DEWALT DCBL720B 20V Lithium Ion XR Brushless Blower (Baretool)
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Product Specifications
- Brushless Motor maximizing motor efficiency and durability
- Innovative axial fan design that maximizes on air output and run time
- 400 CFM and 90 MPH performance
- Variable trigger and speed lock
Battery sold separately
Product Description
Style:No Battery The DEWALT DCBL720B 20V MAX Lithium Ion XR Brushless Blower (Baretool) uses an innovative axial fan design that maximizes on air output and run time. The variable speed trigger and speed lock give the user maximum control of the blower, with performance up to 400 cubic feet per minute of air volume providing and 90 MPH of air speed. This blower features a lightweight and ergonomic design (7.1 lbs.), along with low noise performance (61 dB). This is a bare tool item - battery sold separately.
Product Reviews
Outperforms the Greenworks competition with only half the voltage
Background: I’m a typical suburban home owner. I’ve been through a variety of 18v/36v/40v Black & Decker, and more recently, Greenworks 40v outdoor tools. As of this week when I got this blower, my outdoor tool rack and charging area (along with a chainsaw and mower), is definitely green themed.I was very impressed with this blower. My current champion of blowing is the Greenworks brushless 40v blower. The Greenworks is full featured with a tube and bagger that lets it mulch leaves, and has a positively huge 40v 4ah battery on it. The DeWalt performs similarly however, while being smaller with a lighter/smaller tool battery… in fact it outlasted the Greenworks (see below).One thing I really see when comparing the two is that the Greenworks has a long necked-down tube with the statement “185 MPH” on it… what they fail to mention is the CFM which probably isn’t that great. The DeWalt, on the other hand, has a large tube all the way out and the output covers a much greater area.They both have similar overall output/usefulness, and both have roughly the same sound level… the Greenworks has more of a “classic” blower sound, while the DeWalt, with its’ turbine/jet style setup, has more of a high pitched buzzing sound.One thing I really liked on the DeWalt is the instant-on trigger versus the Greenworks. To start the DeWalt, just squeeze. To start the Greenworks you have to push the power button, push the turbo button (to get full power), THEN dial up a speed on the wheel (there’s not a trigger).Here’s a real-world battery test. I timed both blowers at full possible speed and what I judge to be comparable outputs. DeWalt blower on full throttle, Greenworks on full, plus “turbo” button engaged.Greenworks run-time: 12:17Dewalt run-time: 19:23So, yeah, the DeWalt ran for half again as long.The Greenworks was left cooling down while I used the DeWalt all over the back yard. After the test was complete, both batteries were warm but not hot and the cutoff on both was electronic/immediate. They also both started out on the chargers with overheat/cooldown warnings on the charger before they would charge. That seems a common theme with li-ion battery setups.pros:great run-time especially considering the tiny battery it useswider/larger coverage while providing similar “oomph” as a comparable blower that is necked downno power-on and turbo buttons… pull the trigger, get instant-on full power.compares favorably/reasonable with a tool that is double the power/voltage.cons:no extra features/options. This is just a blower, nothing more. Not really a con depending on what you expectstill fairly loud… comparable to other electric blowers… has a buzzy sound
This things BLOWS (in a good way)!
I have 8 DeWALT 20 V Max tools, and just purchased this blower… so 9 now. I researched all of the DeWALT cordless blowers, and this one seemed to suit our needs the best. It’s significantly less expensive than the 40V or the new 60V FlexVolt blower - and if the job’s really big I breakout my Mac Daddy Stihl backpack 340 blower.I love having a cordless blower so I can roam around our property with hassling with a cord. I REALLY like the speed control on this blower… very sensitive, and I like being able to just squeeze the trigger a little to blow debris away from sensitive areas like flower beds, etc. without blowing the dirt everywhere with too much air.The large blow tube is nice, because it puts out a large wide column of air at a max of 90 MPH - which is plenty unless I’m blowing off huge quantities of fallen leaves in the spring or fall that require the big Stihl backpack blower. I also really like the stand that allows me to set the blower down and have it upright and ready to pick up again.DeWALT’s brushless MAX line of cordless tools are the best things ever for the home handyman! I use my collection all the time, and I really like having a common battery that will work in all of them. I have 8 4A batteries and 2 2A ones that came wth the various tools, and each battery has its own charger - so I never have a dead battery problem.This blower comes with a 5A battery that is the exact same external size as the 4A ones, and it’s own charger. I haven’t run the battery all the way down yet - but I blew for probably 25 mins yesterday and the battery was still going strong when I stopped. Brushless motors ROCK!Well done, DeWALT! Highly recommended!I’m also considering the DeWALT 60V FlexVolt Chain Saw, to replace my aging Stihl chainsaw.
