Dewalt 20V chain saw A++

BobReeves

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Couple weeks ago I bought a Dewalt 20 volt chain saw to trim a few low limbs that made mowing under a couple trees not fun. Stuck it back and didn't use it till this morning to cut up a tree that had fallen from a storm couple days ago. Man that thing is a beast, it went through 4 and 8 inch logs just as well as any gas powered saw I have ever owned. I was totally impressed with how well it preformed and no gas/oil mix mess.

These newer battery operated tools are for sure getting as good as the old gas powered stuff. I bought the 20V String trimmer last year and just ordered the hedge trimmer. All use the same battery as well as my drills. Life is good.
 
Watched a couple of youtube reviews of this saw over the past couple of weeks, and you're much happier with yours than either of the reviewers. Biggest complaint was that you couldn't tighten the bar down enough due to the ratcheting mechanism, causing the chain to constantly fall off.
 
I had to loosen the chain on mine out of the box, was way too tight. Not sure about the videos, will have to check them out. If they ran it while the chain was too tight it could have premature wear.
 
Looked at one and was not impressed.

Was able to get a new Echo CCS-58V chainsaw for just $40 more than a Dewalt 20 volt. The Echo has a 16" bar and uses the same chain and bars as their 16" gas models (CS370, CS400). The chain adjustments and oiling system are the same as the gas saws also..
 
I have tried several electric chainsaws and yet to find one that will come close to cutting as fast as a gas powered saw.
 
I have an older Oregon cordless chainsaw. When it was new, I felt the same as you do now. A couple of years back I bought a new replacement battery, but just didn't have the 'punch' that it used to.

Thanks, but I'll stick with gas+oil mix.

Same goes for other tools most of the time. I have a cordless drill, but that's it! Actually, the set came with a drill and an impact driver (not impact wrench). I like the impact driver more than the drill. These are Bosch, and very good. But when I need power or long use, I don't hesitate to grab a corded drill!!

Just bought a new reciprocating saw. Corded. Best dang recip saw I've ever seen in my life!! Get this....it's made by Skilsaw! But there's absolutely zero vibration! Have used in everything but wood so far. I don't use recip's for demolition, but any saw can tear things up. This new saw is precision. ....AND corded!
 
(quoted from post at 14:20:21 07/17/18) I have tried several electric chainsaws and yet to find one that will come close to cutting as fast as a gas powered saw.

You wont find one yet that will.

Technology has yet to allow a 20 to 60 volt motor be built on scale needed for mass production that is capable of producing 1 to 3 hp and run 8-10,000+ rpm like a small two stroke chainsaw engine.

They both have their place.. What I like about my Echo is I can throw it behind the seat of a truck without smelling spilled gas or fumes, Throw it in the back of the side x side and not worry about having a can of fuel bouncing around, Ever been on a ladder trying to start a saw to cut post off on a new pole barn? Ever been in a tree trying to start a chain or start it on the ground and hope it is still running when you pull it up or have to have someone on the ground to start it for you? ever went camping and need a little fire wood? Such places is where a battery powered saw will out shine a gas unit..

And the best part... Sit it on a shelf and forget about it.. No gummed up carbs, No dry rotted fuel lines, No fouled plugs, no gobbed off exhaust.. When you think about all of the benefits one has to offer. Cutting a little slow will never be factored into the equation.
 
Regardless of the negatives I'm happy with the Dewalt, it does everything I need and uses the same batteries as my drills.

After I cleaned the tree up I went around the property and cut off the low hanging tree limbs that were giving me problems mowing. Not safe but in a couple instances I was standing with one foot on the hood, one foot on the loader left hand hanging onto tree for balance and operating the saw with the other hand. Would have been impossible for me with a heavier saw.
 

I ordered a Dewalt 40V line trimmer this year. They sent me a 20V instead. It's nice to not have to worry about gas or extension cords, but I'm disappointed that it doesn't last very long before recharging. Even on the low setting I can only run around for about 15 minutes or so, then it just quits. If they had sent me what I ordered it would probably have worked out better.
 
My 20V trimmer came with two batteries, I can do what I need on one but I only trim stuff in the yard around the house. With the Chain saw and hedge trimmer I have 5 5AH batteries and plenty of chargers.
 
The Dewalt 20 volt chainsaw is not a light chainsaw. The Dewalt saw weighs 9 lbs. with 12"bar and battery. The Echo 12" bar top handle
chainsaw with fuel and bar oil weighs the same weight as the Dewalt 20 volt saw. I have a Echo top handle and a Remington electric and the
gas powered will run circles around a electric.
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(quoted from post at 10:42:00 07/18/18) They sent me a 20V instead.... but I'm disappointed that it doesn't last very long before recharging. Even on the low setting I can only run around for about 15 minutes or so....

Does not matter what the voltage is. The run time (or lack there of) is determined by the Amp Hour (Ah) rating of the battery.

I can only get about 15-20 minutes of continuous run time with their 2 Ah batteries when using a 6 1/2 circular saw or 1/2" hammer drill. Take the 5 Ah batteries and I can get nearly triple the run time doing the same job.
 

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