New Power Tools June 2026: DeWalt, Milwaukee & Makita Launches

June 2026 was one of the busiest launch months in recent memory. DeWalt dropped a track saw, two new sanders, a pair of oscillating multi-tools, and a tabless FlexVolt battery platform upgrade — all in roughly four weeks. Milwaukee followed with a 59-tool update wave that included a large-capacity rear-handle circular saw, an MX FUEL demolition hammer, and a 4-bay sequential charger. Makita rounded it out with an 8Ah tabless battery for the 40V XGT platform. Here’s a rundown of what landed and who it’s for.

DeWalt: Track Saw, Sanders, Oscillating Tools, and Tabless FlexVolt

DeWalt had the largest launch volume in June. The product range covers finish carpentry, surface prep, and oscillating tool applications — filling gaps that previously pushed trades toward competitor platforms.

DeWalt DCS525 Cordless Track Saw

The DCS525 is DeWalt’s cordless track saw entry, competing directly with the Makita SP6000J and Festool battery systems that have owned this category for professional finish work. Track saws are the go-to tool for breaking down full sheets of plywood or MDF with a straight edge guide — cleaner cuts than a circular saw, no need for a table saw. Blade size and third-party track compatibility are pending from DeWalt — confirm at purchase. If you’re running a 20V MAX or FlexVolt platform, this closes one of the last gaps in the DeWalt lineup.

DeWalt DCW211 and DCW230 Cordless Sanders, $199 and $229

Two sanders with distinct positioning:

• DCW211 ($199): Random orbital sander in the 20V MAX ecosystem. If the DCW210B has been your go-to, the DCW211 is the updated version — the pad size or motor spec update should be confirmed at the DeWalt product page, since the pricing bump usually signals a meaningful improvement. Retail confirmed at $199.
• DCW230 ($229): Step-up model at $229, likely with a larger pad or higher OPM ceiling. The $30 gap between the two is small enough that most buyers should confirm which features they actually need before defaulting to the more expensive option. Confirm the full spec comparison at the DeWalt product page.

Both run on 20V MAX batteries and fit the standard DeWalt cordless ecosystem. If you’re coming off an older brushed sander, either of these represents a meaningful runtime and heat-management upgrade.

Two New DeWalt Oscillating Multi-Tools

DeWalt added two oscillating multi-tools to the cordless lineup this month. Oscillating tools are one of those platform-loyal purchases — the accessory blades are not fully cross-compatible across brands, so if you’re already on 20V MAX or FlexVolt, staying in the DeWalt ecosystem makes more sense than switching. These new models update the DCS356 and DCS354 lines. Oscillation angle and third-party accessory compatibility should be confirmed before ordering. DeWalt’s universal adapter (for third-party blades) is worth confirming at purchase.

DeWalt Tabless FlexVolt Battery Platform

This is the most significant technical announcement of DeWalt’s June slate. Tabless cells are a battery manufacturing improvement that increases current flow within each cell by removing the tab architecture that conventional lithium cells use. The result is lower internal resistance, more consistent voltage under load, and more available power at peak draw — which matters most in high-drain tools like track saws, table saws, and large-diameter hole saws.

Tabless cell technology is coming to the FlexVolt line from DeWalt, which already runs at 60V in the most demanding tools in the lineup. The combination of high voltage and tabless cells pushes the ceiling on what the platform can deliver without a generator or corded connection. For context on how tabless technology works and why it matters, see our battery deep-dive: Power Tool Battery Technology Explained.

Milwaukee: 59-Tool Update Wave

Milwaukee’s June drop was volume-driven, 59 tools hitting the lineup simultaneously across multiple categories. Three products stand out as the most significant for the PTI audience: a large rear-handle circular saw, an MX FUEL demolition hammer, and a professional-grade 4-bay charger.

Milwaukee 10-1/4-Inch Rear-Handle Circular Saw

A 10-1/4-inch blade is a significant step up from the standard 7-1/4-inch saws that dominate the market. The larger blade increases depth of cut, which matters for framing lumber, LVL beams, and double-stack decking applications where a 7-1/4 blade can’t reach in a single pass. Rear-handle geometry positions the motor behind the blade for better balance on heavy lumber — a design professional framers prefer over worm-drive for its ergonomics and cut-line visibility. Milwaukee is a Home Depot exclusive, so this saw will land at Home Depot stores and homedepot.com. Blade compatibility, no-load RPM, and battery fit across M18 and M18 FUEL packs should be confirmed at homedepot.com.

Milwaukee MX FUEL SDS-MAX Demolition Hammer

MX FUEL is Milwaukee’s infrastructure-grade battery platform — 72V equivalent output designed to replace large corded tools on commercial job sites. An SDS-MAX demo hammer in MX FUEL territory means full-size concrete demolition (chipping, breaking, chiseling) without a cord. SDS-MAX shank accepts the widest range of professional demo bits. If you’re a commercial concrete contractor or infrastructure crew, this fills the gap between SDS-Plus cordless (undersized for heavy demo) and the generator-fed approach that’s been the only alternative. For framing and residential work, M18 FUEL is the more practical entry point. Impact energy (joules) and BPM are typically published by MX FUEL — verify against the spec sheet at homedepot.com before ordering.

Milwaukee 4-Bay Sequential Charger

A 4-bay charger handles a larger battery fleet than the standard 2-bay units. Sequential charging means the unit prioritizes the most discharged battery, ensuring your fleet turns over in the most efficient order across a full shift. For contractors running more than 4-5 M18 batteries across a crew, this eliminates the charge management problem that bogs down multi-tool jobs. Compatible with M18 REDLITHIUM batteries across the standard range. Charge rate per bay and FORGE pack compatibility should be confirmed on the Milwaukee product page.

Makita: 40V XGT 8Ah Tabless Battery

Makita’s June announcement is a single product but a meaningful one: an 8Ah tabless battery for the 40V XGT Max platform. The capacity bump from the existing 4Ah and 5Ah packs in the XGT lineup means longer runtime on the most demanding XGT tools — 40V table saws, large-diameter angle grinders, and track saws. The tabless cell architecture (same principle as DeWalt’s FlexVolt update) reduces internal resistance and improves sustained output under heavy load.

For XGT users already running a 40V platform, this battery doubles down on the investment — higher capacity plus improved sustained current means you’re not losing power output late in a discharge cycle. Charge time deserves a close look at the Makita product page. At 8Ah on a 40V platform, charge time will be a practical consideration between shifts.

Which Platform Benefits Most?

DeWalt 20V MAX / FlexVolt users: June was a significant update month. Track saw fills the biggest outstanding gap. Tabless FlexVolt batteries improve performance across the high-drain tools you already own. If you’ve been holding back on the FlexVolt table saw or track saw, the tabless upgrade changes the calculus.

Milwaukee M18 users: The 10-1/4-inch rear-handle saw is the headliner for framing crews. The MX FUEL demo hammer is niche but important for commercial contractors. The 4-bay charger is a practical upgrade for larger crews. Since Milwaukee is Home Depot exclusive, check homedepot.com for all of these — our our brand guide for how Milwaukee stacks up against DeWalt in each category.

Makita 40V XGT users: The 8Ah tabless battery is the meaningful upgrade here. XGT tools already perform well; this battery extends the runtime envelope and improves sustained output.

For the Milwaukee STRIKER 3771-20 cordless hammer chisel announced earlier this month, see our dedicated coverage: Milwaukee M18 FUEL STRIKER 3771-20.