Milwaukee 2826-21T

Recall notice

In October 2025, Milwaukee issued a recall for 2826-20 series chainsaws due to a potential chain brake issue, posing a laceration hazard. Stop using affected models immediately and check your saw's recall status and affected serial numbers through their website, contact them via email at service.support@milwaukeetool.com, or call 1-800-729-3878.

This 18-Volt Milwaukee 2826-21T battery-powered chainsaw has a 14-inch bar. It weighs 11.2 lbs and has a 3 year warranty. This model sells with one 8 amp-hr battery and a charger.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

Cutting speed

/ 5

Safety

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Weight (lbs.)

/ 5

Power

/ 5

Tested Bar Length

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Cuts through 10 by 10-inch oak beams
Very safe to use, maintain, and store the saw.

About

The Milwaukee 2826-21T is part of the Chainsaws test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Chainsaw models like the 2826-21T are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cutting speed: A high score means the chainsaw effortlessly cuts though hardwood. A top-scoring model will accomplish the job faster.

Safety: A high score means the saw has lower kickback intensity, includes a reliable chain brake to stop the chain during kickbacks, and reduces the possibility of burns caused by inadvertent contact with a hot muffler. A top-scoring model is generally safer and less likely to cause injury.

Ease of use: A high score means the chainsaw has convenient maintenance features and starts easily.

Features & Specs

Specs

Chain brake

Yes

Anti-vibration

Kickback guard included

Safety trigger lock

Yes

Tool-free chain adjuster

Onboard tool storage

Yes

Translucent oil tank

Yes

Metal bucking spikes

Yes

Wrap-around handle

Yes

Storage case

Scabbard

Yes

Number of batteries included

Gas-to-oil mix ratio

Gasoline octane

Warranty (yrs.)

Price & Shop

Milwaukee 2826-21T

CR's Expert Take

Overall Score

What goes into the Overall Score?

Detailed Test Results

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