Dewalt -400mm (16") 54V Flex Volt Chainsaw with Bonus 6Ah 54V Battery $449 Delivered @ Blackwoods

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donkcat on 22/11/2020 - 20:54 blackwoods.com.au (341 clicks)
Last edited 23/11/2020 - 17:01 by 1 other user

First off, yes this is a bad site. You need to create a free account to see the prices.
As it's limited availability I'm not sure if every state can access this deal, as a general rule with blackwoods if it says delivery will take 21+days then it's probably out of stock for you but won't tell you until you actually go to pay (like I said terrible site).

Having said that this is a good deal for anyone already in the Dewalt eco system
The skin alone sells for $529 at Sydney Tools and Total tools and the battery retails for $179

Pretty well reviewed saw, one of the better electrics out there

Features:

400mm Oregon Bar and Chain
15 m/s Chain Speed
Variable speed trigger - No pull starting and improved control in operation
Automatic Oiling
Tool Free Bar Fitment and Chain Tensioning
High efficiency brushless motor

Specifications:

Voltage: 54V
Bar length: 400mm
Chain speed: 15m/s
Lock-off switch: Yes
2nd Handle: Yes
Oil level window: Yes
Oil Capacity: 110-120ml
Non slip grip: Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H): 880mm x 240mm x 230mm
Weight: 4.4kg

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Blackwoods

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  b3n on 22/11/2020 - 21:18

  https://www.totaltools.com.au/150175-dewalt-18v-brushless-30…
  https://sydneytools.com.au/product/dewalt-dcm565m1xe-18v-40a…

  for those interested in 18v skin ($349 on its own) + 4Ah battery + charger for $299
  not as strong but lighter and easier to use imo

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    Dex38313 on 22/11/2020 - 21:21

    This kit is $150 in bunnings atleast I paid $150

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  Dex38313 on 22/11/2020 - 21:20

  54v xr fkexvolt Chainsaw Bunnings skin only $220
  Blower 54v flexvolt kit rapid charger n 6.0 battery 100
  $320 total of still some around

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    donkcat on 22/11/2020 - 21:25

    Good luck finding any stock, I went to 3 bunnings after that deal was posted and none had any stock

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      Dex38313 on 22/11/2020 - 21:37

      Yes not many left in vic htf items
      I got blowers chainsaws mowers n brushcutter
      But I got lucky at the stores I went to

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    BuyNowThinkLater on 23/11/2020 - 08:35

    When was this? Was this posted?

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      Dex38313 on 23/11/2020 - 08:59

      Yes was posted

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  OldBugger on 22/11/2020 - 22:14

  I purchased this at this exact price 14 August this year. I believe it is a great price for this model which was a plus with the 6Ah battery, as it would compliment my other flexvolt range of DeWalts.

  I had an Ego prior to this which I had to return due to it stopping half way through a cut. So I bought this half hearted, pushed on by the price and many good reviews, but in the end, I cancelled the order.

  Sifting my way through all reviews, I came to the conclusion that this was not for me. I wanted something for the homeowner usage, small branches and the like around the home, which it reviews well in. But for going out further to grab a trailer load of wood or needing something reliable to take down a reasonably sized tree, going by reviews and the way it is built, I don't believe it is up for it.

  I think the main issue I had with it, besides the drawbacks of how long you could use it on one battery and the flimsy bar, but is similar to the Ego, it has no metal bumper spikes. Just a ripple of plastic which has limited purpose.

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    donkcat on 22/11/2020 - 22:25

    You should check out the new 18” Ego, its a more powerful motor than the 16”, has metal bumper spikes and reviews very well. Im not actually buying this dewalt as i want the Ego 18”

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      OldBugger on 22/11/2020 - 22:54

      They are an improvement but they still have the same flaw as the 16 inch. Stopping half way through a cut. See this review which explains it well.

      They are great homeowner saws, but still aren't a substitute for anything more.

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        donkcat on 23/11/2020 - 01:49

        The review states (at the top in style) that they are referring to the 16 inch version. Go and watch the chainsaw comparisons vids on youtube and you’ll see the issue is largely gone

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          OldBugger on 23/11/2020 - 03:16

          @donkcat: I see. The fact was the motor stopping in the middle of a cut was relatively rare. I remember looking at the time, I could only find one other review that had the same problem. Even Ego themselves were stumped.

          The warranty was a right pain. They sent me to what appeared to be a run down TV repairer who, after a month or two, returned it with a replaced motor. The issue wasn't resolved at all. I doubt the motor was replaced to be honest.

          The other issue I had with it was the 5ah battery just suddenly dying. Going red like it was getting too hot. I would wait and then it would be green and go a bit more to die again. I tried another battery and it did the same thing. See a similar reviewer with the issue here.

          So while it is a new model, there are so many factors which would stop be going back.

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            donkcat on 23/11/2020 - 09:51

            @OldBugger: It's interesting, I really question if you just got a lemon.

            All electric saws will cutout, it's a inbuilt protection to prevent the motor and battery from overheating. So I think both your batteries and motor was cutting out to protect them. It's interesting you say it was odd it was happening in the middle of the cut because that seems to be when the motor is under the most stress and cut out. The 18" from the reviews seems to hold up so much better than the 16" before cutting out but you aren't the first review I've read that hasn't been satisfied with Ego's handling of the warranty.

            Hopefully the Dewalt holds up better for you, really the Dewalt, 18" Ego and the Milwaukee are quite close in terms of performance and were the best rated.