DEWALT 20V 8" Brushless Pruning Chainsaw Review DCCS623B DCCS623L1

DEWALT's New 20-Volt 8 in. Brushless Pruning Chainsaw weighs 4.6 lbs bare tool and is designed for cutting, trimming, and pruning. Use it to trim branches from downed trees, cut bundles of wood or branches, and manage thick brush or daily pruning needs. Compact design allows for easy access to tight spaces.
This is a great small saw that does not need large batteries for long runtime. The 3Ah battery included in the kit would be plenty for a decent day's worth of pruning.

[@austinite6625]

Bunch of youtube reviews, this is the only one with an actual demonstration. thank you!

[@standmccray1037]

I finally got it. I must say I’m very impressed. It’s lite weight and does a pretty good job

[@marynagy8072]

I agree, same, just got it after reviewing many models.

[@jamesproctor5754]

Just bought one & love it. The safety tip does what it is designed to do. That made it impossible to easily cut through a 9” diameter tree, but that’s why I own a Stihl 18” chainsaw. However, as the latter was 4,500 miles away, I bought an 8” pruning saw for the one tree I needed to remove at this home, and the DeWalt will join the Stihl on my next trip.

[@dlkline27]

I had one of the more expensive Chinese pruning saws before I got the DeWalt. There's no comparison. This saw cuts like crazy, the 5 AH battery lasts longer than I expected and the quality is there. Pay the extra $, get a DeWalt and don't look back. I like the guard. It keeps the chain out of the dirt and I don't cut anything over four or five inches in diameter.

[@michaelfink2070]

I have one, got it right at release. Happy with it, it's light, fast, and been reliable. It's a single purpose saw for me, I use it to prune while chipping and being able to use it 1 handed is super valuable to me. It works well that way, feels controlled and gets the "Ys" and other crazy stuff that won't feed in the chipper down to size quickly. I actually cut some branches while they feed, certainly not something Dewalt would recommend, but that works well too. ;)

[@123brendan100]

Does it leak oil?

[@Rolfi-x7l]

I took polesaw bar and but it on the chainsaw, and it fits perfectly.

[@limeallens6160]

What bar do you have?

[@samsno3667]

I've been using my Dewalt's handheld reciprocating saw with a pruning blade to do the big branch cuttings but this would a lot easier... I think I want one of these.

[@brandocommando4459]

YeaI'm the same way. The pruning blade is a beast too. I just have so many tools, my wife is going to murder me😊

[@juketreks2192]

Did about 250 cuts last Saturday cutting up hurricane debris on an old oak. Used my 20” dewalt for the big stuff.

[@Nyall]

That tip has another purpose. When making upwards cuts, the blade will try to push out of the cut. That tip provides a place to butt the branch against.

[@default9740]

Yeah, noted that too. Would be real useful added to the pole saw for my use of it.

[@Nyall]

Buy it and swap bars with the pole saw?

[@WorkshopAddict]

The box points out the tip is for the upper cut and the instructions poi t out the other two. The upper cut with this saw is not as great as it sounds. I should have showed it as that is what the box points out. Perfect for a pole saw, not needed on this saw.

[@sbjdare1958]

If and when I buy this saw I will remove that guard.

[@terrycalvert7812]

I have this saw the pole saw and both chainsaws first time I used it loved it but as time went on the safety tip on that bar really hinders you!! So I bought another bar intended for the pole saw and it works on the pruning saw perfectly problem solved

[@7880bab]

Do you remember the brand of bar you bought without the safety tip ?

[@clairethomas50]

That tip guard will be the first thing that comes off!

[@loucifer4205]

I thought the same thing, but once I started using it I love it, especially when you're cutting from underneath. You have something to hold it to the branch

[@ADN1996]

​@@loucifer4205 nah. With the higher chain speed, it's unnecessary. Especially if you're familiar with chainsaws.

[@loucifer4205]

​@@ADN1996it also protects from cutting branches you don't want cut

[@matthewvanboven4349]

Amen! I'm only here to figure out how to take it off. Easy peasy. Gotta make some plunge cuts with it. At least it's easy to take off and put back on!

