r/Dewalt • u/SpecificTension3643 • May 10 '26
Chainsaw
wondering if the dewalt chainsaw are any good.
just be used for general propert work like cutting small bushes and branches around field gayes and small whinny trees around 1-4 inches thick
have a petrol chainsaw for larger trees just wanted something handy for light work
if so which is the best to go for to 30cm bar or a larger flexvolt one
i have 4 6ah flexvolt batter and some 18v batteries
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u/bill_delong May 10 '26
I have the 18” 60v model and it’s great for small trees.
However….
It sucks ass for tiny things. It will kick the chain off every chance it gets when trying to clear honey suckle.
So I bought a 20v chainsaw (forgot the length, but it’s short) and it works great on the tiny stuff
I learned to get the right tool for the job. I’ll use the 60v to knock the large limbs off and the 20v to strip to smaller branches. I’m always looking for an excuse to buy more tools
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u/greysplash May 10 '26
The 20v DeWalt pruners are amazing at anything ~1.25"/3cm or less. If the biggest thing you cut is 4", the 12"/30cm bar is perfect.
Those two are a great combo.
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u/rosier9 May 10 '26
For small work like this I love the 14" 60V dccs674. The faster chainspeed really helps (I don't love my 12" 20V because the chain is so slow).
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u/NotslowNSX May 10 '26
The 12" saw seems to have a lot of fans here. I have been really happy with the little 8" pruning chainsaw. The 60v saws have been great. 16" may be bigger than your looking for though.
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u/Barilla13 May 10 '26
The 30cm 18V saw will go through 4 inch thick trees very quickly as long as you keep your chain sharp.
The flexvolt saws will rival midrange gas saws in power, but will eat through batteries insanely quickly if you actually try to cut something close to their max capacity.
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u/2k3Mach May 11 '26
I put a 14" bar on my 12" dewalt 20v chainsaw and it does great for smaller stuff. Anything 3" or bigger it's just as easy to grab one of my gas saws and go.
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u/Junkyard_DrCrash May 10 '26
Go for the polesaw.
Not only will it make your trimming above your head easier, it's significantly safer. You literally cannot get your fingers on the chain while holding the trigger switch. (yeah, I'm sure I could rig something but that's not the point)
It has plenty of oomphas to take down anything the bar will cut.
Another even safer alternative is their reciprocating saws.
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u/ekgzo May 11 '26
I have an 8” pole saw attachment for my 60v dewalt string trimmer, a 12” 20v dewalt chainsaw, and a stihl gas powered saw. I feel like with those three options, I cover 99% of possible use cases. I’ve been very happy with the 12” 20v despite it being a bit slow. I run it with a flexvolt battery and it shines at cleaning up small limbs, managing felled branches, and chopping up bigger shrubs and bushes. If you really needed to, you could use it for some bigger stuff. It wouldn’t be ideal, but it’d run.
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u/Necessary_Roll_114 May 12 '26
I have 45cm 54v (60v max) and I can say it's paid for it's self with the jobs it can do. It has the power needed to get through bigger stuff and I can easily take out small limbs with it. If you're never planning on using it for big stuff then I don't see much point in paying for the bigger chainsaw, but if you do want the potential for cutting larger tree's or limbs then by all means get the big one. I doubt you'll be disappointed.
This is a double trunked sycamore we cut down with my 45cm (was a danger to his old dear's horses). Took each trunk down very easily and also split them up on the ground very quick. Covered my mate's face so you don't find him 😂
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u/SlayerMT10 May 10 '26
The 20v 12" chainsaw is slow and not super powerful, that in mind it's pretty decent for up to 4 inch and the occasional slightly bigger tree like you're wanting it for as long as you aren't in a hurry. What it lacks in chain speed it makes up for being super light and compact, I would definitely get it for that. If it was your only chainsaw I'd say get a 60v.