{"product_id":"milwaukee-3004-20-m18-fuel-hatchet-8-pruning-saw","title":"Milwaukee 3004-20 M18 FUEL HATCHET 8\" Pruning Saw, Tool Only","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVGI_KtuC7M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt for pruning work where a full-size chainsaw is overkill. The compact body, top guard, and under-5-pound tool weight help you move through tight branches and awkward cuts with better control.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/motor-type.svg\" alt=\"motor-type\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushless Cutting Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe POWERSTATE brushless motor is made to keep chain speed up in hardwoods and demanding cuts. That means less bogging when the branch gets dense and faster work overall.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/anti-vibration.svg\" alt=\"anti-vibration\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner, Smoother Cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA full house chain helps reduce vibration and leaves a cleaner finish in pruning applications. It is a practical upgrade if you care about control, cut quality, and less fight from the saw.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMilwaukee M18 FUEL HATCHET 8\" Pruning Saw\u003c\/strong\u003e, model \u003cstrong\u003e3004-20\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a cordless pruning saw built for arborists, landscape crews, and utility professionals who need fast, controlled cutting without hauling around a full-size gas saw. This is a pruning saw designed for trimming branches, cutting hardwood limbs, and working in tight-access areas where maneuverability matters as much as raw cutting power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this tool stand out is how it balances reach, control, and cutting speed. Milwaukee says it is built to cut demanding materials and maintain speed under load, and the POWERSTATE brushless motor is a big part of that. The saw reaches full throttle in under 1 second, so it responds quickly when you are moving from cut to cut instead of waiting on the tool to catch up. The variable speed trigger also gives you better feel at the start of the cut, which matters when you are lining up on smaller branches or awkward angles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 8-inch bar gives this pruning saw a useful middle ground. It is long enough for common limb work and hardwood pruning, but still compact enough to stay manageable in dense growth, bucket work, and overhead trimming situations. Milwaukee pairs that bar with a full house chain, which is there for a reason: it helps minimize vibration and improves cut quality. If you are making finish-sensitive pruning cuts, that smoother cutting behavior is not just a nice extra, it is part of what makes the saw easier to place accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJobsite practicality is clearly part of the design. The tool weighs 4.9 pounds without a battery, measures 19.8 inches long, and includes features that make real work easier instead of just sounding good on a spec sheet. The easy-access chain tensioner helps you make quick chain adjustments, the automatic oiler keeps lubrication consistent, and the translucent oil reservoir lets you check oil level without guesswork. Milwaukee also adds onboard scrench storage, which is the kind of detail you appreciate the first time you need to make an adjustment and do not have to go digging for the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor control during the cut, the metal bucking spikes and trigger lockoff are worth noting. The bucking spikes give you a more stable contact point against the branch, which helps the saw track better and reduces wandering when you are starting into harder wood. The trigger lockoff adds another layer of handling confidence, especially when the tool is moving around in a truck, trailer, or climbing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Milwaukee pruning saw is also built with aerial work in mind. The flip-up lanyard loop gives you a tie-off point for climbing and elevated applications, and the included climbing scabbard covers the bucking spikes, locks onto the saw, and adds tie-off points. That matters for arborists and utility line crews who need their gear secured and ready to move, not just powerful on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the system side, the saw runs on the Milwaukee M18 battery platform, which makes it an easy add for users already invested in M18 tools and chargers. It is fully compatible with the broader M18 system, so if you already own M18 batteries, this bare tool can slot right into your setup without adding another battery line to manage. That is a real advantage for landscape maintenance teams and contractors who want fewer chargers, fewer battery types, and better fleet consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? If your work involves regular limb trimming, pruning hardwood branches, storm cleanup on smaller material, or controlled cutting in tight spaces, this is the right kind of saw. It is especially well suited for pro users who want something faster and more capable than a hand pruner or small homeowner tool, but lighter and easier to manage than a traditional chainsaw. If you already run M18 batteries, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL HATCHET 8\" Pruning Saw is one of the smarter niche additions you can make to your cordless lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Work in Tight Access Areas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeetool.com\/--\/web-images\/sc\/533a93291f4e4939ae7e300df06269b8?hash=5972e8b1c0e8189df70812a4d1b66504\u0026amp;lang=en\" alt=\"Milwaukee M18 FUEL HATCHET 8 inch Pruning Saw shown in side profile for tight-access pruning and branch cutting applications on a jobsite\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saw is sized for the kind of pruning work where a full chainsaw gets awkward fast. The compact layout gives you more room to position the cut cleanly in brush, trees, and