I own that saw. It's a beast. Yes will do fine with the 4- 5amp battery but used with bigger batteries and it's unstoppable. Puts my gas chainsaw to shame and of course the low noise and maintenance makes it worth every penny.
I do landscaping and I’ve had a couple of Stihl electric chainsaws for about 3 years now. I find myself using the electric saws far more often than the gas saws now. The convenience of not having to mess with gas and a pull starter is a game changer.
I just picked up this 12 inch 20v after some recent winter weather down here in Texas… every Lowe’s Home Depot and tractor supply I went to was out of small gas chainsaws… decided hey I’ve got 4 and 5 amp hour dewalt batteries and grabbed this… worked like a charm… I was using it in oak (live oak and red oak) and magnolia(some limbs were 8ish inches in diameter)
It’s impressive for sure but I do need a larger battery if I want to use it all day. But for quick jobs it’s perfect and I have to deal with getting my gas saw out and ready
I have this saw, I prefer the big battery pack, because it does last longer. However, I made the mistake of buying two big battery packs and that was a bad idea, because after using one battery pack, the motor gets warm and freezes up till it cools down again.
Heat, Overcharge and Full discharge do kill lithium battery. Well, it kill the weakest of the cell in the pack. Meaning a 20v row of a defective battery usually have 1/5 of it actually defective. The big battery (4 row) will not become hot as fast and will last longer than 2 smaller ones(2 row). Its not recommended but with a bigger battery you can upgrade to a faster cutting Full Edge chain and/or a longer blade. Both will use more power and may burn the motor if not carefully use. Usually electric chansaw come with an half edge chain, because its cheaper, safer to use, and last longer both for the teets and the motor.
LOL, WE’RE OK MIKE. 😁 Thanks Mike for the review on the chainsaw. I have the Dewalt blower and hedge clippers and use the same batteries as Nick’s drills. I have wanted a battery operated chainsaw for awhile.Nick hid my gas one from me. I WILL have me a Dewalt battery chainsaw. Thanks Mike. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍
@@SunnySlopeHomesteadBecause he didn’t want me cutting junk trees down.I would do that when he was at work. Trust me these trees needed to go.He hid my chainsaw,then I used my electric one to get out small skinny ones.It bit the dust. So I’m going to get a Dewalt likes yours. I’m not cutting giant sequoias , theses are just small gumballs trees and dead small trees or limbs that fall in windy weather. I’m a yard person, I LOVE WORKING IN MY YARD. It keeps my old self active.
I agree on the batteries... And on the size of the wood - my 4aH ones will last most of a good days work on little stuff, say up to 4-5"... Once you start hitting 6-8"+ stuff (a lot of ash & hickory in my yard) it gets tougher, and the more you stress that little motor the more it's gonna draw on the battery. I'm betting if I were cutting strictly 8"+ ash I'd maybe get 2 hours out of a regular battery. That being said, by the time you go through two batteries you've probably got another couple hours of picking up wood to stack, maybe splitting, etc, so as a homeowner that works out just fine.
I just got mine and used it to cut a massive tire in half for the goats. It has way more torque than my gas one. But I went through batteries like crazy
PS. The notion that you regularly need to discharge lithium-ion batteries to make them last is FALSE. Quite the opposite: Recharging after just a small depletion will actually prolong them.
@@SunnySlopeHomestead I have used the 60V on my string trimmer. I have that one as well. It lasts about 1hour solid running doing a ditch in front of our home, around the fence lines, driveway and house. I need to cut down 3 trees so will let you know once that is done.
To be honest.. the 4-5AH battery works just fine. When I need to do quick trimming I just use a 2AH battery. Its way more easier than trying to start Stihl gas powered saw and I've cut logs that were way larger than 12" diameter. Just use a narrow kerf chain and don't overload it and it will cut through just about anything.
