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DeWalt DCS386 Reciprocating Saw
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18V XR · Brushless DeWalt DCS386NT-XJ 18V XR Brushless Reciprocating Saw (Body Only, TSTAK)
Reciprocating Saws · DeWalt 18V XR

DeWalt DCS386NT-XJ 18V XR Brushless Reciprocating Saw (Body Only, TSTAK)

DeWalt DCS386: cordless reciprocating saw, 28.6mm stroke, up to 3,000 strokes/min, cuts wood up to 300mm, 3.5kg bare.

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28.6mm
Stroke length
300mm
Max cut, wood
130mm
Max cut, pipe
3,000spm
Stroke rate

Where it sits among full-size reciprocating saws

Scaled against the 57 full-size reciprocating saws we list, so one-handed saws aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Stroke length28.6mm
20mm lowestMakita DJR188highest 32mmMilwaukee M18 FSX
Max cut, wood300mm
100mm lowestBosch Green AdvancedRecip 18highest 300mmThis one
Max stroke rate3,000spm
2,200spm lowestMakita JR003Ghighest 3,200spmDeWalt DCS382
Weight (bare)3.5kg
2.06kg lightestEinhell TP-AP 18/28 Li BLheaviest 4.4kgMakita JR3070CT

Full specs

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

Stroke & Cutting

Saw classFull size
Stroke length28.6 mm
Max stroke rate3,000 spm
Max cut, wood300 mm
Max cut, pipe130 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage18V
MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)3.5 kg
Weight (with battery)4.11 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Case typeTSTAK
Case modelTSTAK VI
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level84 dB(A) LpA / 95 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (cutting boards)18 m/s²
Vibration (cutting wooden beams)15 m/s²

Powered by DeWalt 18V XR · 12

All 12 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

DCBP034 1.7Ah · 30.6Wh 0.32kg 3.82kg from £78.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB183 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.4kg 3.9kg from £44.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCBP318 3.5Ah · 63Wh 0.58kg 4.08kg from £99.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB182 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.61kg 4.11kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB184 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 4.12kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB184B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.62kg 4.12kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›
DCBP518 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.75kg 4.25kg from £122.95at Tooled Up + £5.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
DCB546 6.0Ah · 108Wh · via DeWalt 18V/54V FlexVolt 1.08kg 4.58kg from £99.95at 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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