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DEWALT DCE180B 20V Max Plastic Tubing Cutter

  • 20V MAX platform, bare tool only
  • Plastic tubing cutter, cordless
  • Black and yellow DeWalt colors
  • Battery and charger not included

Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A cordless cutter for plastic tubing on DeWalt's 20V MAX battery platform, sold as a bare tool. Buy it if batteries are already in the shed, since none come in the box.

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ASIN: B0DQYLN2RVModel: DCE180BCategory: Pipe, Tube & Hose Cutters

Overview

A professional who already owns 20V MAX batteries gets a powered tubing cutter for plastic in this DeWalt model, which ships as the tool alone. The cutting action is battery driven, so it replaces a manual ratchet or hand cutter on repeated cuts.

A powered cut cuts down hand fatigue on jobs with many runs of tube, such as irrigation or pneumatic lines. The listing does not give the tube diameter range, blade type or speed, so the useful size window is unknown.

Who it's for

Irrigation and plumbing installers who already stock 20V MAX packs can add this to the kit and work faster than with a hand cutter. Occasional users and anyone cutting metal tube should stay with a simple manual cutter.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Works with 20V MAX batteries
  • Bare tool, no duplicate charger
  • Powered cut reduces hand strain
  • Plastic tubing dedicated design
Cons
  • Battery and charger sold separately
  • Tube diameter range not listed
  • Only suits plastic tubing

Performance notes

A motorized blade or cutting head makes repeat cuts with less wrist effort than a hand cutter, so speed depends on battery charge and the tube material. A cutter made for plastic tube is not meant for copper or steel, where it would dull or stall. Clean, square ends depend on supporting the tube and letting the tool finish the cut without twisting.

Specifications

BrandDeWALT
ModelDCE180B
Power & efficiency
Battery platform20V MAX (bare tool, battery not included)
Construction & materials
Material TypeBlend
ColorBlack, yellow
Included components
Unit Count1.0 count
Included ComponentsDeWalt 20V MAX plastic tubing cutter (bare tool)
Other details
Item Type NamePlastic tubing cutter

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to get the DeWalt DCE180B running?

It is sold as a bare tool, so you need a compatible 20V MAX battery and charger. Neither comes with the cutter.

Can the DeWalt DCE180B cut metal tube?

The title calls it a plastic tubing cutter, and the listing mentions no metal capacity, so treat it as plastic only.

Does it come with a battery?

No. The included components line lists only the cutter as a bare tool.

What tube sizes does the DeWalt cutter handle?

The listing gives no diameter range, so check DeWalt's product page for it.