I was supposed to pick mine up last night, but timing pushed it tonight. That's the first I read it had the same motor, which is awesome. Biggest complaint on the 16" is the body is so dang big. They had to make a new case just for its unnecessary back end.
But I picked up the top handle in store, and really loved the feel.
Personally, a universal offer, like a credit card signups, isn't really a deal per se. Yesterday Acme had $100 off $500 for Milwaukee, though I couldn't tell you if they had that item part of it. Then there was also cash back from shopping plugins.
If it just so happens there is a good credit card offer at the time, great, but if the sticker price isn't being initially brought down, it really isn't a deal on that item.
ToolNut has it for $50 off. Litterly got a text to their sale when typing this.
But now you can take that, and price match thru Home Depot, and THEN get your credit bonus savings.
Key Features Gas-Free Cutting Power The POWERSTATE brushless motor delivers up to 2.7 peak horsepower and cuts faster than 35cc gas in Milwaukee's published comparison, so you get real top-handle chainsaw performance without pull starts, fuel mixing, or engine maintenance. Two Batteries, More...
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