DeWalt’s newest chainsaw is built for work that standard saws can’t do comfortably — trimming overhead branches, cutting in tight canopy, and any job that requires working at arm’s length or from a harness. The DCCS673 brings 60V MAX FLEXVOLT power to a compact 12-inch top-handle format, and it’s arriving at Home Depot and major tool retailers now.
Specs and What They Mean
- Bar length: 12 inches
- Platform: 60V MAX FLEXVOLT
- Peak HP: 3.42
- Chain speed: 23.6 m/s
- Cuts a 10-inch maple in 6.8 seconds
- Design: 22% more compact than standard DeWalt chainsaws
- Safety: Inertia chain brake, D-ring harness attachment point (harness sold separately)
- Smart features: Tool Connect (location tracking, theft alerts, usage data via app)
- Other: LED dashboard, metal bucking spikes, adjustable oiler, tooled chain tensioning
- Bare tool (DCCS673B): $419
- Kit (DCCS673X1): $579 with 9Ah FLEXVOLT battery and charger
The top-handle layout shifts the balance point to the top of the saw — the standard position for arborist work because it lets the operator maintain control when cutting laterally or overhead. Rear-handle saws are built for ground-level felling; top-handle saws are for working in the tree.
Where This Fits in DeWalt’s Lineup
DeWalt already makes a 16-inch FLEXVOLT chainsaw (DCCS670) and an 18-inch model (DCCS672), both rear-handle ground saws. The DCCS673 doesn’t compete with those — it fills a completely different role. For professional tree work, a compact cordless top-handle saw is a direct substitute for gas-powered arborist saws like the Husqvarna T540i XP.
The Tool Connect integration stands out in this application: it lets crews track the saw’s location, set theft alerts, and review usage data through DeWalt’s app. That matters when an expensive saw is being moved between job sites or handed off between workers in a professional fleet.
The 9Ah FLEXVOLT kit is the smart buy for most users. That battery works across all 60V MAX tools and retails around $179–$199 on its own, making the $579 kit price reasonable compared to buying the bare tool and battery separately.
How It Stacks Up Against the Competition
The primary cordless competition is Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL 12-inch top-handle (2826-20C). Milwaukee’s saw has faced significant scrutiny lately due to a chain brake recall affecting over 91,000 units. With that recall still active, the DCCS673 enters the top-handle segment at a favorable moment for DeWalt.
For buyers still exploring the cordless chainsaw landscape, our Best Cordless Chainsaws for 2026 covers the full category. And if you’re deciding whether to invest deeper in the FLEXVOLT ecosystem, our battery platform comparison breaks down how it stacks up against Milwaukee M18 and Makita XGT.
Bottom Line
The DCCS673 fills a real gap for FLEXVOLT users who need an arborist or overhead saw. If you’re doing ground-level felling, the bigger DCCS670 is the better call. If you’re going up the tree — or cutting in spots where a rear-handle saw is awkward — the DCCS673 handles it cleanly at a price that’s competitive with the category.
Sources: DeWalt DCCS673X1 product page; SlashGear: 6 New DeWalt Tools for 2026; How-To Geek: 4 Must-Have DeWalt Tools, April 2026