[@SilasMiller]

@@ADN1996 way faster up cutting with the guard. I was going to take it off, but now I up cut everything without even thinking about it.

[@TJ-hd5ym]

The milwaukee m18 is a beast. i got the 8.0 battery worth the extra bucks. It blast through the wood without any bogging it shits and gets.

[@SEBTECHDIY]

Nice review, well tested from you, thanks, i will be a nice option is you're on the dewalt platform already. I wasn't sure about the guard but like you said if you use it as a pruner like intended, it should be useful. 😉

[@backmanlynda]

I love it, but as I was working in the woods trimming up small branches, the tip came off actually! I lost the screws so today I'm using it without the tip. Review was great about the sawdust getting in there and sometimes very small branches would clog up and we'd have to stop and get the branches out. Other than that, I love it.

[@Entre1099]

Just purchased today for my business, but it’s basically 100% for right handed people. That’s the only flaw for me. Thx for the video. *The complaint is because I’m ambidextrous and switch hands while working*

[@default9740]

Just showed this review to an orchardist friend. He’s off trying to source a few now, reckons it will be the bees knees😂

[@comk135]

Curious how the Dewalt compares to the new M18 8" pruning chainsaw. Thanks.

[@hdelano11]

I use this all the time. Perfect for trimming hunting spots. It will handle basically anything you would cut with a chainsaw. Zero problems so far and i left the tip gaurd on. Didnt see any benefit from taking it off

[@sycamorebendfarm4969]

I mostly use small saws for cutting saplings off at ground level. The guard looks like it would help prevent catching a rock at the blade tip. Also if you are pruning, less chance of nicking the trunk or good branch. I have the 12" but this model intrigues me.

[@AaronAnita456]

Very good review. Thank you for always being detailed. How would you compare it to the Milwaukee M12 6" pruning saw? Also have you tried the new Ryobi brushless 6" pruning saw?

[@marynagy8072]

I agree with you about the guard- a good thing- just took getting used to.

[@peacefrog0521]

I’m intrigued by this mini chainsaw but I’d never use it enough to justify having it. I got through a good number of branches and even smaller trees (maybe 3 inches, not as thick as what WA is showing here) with my 20V reciprocating saw with a 6 TPI blade and 5Ah battery. Really surprised me how well it worked. So much so that I got a little too happy with it and cut down more than I’d planned 😅. Made a huge pile that I had taken away because it was too much to leave at the curb. When I have to prune again I’ll probably get an actual pruning blade for it and go to town with it again.

[@johnnewell5025]

Interesting result on chain speed. I got a number very close to yours, but not exactly the same: ~1722 feet per minute. That's actually a very small % difference, close to 1% which I think we can file under "sample variation." That's roughly 2x the speed of the M18 Hatchet but the speed difference is probably due to gearing and the torque in the M18 hatchet is probably proportionately higher. I'd love to see a head-to-head that included the M12 and M18 Hatchets and this DeWalt pruning saw! I realize they're all old news at this point so it's not likely.

[@SuperSpaceAgent]

Dewalt should add a reverse switch to help clear out the chips binding in the case.

[@LNCastanon]

Gracias amigo for your review. The comments answered my question about the tip guard. I going to carve out or cut out a gruta for my St Fracis of Assisi from a long tree stomp, This tool will help me make it possible, instead of using my 18 inch. Tiene bonito dia.

[@gaphoogys]

I hope it comes out before Christmas! my dad would like this a lot!

[@randomrojas589]

About time. Trial period needs to come and go so they can give us a better product.

[@RobertChurch-ht9xi]

I use the saw for woodcarving. The tip allows me to hold it with both hands. (And I use all kinds of safety gear, from face shield to chaps; I am neither careless nor foolish...most of the time...)

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

If i got one hatchet ,it will be milwaukee more power! Metal bumper spike, wrench storage on the tool, also more power againt!!

