DeWalt DCPS620B 20V Cordless Pole Saw Review
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The DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR cordless pole saw is a pole saw with a telescoping pole that its listing describes as reaching up to 15 feet, an 8-inch low-kickback bar and chain, a brushless motor, and automatic chain oiling. The listing model is DCPS620B and the title says tool only, so a 20V MAX battery and charger are not included in that version. This review sets out what the listing states about the saw, where those statements stop, and how two other pole saws from the same listing pool compare on the facts their own pages give. It is built only from listing text and product specifications, so read it as a guide to what to check before buying.
Quick answer
- The listing gives up to 15 feet of reach, measured with a 6-foot person holding the saw at shoulder level, 60 degrees from the ground.
- It names an 8-inch low-kickback bar and chain, a brushless motor rated in its bullets at up to 96 cuts per charge on a 4-inch by 4-inch pressure-treated pine post, and auto oiling.
- The listing is tool only. Confirm that you already own a compatible 20V MAX battery and charger before you order.
What the DCPS620B listing states
The bullets describe an extension pole for up to 15 feet of reach. The listing explains that figure as based on a 6-foot person holding the saw straight at shoulder height, angled 60 degrees from the ground. That condition matters. The reach you get on a real branch depends on your height, how far you can lift the pole, and where the branch sits relative to your feet, not only on the pole length printed in a bullet point.
The same bullets describe a durable cutting grip with a metal bucking strip and a tree hook for pulling pruned branches down, a brushless motor, an 8-inch low-kickback bar and chain, and automatic oiling for low maintenance. The specification table lists the brand as DEWALT and the model as DCPS620B. It does not give a pole weight, a pole length in sections, a chain speed, or a measured runtime in minutes, so those points are left open below rather than filled in from memory.
Reach and how to plan the cut
For most homeowners the 15-foot figure is the main reason to look at a pole saw in the first place. Reaching a limb from the ground avoids a ladder, which is the point of the product. The safer way to use that reach is to plan each cut before you lift the saw. Stand where you have firm footing, keep the saw clear of power lines, and look up at the limb before you start. If the branch is larger than the bar can take in a single pass, make a relief cut on the underside first, then finish from the top. The listing does not give a diameter rating for the DCPS620B, so treat the 8-inch bar as the practical size limit for a single pass and cut larger wood in sections.
The listing’s cutting grip and tree hook are useful for the cleanup step. Once a limb is free, you can hook it and draw it toward you rather than dropping it on the lawn or on a fence. That is the part of the job that most often leads to bent poles and tangled cords on any pole saw, so it is worth a few seconds of setup each time.
Battery, cuts per charge and what to budget for
The brushless motor bullet says the saw can make up to 96 cuts per charge on a 4-inch by 4-inch pressure-treated pine post. Read that figure carefully. It names a test material, but the listing does not say which battery capacity produced the number, and it does not turn that into runtime in minutes. Cut counts also change a lot with wood species, cut depth and how often you stop to clear debris, so the figure is best used to compare models that quote it the same way.
Because the DCPS620B version is tool only, the cost of the battery and charger is separate. A bundle listing in the same family is titled as a DCPS620B starter kit that adds a 4 Ah 20V MAX battery and a charger. If you already run other DeWalt 20V MAX tools, the tool-only version is the sensible choice. If you do not, compare the bundle’s total contents with the tool-only price on the day you shop, and do not assume the bundle includes anything beyond what its title and bullets state.
The bar, the chain and routine care
The listing names an 8-inch low-kickback bar and chain and says the saw oils itself automatically. Automatic oiling reduces one routine task, but it does not remove the need to check the oil reservoir, keep the bar clean and watch the chain tension. A chain that runs loose can jump off the bar, and a chain that runs dry wears quickly, so a quick check before each session is still worth the time.
Replacement chains are sold separately, and several listings in the same pool are written as DCPS620 chains. One of them states an 8-inch chain with 3/8 inch low-profile pitch, .043 inch gauge and 34 drive links. Those figures come from a seller’s listing, not from DeWalt’s specification sheet. Before you buy a replacement, match the numbers printed on your bar or in the owner’s manual, because a chain with the wrong pitch, gauge or drive link count will not seat on the bar correctly.
