DeWalt 12-Inch Chainsaws: Renewed Kit, Compatible Saws and Chains

Best for
Buyers who want a genuine DeWalt saw

The DEWALT 20V MAX 12″ Cordless Chainsaw Kit is the dewalt dccs621p1 sold through Amazon Renewed, so it is a genuine DEWALT tool but not new. The listing includes the DCCS621 saw, a sheath, a DCB205 battery and a charger, with a 90 day limited warranty. If you want a dewalt chainsaw renewed rather than a compatible clone, this is it.

The saw uses a 12 inch low kickback bar and chain and a high-efficiency brushless motor that the listing says delivers up to 100 cuts per charge. It is designed to be light for control, although at a listed 12.6 pounds it is the heaviest saw here, likely because the battery and kit contents are counted. The listing cites 0.7 hp and gas-free operation with no cold starts, fumes or carburetor issues. This is the pick for buyers who value brand build quality and a known battery system; if you already own batteries and want a cheaper spare, the third-party bare tools below give way to it only on price and brand.

• Genuine DEWALT DCCS621, renewed
• Up to 100 cuts per charge
• DCB205 battery, charger, sheath included
• 90 day limited warranty

Best for
DeWalt 20V owners wanting a spare saw

The 12 Inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw from SXGSXG is not a DeWalt product. It is a bare tool that runs on DeWalt 20V MAX batteries, and the listing names DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204 and DCB206 among compatible packs. No battery or charger is included.

It lists a 1000W pure copper brushless motor with overload and overheat protection, an automatic oiler with a 100 mL tank, tool-less chain tension adjustment with a double nut design and a dual safety lock that requires two buttons to start. It weighs 12 lbs according to the listing and comes with two chains. It is the strongest-sounding third-party saw on paper, so it suits DeWalt battery owners who want a 12 inch chainsaw for dewalt battery use without buying another kit.

• 1000W brushless motor
• 100 mL auto oiler
• Dual safety lock
• Two chains included

Best for
Light trimming with accessories in box

The Brushless Electric Chainsaw 12″ Cordless Tool from FXAFXA is also not a DeWalt product. The listing says it works with DeWalt 20V and 60V batteries, naming DCB204, DCB205, DCB206, DCB184, DCB606 and DCB609, and it is tool only.

Features include a 1000W copper motor, a manganese steel chain, a copper auto oil pump, tool-free tensioning with double nut fixing and an ergonomic safety lock. It lists a 13 m/s chain speed and includes a storage bag, gloves, two 12 inch chains and a protective cover. The numbers conflict, though: the features say 1000W and 5 lbs, while the specifications say 1200 watts and 3.7 pounds. Either way it is far lighter than the DeWalt kit, which suits trimming and branch cutting more than heavy work.

• Listed for DeWalt 20V and 60V batteries
• Auto oiler and safety lock
• Storage bag, gloves, cover, two chains

Best for
DCCS620 owners stocking spare chains

The KAKEI Chainsaw Chain 12 Inch 3/8″ LP three-pack is a replacement chain, not made by DeWalt, and it lists fit for the DeWalt DCCS620. If you searched for a dewalt dccs620 chain, it matches the key specs: 3/8 inch LP pitch, .043 inch gauge and 45 drive links in a semi-chisel design. The listing also names several other brands’ saws.

The chain is listed as meeting low kickback requirements under ANSI B175.1-2012. KAKEI describes heat-treated steel, hardened rivets and chrome-plated cutters, with protective oil to resist corrosion. The specifications list the gauge as 0.04 rather than .043, most likely rounding. The listing does not state DCCS621 fit, so check your bar stamp for pitch, gauge and drive links before ordering, as KAKEI itself advises.

• 3/8 LP pitch, .043 gauge, 45 drive links
• Semi-chisel, low kickback
• Three chains

Best for
Ready-to-cut out of the box

The Brushless Cordless Chainsaw Electric 12 Inch from ODOGYM is not a DeWalt product. It lists compatibility with a long list of DeWalt 18V/20V MAX batteries, including DCB200 through DCB248 and DCBP520, with no battery included.

It arrives pre-assembled, with the bar and chain calibrated at the factory, and includes gloves, goggles, a guide plate sleeve and a manual. It lists a 45 ft/s chain speed, a 120 degree debris guard, five-stage electrical protection, tool-free side-knob tensioning and auto oiling. It weighs a listed 4 pounds. The listing’s claims of 430% higher efficiency and hardwood cutting up to 12 inches thick are marketing figures we cannot verify, so treat them cautiously. It suits beginners who want to cut right out of the box. For more on small DeWalt-battery saws, see our 20V mini chainsaw guide.

• Pre-assembled, ready to use
• 45 ft/s chain speed
• Goggles and gloves included

Best for
Chains plus a sharpening kit

The 3 Pack 12 Inch Chainsaw Chain from Mannial is another replacement chain, not made by DeWalt, listed for the DeWalt DCCS620B, DCCS620P1 and DWO1DT612. It uses the same 3/8 inch LP pitch, .043 inch gauge and 45 drive links as the KAKEI chain.

The value here is the bundle: three chains plus a sharpening kit with two 5/32 inch round files, a flat file, a depth gauge and a handle. The semi-chisel design is described as wear resistant for dirty or sandy wood, and chains are heat-treated and quenched. The specifications list an item length of 16 inches, which conflicts with the 12 inch title, so confirm before ordering. It suits owners who want to sharpen their own chains. For more on caring for a DeWalt saw, read our DeWalt battery chainsaw 20V review.

• Three chains plus sharpening kit
• Lists DCCS620B and DCCS620P1 fit
• Semi-chisel, heat-treated