I bought the DeWalt because I already had several 9-amp Flexvolt batteries. It's great to have next to the chipper and firewood processor for quick cuts. If I needed something for limbing and felling, I would go with the Stihl or Husky. It is a decent compact saw that is convenient.I believe it is overpriced if you have to purchase the batteries. I do love its convenience. Great Video
@ClimbingColt27 күн бұрын
I definitely agree! Thanks for watching!
@21ZacDUDE2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the professional review colt. Sick and tired of watching homeowners review arborist saws and cutting 2x4s and not knowing their ass from a whole in the ground when it comes to chainsaws.
@ClimbingColt2 ай бұрын
Hey man, thanks for watching!! I appreciate the feedback!!
@AndrewMansvelt2 ай бұрын
I’ve had my DeWalt for a few months now and definitely agree about the chain lag. It’s very noticeable coming from gas top handles
@ClimbingColt2 ай бұрын
Good to know I’m not the only one! How do you like the saw otherwise?
@ongridself-reliantfamily17512 ай бұрын
The issue with the Dewalt is that they set the soft start ramp speed too low. Based on what you showed, the power and top speed are there, the motor is just taking too long to get there. For someone not used to a Husqvarna electric saws throttle response profile, that might be fine, but for you it really is noticeable. Thanks for the great review. I have a few Dewalt tools already, and only do tree work on the side, so I think this could be a great fit for me. Godspeed.
@ClimbingColt2 ай бұрын
Exactly, well said! That's why I think most people will like the saw actually. Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment!
@mitchlewis5352 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great review. Here's some speculation on why the throttle response is lacking. When you first pull the throttle that's when the motor is pulling the most amperage. Part of designing a good electric tool is yielding decent battery life. Maybe DeWalt limited the throttle response to help increase battery life? (just guessing)
@ClimbingColt2 ай бұрын
That very well could be and would make sense! I’m definitely not an expert on electric motors but I thought the throttle response was worth noting. Thanks for watching!
@metaspencer2 ай бұрын
I just drove over my echo electric saw with the mini skid ... so keep thinking about that Dewalt saw
@ClimbingColt2 ай бұрын
Oh no, mini won I assume?! I think it’s overall pretty decent, I’ve just been spoiled with the Husky’s. It’s hard to want to use the Dewalt when the Husky’s are sitting there. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on it if you pick one up though!
@metaspencer2 ай бұрын
@@ClimbingColt I got the echo back together again with a lot of plastic JB weld ... Like you said in the vid the bummer about switching platforms is the batteries. I've got some dough in that echo platform
@Bearbait012 ай бұрын
The yellow traingle indicator comes on if you push the saw too hard and the chain stops. Kinda like "hey dont push me so hard" And yes i wish the dewalt oiled better. I dont really mind the throttle response on the dewalt, it has a 3 speed variable speed trigger. I actually like it but I dont have any experience with gas powered top handles.
@ClimbingColt2 ай бұрын
You are correct!! Thanks for pointing that out! I forgot to edit that in. I figured most people’s wouldn’t mind the throttle response, I’m probably just spoiled with the Husky battery/ gas saws. I appreciate the clarification/ feedback! 😀
@Jeff-rk8hq22 күн бұрын
I really like this saw, I prefer the m18 2826 aesthetic and ergonomics as well as the onboard storage however the Milwaukee chain speed is too slow and chatters on smalls and kills the regular m18 batt packs so I sold the red one as I do really like the 674 except for one thing, the one minute auto shutoff kills me, I get it if the brake isn’t engaged one minute shutoff is ok but when you’re moving around it’s just not convenient for myself
@ClimbingColt21 күн бұрын
Yeah I agree, the auto off is a bit too soon for my liking as well. Thanks for watching!
@libertarian1637Ай бұрын
In running the chainsaws they really want 9, 12, or 15 amp hour batteries as while the 6 will run the saw it can’t deliver the instantaneous amps needed given the 18650 batteries it has. The 9 and 12 have 21700 cells and the 9s actually has better high draw cells than the 12s. The 15 has (30) 18650 cells that make up for the instantaneous deficiencies but they’re HEAVY given the 30 cells. The newer FlexVolt saws, 18 & 20, are good saws, with the right batteries, as they didn’t nerf those saws for run time and over-protection; the 14 is just too slow for its own good, seemingly to get better battery life. With the saws battery temperature increase under load can be more of an issue than actual capacity running down/out so they seem to want to limit the draw to below what the motor wants. These saws can outpace gas when they’re tuned for performance and kept up with cool batteries. I run a business and have dozens of batteries so it isn’t an issue but for someone not in the trades or with a glut of batteries these saws can really leave you wanting more. The best thing for me, other than the instant torque is the reduced noise level as beyond being quieter when running there is ZERO idle noise as they make no noise when not cutting. I didn’t eliminate my gas saws but I do notice I don’t use them nearly as much; though I also don’t cut what I used to. The DeWalt saws can adjust oil flow.
@ClimbingColtАй бұрын
Thanks for the info! I typically run mine with a 9ah battery but I do have a couple 6ah I'll run in it. I'll have to pay attention the next time I run those batteries to see if I can tell a difference. Yes it definitely has an adjustable oiler, I just wish it oiled more at max adjustment. Thanks for watching!
@waynedelaney8802 ай бұрын
Is there a big difference between the husqvarna t535i and the t540i
@ClimbingColt2 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t say a big difference. The 540 is slightly more powerful and has the palm safety. Otherwise they’re quite similar.
@dascubaguy2 ай бұрын
@@ClimbingColtT542i with a clutch is a game changer tho
@ClimbingColt2 ай бұрын
@@dascubaguy Looking forward to getting that one!!
@caseyhauber4665Ай бұрын
Having trouble finding a bar for mine . What model is it
@ClimbingColtАй бұрын
DCCS674 is the saw #, DWZCSBX14 is the bar number.
@loucifer4205Ай бұрын
Someone did a test of all these top handle chainsaws and the dewalt was the fastest cutting of all saws
@ClimbingColtАй бұрын
It might have the highest chain speed but it takes a while to get there. Obviously any cutting speed test starts with a full throttle saw before starting in the wood. You can clearly see in the vid the lag in trigger response vs the husky. Either way it’s still a decent saw. Thanks for watching!