My biggest use for those flexvolt 9ah batteries is in one of those shop fans dewalt has. Where we live you shake a stick at the power line during a normal storm and the power goes out. I need a fan to sleep. Also have one of those small work lights. And one of the 12v magnet lights. We use them when the power goes out so we don't need to burn candles. Also can change up our cellphones with the attachment about 5 or more times fully. Shoot found more uses for all these batteries. I considered getting that 1800 watt power station inverter from dewalt with those 12ah flexvolt battery to run the refrigerator and run it until power is back unless it's out for multiple days. Also those battery replacement from Amazon that's a better price i tend to get them.
Love my 12" Dewalt saw but boys are always using. Just ordered the 20" Dewalt for me. My Husky saws just sit and wait for a big tree but that is a rarity.
IF DeWalt cared about it's customers, they would make their battery chargers with a storage charge function. If you can get the cells to between 3.7-3.85v, the battery can be stored for a long time and not go bad. Keeping it dead or fully charged will degrade the batteries. I 3D printed an adapter and wired up a balance plug and an XT60 so I can use my hobby charger I use for my drones to keep the batteries at storage voltage.
never use the saw one handed and get yourself a Helmut with a face shield and safety glasses . you never know when your saw going to kick back and then your really hurt and it looks like your inexperienced BEST WISHES TOM
Did Chip have anything to do with the tree falling on your fence? I know you said it split...but, is there any way it could have fallen in some other direction?
Lithium are usually 500 to 1000 cycles depending on the use. But way less cycles if overheated, overcharged or fully drained. I would say less than 50 cycles if you fully drain and overheat the cells. Lithium need their BMS for protection, but its not fool proof.
Yeah...once you try the Flexvolt 60v MAX stuff, you'll probably delete this video out of shame. You think that toy chainsaw is a game changer??? My 60v MAX stuff is BETTER THAN GAS. Try the DCCS670.
Hey nice vid brother. Ironically enough I just bought that same saw and it’s the only one I own. Cuts great and good battery life as you’ve demonstrated however… the damn thing leaks chain saw fluid like a sieve. Let me know if you encounter this (and how to fix it if you find out!) damn thing leaves puddles when I put it away. Thanks man !
Yes Dakolby is correct , I've been doing some YT research on dewalt chainsaws, I saw another video about the two upgrades to do on this saw, and a 5/8 or 3/4 orind will take care of oil cap leak, (actually looks like it's missing a o-ring) and yes every chainsaw I've ever had also leaks because of the chain bar oil feed system just slowly leaks as its designed to do. I personally do not own a large lot, so I just do small jobs as needed , so I always drain the bar oil between uses because it may be several months between uses. This is a great inside video from someone that really uses and needs a saw often, and REALLY makes me realize I do NOT need that expensive lg battery. (sorry didn't mean to go on n on)
Boy I messed up I like and have Dewalt tools a store had them saws on sale and gave a 5hr battery far 100bucks a few years ago I wasn't sure about them would of been ideal far little jobs
They may work now, but after a few charges and six months or so, you will be kicking yourself. They will not last and will provide only a fraction of the power of the name brand battery.
12:25 Just imagine those chicken nuggets if you were attempting that with a gas chainsaw. You'd have to pull them out of the trees. 😆🤣😂 Those electric chainsaws are great if your neighbours have city bylaws officers on speed dial.
your going to end up hurt my man, no eye protection, no chaps, sneakers on and in shorts also the way it looks you need too look like you need to learn how to use a saw wright
I worked in the woods here in northern Wisconsin and seen this quit of few times with numerous injuries especially to eyes so turn up your mind and use some common sense!!!!!@@SunnySlopeHomestead
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I own that saw. It's a beast. Yes will do fine with the 4- 5amp battery but used with bigger batteries and it's unstoppable. Puts my gas chainsaw to shame and of course the low noise and maintenance makes it worth every penny.
Amen to that comment ! I love the fact it has no vibration or noise 👍👍👍👍
I do landscaping and I’ve had a couple of Stihl electric chainsaws for about 3 years now. I find myself using the electric saws far more often than the gas saws now. The convenience of not having to mess with gas and a pull starter is a game changer.
Congratulations on still having all of your limbs, its a miracle.
