The Dewalt 20V Max Chainsaw – Dewalt DCCS620 is here! If you are a Dewalt brand person and you have some of their 100+ 20V Max tools, probably you have been lacking the Dewalt 20V max chainsaw?! However, today you are in luck because Dewalt now has a 20V 12 inch chainsaw model DCCS620. The The Dewalt 20V chainsaw release date is here and the cordless chainsaw is available for purchase from major online retail stores like Acme Tools, Home Depot, Sears, Amazon.com. Of all these stores chances are you will get it at a cheaper price from Amazon.com.
In this article we are going to be looking at the 2 available options you have with the DCCS620 model. Then we will look at the features of this 12 inch battery chainsaw. There is also a Dewalt 20V Chainsaw Review section where you be watching a video demo of this cordless chainsaw in action, this video review is accompanied two sample user reviews. You will also be able to see other Dewalt Tools for more options and expanding your arsenal of Dewalt power tools.
Dewalt DCCS620 20V Max Battery Chainsaw Overview
With the DCCS620 you will be adding versatility to your 20V MAX* cordless system. Dewalt DCCS620 is compact and lightweight featuring a brushless motor. It is the perfect tool for tough construction and outdoor jobs like cutting beams, rough-out openings, do demolition work, etc. This is because of its in-built features that were implemented with the user in mind. Before taking a deeper look at its features let us look at the options you have when purchasing. Read Dewalt 20V combo…
Dewalt DCCS620 Options
This Dewalt 12 inch chainsaw is available as a bare tool, that is without battery or with battery. If you already a few of the Dewalt 20V tools you do not need to purchase it with a battery, the bare tool will be fine. Check out the price differences below.
Dewalt DCCS620 Features
This Dewalt chainsaw features a low kick back 12 in. Oregon bar and chain for construction and outdoor cutting applications like clearing yard area, cutting beams, on-site construction work, etc. Read Dewalt battery air compressor…
It is compact and lightweight. It weighs 8.8 lbs and you can lift and carry it around with one hand. The lightweight and compact design give you maximum user control with minimal fatigue as you continue to cut through wood, branches or timber.
It is equipped with a high-efficiency brushless motor. A brushless motor adds on runtime and motor life. This means you will be able to use the chainsaw for longer as compared to when using a chainsaw with a brush motor, it will not eat on the battery that quickly. It is also not so hard on the motor such that the motor tends to take a while before it wears off unlike when using a brush motor.
This 20V Dewalt chainsaw also has a tool-free chain tensioning feature which means you do not need to be carrying around a tensioning tool around and risk loosing it. It might fall on the ground without noticing… So you don’t have to worry about that with this battery chainsaw. See Dewalt drywall cutout tool bits…
It is not only the tool-free chain tensioning feature, it also has a bar tightening knob for proper bar clamping force! Again you do not have to be carrying around these little tools to tighten the bar. They are all in-built.
Dewalt 20V Chainsaw Review
Watch the following video demonstrating how well and smooth cutting this chainsaw is. In this Dewalt 20V Chainsaw review video, you will see the features discussed above. You will notice that it is light and compact. It cuts through different sizes of branches and timber and after so much work it still has appreciable amount of power in it. This shows the brushless motor does not ‘eat’ so much power from the 20V battery. Read Dewalt cut out tool 20v…
Other Dewalt DCCS620 Reviews
Here are some of the raving reviews about this 20V Dewalt Chainsaw. It is already making its mark on the users and they love it. Here is what some of them have to say… click the link below for more reviews… Also see Dewalt vacuum 18v…
“Great little chainsaw, very light yet penty of power. It very comfortable and easy to use. It features a knob to tighten and loosen chain, has chain brake, great run time. Fits even the Dewalt 9.0 battery”
“Awesome saw works well, very happy with my purchase,This puts me up to 20 dewalt 20v tools none of them disappoint me and i use them all the time”
More Dewalt Tools
Other than the Dewalt 20V max chainsaw, there are several other Dewalt tools that you may consider to be part of your arsenal of tools.
Dewalt 20V Hedge Trimmer
The DEWALT DCHT820B 20 V Max Hedge Trimmer Bare tool is ideal to add to your 20V Max Battery platform.
- Part of the 20V MAX system of tools
- Powerful high output motor
- Cuts up to 3/4″ thick branches, 22″ laser cut
- Compact and lightweight design
- Bare tool item – battery sold separately
Read Dewalt DCK592l2

DEWALT DCHT895 Pole Hedge Trimmer
Currently there is no Dewalt 20V Pole Saw (at the time of this writing) except for the DCHT895B 40V MAX Telescoping Pole Hedge Trimmer, so if you want to extend your 20V Hedge Trimmer you better buy the DCHT895B 40V MAX which operates at a different platform!
The DEWALT DCHT895B 40V MAX Telescoping Pole Hedge Trimmer – this is a bare tool and it features a telescoping shaft that retracts up to 45″ for use in compact spaces and extends up to 70″ when additional reach is required – this results in 15% more shaft length than competitive gas pole hedge trimmers. Read Dewalt DCS355D1 review…
This DEWALT DCHT895 Pole Hedge Trimmer offers a brushless motor delivering up to 3700 strokes per minute, and can run up to up to 90 minutes of runtime per charge. This unit has a 22″ dual shear, laser cut hardened steel blade with 1″ cutting gap. It also has an articulating head with 8 locking positions in 15 degree increments for versatility.
It is also one of those Dewalt tools that you may add to your group of tools more so that Dewalt does not yet have a 20V pole saw and this is a hedge trimmer for that matter. Like it used not to have a 20V battery chainsaw, DCCS620, and not it has one and is a welcome development. So be on the lookout for a Dewalt 20V pole saw!
Dewalt Chainsaw 40V – DCCS690H1
The DEWALT DCCS690H1 40V Chainsaw is a 16 inch chainsaw operating with a 40V MAX 6AH Lithium Ion Battery. Model DCCS690H1 uses a 6AH Lithium Ion battery. Below is a quick look at its price and features. This 40V Dewalt Chainsaw is longer in bar and chain than the Dewalt DCCS620 which is 12 inches.
- Powerful brushless motor, powered with a 40V Lithium 6AH battery
- Low kick-back 16″ Oregon bar and chain, with a chain brake for kick back protection
- Auto-Oiling with Lubrilink and Lubriwell for continuous lubrication
- Tool free chain tensioning and bar tightening knob for proper bar clamping force
- Variable speed trigger

Dewalt 60V Chainsaw – DCCS670X1
The Dewalt 60V Chainsaw is also a 16 inch chainsaw like the DCCS690H1 however, it operates at a different battery platform. It is a a FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Chainsaw and the model DCCS670X1 uses a 3.0AH battery. Looking from the length of the bar and chain and operating voltage it is meant for much stronger jobs than the Dewalt 12 inch chainsaw. Below is a quick look at DCCS670X1 price and features.
- Low Kick Back 16″ Oregon Bar and Chain for construction and outdoor cutting applications
- Tool-Free chain tensioning and bar tightening knob for proper bar clamping force
- Auto-Oiling for continuous lubrication. Quarter-turn oil cap for quick oil re-fills
- Chain brake for kick back protection
- Lightweight and ergonomic design
