Several readers and social media contacts have written in about a new Dewalt 20V Max cordless pole saw. Thank you to everyone for the heads-up!
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The new Dewalt 8″ cordless pole saw, DCPS620B, is said to have a maximum reach of 15 feet.
Home Depot’s product description says that it has a directional motor exhaust for blowing wood chips away from the user, a rubber hand grip, auto-oiling mechanism, and inline motor for increased cutting visibility.
The specs say the chain is 0.043 in. and with a 3/8″ pitch. Chain speed is 6.5 mps. The pole saw weighs 8.4 lbs and maximum pole length is 10 feet.
Price: $149 for the bare tool (DCPS620B)
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The new Dewalt cordless pole saw looks a lot like the new Craftsman V20 model (CMCCSP20), but there seem to be a couple of upgrades. For example, the Dewalt branch hook looks to be metal, and the Craftsman plastic. The Dewalt also features a brushless motor, and the Craftsman seems to have a brushed motor.
The Craftsman pole saw is $149 for the 1-battery kit.
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Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel Quik-Lok modular pole saw has also started shipping.
The Milwaukee kit comes with the M18 Fuel Quik-Lok power head unit, the 10″ pole saw attachment, a 3-foot extension pole, 9.0Ah battery, and Rapid Charger.
At the time of this posting, the Quik-Lok and pole saw configuration kit is $399, but eligible for a “free Quik-Lok attachment or blower” promo, valid thru 7/31/19.
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Nathan
Dewalt must have known I had some storm damage last week. I’ve been wanting a pole saw device – was leaning on getting the Echo Attachment series item for my cordless Echo device. Which by the way is rather similar to the Milwaukee M18system with a different attachment lock.
Also for comparison sake – those attachment systems will tolerate 2 of the 3ft extension sticks in the middle so it has a greater reach. 15 ft give or take some. But the extension sticks are sort of expensive for what they are.
Anyway thanks for the heads up I haven’t bought one yet so this might be the deal I want. Since I already have dewalt batteries. Been wondering when the yellow version of all the Red Craftsman stuffs hits the markets.
PETE
Man i really want that M18 pole saw with the quik lok capability with a hedge trimmer. I have some Italian cypress trees that i always have to trim that are 20′ tall and are a pain with a hand held hedge trimmer.
Also i hate the miwaukee either chose to, or were forced to use the word “quik lok” instead of quick and lock lol
Adam
They actually have been using the term for a while. You can get a traditional chuck or a Quik-Lok on the Fuel hole-hawgs (& super). But that does raise the question, if they aren’t the same locking mechanism, why use the same special spelling nomenclature for both?
After using the Ryobi and Milwaukee pole saws, I prefer the power of the Milwaukee (and doesn’t leak oil like that is it’s primary job), but like the angled head of the Ryobi : DeWalt, as you can allow the saw to do more of the work on its own
PETE
Yeah, i have the Ryobi. It does what it’s suppose to do. But I’m thinking i’ll sell it and by the milwaukee quik-lok.
Chris
Well sh*t.
Makes that FlexVolt chainsaw I bought to cut down some trees this Fall pretty much a waste of money. Ggrrr….
Hoser
How does a pole saw that’s intended to trim high branches make a chainsaw that you use for felling trees a waste of money?
Chris
I don’t need both!!
I only have three trees to cut down.
How am I supposed to get the tall stuff with a chainsaw?
PW
You get the tall stuff after you’ve felled the tree? Also, how would you be using an 8″ pole saw to cut down any kind of tree!? I’m really confused by your comments…
Chris
Where does the 50′ tree fall? On to my roof? Into the street? On my neighbor’s truck? I need to cut it down in pieces, not cut it out down at once
Todd
All you can really do with a pole saw is cut limbs off a tree. In order to take down a 50′ tree in sections you’re going to either be climbing or renting a boom lift/bucket truck. Please don’t do it off a ladder, the risk of (likely) death or (less likely) injury is very high. If you’re really worried about it coming down on top of a house, cars, a public street you’re probably best off hiring someone with the proper equipment to bring it down. Just tell them you want to do the ground work afterwards if thats your thing, but without a large chipper you’re going to have a lot of cleanup and dump runs in your future.
John Fal
I only have 7 trees in my yard and I use both. My chainsaw for the big stuff and my attachment capable pole saw for small hard to reach branches. I think you will enjoy having both. But I personally recommend a attachment capable power head, pole saw.
It’s nice to have one power head that takes many different tools. I’m a Dewalt man too, but with a ryobi attachment capable weed wacker using a trimmer plus pole saw attachment. Not the best, but it gets the job done.
PW
This tool really caught my eye. I have a wooded lot and a number of 20v tools. I have been happy with the DeWalt 20v OPM tools I have (string trimmer, blower), and don’t particularly want to pay the flexvolt premium on top of the DeWalt premium for any additional future tools. I figure it’s a matter of time before I want a hedge trimmer and pole saw.
The pole saw seemed to be MIA lately, and I was worried they were going to just start phasing out the 20v OPM tools. If they did, I’d probably just go to Ryobi rather than pay Flexvolt $$$. I’m glad to see some signs of life in that line.
Boggsy
The flexvolt trimmer/chainsaw/blower are the best deals of anything flexvolt. If you consider the cost of the 9ah battery, they’re basically free. Or, if you look at it from the 2 pack price ($280ish) the tools are about $100…. Which still isn’t bad.
