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DeWalt DCS312 Reciprocating Saw
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12V XR · Brushless DeWalt DCS312N-XJ 12V XR Brushless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw (Body Only)
Reciprocating Saws · DeWalt 12V XR

DeWalt DCS312N-XJ 12V XR Brushless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw (Body Only)

DeWalt DCS312: cordless one-handed reciprocating saw, 16mm stroke, up to 2,800 strokes/min, cuts wood up to 90mm, 1.38kg bare.

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16mm
Stroke length
90mm
Max cut, wood
40mm
Max cut, pipe
2,800spm
Stroke rate

Where it sits among one-handed reciprocating saws

Scaled against the 19 one-handed reciprocating saws we list, so full-size saws aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Stroke length16mm
13mm lowestMakita DJR185highest 25.4mmFestool ERSC 18
Max cut, wood90mm
50mm lowestMakita DJR185highest 255mmMakita DJR189
Max stroke rate2,800spm
2,600spm lowestEinhell TE-AP 18/22 Lihighest 3,300spmMakita JR103D
Weight (bare)1.38kg
1.1kg lightestMakita JR105Dheaviest 2kgBosch GSA 18V-LI C

Full specs

From DeWalt's own documentation. Checked 14/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Stroke & Cutting

Saw classOne-handed
Stroke length16 mm
Max stroke rate2,800 spm
Max cut, wood90 mm
Max cut, pipe40 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage12V
MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.38 kg
Weight (with battery)1.63 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Noise level84 dB(A) LpA / 95 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (cutting boards)5.7 m/s²

Powered by DeWalt 12V XR · 3

All 3 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

DCB127 2.0Ah · 21.6Wh 0.22kg 1.6kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
DCB124 3.0Ah · 32.4Wh 0.25kg 1.63kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
DCB126 5.0Ah · 54Wh 0.46kg 1.84kg from £54.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with DeWalt
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