Dewalt launched a new line of 40V Max outdoor lawn and garden power tools earlier this year, including a brushless string trimmer, brushless air blower, and a hedge trimmer.
There’s one more tool coming soon to Dewalt’s 40V Max lineup – a 16-inch brushless chainsaw, model DCCS690.
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Jon wrote in with a tip about seeing the new Dewalt chainsaw listed on a retailer’s website and asked for some more information and an ETA. We’re still working on that, but here’s the info we saw thus far.
The new 40V Max chainsaw features a 16-inch bar and is powered by a brushless motor. Brushless motors typically deliver a combination of more power and longer runtime than brushed motor tools, and often lower maintenance requirements too as there are no carbon brushes to wear down.
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Dewalt says that the new 40V Max brushless cordless chainsaw offers the performance of gas with the convenience of cordless.
The cordless chainsaw automatically lubricates itself with LubriLink and LubriWell technology, for smoother cuts, longer chain life, and reduced maintenance.
LubriLink are cavities in chain tie straps that retain oil, and LubriWell are holes in a chain’s drive links that carry oil around the entire length of the bar.
Read More about these Oregon technologies.
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The Dewalt cordless chainsaw also features tool-free tensioning for bar and chain adjustments.
Features & Specs
- Oregon low-kickback 16-inch bar and chain
- Automatic oiling with LubriLink and LurbiWell technologies
- Quarter-turn oil cap for quick refills
- Chain brake for kickback protection
- Tool-free chain tensioning and bar tensioning
- Weighs 13.5 lbs
The kit, DCCS690H1, comes with the tool, a hard bar cover, a 40V Max 6.0Ah Li-ion battery, and a charger. Another kit, DCCS690M1, comes with a 4.0Ah battery and lower price.
Reminder: 40V Max = 36V nominal.
Price: $399 for the 4.0Ah battery kit, $479 for the 6.0Ah battery kit
ETA: TBA
First Thoughts
It’s good to see that Dewalt is expanding their 40V Max outdoor power tool lineup so quickly. I’d like to see them add some more outdoor power tools to their 20V Max lineup as well, to join their air blower and string trimmer.
Maybe we’ll see a lawn mower next!
Nathan
color me intrigued. I looked long an hard at getting an cordless mower the other week. ego or echo was the plan at first – I ended up with gas again, but I considered it.
Both companies have hedge trimmers, trimmers, (the echo even is split boom for attachments) and blower and right next to them was dewalt stuffs. I wish them well and would like to know from some pro’s if the stuff actually works right and holds up well. I’ve not heard anything negative about them, but I don’t hear much positive either.
Rami
I wish they would make an 18V XR (20Vmax) adapter like Makita does. I could even buy this saw with the adapter. Any idea about chain speed?
john
Its hard for me as a home owner to adapt to cordless lawn equipment. More importantly to move from Stihl to any other brands when it comes to chain saws. I will give Dealt credit though, their stuff really looks cool and feels sturdy.
john
I will give DeWalt credit though, their stuff really looks cool and feels sturdy.
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matty
DeWalt needs to offer there 40V Max lineup as bare tools too. To knock the price down if you don’t need any more batteries. Also I’m holding off on the chainsaw. Waiting and hoping for a release of a 40V Max brushless Pole chainsaw.
brent
I also have looked into cordless tools for outdoor yard work at home and small business, but finally invested in a split shaft gas model with several accessory tools. But, whenever my gas chainsaw finally gives out, may give this a look, as it is the gas tool that I use the least, for minor limbing and trimming 95% of the time. Being able to just pop in a fresh battery and go would be a plus for me. The only negative in my case would be investing in another battery/charger line.
adam
I am returning my Dewalt 20v brushless stringer now because of THIS announcement. I will be upgrading to the 40v version, so I can swap batteries with this beast, and probably the blower as well (though i wish they had a backpack version).
The 20v stringer would probably get me by, but there are a few times where more power is needed, and a little larger cutting path doesn’t hurt either. I did like the 20v version because it allowed me to get into the Dewalt lineup if there was a good deal on a bare tool.
Rusty
Seems like too little too late. The new Oregon brushless saw looks like a way better option.
Nathan
funny it other than their powersharp system it sure sounds remarkably similar. oh and 40V max too.
I wonder if the oregon battery and dewalt are similar enough to swap – I doubt it but would be nice.
Travis C
I love my 20v blower. But if they come out with a 40v (dual battery) mower then I would be all over the 40v lineup.
Jason
I figured Dewalt would have a chainsaw with the 40v range. The only thing is I thought it would have been out sooner. This is something you would want in stores mid to late August.
Drew M
I wonder what kind of runtime it gets. This could be an option for arborists trimming limbs and such.
On the other hand, I just LOVE my Makita electric chainsaw. it’s quiet, powerful and doesn’t give me any grief when the carb isn’t adjusted just right. I’ve even dropped a couple ~24″ trees with it in a pinch.
Jerry
I’ve got a Ryobi 18V pole saw, and with one high capacity battery, I can prune enough 2-4 inch branches to fill an 8 foot pickup truck box. The 18V power is adequate for its intended use, as a tree pruner for a serious homeowner. As a chainsaw, almost any gas powered one would outperform.
However, double the power, and add the greater effeciency of a brushless motor, and DeWalt may be onto something.
I would personally prefer a double 20V system, to be able to utilize the more common battery, but can see the advantages of a single, bigger battery.
pete
I would love to trade my Husqvarna saw for a 40v cordless chainsaw. I use my chainsaw only a couple times a year and it’s always a fight to get it running and I have to make sure I have premix on standby. To be able to just pop a battery it and get to cutting would be awesome! I would love to get into the dewalt 40v line but it’s far expensive for my taste. I’m thinking im going to go with kobalt mainly because I have a lowes near my house.
Rick
I have an Oregon 40V, 14″ bar that is made in Italy. I have used it for years and have had no problems with it. I have never used it in one long stretch though, so I’m not sure what the run time is on a fully charged battery.
Dave Wittmann
As a general maintenance contractor who also does landscape maintenance, I always keep a 16″ chainsaw on the truck. I will admit, the Dewalt system is intriguing. But, at this price point, I will stick with my stihl.