Meanwhilst: other tools are about $120, Or $300 with a single 6ah battery ($80/ea in a 2 pack)…
My favorite is the chopsaw, which I’ve seen as low as $250 with just the AC adapter… Or $800 with two 6ah batteries.
Because everything is made up, and the points don’t matter.
Big Richard
Another big difference between the DeWALT and the Craftsman, is that the DeWALT is auto oiling, as it has a reservoir on the power head. The Craftsman is not.
Also interesting, HD says it’s “Compatible with 10 in. DEWALT bar and chain”, not sure if that is a typo or if there will be an optional 10″ bar and chain offered.
Joren
Likely not a typo, many, if not all, of their saws come stock with one size bar and they offer a longer bar for it through their parts department.
Big Richard
I know, I have the 18″ bar for my Flexvolt, and I’m hoping that is the case here. But their 20v chainsaw for example (which is more analogous to this saw) does not offer an additional bar. They even go as far as to say not to put a larger bar on the saw. Furthermore, HD is riddled with such typo/errors, especially since this hasn’t even been officially released, so we will see.
Nathan
I saw that too almost makes it sound like if you waited a few months you could get out new in box with the 10 inch bar.
meh.
Curious other question – and I don’t expect an answer but it might be worth a bit of an OPE round up. I’d bet curious about the other systems since SBD now owns part of MTD. IE what does this share with the snapper 82V system or etc.
Stuart
It could be a typo/error, which is why I didn’t mention it. I suppose it might be possible that it could fit a 10″ bar and change too, if you wanted to size it up from 8″. I’ll be able to ask Dewalt for clarification or more details once the saw is officially announced.
Joren
The flex volt chain saw has two Dewalt branded bars, a 16” and a 18”, one comes stock, while the other comes from the parts department. I would be surprised if Dewalt brings out a separate complete tool part number for the 10” bar length pole saw. I see it much more likely that they will just offer the bar and chain for sale through the parts department. I believe all of their bars are just relabeled or white labeled Oregon bars, and the chain itself is not even rebranded.
Jackie
The 20 v 12″ chainsaw actually says it’s an Oregon bar so I would think you could just buy a 10″ Oregon bar and chain.
Matthew
I rarely have need for a pole saw so I got the Ryobi on sale last year months before the Craftsman/Milwaukee/DeWalt versions were announced. (Ryobi has been a great filler brand for the less frequently used tools at a decent price point for me.) I don’t mind having DeWalt and Ryobi battery chargers set up on my work bench.
I do wish there was more battery crossover within the tents (SBD and TTI) to allow for getting the tool you need and using the batteries you have (I do understand the challenges with the Ryobi stick packs).
Nathan
Indeed there’s a few things I’d like to just buy the craftsman version of but i know the batteries don’t directly work so I ingore them. SOrt of a pitty really since I don’t want their drill or impact drivers but for a lesser use item I’d take their recip saw. or example.
nope batteries don’t fit – I can make an adapter but by the time I muck with that – I’ll buy the yellow one.
Ridgid and milwaukee should have a similar fitment ability in my opinion.
Mike
I like that it’s a dedicated pole saw I hate those modular systems
andy
I wonder how top heavy it is with the motor at the end. Looks much longer than the Milwaukee though.
Big Richard
I have the B+D 20v pole saw, which is sort of a precursor to this and the Craftsman, and it is a little top heavy when you have it at the full length. It is even less so when you have the middle extension removed. However, since you are primarily cutting on the top of the branch, the weight actually gives you the right amount of downward pressure for stabitlity.
Jeff
Back order from Home Depot.com
Go figure
Tony
Ive been waiting a LONG time for this, but I really wanted it to be 10″, so I’ve got my fingers crossed that it’s not a typo on the HD site.
Mark
Just buy a 10″ bar and chain. They replaceable, cheap, consumable parts. Keep the 8″ as a backup. But realistically, are you really going to stand under a branch larger than 8″. I’m not sure I’d want to be anywhere near a branch that is that big when it’s falling.
Tony
Is it really that easy?
Joren
Yep. About as hard as changing a bar chain
Tony
Interesting. I’ve always been afraid to change the length, figuring it would throw something out of wack. Good to know and next time, maybe I should just ask first.
Mac
No mention of Makita’s version? I like at least that Makita’s power heads are either x2 cordless or a 4 stroke gas and are interchangable. Still waiting for Makita to drop the bomb on LXT and X2 with that patent announcement.
Dewaltlandlord
Just take my money now…..
Edward Frattarelli
Man, I emailed Dewalt a while back asking if they planned on making one and they said no. So I bought a Stihl. I am very happy with the battery operated stihl, it is amazing but of course I have another battery platform which I was trying to avoid.
NCDubski
Bought an Echo 58V chainsaw as a quicker option & backup to my Stihl MS210 2 stroke. Was hoping to see a polesaw with the battery on the operator end. 58V is no joke, all my other cordless is Dewalt 20v, might have to jump on my one of these.
Big Richard
Official press release:
http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/dewalt-usa/pressreleases/dewalt-r-announces-20v-max-star-pole-saw-2900011
DT
Now all we need is a FlexVolt dedicated Edger… I’ve ditched all my 2stroke gas equipment except my edger and gone all dewalt OPE… but I STILL NEED a Dewalt Edger!!!
Ivan Vargas
Is the Dewalt Pole Saw compatible with 20v/60v flex bolt batteries?
Stuart
Should be.