A pro grade telescoping pole saw for crews and serious users already on Makita 18V LXT batteries. Its weight and price are hard to justify for occasional pruning.
Amazon $902.61 The Power Tool Store $879
For Toro 60V owners who need more cutting power than a 20V saw gives. Its short pole and weight make it a poor pick for high branches.
- 10 inBar
- 16 lbWeight
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Brushless 60V motor and 10 in bar handle thicker limbs than most 20V saws
- Rated for up to 80 cuts through 4 x 4 timber per charge
- Battery covered for 3 years as well as the tool
- Battery runs the rest of the Toro 60V Flex-Force line
- Heavy at 16 lb, which tires arms quickly overhead
- Only an 8 ft pole, so expect less reach than most rivals
- Chain tension needs a tool
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 51870 |
|---|---|
| Reach and cutting | |
| Tool length | 8 ft |
| Telescoping pole | No |
| Bar length | 10 in |
| Detaches as a chainsaw | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |
| Tool-free chain tension | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 60 V, 2 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | 108 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 16 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this power source
A versatile choice for landscapers on M18 who want one power head for a pole saw and other QUIK-LOK attachments. For high limbs, the telescoping 3013 reaches farther.
Acme Tools $529For homeowners who want one battery powerhead for pole pruning plus trimmer and edger attachments. Buyers who only need a pole saw can spend less.
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