[@Saw_Squatch]

If you don't want the nose guard you can always just buy a replacement bar without it. The 8" pole saw bar is the exact same just without the guard

[@mtnbiker49]

Almost as big as the top handle saw honestly. I know it has been out for years, but maybe a Makita XCU06z review?

[@jackjack-lq4de]

Thank you dude. Getting one for sure today. Didn't know DeWalt had it. might use it to cut deer .

[@WorkshopAddict]

That is interesting. We use a Sawzall and pruning blade

[@keepitreal5148]

I can't wait to get one!!!

[@Whateva67]

If you don’t like the guard just replace the bar with an 8 inch one from the pole saw

[@duanelee6208]

A 6 amp/hr battery does not give increased power, it extends the length of running time.

[@garyjones7044]

Wrong, the larger capacity gives less of a voltage sag.more voltage = more power.

[@wisewisdomtooth]

​@@garyjones7044idk I use 2a and 4a both 20v, I can tell the difference in power whenever I use the 4a

[@justaskdad]

Can you remove the front blade guard and still use?

[@michaelwood7480]

Yes

[@louisperich6678]

not easily, as the screw heads are of the one-way, anti-removal variety to discourage doing exactly this. Defeatable. Easier to just replace the entire bar with DeWalt’s pole saw version.

[@clairethomas50]

I'm going to use one when I'm doing some smaller tree work, better than a bowsaw lol. When will they be available in the UK,?

[@jeffcollins96]

I have one, it leaks bar oil like crazy.

[@janetbowen3416]

Does it take regular bar oil!

[@srgrounds]

Does oil leak out like on the chain saw?

[@RyanRKJ]

Seems nice if you want a pruning saw.

[@thehhoff69]

Motor is below your hand versus above and in front your hand like with Milwaukee's M12/M18 Hatchets, giving your hand a better center of gravity. Seems like it would be more comfortable/ergonomic? I'd like to run them side by side and see if that makes any difference.

[@smygandefisen6258]

The guard is, as you say, nice when you think about it. I'm looking for a light small saw for shorter thinning sessions in the evenings after small kids are gone to bed. With this I can get out in the woods faster and easier. The guard looks great when thinning wells around pine saplings. I need to mount and adjust chewing guards constantly to protect them from elks. So a clearing saw is not ideal.

[@professorx8785]

I bought one of these chainsaw and I feel that it is not oiling enough. I used the chainsaw 2x and never added bar oil, is this normal?

[@WorkshopAddict]

That might be right. I don't fill mine often, but you can see that the chain it getting oiled. Chains lacking oil get hot and tight.

[@michaelthompson7570]

Stuck between this and the pruners,,,leaning towards the chain….

[@WorkshopAddict]

One is for small branches and the other ID for larger. What are you cutting

[@debradaugherty8287]

As a novice chainsaw user, I love the idea of having a guard on the tip! Also, it's removable, so for those that don't, no big deal. Just take it off. Question: does the saw only run while your finger is depressing the trigger (so it would stop as soon as you release if there is kick back or something)?

[@WorkshopAddict]

There is no brake to stop the chain exactly when the trigger is let off. If your hands are on the saw, if there was kickback, you should be safe. Anyone who is careful and does not turn on the saw while getting it into place will be safe.

[@debradaugherty8287]

​@@WorkshopAddictThank you!

[@aaronporter2180]

I don't hate the guard considering it's intended use but I do wish it was removable without having to get creative

[@Lee-lb9qh]

Buy the 20 volt 12 inch version, no guard...

[@jeffarnold1983]

How does the oil last compared to the 3ah or 6ah battery?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Oil capacity is about 9Ah. So three 3Ah chargers or one and a half 6Ah. That is at 60 degrees. It may flow faster when warmer.

[@GeoffreyDickson-mm5xq]

Looks like a great Pruning Chainsaw just what I want. Pity they DO NOT SELL IT in the UK, so why advertise it in the UK.

[@summittaedae2323]

It’s on eBay bud.

