DPSElias Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 So I forget where I read/heard this but is it true? Is Dewalt completely converting to the 20V/60V and no longer producing the smaller single voltage pack in anything above 5ah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 So I forget where I read/heard this but is it true? Is Dewalt completely converting to the 20V/60V and no longer producing the smaller single voltage pack in anything above 5ah?I don't see why they would make an exclusively 20v pack with more than 5.0ah. It's just double production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 That is interesting. I haven't heard of this but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPSElias Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 1 minute ago, RickyMcGrath said: I don't see why they would make an exclusively 20v pack with more than 5.0ah. It's just double production. I can understand that, but I was a little depressed when I saw the size difference didn't realize how much bigger the 20V/60V batteries were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner85 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 53 minutes ago, DPSElias said: So I forget where I read/heard this but is it true? Is Dewalt completely converting to the 20V/60V and no longer producing the smaller single voltage pack in anything above 5ah? There has been 6ah 20v batteries revealed. Not sure of release dates yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Heard this rumor on Instagram seems to be malarkey with the release of the 20v 6.0 coming outSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I see(or rather hope to see) DeWalt transitioning to more 20700 cell in new packs, with the 6ah and the 9/3ah Flex using them, a 3ah slim pack becomes a real possibility. Wishful thinking? Had a rather good discussion over on Stuart's forum about this possibility. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 The 6.0 pack comes out in January with the 9.0 FlexVolt packs so no need for FUD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy MSG Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Some web sites like Toolbarn and even Lowe's is starting to list the DCB206-2 6Ah 2 pack of batteries (not in stock). So I am pretty sure they are going to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 The 6.0 pack comes out in January with the 9.0 FlexVolt packs so no need for FUD. Showed up in some lowes alreadySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Grumpy MSG said: Some web sites like Toolbarn and even Lowe's is starting to list the DCB206-2 6Ah 2 pack of batteries (not in stock). So I am pretty sure they are going to happen. Acme Tools also has the 20V 6.0 and the 60V 9.0 on there website. I tend to use the compact 2.0 packs on most of my tools anyway. I do use the higher capacity batteries on bigger tools or higher draw tools like my SDS, recip saw, and big hammer drill (also when I eventually get the cordless miter) so I would rather get a 9.0 60V battery for those instead of the 6.0 20V. Just my $.02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 12 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said: Showed up in some lowes already Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Awesome! I sold my 4.0 and 6.0 packs so have been waiting for the 20700 packs lol all I have for the yellow stuff are compacts at the moment. Luckily the red side can cover the gaps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPSElias Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Ok, glad to see they are still increasing ah, but will we see a 9aH 20V only battery or will they stop at 6? I'm sure everyone is aware but the 20/60V 9ah packs are not 9ah for 60V as they are 1/3 of this at 3ah. I feel Dewalt is playing a little marketing games for these batteries as some people unknowingly might think these are 6ah or 9ah for 60V tools when they are really 2ah and 3ah. From what I see with reviews the 60v Circular Saw is doing a great job with low amp hour batteries and think once they get 60V @ 9ah batteries these tools might really be incredible. I might buy into the red line to fill in some of these gaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 It's all about watt hours in the grand scheme of things and I would bet the farm that there won't be a 20v Max only 9.0. FlexVolt 3.0/9.0 IS the 9.0. It's the pack that will square up against Milwaukee's HD9.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPSElias Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 minute ago, Bremon said: It's all about watt hours in the grand scheme of things and I would bet the farm that there won't be a 20v Max only 9.0. FlexVolt 3.0/9.0 IS the 9.0. It's the pack that will square up against Milwaukee's HD9.0 How is the size of the Milwuakee 9ah vs Flexvolt 9ah vs a "normal" 5ah battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 M18 9.0 is taller and longer than the 5.0, same width though. FlexVolt 9.0 is, I believe, bigger in every direction than the M18 9.0. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPSElias Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 @Bremon Thanks, this is what I thought, as the from what I see they are huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Yeah they really are but if the power and runtime lives up to the hype it will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 22 hours ago, Bremon said: The 6.0 pack comes out in January with the 9.0 FlexVolt packs so no need for FUD. FUD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Bremon said: M18 9.0 is taller and longer than the 5.0, same width though. FlexVolt 9.0 is, I believe, bigger in every direction than the M18 9.0. but it uses bigger cells than what Milwaukee uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Fear, uncertainty and doubt. And yes, the M18 uses 18650s and the new FlexVolt 20700. Should be a nice performance boost; not so much on existing stuff but as far as doors it opens up for FlexVolt where Milwaukee might not be able to keep up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I really can't see dewalt making a 20V 9.0 AND a 3.0/9.0 60V when the 60V can be used with 20V tools. Thats two different batterries that Dewalt would have to manufacture. 6.0 is most likely the max 20V they will make IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I really can't see dewalt making a 20V 9.0 AND a 3.0/9.0 60V when the 60V can be used with 20V tools. Thats two different batterries that Dewalt would have to manufacture. 6.0 is most likely the max 20V they will make IMO.Even though they made a 6.0 20v lolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Currently DeWalt deems 2.5ah to be the largest capacity 18650 cell they will use, 20700 cells offer significant improvements, so much so that Panasonic/Sanyo and Elon Musk are investing BILLIONS in this form factor. So its not science fiction to think that 4ah or even 5ah cells can become a very real thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 39 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said: Even though they made a 6.0 20v lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk true. and then with the 20V 9.0 that would be 4 batteries in total 6.0 and 9.0 20V and the 2.0/6.0 and 3.0/9.0 60V. They should probably just stick with the 60V options. They give 20V tools more power then with a 20V pack, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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