Don’t be so sure lol
@@SunnySlopeHomesteadhe doesn't know you secretly grow damaged limbs being a Lizard people
Sunny Slope Homesteads chain saw battery operated testing longevity Dewalt Listening from Mass USA TYVM 💙 Mike and Melissa
I just picked up this 12 inch 20v after some recent winter weather down here in Texas… every Lowe’s Home Depot and tractor supply I went to was out of small gas chainsaws… decided hey I’ve got 4 and 5 amp hour dewalt batteries and grabbed this… worked like a charm… I was using it in oak (live oak and red oak) and magnolia(some limbs were 8ish inches in diameter)
Wouldn’t recommend using it to buck firewood but it’s great for small jobs.
Agreed
I tried the 1.5 Ah batteries just for fun and they run the saw well enough to keep cutting when the big batteries are drained. Pretty impressive!
It’s impressive for sure but I do need a larger battery if I want to use it all day. But for quick jobs it’s perfect and I have to deal with getting my gas saw out and ready
I also find they work well, but they defiantly get hot which the 5.0 ah doesn't so I think its probably a bit much for them if used continually.
Cool that was a handy tool.. did a good job for a battery powered chainsaw..
Have a good evening 🌻🌻🌻
Your son is a hero bringing you water on a hot day like that.
All the time lol he’s the best
I loved my little battery powered saw. Perfect for camping!
Have to say, I came here expecting to laugh....but now I'm impressed!
Its an amazing saw i have to say, i have milled branches to make 3"-6" oak sleepers with it, its not the tool for the job but it will do the job.
Nice job guys they come in handy. I have a blk-decker works great for what I use it for. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
Thanks Mike, now I have a headache. That tree falling on us hurt🤭
🤣😂🤣😂🤣 you guys are ok but I think a GoPro needs to happen lol
I have this saw, I prefer the big battery pack, because it does last longer. However, I made the mistake of buying two big battery packs and that was a bad idea, because after using one battery pack, the motor gets warm and freezes up till it cools down again.
I agree one big battery would do the job for sure 👍👍
Heat, Overcharge and Full discharge do kill lithium battery. Well, it kill the weakest of the cell in the pack. Meaning a 20v row of a defective battery usually have 1/5 of it actually defective.
The big battery (4 row) will not become hot as fast and will last longer than 2 smaller ones(2 row).
Its not recommended but with a bigger battery you can upgrade to a faster cutting Full Edge chain and/or a longer blade. Both will use more power and may burn the motor if not carefully use.
Usually electric chansaw come with an half edge chain, because its cheaper, safer to use, and last longer both for the teets and the motor.
All I know is I love this little saw and hood to know now on the batteries, some think their indestructible
LOL, WE’RE OK MIKE. 😁 Thanks Mike for the review on the chainsaw. I have the Dewalt blower and hedge clippers and use the same batteries as Nick’s drills. I have wanted a battery operated chainsaw for awhile.Nick hid my gas one from me. I WILL have me a Dewalt battery chainsaw. Thanks Mike. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍
So I ask why he hid it 🤣🤣
@@SunnySlopeHomesteadBecause he didn’t want me cutting junk trees down.I would do that when he was at work. Trust me these trees needed to go.He hid my chainsaw,then I used my electric one to get out small skinny ones.It bit the dust. So I’m going to get a Dewalt likes yours. I’m not cutting giant sequoias , theses are just small gumballs trees and dead small trees or limbs that fall in windy weather. I’m a yard person, I LOVE WORKING IN MY YARD. It keeps my old self active.
Small but I could use it ,🥰😍👍
I agree on the batteries... And on the size of the wood - my 4aH ones will last most of a good days work on little stuff, say up to 4-5"... Once you start hitting 6-8"+ stuff (a lot of ash & hickory in my yard) it gets tougher, and the more you stress that little motor the more it's gonna draw on the battery. I'm betting if I were cutting strictly 8"+ ash I'd maybe get 2 hours out of a regular battery. That being said, by the time you go through two batteries you've probably got another couple hours of picking up wood to stack, maybe splitting, etc, so as a homeowner that works out just fine.