[@garyschlecht9164]

Does it have a oil chamber

[@_P0tat07_]

I’d probably buy the m12 hatchet instead. First off it’s smaller so if I need anything bigger I’ll just use my Dewalt 20v chainsaw. Second, that safety tip could be really obnoxious.

[@miguelmorin4254]

buy the M18 8inch Milwaukee its 3inche longer and not very much more heavy but different animal youll love it

[@loucifer4205]

​@miguelmorin4254 If you're gonna go m18, this is more compact and a faster cutter and more comfortable in hand it's a better design

[@pettypendergrass8596]

should the model # be DCCS623B ?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, thank you.

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

Hey by the way , are you going to do a review on the new dewalt chainsaw 20" bar , ive try it and i am a little desapointed by the no variable trigger and i also overheated the 15 ah prety fast.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Whats is the model number?

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

@@WorkshopAddict DCCS677Z1

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

@@WorkshopAddict wants to hear your thoughts on this chainsaw !

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@OUTILSCLIPSQC let me try and order one.

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

@@WorkshopAddict 👍👊👊

[@junlorenzana4493]

I just bought this tool and did not know that there was a reservoir for oil? help please :)

[@WorkshopAddict]

Only use bar and chain oil. Do not use motor oil. How can I help?

[@junlorenzana4493]

@@WorkshopAddict Ok thanks! really appreciate it.

[@Resist4]

I don't really get the point of this tool because Dewalt already has a small 20V chainsaw that actually does more. And if I'm just going to prune then I'd use the Dewalt 20V Pruner. Oh and whether you use the 3 AH battery or a 5 AH battery, you won't get more "power" with one over the other because they're both 20 volts. A higher AH rating just means the battery will last longer between charges.

[@derrickthd]

That's simply not true about the batteries. I own at least 2 dozen 20v tools and I can promise you that the bigger batteries push the tool harder. There are some tasks that can't be done with the smaller batteries. It's no secret to people who use these tools.

[@Resist4]

@@derrickthdAmp hours is about time and not power. So, while a 3 AH battery won't last as long as 5 AH battery, they're both 20 volts and supply the same power to the tool. So it won't run faster or harder.

[@pouetance]

​​@@Resist4not true. A higher capacity battery has more cells in parallel, which means a lower internal resistance and therefore can push more current.

[@Resist4]

@@pouetance again not true. Batteries in parallel do not push more power, they just last longer.

[@pouetance]

@@Resist4 I'm an EE. It's pretty basic electrical theory so I'm not going to argue about it all day long. Each battery has an internal resistance, the more cells you have in parallel the less resistance you end up with and the more current you can push.

[@Joenoblocks]

Try a flexvolt it helps a lil

[@goldieswitzerlox]

Ya take the scabbard with ya in your back pocket!

[@jaredlemay9409]

First thing to go is gonna be that tip guard 😂

[@standmccray1037]

I want it

[@jakem9524]

One thing that concerns me, there is normally a grease hole at the tip of the blade, and with that guard I cannot see if there is one on this model. Therefore I do not know if we can grease the sprocket at the end of the bar without taking the whole darn thing apart. Any thoughts on this issue?

[@FishFind3000]

These tiny saws don’t have that.

[@timothymusolff4600]

Yes they do!

[@garyjones7044]

​​@@timothymusolff4600 my 20inch farm boss and the 18inch Oregon bar on my husky don't have this so it appears that you don't know what you're talking about.

[@paulyoung6835]

I don't think there is a chain sprocket on the 8" bar of this saw. I think there is an 8" bar with a sprocket available if you want to change it out. I also have heard that other manufacturer's 8" bars will not fit this saw due to mounting hole alignment. Anyone know for certain?

[@Thebankfisher]

Can you put the 12" DeWalt bar on it ?

[@WorkshopAddict]

You could, but if you wanted to cut larger trees, you might run low on power.

[@Thebankfisher]

@@WorkshopAddict it fits though?

