Can anyone say whether the 20v is a better saw than the 18v version? I have other 18v B&D tools but wonder about safety features, cut size & weight.
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The 20 v gives you a little more power, and a little longer run time, don't know about the other features
1195220
The 20 volt is stronger, very light weight but can handle big jobs. Best chain saw I have ever used.
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Doubt that there is much differance... I got the 20v because I already had 20v B&D; batteries.... believe me you'll need the extra batteries..... great tool for light clearing and storm clean up and I knew that when I got it. I love the saw but only get 20 minutes of use with the battery fully charged. The differance with weight etc... would be minor.
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The battery is the main difference. Be advised, if you buy the 18 v saw. I made the mistake last year buying a B&D; string trimmer. The trimmer I bought was a 36v Lithium ion model which works great. This year when I went to buy a spare 36v battery, I find out the 36v model I bought was discontinued, and replaced by a 40 v model. Try to find a 36 v lithium ion battery, not easy unless you want to pay $90 each. So my advice research the battery availability or buy the newer 20v model. The 18v batteries will soon be as obsolete, as my 36v model.
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In my experience (2 20v drills, 2 20v blowers and 2 20v string trimmers at 2 houses) the 20v batteries outlast the 18v by at least twice the use time. In addition, they charge faster and do NOT suffer from the nicad "memory" effect where they will not take a full charge. A far better product. The batteries are NOT interchangeable: your 18v batteries will NOT work with a 20v tool and the 20v batteries will NOT work with an 18v tool.
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I have never seen the older version but the best I can tell they are virtually identical except for the battery. If you look at the parts list on Black and Decker's website they appear to share the majority of their parts. The new lithium batter version should be slightly lighter but there is probably not much difference otherwise.
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I have both, and the 20v lithium battery is far superior. I get 15 to 20 min on a fully charged battery, so plan on having several available. It is also worthwhile investing in a quick charger. The saw can cut at least 6" diameter, but take it easy and avoid overheating it. I burned one up, but B&D; covered it under warranty. B&D; factory service is great! It is light enough to cut one-handed. It has no unusual safety features, but it is a chainsaw, so be careful.
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Superior! I can charge the battery and three months later it will have full charge, unlike the 18V. The 20V last longer, jobs that I did with the 18V, I needed three fully charged batteries to complete; with the 20V, one. Plus, it is a lot lighter.
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i had the same question - very confusing, it is 18 volt, but i need to get you the P/N, because they have 2 different batteries, one fits the "white and Black" Makita tools, one fits the teal blue tools. the chain saw is obviously the teal blue, i'll let you know tomorrow
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No, you cannot use an 18volt battery on a 20volt tool. You must use a 20volt battery.
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As far as I can tell from B&D;'s website, the 220 is variable speed, the 120 is not. See http://www.blackanddecker.com/allproducts/power-tools-drills.aspx#pg9999 There are five different 20V models in the LD series shown there (plus a 16V and a 12V). There's a compare feature (up to three items) but more info would still be helpful.
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From what I understand the 20V design is different from the 18V so they should not be compatible. You should be able to check on Black and Decker's website.
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yes this is a smaller version used to cut small holes in dry wall for ceiling lights etc or small jobs.....12volt makes it easier to use for these smaller jobs.....Full size reciprocating saws are heavy bulky and usually corded, but if not it should have 40 volt.....hope this is helpful....
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Yes, it's true the 643 IP is being sold with the Oregon parts. Not sure why this is being done, although I had not heard about the 20" bar. Whatever the case, I'd still recommend the saw. The one I bought is a real beast; it's particularly impressive in its power-to-weight and power-to-engine size ratios: it's a lot of kick in a small, light package. And which doesn't leak bar oil either! Like my Craftsman saws do. Buy it, you'll like it.
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I work at Home Depot and we sell both the 20v and the 12v models. The 20 is substantially more powerful, but unless you're a contractor, chances are you won't encounter anything that the 12v isn't capable of doing. I chose the 20v because I often do projects with treated lumber and I can work longer driving bolts with a 20 than I would be able to with a 12.
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The 20V Dewalt batteries are physically different than the 18V. They are not interchangeable. One thing to note, the 20V designation has been made mostly for marketing because when fully charged a 18V battery actually measures aprox 20volts anyway. So far I'm sticking with the 18v design because I can't see a reason to "upgrade".
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I will tell you exactly how much torque it (craftsman bolt on 20v, same tool, diff color and label)makes because I just tested it today, And it is way below the advertised 1300 in lbs. I broke loose one lug nut on my vehicle , I held the trigger until it would turn no more with a fully charged battery. It only made 40 foot pounds which is about 460 inch pounds according to my brand new digital torque wrench. I will say this, the Bosch 12 volt impact I also own made the same Torque. Neither impact would drive it past 40 foot pounds. the 20 volt just did it 3 times faster. I will say this, the speed of the impact attachment when put on the power handle is very serious, more than twice what the drill attachment is. again I am commenting on the craftsmen but its the same tool. The impact will drive 4"x 1/4" lag bolts into a six by six treated post very quick. I actually did a test between the 12 Volt and the 20 Volt just to see the difference and again the 20 v is three times faster. however it's also much larger and not something you want to use when replacing small hardware which is why I opted to get a 12 volt. This however does not have a light which is nice once you get used to having one. Porter-cable makes a nice impact 12/18/20v all very reasonable with an led light.
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I also have the Ryobi 18v and it doesn't vibrate violently like this Dewalt. Is much quieter as well. My ears ring after a few seconds of use.
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this is my first 24 inch saw as well, I went from an 18 to this. It has been a great saw. I probably ran it for a good 15 hours this year after buying it with out any problems. My friend has a 24 in stihl and preferred using the husky. It handled great!!!
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The former are the smaller size and will only work with items that require less power such as the flash light and driver. The latter are the bigger, standard size and can power BOTH light-duty AND heavy-duty tools. There is a physical barrier on the heavy-duty tools such as the circular saw and sawz-all which prevent the BL1815 from being inserted because it would under-power the tool. (still a good buy in my opinion; I keep 2 of each battery in my tool bag so I always have one charged no matter what tool I'm using)
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I have 18 volt Makita tools so the battery was available. The 18 volt probably has more suction. I am really happy with my 18 volt unit.
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YES... according to Dewalt any 20v battery will work on any 20v tool.. only difference being how long they operate the tool....
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I never owned the 18V B&D; Hedge Trimmer, so I can't comment on the power level except to say that my 40 Volt model is quite powerful and makes short work of all my landscaping chores including 1/2"-3/4" diameter branches on my burning bushes. The run time is phenomenal as well. There is no doubt you'd be using at least 2-3 18 Volt batteries over the same time frame as 1 40 Volt Lithium. The cordless feature makes it a great purchase.