DEWALT DCE151B 20V MAX XR Cordless Cable Stripper is a dedicated cordless cable stripping tool built for electricians and contractors who need faster, cleaner prep on large-diameter wire. This is a cable stripper designed for stripping copper and aluminum electrical cable without an exposed knife. Model Number: DCE151B. If you are doing repetitive cable prep in panels, switchgear, service work, or rough electrical installs, this tool is made to save time while keeping strip quality more consistent.

The big selling point here is repeatability. DEWALT built in a depth gauge that consistently strips cables up to 4 inches, so you are not eyeballing length or guessing with a blade. On jobs where every conductor needs a clean, even strip for termination, that kind of consistency speeds up the work and helps reduce wasted cable.

Capacity is what makes this tool useful beyond a niche one-off job. With the appropriate bushing, it works on THHN and XHHW copper and aluminum cable from #6 AWG to 750 MCM copper and 900 MCM aluminum. That gives the DEWALT DCE151B 20V MAX XR Cordless Cable Stripper a broad working range for service electricians, industrial electrical crews, and anyone regularly handling larger conductors.

DEWALT also made it practical to switch between cable sizes. The quick-release bushing setup lets you change bushings fast instead of slowing down every time the cable diameter changes. A reference chart is included to help match the setup to the cable range, which cuts down on trial and error when you are moving through different conductors on the same job.

From a control standpoint, this is not just a motorized tube. The brushless motor is there for efficiency and runtime, while the variable speed trigger with reverse gives you better control when starting a strip, dialing back speed on stubborn jackets, or backing out if you need to reset. That makes the tool easier to manage than a one-speed design, especially when cable condition or jacket thickness changes from one run to the next.

Jobsite details matter too. The adjustable onboard LED helps when you are working in dim electrical rooms, unfinished spaces, or inside panel areas where overhead light is not enough. DEWALT also added its E-CLUTCH system to help the user maintain control if the tool becomes jammed. That is the kind of feature that matters on a specialty tool, because cable stripping is safer and more controlled when the tool does not try to twist out of your hand.

On the platform side, this is a 20V MAX cordless tool-only model, so battery and charger are sold separately. That is a plus if you are already on the DEWALT 20V MAX system and want to add a specialty electrical tool without paying for another battery kit. It also uses DEWALT bushings and is compatible with Greenlee and Ripley bushings, which is a practical advantage for crews that already own those accessories.

Who should buy it? If you strip larger electrical cable often enough that a knife is slowing you down, this tool makes sense fast. It is best suited for electricians, service crews, industrial maintenance teams, utility-related electrical work, and contractors doing repetitive cable prep. For occasional light-duty wire work, it is more tool than you need. For real cable stripping volume, it is the kind of specialty power tool that earns its spot.

DEWALT DCE151B 20V MAX XR Cordless Cable Stripper Is A Real Time-Saver For Electrical Crews

If you strip large cable often, this is one of those specialty tools that pays for itself in cleaner work, better consistency, and less messing around with a knife.

• Who it's for: Electricians, service crews, and contractors working with larger copper and aluminum conductors on a regular basis.
• Why it stands out: It combines a broad cable range, fast bushing changes, a depth gauge for repeatable strip lengths, and E-CLUTCH protection in one cordless package.
• Worth knowing: This is a bare tool, so you need your own 20V MAX battery and charger. It also makes the most sense when you have enough cable-stripping volume to justify a dedicated tool.

• What kind of tool is this? This is a cordless cable stripper made for stripping electrical cable jackets cleanly and consistently without an exposed knife.
• What cable sizes can it handle? With the appropriate bushing, it works from #6 AWG up to 750 MCM copper and 900 MCM aluminum cable.
• Does it work with other bushings? Yes. It uses DEWALT bushings and is compatible with Greenlee and Ripley bushings.
• Does it have variable speed? Yes. It has a variable speed trigger with reverse for better control while stripping.
• Is this a bare tool? Yes. The DCE151B is tool only, so the battery and charger are sold separately.