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DEWALT 60V MAX FLEXVOLT DCCS672X1 18 in. Chainsaw Kit Review (2027)
The DEWALT DCCS672X1 is the most powerful battery saw here at 2.85 peak horsepower. Our research-based verdict for DEWALT owners cutting big wood.
DEWALT DEWALT 60V MAX FLEXVOLT 18 in. Brushless Chainsaw Kit (DCCS672X1)
DEWALT's most powerful cordless saw here, an 18 inch FLEXVOLT kit rated at 2.85 peak horsepower.
Our verdict
The DCCS672X1 is DEWALT's answer to the question of how far battery saws can go: an 18 inch bar, 2.85 peak horsepower with the DCB609 battery, a maker claim of cutting a 17 inch white oak log in as fast as 24 seconds, and up to 65 cuts per charge on that battery. It is sold as a complete kit, it is heavy with the FLEXVOLT pack fitted, and its chain tensioning is tooled rather than tool-free. For DEWALT owners cutting firewood and storm wood, it is the strongest battery argument in this guide.
What we like
- Peak horsepower of 2.85 with the DCB609 battery, per the maker claim, the highest battery output in this guide
- Maker claim of cutting a 17 inch white oak log in as fast as 24 seconds with the DCB609 battery
- Up to 65 cuts per charge with the DCB609 battery, per the maker sell sheet
- Kit form with a DCB609 battery, DCB115 charger, bar sheath and tensioning tool in the box
What to watch out for
- Tooled chain tensioning, so the onboard wrench must be to hand, unlike the tool-free systems on smaller saws
- The FLEXVOLT battery reads 3.0Ah at 60V and 9.0Ah at 20V, which confuses buyers comparing amp-hour figures
- A premium kit price for a saw that still cannot match a 50cc gas saw for all-day stamina
What owners report: DEWALT DEWALT 60V MAX FLEXVOLT 18 in. Brushless Chainsaw Kit (DCCS672X1)
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Owners cutting firewood say it is the first battery saw that stopped them reaching for the gas saw
- The dual retention studs hold the bar steady under hard bucking, owners report
- Kit buyers value the sheath and tensioning tool being in the box rather than separate purchases
Common complaints
- The amp-hour labelling across 20V and 60V confuses buyers comparing batteries
- Tooled tensioning slows chain adjustments compared with the tool-free dials on smaller DEWALT saws
- The saw's weight with the FLEXVOLT pack fitted tires arms on long limbing sessions
Who it is for
DEWALT owners who cut firewood, clear storm damage and want the strongest battery saw available here.
What 2.85 peak horsepower means in wood
Peak horsepower is a maker figure, but the supporting claims give it shape: a 17 inch white oak log cut in as fast as 24 seconds with the DCB609 battery, and up to 65 cuts per charge on that pack. Those are hardwood numbers, not softwood test cuts, and they place this saw above every other battery pick here for bucking. Owners cutting firewood report it as the first battery saw that stopped them reaching for the gas saw, which is the practical version of the same claim.
The FLEXVOLT battery explained
The DCB609 battery confuses buyers because it carries two amp-hour figures: 3.0Ah at 60V and 9.0Ah at 20V. They describe the same battery at different voltages, not two different packs, and the saw uses it at 60V. The kit includes that battery, a DCB115 charger, a bar sheath and a tensioning tool, so the box is complete. Dual retention studs hold the 18 inch bar steady under hard bucking, and the chain brake and auto-oiling cover the safety and maintenance basics.
The honest costs
Tooled chain tensioning is the main daily friction: the onboard wrench must be to hand for adjustments, where smaller DEWALT saws adjust by hand. Weight with the FLEXVOLT pack fitted tires arms on long limbing sessions, and the premium kit price buys power that pruning-only owners will never use. For the firewood and storm work it is built for, those costs are acceptable. For anything smaller, the DCCS620B is the better DEWALT saw.
Key specifications
- Power
- 60V MAX FLEXVOLT, brushless motor
- Bar and chain
- 18 in. bar and chain
- Peak power
- 2.85 HP with DCB609 battery (maker claim)
- Chain
- 3/8 in. pitch, 0.050 in. gauge
- Kit includes
- DCB609 FLEXVOLT battery, DCB115 charger, bar sheath, tensioning tool
- Weight
- 11.1 lb, tool only (maker sell sheet)
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Milwaukee's 16 inch M18 FUEL saw, rated to gas-engine performance up to 40cc, for serious cordless bucking.
Why consider it: The M18 rival with a 16 inch bar and a higher cuts-per-charge claim on its large pack
- Power: Milwaukee M18 FUEL, POWERSTATE brushless motor
- Bar and chain: 16 in. Oregon bar and chain
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The classic 50cc homeowner gas saw, a 20 inch Rancher for felling, bucking and firewood seasons.
Why consider it: The gas step up for all-day stamina that no battery kit can match
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- Power: 3.2 HP
Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Is the DCCS672X1 stronger than the Milwaukee 2727-20?
On peak power, yes: 2.85 peak horsepower and an 18 inch bar against the Milwaukee's 16 inch bar and 40cc gas equivalent rating. On cuts per charge, the Milwaukee's 150-cut claim on the HD12.0 pack exceeds the DEWALT's 65-cut claim. Platform ownership is the practical tiebreaker.
What battery does the kit include?
One DCB609 FLEXVOLT battery and one DCB115 charger, plus a bar sheath and tensioning tool. The battery reads 3.0Ah at 60V and 9.0Ah at 20V; both figures describe the same pack.
Can it replace a gas saw?
For firewood sessions and storm cleanup, owners say it comes closest of any battery saw here. For all-day felling and heating-season bucking, gas stamina still wins. It replaces a small gas saw for most property owners, not a professional felling saw.
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