[@TheChico868]

Hope it's cheaper than Milwaukee I want one

[@thehhoff69]

A lot cheaper. $179 vs. $279

[@TheChico868]

@@thehhoff69 nice!

[@bman6502]

If the Dewalt engineers are watching this, put a belt hanger on it like you do with your other cordless drills, etc…

[@Truckie1245]

Working on a d ring

[@MatejKrhin]

Why isn't this yet in Europe?!!

[@ThePlantsman]

Rules and regulations no doubt ...😮

[@jimmyf1312]

That tip has another purpose, it can clip onto your purse

[@paulajones4037]

I think chain guard should be removable if needed.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I show that later in the video.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

If u don't like the tip buy the 12 inch one with no tip, problem solved....

[@michaelwood7480]

Just take it off, I did and saw never knew it.

[@archibaldsmith3974]

Am I the only one that saw the black bear walk up and take a sniff??

[@paulwright3396]

"The tool is not located on the tool" said the tool... 5:14 seconds. Always wear eye protection...

[@johndeerefarmer4483]

I have one ordered to carry in my SXS to clear the trail if needed. I also carry a Dewalt impact so that gives me two batteries. As far as the guard goes, I will remove it as soon as I get it- the guard is for the city-idiots..

[@brianquigley7336]

Lose the tip guard. Junk n in the way. For noobs.

[@loucifer4205]

I have the craftsman version of this. The tip guard comes in handy, especially when you're trimming fruit trees and don't want cut into a healthy branch I also have the pole saw and the bar and chain fit the pruner I switched the pruner bar and chain to the pole saw because I couldn't reach the higher branches and it worked great

[@rolando_j_]

Seems expensive. The DeWalt 8 inch polesaw is similarly priced. You'd think it'd be a lot less if weren't paying for the pole. Also seems dumb to buy an 8 inch saw with only 6 inches of actual reach. I think I'd rather have a 6 inch bar. I heard a lot of nonsense in this video justifying that that tip guard. Milwaukee doesn't have it on their 8 inch saw. I'd probably just buy the Stihl 4 inch saw if I only needed a pruner. Smaller for pruning access, don't need tools to adjust the chain, you can add the holster and it still cost less than this thing.

[@TheChico868]

😲

[@agrahazl]

For goodness sake, its a "Pruning Saw" .

[@mikehintsala4209]

It’s poplar not birch

[@Whateva67]

He was cutting birch too

[@Utah_Mike]

The safety stinks for left handed users

[@jeeves744]

As a lefty i hate everything is set up for right hand only

[@garyjones7044]

The safety stinks period.

[@johnhabeck6153]

I'm a lefty, and had no issues with the safety. Depress it with my index finger knuckle. 2 handed, I use my R.H. index finger.

[@loucifer4205]

Lefties aren't human

[@user-ly3ey2es6z]

Crappy

[@MrDelgrigorov]

This so called guard at the tip of the saw is pure joke...

[@jhoodied4861]

I'm too lazy. I use my pole saw for stuff like this as I don't want to bend over.

[@albertbustos4587]

It's crap

[@thehhoff69]

I'll take yours, how much are you asking for it?

[@ToolHombre]

So gonna be that guy and ask.... any comparisons to the M18?

[@WorkshopAddict]

I will, but for the average user, the dewalt will cut faster and the Milwaukee will have more torque.

[@Steven-tz6mb]

any problems with oil leaks?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, over time it has leaked more and more. It leaks a few tablespoons between uses and it leaks back into the motor area. Not a problem, just messy.

[@alanpearson9558]

Just used this saw for pruning and loved the way it performed. The guard can easily be removed and being able to cut with the tip of the saw is a need for me when trimming. No problem with kickback but this could be a problem for some. I did not have the right bit to remove the screws for the guard, but pliers worked just fine.

[@scottydudley5700]

Any opinions or thoughts on the oiling mechanism? Manual says to drain it after use (or it will drain itself apparently-right where you do not want it😁)

[@atomatom6442]

I use this almost every day. A quite, easy to use chainsaw- electric. After we use large saws to take down or prune we use this to remove limb sections and reduce wastes to fit in the truck. Easier to use for a quick saw rather than pull out the gas top handle model. It does a good job. Great for firewood processing also. 9/10 Rated.