overhead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e19.8 inch overall length helps with access and maneuverability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4.9 lb tool weight keeps the saw easier to carry and control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlip-up lanyard loop supports tie-off points in aerial applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade for Fast, Controlled Pruning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeetool.com\/--\/web-images\/sc\/9078d49d32d7441cabbabf9287a2091f?hash=74934b33e90c0f595b4d2ceb2f194efb\u0026amp;lang=en\" alt=\"Milwaukee M18 FUEL HATCHET 8 inch Pruning Saw angled view showing bar, chain, guard, and compact body for hardwood pruning and limb removal\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast cutting is only useful if the saw stays predictable in the branch. Milwaukee backs that up with a brushless motor, variable speed trigger, metal bucking spikes, and a full house chain that is tuned for smoother cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePOWERSTATE brushless motor maintains speed under heavy load\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull throttle in under 1 second for quicker cut-to-cut response\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull house chain minimizes vibration and helps deliver clean cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Milwaukee M18 FUEL HATCHET 8\" Pruning Saw Bare Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Scabbard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Owner's Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery and charger are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery Platform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePruning Saw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBar Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOWERSTATE Brushless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChain Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 m\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChain Pitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in Low Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChain Gauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.043 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive Links\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.9 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/voltage.svg\" alt=\"voltage\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBattery Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eWorks on the Milwaukee M18 battery system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/charger-included.svg\" alt=\"charger-included\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharger Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eThis is a bare tool. Battery and charger are not included.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/connectivity.svg\" alt=\"connectivity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSystem Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003ePart of the M18 system, with compatibility across more than 250 Milwaukee M18 solutions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eArborists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eLandscaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTree Pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eUtility Line Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHardwood Limb Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTight Access Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStorm Cleanup on Smaller Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eProperty Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eKeep an eye on the translucent oil reservoir before you climb or move into a long pruning run. On a compact saw like this, staying ahead of bar oil and using the onboard scrench for quick chain tweaks saves you a trip back down and keeps cut quality consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e 3 Year Limited Warranty. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMilwaukee M18 FUEL HATCHET 8\" Pruning Saw hits the sweet spot\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of cordless pruning saw that earns its place fast if you do regular limb work and already run M18 batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arborists, landscape maintenance crews, utility pros, and property owners who need more control than a full-size chainsaw gives them in tight spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It combines real hardwood-cutting power, fast throttle response, a useful 8 inch bar, and smart jobsite details like the automatic oiler, lanyard loop, scabbard, and onboard scrench storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a bare tool, so plan on adding an M18 battery and charger if you are not already on the platform. If you are, it is one of the more practical specialty saws Milwaukee makes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a chainsaw or a pruning saw?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a cordless pruning saw designed for branch trimming, hardwood limb cutting, and tight-access cutting tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it use Milwaukee M18 batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This tool runs on the Milwaukee M18 battery platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the motor brushless?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It uses a POWERSTATE brushless motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a scabbard?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A scabbard is included, and Milwaukee describes it as a climbing scabbard that locks onto the saw.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Milwaukee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52066437497063,"sku":"3004-20","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7230\/7175\/files\/3004-20-1_1.jpg?v=1778752830","url":"https:\/\/minisawpro.com\/products\/milwaukee-3004-20-m18-fuel-hatchet-8-pruning-saw","provider":"Minisawpro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}