Craftsman V20 vs DeWalt 20V MAX
Craftsman V20 and DeWalt 20V MAX batteries don't swap: we have no source saying either pack runs the other's tools. Craftsman V20: 4 battery packs (2–9 Ah) and 23 garden tools listed. DeWalt 20V MAX: 11 battery packs (1.7–10 Ah) and 19 garden tools listed. Widest mower: 21 in against 21.5 in. Strongest blower: 410 CFM against 550 CFM. Widest string trimmer: 13 in against 15 in.
At a glance
Counts are what this catalogue lists so far, not each brand's whole range.
Do the batteries swap?
No. We have no source saying a Craftsman V20 pack runs DeWalt 20V MAX tools, or the other way round. Owning both means two sets of batteries and chargers, so choosing between them is choosing which tools you'll keep buying.
Which batteries work with Craftsman V20 · Which batteries work with DeWalt 20V MAX
Tool by tool
Each platform's products of a kind, biggest first by the spec that matters most for it. A dash means the brand publishes no figure we have read yet.
Batteries 4 vs 11
Craftsman V20
- 9.0Ah Battery 9 Ah
- 6.0Ah Battery 6 Ah
- 4.0Ah Battery 4 Ah
- 2.0Ah Battery 2 Ah
DeWalt 20V MAX
- 10.0Ah Battery 10 Ah · $269.00
- 8.0Ah XR Battery 8 Ah · $219.00
- XR 8.0Ah Battery 8 Ah · $179.00
- 6.0Ah Battery 6 Ah · $103.99
- 5.0Ah Battery 5 Ah · $89.00
- XR 5.0Ah POWERSTACK Battery 5 Ah · $219.00
- 4.0Ah Battery 4 Ah · $159.00
- XR 4.0Ah Battery 4 Ah · $169.00
- XR 3.5Ah POWERSTACK Battery 3.5 Ah · $129.00
- 2.0Ah Battery 2 Ah · $119.00
- POWERSTACK Compact Battery 1.7 Ah · $139.00
Lawn mowers 2 vs 3
Craftsman V20
- 2xV20 BRUSHLESS RP 21 in Self-Propelled Mower 21 in · self-propelled · takes 2 packs
- 2xV20 20 in Brushless Push Mower 20 in · push · takes 2 packs
DeWalt 20V MAX
- 2X20V MAX 21-1/2 in Brushless FWD Self-Propelled Mower 21.5 in · self-propelled · takes 2 packs
- 2X20V MAX XR 21 in Brushless RWD Self-Propelled Mower 21 in · self-propelled · takes 2 packs
- 2X20V MAX XR 21 in Brushless Push Mower 21 in · push · takes 2 packs
String trimmers 4 vs 3
Craftsman V20
DeWalt 20V MAX
- Brushless Foldable String Trimmer 15 in · brushless motor · $179.00
- 14 in Brushless Folding String Trimmer 14 in · brushless motor
- 13 in String Trimmer 13 in · $139.00
Leaf blowers 5 vs 2
Craftsman V20
- BRUSHLESS RP 410 CFM Axial Blower 410 CFM · 110 MPH
- Brushless 350 CFM Axial Blower 350 CFM · 100 MPH
- 380 CFM Axial Blower 340 CFM · 90 MPH
- Hard Surface Blower 200 CFM · 90 MPH
- 125 CFM Compact Handheld Blower 95 CFM
DeWalt 20V MAX
- XR Brushless Blower 550 CFM · 133 MPH · $199.00
- XR Brushless Handheld Blower 450 CFM · 125 MPH · $179.00
Hedge trimmers 4 vs 5
Craftsman V20
- BRUSHLESS RP 22 in Hedge Trimmer 22 in
- 22 in Hedge Trimmer 22 in
- 20 in Hedge Trimmer 20 in
- 18 in Pole Hedge Trimmer 18 in
DeWalt 20V MAX
- XR 24 in Brushless Hedge Trimmer 24 in · $199.00
- 22 in Hedge Trimmer 22 in
- 22 in Pole Hedge Trimmer 22 in · $189.00
- 22 in Hedge Trimmer (DCHT821B) 22 in · $169.00
- 8 in Compact Hedge Trimmer 8 in · $129.00
Chainsaws 3 vs 2
Craftsman V20
- 12 in Compact Chainsaw 12 in
- 10 in Chainsaw 10 in
- Pruning Chainsaw
DeWalt 20V MAX
- Compact 12 in Brushless Chainsaw 12 in · $199.00
- 8 in Brushless Pruning Chainsaw $179.00
Pole saws 2 vs 1
Craftsman V20
DeWalt 20V MAX
- XR Brushless Pole Saw $185.00
Other yard tools 3 vs 3
Craftsman V20
DeWalt 20V MAX
- Brushless Edger $179.00
- 1-1/2 in Pruner $129.00
- 1-1/2 in Pole Pruner $239.00
Questions
Do Craftsman V20 batteries work with DeWalt 20V MAX tools?
No. We have no source saying a Craftsman V20 battery runs DeWalt 20V MAX tools, or the other way round, so owning both means two sets of packs and chargers.
Which has more garden tools, Craftsman V20 or DeWalt 20V MAX?
In this catalogue so far: 23 for Craftsman V20 and 19 for DeWalt 20V MAX. Both brands may make more than are listed yet.
Which has the bigger battery, Craftsman V20 or DeWalt 20V MAX?
By the brands' amp-hour figures, the largest Craftsman V20 pack listed is 9 Ah and the largest DeWalt 20V MAX pack is 10 Ah. Amp-hours only compare fairly at the same voltage (20 V against 20 V); watt-hours, where the brand states them, are on each battery's page.
Which makes the wider mower, Craftsman V20 or DeWalt 20V MAX?
By the brands' own figures: 21 in for Craftsman V20 (2xV20 BRUSHLESS RP 21 in Self-Propelled Mower) and 21.5 in for DeWalt 20V MAX (2X20V MAX 21-1/2 in Brushless FWD Self-Propelled Mower).
Which has the stronger leaf blower, Craftsman V20 or DeWalt 20V MAX?
By the brands' own figures: 410 CFM for Craftsman V20 (BRUSHLESS RP 410 CFM Axial Blower) and 550 CFM for DeWalt 20V MAX (XR Brushless Blower).
Which has the wider string trimmer, Craftsman V20 or DeWalt 20V MAX?
By the brands' own figures: 13 in for Craftsman V20 (13 in Brushless WEEDWACKER String Trimmer with QUICKWIND) and 15 in for DeWalt 20V MAX (Brushless Foldable String Trimmer).
Which has the longer warranty, Craftsman V20 or DeWalt 20V MAX?
The longest tool warranty we have read is 3 years for Craftsman V20 and 3 years for DeWalt 20V MAX. Batteries often carry a shorter one; check each product's page.
Answered from the catalogue data, as of October 29, 2026. How we compare.