See it at DEWALT: DCS520B
DEWALT's own page for the DCS520B. Not a paid link.
DCS520B vs 2831-20
DEWALT DCS520B vs Milwaukee Tool 2831-20. Of the 7 figures both makers publish, 2 differ: voltage and weight. 4 are worded too differently to set side by side: motor, arbor, depth of cut and warranty. Both are track saws, compared on the 7 figures published for both.
The makers' figures side by side
| Specification | DEWALT DCS520B | Milwaukee Tool 2831-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | Brushless | POWERSTATE Brushless |
| Voltage | 60V | 18V |
| Blade diameter | 6-1/2 in. | 6-1/2" (165 mm) |
| Arbor | 6–1/2" (165 mm) diameter blades with a 0.79" (20 mm) diameter bore; rated 6000 rpm or higher | 20 mm |
| Depth of cut | 0–2.3” (0–59 mm) without guide rail; with guide rail 0–2.2” (0–55 mm) | 2-1/4" (59 mm) |
| Bevel capacity | — | -1° to 48° |
| Speed | 4200-rpm | — |
| Included | (1) Blade, (1) Blade Wrench, (1) 60V MAX* 6-1/2 in (165mm) TRACKSAW | — |
| Weight | 15.8-lbs | 9.13 lb |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
Each figure is the maker's own, as cited row by row on the DCS520B and 2831-20 pages and listed in the sources below. A dash (3 here) means the figure is not on the maker pages we cite.
Where to buy
DEWALT DCS520B
Milwaukee Tool 2831-20
See it at Milwaukee Tool: 2831-20
Milwaukee Tool's own page for the 2831-20. Not a paid link.
Where the DCS520B and 2831-20 figures differ
- Voltage: DCS520B: 60V. 2831-20: 18V.
- Weight: DCS520B: 15.8-lbs. 2831-20: 9.13 lb.
Stated differently, not directly comparable
The two makers put these figures in different terms, so the rows cannot be read as a match or a difference from these pages.
- Motor: DCS520B: Brushless. 2831-20: POWERSTATE Brushless.
- Arbor: DCS520B: 6–1/2" (165 mm) diameter blades with a 0.79" (20 mm) diameter bore; rated 6000 rpm or higher. 2831-20: 20 mm.
- Depth of cut: DCS520B: 0–2.3” (0–59 mm) without guide rail; with guide rail 0–2.2” (0–55 mm). 2831-20: 2-1/4" (59 mm).
- Warranty: DCS520B: 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed. 2831-20: 5 Year Limited Warranty.
Where the table has one figure and a dash, only DEWALT's cited pages give speed and included; only Milwaukee Tool's cited pages give bevel capacity. Those rows are open questions for the other maker, not ties between the DCS520B and 2831-20.
The DCS520B and the 2831-20 in full
DEWALT DCS520B
DEWALT · track saw · blade diameter 6-1/2 in.
Milwaukee Tool 2831-20
Milwaukee Tool · track saw · blade diameter 6-1/2" (165 mm) · depth of cut 2-1/4" (59 mm)
Every tool we list from DEWALT and Milwaukee Tool.
Sources
- 60V MAX* 6-1/2 in. Brushless Track Saw (Tool Only) — DEWALT
- DEWALT DCS520B owner's manual — DEWALT
- M18 FUEL™ 6-1/2" Plunge Track Saw | Milwaukee Tool — Milwaukee Tool
- 2831-20 Operator's Manual (58-14-0254) — Milwaukee Tool