Milwaukee Tool is soon launching a new M18 FUEL 10-1/4″ rear handle circular saw, model 3026.
The newest Milwaukee cordless circular saw is “built to take on the toughest structural lumber,” and can cut 4x construction lumber in a single pass.
It weighs 10.3 lbs (bare tool), which Milwaukee says makes theirs the lightest 10-1/4″ circular saw on the market.
They also say that the new 3026 M18 Fuel rear-handle 10-1/4″ circular saw delivers industry-leading power.
The saw features AUTOSTOP advance kickback protection, which shuts down the tool if a severe kickback event is detected.
Users can take advantage of its power and cutting capacity to cut through wood boards or stacks of plywood and other such sheet goods.
Milwaukee 3026 Circular Saw Specs
- 10-1/4″ blade size
- 3250 RPM
- 3-13/16″ max cutting depth at 90°
- 2-3/4″ max cutting depth at 45°
- 57° max bevel angle (detents at 22.5° and 45°)
- Removable auxiliary handle
- Weighs 10.3 lbs (bare tool)
- Weighs 13.6 lbs with FORGE 12Ah battery
It can make up to 250 cuts in 4×4 material per charge with a FORGE 12Ah battery.
The saw will be available as a bare tool (3026-20) or in a kit (3026-21HD) with Rapid Charger, FORGE 12Ah battery (tabless Li-ion tech), and tool bag.
It will be paired with a 10-1/4″ thick kerf framing circular saw blade, which “offers the straightest cuts and longer life in wood.” A diamond venting pattern allows for cooler cutting and improved chip ejection.
Price: $429 for tool-only, $599 for the kit
ETA: July 2026
Discussion
Milwaukee says their tool delivers faster application speeds that “surpasses all major competitors.”
The new large rear handle circular saw was designed to “redefine cordless capability on the jobsite” and “deliver a new benchmark in power, ergonomics, and safety for professional carpenters, remodelers, and general contractors.”
They also have a chart showing comparative weights with batteries, saying the M18 Fuel is up to 4 lb lighter than competing models.
Compared to the teal competitor, the Milwaukee saw is nearly 2 lbs lighter.
All of that sounds impressive.
Given what we know so far, what’s your take on the latest beam and board-cutting saw from Milwaukee?
