DeWalt often tops the list of the best-ranked power tool brands. The manufacturer (with its distinctive yellow and black color palette) is well known for delivering durable tools that offer excellent quality. It’s a popular brand that many DIY homeowners and professionals rely on for challenging tasks.
Consequently, when DeWalt announces plans for some new products, people pay attention. At the 2025 Equip Expo in October in Louisville, Ky., DeWalt announced plans to introduce multiple battery-powered products in 2026. One that you may be able to buy now is the DeWalt 60V MAX 12-Inch Brushless Chainsaw. It’s listed on the websites of several retailers, including Home Depot ($579 with battery and charger).
An average chainsaw bar length is 16 to 20 inches, so this new DeWalt model is significantly smaller than average with only a 12-inch bar, but since DeWalt is known as a reliable power tool brand according to customer reviews, you can trust that it will stand up to tough jobs. It should be able to handle branches and limbs up to 10 inches in diameter. It will be a strong choice when you primarily need to do branch pruning or cut down small trees. Even though this is a lightweight, compact design for a chainsaw, it has a gear case and adjustable oiler consisting of metal to enhance durability. It runs from a 60-volt MAX battery, which is made for heavier-duty tasks than the 20V battery tools. The LED dashboard on the 60V battery gives you a precise indication of how much battery capacity you have left.
DeWalt’s new backpack blower is for big leaf-clearing jobs
Choosing between a handheld and backpack leaf blower generally depends on the size of the job you’re doing. Handheld designs are ideal for maneuverability, while backpack designs provide additional air speed for big jobs. Although DeWalt has sold battery-powered handheld leaf blowers for many years, including some 60-volt options, its 2026 product announcements include a heavy-duty backpack blower for the first time. The 60V MAX Cordless Backpack Blower Kit is available for sale in some locations already. Home Depot offers the tool only (with no batteries) for $549…