Combo is a great value, smaller tube would be better
I have a ton of 20v Dewalt tools. They are really fantastic. This blower is a good overall value when purchased with the 5.0 battery and charger.$200 seems expensive, but 5.0 batteries are $100+ and chargers are $30-$50, so as a combo it is a good value.I think the blower is powerful enough for normal homeowners but I do hope they come out with a smaller tube to increase the velocity.It works well for sidewalks and driveways and roads but a smaller diameter tip would make it more useful in grass and bushes.
I like it!
Not as much power as I had hoped but does the job. This is now my ‘go-to’ blower. Still have the heavy back-pack gas one around for tasks like blowing leaves off the whole yard but this Dewalt battery one is fine for blowing off the hard surfaces during the weekly lawn maintenance activities. Just grab and blow… which is what I LOVE. I have yet to actually use it enough at one time to kill a battery (using 5 AH batteries). I also took it to work (I build new homes) and used it blow out a 3 car garage with a fair amount of debris in it for which it worked just great - much better than sweeping.In an effort to coax a little more power out of the blower I found that a 3”x2” PVC pipe reducer coupling fits on the ‘business end’ (although just a little tight) but I can’t necessarily say that it increases the effectiveness of the blower. For now I’m opting to not use the PVC fitting on the end because I have to wonder if it might put an extra load on the motor…All in all I do recommend this blower for a homeowner who has a smaller property and doesn’t need a blower that will run for longer periods of time. The only I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because of the power.Update: I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this blower. The convenience of battery over gas is the main reason. I can definitely say my garage and patio are cleaner. And, I still have not had a battery die mid task. Granted I do charge every once in a while. I bumped my rating from 4 to 5 stars for my current feeling of delight. If you don’t get this blower, buy some other battery powered brand.
Blower is killing my batteries.
I love my dewalt tools however I must have received a faulty blower. If I leave my battery in blower after use , it dead cells the battery making the battery useless.
Absolutely love it.
You can’t expect a gas-blower air volume, but for the convenience this has been my go-to for clearing grass clippings and dirt off the driveway and patio. Absolutely love it.
Works great if you know what to use it for…
This thing is awesome….if you understand what you are getting. I think of this thing as a “Power Broom” not a leaf blower. If you buy it for what it is…great tool.
Five Stars
Love it. Use it often. Battery holds a charge for quite a while.
Four Stars
Nice unit, but not a gas replacement
the edger works great, low noise and covers a half acre on …
Bought the combo leaf blower/edger 2 months ago, the edger works great, low noise and covers a half acre on one charge.
This is one of my favorite tools. It drains a battery rather quick but …
This is one of my favorite tools. It drains a battery rather quick but my God it’s got some power! I use it daily and love it.
Doesn’t cut it
I dont know if I got a bad unit but does not live up to hype. Battery good for 45 minutes at best; Not a lot of power. Way overpriced for what I got.
… powerful blower in the world - you’ll want a good quality gas blower for the heavy duty jobs like …
Not the most powerful blower in the world - you’ll want a good quality gas blower for the heavy duty jobs like moving an entire oak tree worth of leaves.
Purchased the bare tool as I already have a schlew …
comments powered by DisqusPurchased the bare tool as I already have a schlew of batteries. Figured I’d give it a try with the standard 2.0 ah battery that comes with many other tools.