That’s neat
It is pretty handy 👍👍👍👍
I have the same saw
Except I put the 16”
Bar&chain
Used it to cut two 40ft mulberry trees
Using the 5ah batteries
Didn’t have any problems with it
I just got mine and used it to cut a massive tire in half for the goats. It has way more torque than my gas one. But I went through batteries like crazy
I'm so glad your goats got their tires cut. It's not talked about often, but goats and uncut tires really don't mix.
Great information…. I do have a headache and everything is a little blurry
Hahaha it’s time for a GoPro lol
PS. The notion that you regularly need to discharge lithium-ion batteries to make them last is FALSE. Quite the opposite: Recharging after just a small depletion will actually prolong them.
Yeah, that little thing did a great job. I have the 60V version but have not used it yet.
I’d love to know the run time on the big boy battery 👍👍👍
@@SunnySlopeHomestead I have used the 60V on my string trimmer. I have that one as well. It lasts about 1hour solid running doing a ditch in front of our home, around the fence lines, driveway and house. I need to cut down 3 trees so will let you know once that is done.
@@HomeWithTheBuffingtons how'd it go?
@@dakolbycrittenden-brown229 haven't cut down any trees yet. Probably within the next month as I have less mowing to do now.
Sweet man 💪 maybe i Bay one👍
To be honest.. the 4-5AH battery works just fine. When I need to do quick trimming I just use a 2AH battery. Its way more easier than trying to start Stihl gas powered saw and I've cut logs that were way larger than 12" diameter. Just use a narrow kerf chain and don't overload it and it will cut through just about anything.
i love that tune at 9:30 demo ranch and richard gene the fishing machine love that tune too!!
Me too , even if it's his intro song lol
My biggest use for those flexvolt 9ah batteries is in one of those shop fans dewalt has. Where we live you shake a stick at the power line during a normal storm and the power goes out. I need a fan to sleep. Also have one of those small work lights. And one of the 12v magnet lights. We use them when the power goes out so we don't need to burn candles. Also can change up our cellphones with the attachment about 5 or more times fully. Shoot found more uses for all these batteries. I considered getting that 1800 watt power station inverter from dewalt with those 12ah flexvolt battery to run the refrigerator and run it until power is back unless it's out for multiple days. Also those battery replacement from Amazon that's a better price i tend to get them.
Uless you are pro lumberjack I can't see the point of owning a gas chainsaw anymore. The battery power is quite enough for yard work.
“You’re crazy. But I like you. But you’re crazy.” 😂
😂😂😂😂
ouch LOL
Love my 12" Dewalt saw but boys are always using. Just ordered the 20" Dewalt for me. My Husky saws just sit and wait for a big tree but that is a rarity.
IF DeWalt cared about it's customers, they would make their battery chargers with a storage charge function. If you can get the cells to between 3.7-3.85v, the battery can be stored for a long time and not go bad. Keeping it dead or fully charged will degrade the batteries. I 3D printed an adapter and wired up a balance plug and an XT60 so I can use my hobby charger I use for my drones to keep the batteries at storage voltage.
Green Like mucus 😂
Great content
They are so easy to start.
They're better. I just got rid of my stihl for a sixty volt twenty inch the wall much much better. I would have never believed until I got one.
Noticed that RHEC sticker on your tailgate there. You got a like just for that 🤘🏼
Hell yeah 🙌
Alright then
I would still use the 60 V.
Depends on what saw your useing 54v needs big batteries
Green? Lithium batteries and coal fired power plants to charge them… HA!
Love ya brother!
The people who make the koolaid tell me what I need to know 🤤
If you want greener, use a saw or a Katana Saw.
the saw sound like thwomps from SM64
never use the saw one handed and get yourself a Helmut with a face shield and safety glasses . you never know when your saw going to kick back and then your really hurt and it looks like your inexperienced BEST WISHES TOM
Guess you never seen the movie Evil Dead , It seem to work for him 👍👌
Did Chip have anything to do with the tree falling on your fence? I know you said it split...but, is there any way it could have fallen in some other direction?
That was a nasty case of poison ivy!
Thanks for the video. Just got this saw for taking with us in the RV. It's a great saw. But dude......wear some eye protection!!!!