Two close alternatives from the listings
Paxwrenx 8-inch cordless pole saw, bare tool
The Paxwrenx listing is a bare pole saw that its bullets say is compatible with DeWALT 20V MAX batteries, naming models including DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204, DCB205, DCB230 and DCB240. Its bullets describe two pole configurations: a 2-section pole that extends up to 7.5 feet, giving about 12.5 feet of total reach with user height, and a 3-section pole that extends up to 10 feet, giving about 15 feet of total reach. The specifications list an 8-inch bar, a maximum chain speed of up to 18 feet per second, a 90-degree cutting angle, tool-free chain tensioning and automatic lubrication with oil not included. Its chain specification is 3/8 inch LP pitch, .043 inch gauge and 33 drive links, which differs from the drive link count given for the chain listings above, so check the chain you buy against the bar you own. The listing does not name the DCPS620B model, and it says the battery and charger are not included.
AVADA 2-in-1 8-inch and 6-inch cordless pole saw and chainsaw
The AVADA listing is a tool-only 2-in-1 unit that its bullets say converts between a mini chainsaw and a pole saw without extra tools. The bullets name a telescoping pole that adjusts from 5.6 to 9.9 feet and state up to 15.9 feet of overhead reach based on a 6-foot user. The cutting head rotates from 0 to 180 degrees, the motor is described as brushless, and the chain runs with an auto-lube system that the bullets put at up to 38 feet per second. The kit includes an 8-inch chain and a 6-inch chain, with the 6-inch chain already fitted to the chainsaw. The specifications list 1200 watts, a length of 49 inches and a weight of 5.7 pounds. The listing says the battery and charger are not included and that the unit is compatible with DeWALT 20V MAX batteries including DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204, DCB205, DCB206, DCB230, DCB240, DCB246 and DCB248.
Who should look at the DCPS620B
The DCPS620B fits a buyer who already owns DeWalt 20V MAX batteries, wants a pole saw with a stated 15-foot reach, and is comfortable working with an 8-inch bar. If you plan to use the saw for only a few cuts a season, the tool-only price and your existing battery may be enough. If you need a pole saw that also works as a handheld mini chainsaw, the AVADA listing describes that switch in its bullets, so compare the two on the points you care about. If you want a bare pole saw with the section lengths and chain specification stated in full, the Paxwrenx listing gives more of those numbers, although it is a different brand.
The listings leave some questions open. None of the three gives a runtime in minutes for a full battery, a verified weight for the DCPS620B itself, or the length of the pole in each section for that model. If one of those numbers decides your purchase, look for it in the manufacturer’s manual before you order rather than assuming a figure from another listing applies.
For more context on the same product family, see Best Dewalt 20V Max Pole Hedge Trimmer Picks for 2026, which covers the companion trimmer head. If the Paxwrenx model is on your shortlist, the Paxwrenx 8-Inch Cordless Pole Saw Review for DeWalt goes deeper on that listing.
FAQ
Does the DeWalt DCPS620B come with a battery?
The DCPS620B listing is titled tool only, and its bullets do not describe a battery or charger in the box. A separate bundle listing with the DCPS620B and a 4 Ah 20V MAX battery and charger exists in the same pool, so read the title of the exact listing you are buying before you order.
How far can the DeWalt DCPS620B reach?
The listing states up to 15 feet of reach. It explains that figure as based on a 6-foot person holding the saw at shoulder height and angled 60 degrees from the ground. Your real working reach will change with your height and the branch position.
What chain does the DCPS620B take?
The listing names an 8-inch low-kickback bar and chain but does not print the chain profile. Chain listings written for the DCPS620 family state an 8-inch bar with 3/8 inch low-profile pitch, .043 inch gauge and 34 drive links. Compare those figures with the chain stamped on your bar or with the owner’s manual before you buy a replacement.
Will the Paxwrenx pole saw work with my DeWalt battery?
The Paxwrenx listing says it is compatible with DeWALT 20V MAX batteries, naming DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204, DCB205, DCB230 and DCB240 along with others. Check your battery model number against that list, and remember the battery and charger are not included with the Paxwrenx unit.
Which saw is better for a small yard?
The listings do not include a side-by-side test, so no winner can be stated from them. For a small yard, start with the reach you need and the battery you already own. A pole saw with a 2-in-1 chainsaw mode may suit a yard with mixed low and high limbs, while a bare pole saw with a stated section length may suit a single job at height.
Does automatic oiling mean the saw needs no maintenance?
No. The listing describes automatic oiling for low maintenance, and that reduces one task. You still need to keep the oil level up, clean the bar and check the chain tension before each session, and replace the chain when it is worn.
Bottom line
Buy the DeWalt DCPS620B if you already own a compatible 20V MAX battery and want a pole saw whose listing gives a 15-foot reach, an 8-inch bar and automatic oiling. Choose the Paxwrenx listing if you want bare-tool section lengths and a chain speed stated in full. Choose the AVADA listing if you want a 2-in-1 unit that also works as a mini chainsaw. In every case, confirm the battery fit and the chain profile against the product you actually order.