[@highvoltagefeathers]

I own one of these and its a little monster. Ive cut down and processed a 40 foot pine tree with it, and it comes out every week for something around the property. I have been absolutely terrible to it and it doesnt care.

[@mjohnson8447]

I don't own one of these. But I like the tool. As for where the wrench is stored, no big deal for me. I will have the guard close by. And will make my adjustments there. Usually on a bench or tailgate of my pickup.

[@yukonica4560]

I heat with wood logged from my property. Removing the slash is the bane of free fuel if your clean-up tool is a 15 pound 18" 55cc chainsaw. I was looking at DeWalt's 12" electric saw but this is exactly what fits the task. Thank you... Will be on my way to the stores tomorrow.

[@Derek-tk4wf]

Wish Makita would release a form factor like this, and in XGT. Their 10" top-handle 18v saw has a laughable amount of torque and basically garbage.

[@lawadm1]

How do you change out the chain if you need a new one with that guard on the end? Do you have to get a whole new bar, chain, and guard piece?

[@WorkshopAddict]

The guard is two pieces that leave enough room for the chain to come off between it.

[@cwolf8841]

I use my 6" and 8" "pruning" saws to cut fairly large branches and wood in my remote areas. They cut well. There is no need for that new guard.

[@rickysandoval2166]

That might be good for the ground guy cutting branches before they throw chunks on trailer. I use to throw big chunks and hated getting smacked in the face or back of the head.

[@brianwestberg3129]

junk lasted 1 hr stop working

[@Las_cacas]

I need something like this in my camper, ive also been viewing Milwaukee 12v pruning saw.

[@deirdrecooke6370]

Just got one.. loved your video and now feel confident in my purchase! I have an 18 inch saw and found it too large for the branches once the tree was felled. Thank you for such a great explanation!

[@KazimirArdekanian]

I want to remove the guard in order to use the saw for carving a small bear. What do you think? Thanks

[@wisewisdomtooth]

That's a good idea, I had read that other people use it for that exact thing

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

I just bought one, but it seems like it leaks oil around the fill.

[@WorkshopAddict]

If you care close to the store you bought it from, return it and get a new one. Worse case, make a gasket for the cap.

[@LAWNPRO]

Yes this saws purpose is perfect quick pruning instead of a sawtype dewalt reach up without being so heavy good product for a lanscaper it saves tbe arms and get rid of the loopers.

[@nataliemills6644]

Yeah, I have the bigger cordless Dewalt chainsaw when I need to cut larger than seven or 8 inches. In a tight space the guard helps to protect other branches that you don’t want to cut. That said this size saw would be perfect for rough wood carving and you would need to remove the tip for that.

[@sirsmotealot7915]

Powerful lil saw. Like that is only noisy when being used compared to an idling gas saw. Concerns me that bar is not as oily as the Dewalt pole saw. That bar is a slippery mofo and goes through 3X as much oil. If oiler fails we have the warranty for that i guess ;-).

[@timothyproksch2915]

I’ve never used one like this I can see where the guard might work good on an up cut. I plan on getting one. I cruse the streets with my saw in a pick up and pick up firewood when I see it. I this saw is going to do that job just as good and quieter. That being said I don’t think this ev truck thing is going to work out

[@Storm-lg4mx]

Do they make a case for this tool?

[@WorkshopAddict]

I have not found one.

[@sean-rady]

So I'm debating between the Dewalt brand of this tool at $169 and the comparable Amazon product that takes dewalt batteries at $69. Both have brushless motors and similar designs. Do you think the dewalt price is justified with it being almost $100 more?

[@wisewisdomtooth]

That's hard to say honestly without having both and comparing them side by side, I know DeWalt can run until it explodes since that's what I use, Amazon brand has a good return policy if you don't like it