Woo hoo! Going green by cutting down trees. Hmmm 😂
"Deplete" is the word you were looking for.
The ape sounds had me dying laughing 😆💀
Happy to hear that lol 😂
You taught me something about batteries : Use or lose:. Never knew that,
Thanks Mike
This is not true of lithium batteries. Store them fully charged, and don't overheat or freeze them.
@@SCARREDMTBER Thank you for the extra info.
Mmm 🤔 learned something new too
You stole my thunder 🤣😂🤣😂
Lithium are usually 500 to 1000 cycles depending on the use. But way less cycles if overheated, overcharged or fully drained. I would say less than 50 cycles if you fully drain and overheat the cells. Lithium need their BMS for protection, but its not fool proof.
Yeah...once you try the Flexvolt 60v MAX stuff, you'll probably delete this video out of shame. You think that toy chainsaw is a game changer??? My 60v MAX stuff is BETTER THAN GAS. Try the DCCS670.
Hahaha you only know what you know
Hey nice vid brother. Ironically enough I just bought that same saw and it’s the only one I own. Cuts great and good battery life as you’ve demonstrated however… the damn thing leaks chain saw fluid like a sieve. Let me know if you encounter this (and how to fix it if you find out!) damn thing leaves puddles when I put it away. Thanks man !
Unfortunately every saw I’ve own has done that. I just add what I think I will use up and add a little at a time so it stores empty
On the oil cap, you see that divet that goes all the way around? Just slide an o-ring over it you'll be fine.
Yes Dakolby is correct , I've been doing some YT research on dewalt chainsaws, I saw another video about the two upgrades to do on this saw, and a 5/8 or 3/4 orind will take care of oil cap leak, (actually looks like it's missing a o-ring) and yes every chainsaw I've ever had also leaks because of the chain bar oil feed system just slowly leaks as its designed to do. I personally do not own a large lot, so I just do small jobs as needed , so I always drain the bar oil between uses because it may be several months between uses. This is a great inside video from someone that really uses and needs a saw often, and REALLY makes me realize I do NOT need that expensive lg battery. (sorry didn't mean to go on n on)
Boy I messed up I like and have Dewalt tools a store had them saws on sale and gave a 5hr battery far 100bucks a few years ago I wasn't sure about them would of been ideal far little jobs
Does it leak bar oil when the saw sits somewhere for a while?
I bought Dewalt compatible batteries off Amazon. Lowes wanted $160 for 2?? I got 2 for under $35 with shipping. They work GREAT so I saved over $100.
Sweet deal !!!
They may work now, but after a few charges and six months or so, you will be kicking yourself. They will not last and will provide only a fraction of the power of the name brand battery.
Hey, let's talk buddy, we want to see the saw work. We don't want to hear you
I probably have 10 hours on mine and it just died. No, I don't have the brake on. Really pi$$es me off.
👍👍👍👍
12:25 Just imagine those chicken nuggets if you were attempting that with a gas chainsaw. You'd have to pull them out of the trees. 😆🤣😂
Those electric chainsaws are great if your neighbours have city bylaws officers on speed dial.
😂😂😂yes
No gloves no eye protection......
No shits given am I right mr safety guy lol
Wear chaps.
With or with pants underneath?
your going to end up hurt my man, no eye protection, no chaps, sneakers on and in shorts also the way it looks you need too look like you need to learn how to use a saw wright
This is good stuff , Tell me more 😆
I worked in the woods here in northern Wisconsin and seen this quit of few times with numerous injuries especially to eyes so turn up your mind and use some common sense!!!!!@@SunnySlopeHomestead
So, How much oil DID you go through? Did one tank take care of all of that?
One small battery did the job 😊👍
was asking about the oil
So you ended up doing a review 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Good God man get to the freaking point
You’ll never see a hater doing better than you
Hello
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Man that did an Awesome job. Awesome video
Thanks and I'm really happy to have it as it is making my tree trimming jobs easy
Wow nice to see that your teaching your son the aspects of safety while using a power saw !
Right he’s learning well too 😊
So he bloody should do!
Where's your safety equipment?
With Jesus ……who’s in the truck 😅
cool!