instant throttle response let you start a cut slowly and then bring it up to full speed.

Maintenance features are practical. An automatic bar oiler keeps the chain lubricated while you cut, and the translucent oil reservoir lets you check the level at a glance. A branch hook on the cutting head pulls down limbs that hang up in the canopy after the cut, so you are not shaking the pole or climbing to free them.

The bigger story is the system. QUIK-LOK is a split-boom attachment platform: the coupler lets you pull the pole saw attachment off and put on a string trimmer, hedge trimmer, edger, or other QUIK-LOK attachment on the same power head. One motor and one set of batteries do the work of several single-purpose tools, which lowers what you spend over time and saves room on the trailer or in the garage. The power head is also part of the M18 battery system, which Milwaukee says covers more than 300 tools.

This is the Brushless line, not FUEL. It sits below the M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK power heads in Milwaukee's lineup, but it shares the same QUIK-LOK coupler and attachment family. Milwaukee states the saw performs best with the M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery, which is sold separately. This listing is tool only: no battery or charger is included.

Who should buy it: landscape and grounds crews who want a lighter-duty pole saw that shares batteries with the rest of their M18 gear, property managers handling regular limb clearance, and homeowners already on M18 who want gas-level cutting without the engine. If you plan to add a trimmer or edger later, starting with this QUIK-LOK pole saw means you only buy the attachment next time.

A Real QUIK-LOK Pole Saw Without the FUEL Price Tag

The Milwaukee M18 QUIK-LOK Brushless Pole Saw gives you a gas-beating cordless pole saw and an entry ticket to the QUIK-LOK attachment system in one box.

• Who it's for: Landscapers, grounds crews, and homeowners already running M18 who need regular overhead pruning.
• Why it stands out: Brushless power Milwaukee rates above 27cc gas, a rear-mounted motor for balance, and a power head that runs every QUIK-LOK attachment.
• Worth knowing: It is the Brushless line, not FUEL, and it ships bare. Plan on an M18 HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery, a charger if you do not have one, and bar oil.

• Is a battery included? No. The 3115-20PS is tool only. Milwaukee recommends the M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 battery for best performance.
• Is this an M18 FUEL pole saw? No. It uses Milwaukee's Brushless (non-FUEL) power head, model 3115-20. It still uses the QUIK-LOK coupler.
• Can I use other attachments on this power head? Yes. The power head is compatible with all QUIK-LOK attachments, such as string trimmer, hedge trimmer, and edger attachments.
• Does it need assembly? Yes. The bail handle bolts on with the two included bolts and Allen wrench.