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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw (3026-20)

Ranked #28 of 50 in Best cordless saws, ranked on official maker specs. Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw (3026-20)

Best for: Official 18 V, 10.3 lb

4.5/10

What we like

Official maker product page lists a brushless motor.

Watch out for

Official maximum torque is Not listed as a specification on the official product page we used.

Score breakdown

Official tool weight 40%

Official voltage 33%

Official brushless motor 27%

Official tool weight	10.3 lb
Official voltage	18 V
Official brushless motor	Yes
Official model number	3026-20
Official product name	M18 FUEL 10-1/4" Rear Handle Circular Saw
Official voltage	18 V
Official no-load speed	Not listed
Official tool weight	10.3 lb
Official brushless motor	Yes
Official max torque	Not listed
Official blade diameter	4 in
Official battery system	M18
Official motor type	POWERSTATE Brushless
Official warranty	5 Year Limited Warranty
Official configuration	Tool only (battery and charger sold separately, per the official product page).
Price	Check price

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Specs source:

Official Milwaukee product page (3026-20)

How it compares

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#2 · Official 60 V, 5800 RPM, 9.92 lb

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#3 · Official 60 V, 5300 RPM, 10.15 lb

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#4 · Official 20 V, 2800 RPM, 3.7 lb

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#5 · Official 18 V, 2500 RPM, 3.5 lb

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#6 · Official 18 V, 4000 RPM, 3.8 lb

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#7 · Official 12 V, 2800 RPM, 3.52 lb

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#8 · Official 12 V, 3.4 lb

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#9 · Official 20 V, 3200 RPM, 5.05 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw (Tool Only) (DCS334B)

#10 · Official 20 V, 3200 RPM, 5.07 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Compact Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only) (DCS367B)

#11 · Official 20 V, 2900 RPM, 5.4 lb

DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 7-1/4 in. Cordless Worm Drive Style Saw (Tool Only) (DCS577B)

#12 · Official 60 V, 5800 RPM, 13.27 lb

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 5-3/8" Circular Saw (2521-20)

#13 · Official 12 V, 4.54 lb

DeWalt 60V MAX 12-in Brushless Cordless Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw (Tool Only) (DCS781B)

#14 · Official 60 V, 3800 RPM, 65.35 lb

DeWalt 60V MAX 6-1/2 in. Brushless Track Saw (Tool Only) (DCS520B)

#15 · Official 60 V, 4200 RPM, 15.8 lb

DeWalt 60V MAX 9-in Brushless Cordless Cut-Off Saw (Tool Only) (DCS692B)

#16 · Official 60 V, 6600 RPM, 17.98 lb

DeWalt 60V MAX Table Saw (Tool Only) (DCS7485B)

#17 · Official 60 V, 5800 RPM, 52.69 lb

DeWalt ATOMIC 20V MAX Brushless Cordless 4-1/2-in Circular Saw (Tool Only) (DCS571B)

#18 · Official 20 V, 4500 RPM, 6.65 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 6-1/2" Circular Saw (Tool Only) (2833-20)

#19 · Official 18 V, 6.3 lb

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#20 · Official 18 V, 5000 RPM, 6.8 lb

Milwaukee M12 FUEL Compact Band Saw (2529-20)

#21 · Official 12 V, 6 lb

Milwaukee M12 FUEL Compact Band Saw Kit (2529-21xc)

#22 · Official 12 V, 6 lb

Milwaukee M18 Brushless 7-1/4" Circular Saw (2631-20)

#23 · Official 18 V, 5000 RPM, 7.2 lb

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#24 · Official 12 V, 3600 RPM, 6.35 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX XR 6-1/2 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only) (DCS565B)

#25 · Official 20 V, 4950 RPM, 7.85 lb

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#26 · Official 18 V, 5000 RPM, 7.3 lb

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4" Circular Saw (2732-20)

#27 · Official 18 V, 5800 RPM, 8 lb

Makita 36V (18V X2) LXT Brushless 7-1/4” Circular Saw, Tool Only (XSH06Z)

#29 · Official 18 V, 6000 RPM, 10.5 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Compact Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only) (DCS387B)

#30 · Official 20 V, 2900 RPM, 5.58 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Jig Saw (Tool Only) (DCS331B)

#31 · Official 20 V, 3000 RPM, 5.6 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only) (DCS380B)

#32 · Official 20 V, 3000 RPM, 5.75 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX XR 7-1/4 in. Metal Cutting Circular Saw (Tool Only) (DCS383B)

#33 · Official 20 V, 3900 RPM, 13.35 lb

Makita 18V LXT 5-3/8" Circular Trim Saw, Tool Only (XSS03Z)

#34 · Official 18 V, 3600 RPM, 6 lb

Milwaukee M12 FUEL Circular Saw (2530-20)

#35 · Official 12 V, 3600 RPM, 5.35 lb

Makita 18V LXT Brushless 6-1/2" Compact Dual-Bevel Compound Miter Saw with Laser, Tool Only (XSL05Z)

#36 · Official 18 V, 5000 RPM, 14.6 lb

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#40 · Official 18 V, 47.6 lb

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#41 · Official 18 V, 6300 RPM, 41.6 lb

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#42 · Official 20 V, 3700 RPM, 7.5 lb

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#43 · Official 20 V, 5150 RPM, 7.58 lb

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#44 · Official 18 V, 3700 RPM, 7.3 lb

Milwaukee 18V 7-1/4” Circular Saw (2731-20)

#45 · Official 18 V, 5000 RPM, 7.5 lb

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#46 · Official 18 V, 7.4 lb

Milwaukee M18 6 ½" Circular Saw (Tool Only) (2630-20)

#47 · Official 18 V, 9.05 lb

DeWalt 20V MAX 7-1/4-in Sliding Miter Saw (Tool Only) (DCS361B)

#48 · Official 20 V, 3750 RPM, 30 lb

Milwaukee M18 Cordless LITHIUM-ION Jig Saw Kit (2645-22)

#49 · Official 18 V

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#50 · Official 12 V