DEWALT FlexVolt 60-Volt 17" Brushless Attachment Capable String Trimmer Update DCST972X1 Power Head

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DEWALT FlexVolt 60-Volt 17" Brushless Attachment Capable String Trimmer Update DCST972X1 Power Head

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TheDEWALT FlexVolt 60-Volt 17" Brushless Attachment Capable String Trimmer comes in a kit with the 9Ah battery (DCST972X1)or as a bare tool(DCST972b). This powerhead is capable of tackling tough overgrowth with a string trimmer or brush cutter and withstanding heavy-duty use with an edger. The universal attachment capability allows you to connect additional DEWALT add-ons already on the market. This is a 60V Power Head that only uses the FlexVolt battery. This battery is backward compatible to work with 20V DEWALT tools and will help some tools gain extra power over smaller Amp Hour batteries.
So why a DEWALT, Milwaukee, or Makita trimmer over an EGO, Greenworks, or Echo? This slight change in my recommendation is because we get questions daily on why my 1/2" high torque impact wrench won't remove a lug nut, or why my circular saw won't cut a 2x10. It is because you cannot use a 2Ah battery on a heavy-duty tool. If people would invest in the OPE of a tool brand and get the larger batteries, they would have a better experience. ALSO, when you have a battery fail that is not under warranty, they are incredibly expensive to replace. Some EGO batteries are north of $300 for a battery. To be fair, a DEWALT FlexVolt is not far behind them in price, but you can use the DEWALT battery on a hundred or so other tools. When you need to purchase a new battery, at least you have multiple other tools you can use it with and possibly even upgrade another tool to a new, more powerful one.
I am not trying to say that dedicated OPE platforms do not perform well. In some cases, I would recommend people buy battery OPE tools as a stand-alone. If you are a person who loves their lawn and wants a perfect cut and feel to using a certain OPE battery-operated tool, then I would most likely say Toro would be a great place to grab a battery lawnmower even though the cost of ownership including its limited use for batteries. But that mower will fit that need for the person.
Many people do not own a large number of tools or even have the need. But if you ever need a drill, impact driver, or saw and you already have a tool company battery, that purchase will be much less expensive.
#Dewalt #Flexvolt #StringTrimmer

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@chrisclemmey1500 Жыл бұрын

Mine lasts for about an hour for regular yard maintenance. I can do around my house, well house, 1500ft of fence, and still have battery left. This tool is fantastic.

@CardinalVibes 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this after my Troy Bilt universal trimmer went down from a clutch that exploded and broke the flywheel. This Dewalt trimmer is an absolute beast and it took all of my MTD attachments that I bought with the Troy Bilt (weed eater, brush cutter, edger, hedge trimmer, pole saw). As far as power goes it’s even stronger than the 27cc gas powered trimmer I had. Runtime can be a bit low if you only have one battery. I have 4 9ah and one 6ah so I never really think about it, but with one battery, just throttle it to where you need it to cut, don’t just let it rip all the time and it actually does well. I can do about three properties and the battery will die soon into the 4th. If the properties require a lot of trimming, get a spare battery and you’ll be pretty pleased. When I say this thing has power, it has POWER.

@kylehartley3822 Жыл бұрын

I bought the flexvolt trimmer blower combo and you're not joking if you rip this thing full power it is a beast of a machine for a battery operated. I went into HD looking for a gas trimmer to my surprise they don't carry them anymore so I picked the combo kit up and wow it will cut through thick and thin no problem. Only concern is the fragility of the trimmer head so I've heard but we will see

@CardinalVibes Жыл бұрын

@@kylehartley3822 I just used it today with the pole saw, and it’s still going just as strong. I’ve heard about the trimmer head being fragile. And honestly, it certainly feels that way if you ever tap it on concrete. And that’s what I’ve learned. Never tap the trimmer head on concrete. Dirt or grass or mulch or something of that nature only. I’ve not had a single problem out of it yet. But the one time I tapped it on concrete…it just sounded like failure was on the way if I continued to do that.

@kutapio 6 ай бұрын

Just got this trimmer on a clearance deal and I am researching alternative heads. Might get both husquavarna t35 or the sthil 25-2.

@CardinalVibes 6 ай бұрын

@@kutapio 2 years in and I still love this thing to death. You’ll be pleased with your purchase, and the versatility of heads is growing each year.

@loucifer4205 2 жыл бұрын

Project farm said this trimmer was by far the most powerful

@krisxlilheffx139 Жыл бұрын

Haha that's funny cause that's what brought me here 👍🏻

@stevegalea518 Жыл бұрын

10min run time though?? idk if i could work with that

@rkgsd 8 ай бұрын

Only it terms of the torque, not rpm.

@A.C.71 4 ай бұрын

@@stevegalea518I just got this unit and thoroughly tested it, with a 9ah battery on low, it cut just fine even up to 1ft high grass and weeds and I got 30 min. Also a video by princess cuts shows you can use a stihl 12-2 auto feed head or even a Husqvarna 12-2 head for a major upgrade as the head that comes with it is weak. I did notice it does smack even small rocks like you hit a Brick wall, it design just catches stuff instead of glide over it. That being said, this may be the best tool I ever owned for my lawn care game. Seriously impressive, factor in you'll not have to get gas, mix oil, wash gas off hands and it's so quiet you won't wake your neighbors at 5am of you want to get started ealry..this trimmer is money well spent.

@bobbyclarkston8836 27 күн бұрын

Just bought this unit along with the hedge trimmer and edger attachments. Pruned a hedge 25 feet long and brought it down at least 8 inches in height. Then I edged a good 100 feet in sidewalk and driveway. My 9ah flex lot had only lost one bar. So I find it really hard to believe his lasted 10 minutes.

@lylewaters6161 4 күн бұрын

I have two of these. I put the speed feed head on both. I run it on high with a 6Ah FlexVolt and it last for at least 20 minutes. I’m not cutting trees with it, but grass and weeds. Not sure why lots of others seem to think that this eats batteries. I’m super happy with it.

@robtheknob7791 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy using mine. This is the first 60 volt tool I’ve purchased. It’s so good I decided to get the lawn mower, blower, and chainsaw. The lawn mower came with two 12 amp hour batteries and the blower and chainsaw I got as a combo kit with one 9 amp hour battery. After that I got a 4 port fast charger so now I’ve got more battery power than I really need but if the weather is right I don’t want my productivity to be limited by battery life. I replaced the head on my line trimmer with a t35 Husqvarna head because I had 2 additional spools which is faster to swap out than fiddling with the dewalt head, also a Shakespeare brush cutter head for the really tough stuff. Mostly run mine on low due to how much longer the battery lasts but if I’m really in some thick stuff the high option is unstoppable and great to have but really sucks the battery down. I am very happy with my purchase but I’d love to see Dewalt release a roto-tiller then I can be truly free from finicky carbureted machinery.

@zjedinite 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know Dewalt had a 60v lawnmower. I’ve always seen the 20v duel battery one. That’s seems interesting, 🤔 I was thinking on getting this trimmer but all my tools are 20v But if movers is 60v and it comes with two 12amps (I think that’s what you mentioned) then it’s probably worth buying the kit for those batteries alone. Gonna look into it, Tks 🤙🏽

@robtheknob7791 2 жыл бұрын

@@zjedinite sorry I misspoke. The lawnmower can run 20 volt batteries but comes with two 12ah batteries that are the flex-volt. I have 4 XR 20 volts that I sometimes run in the lawn mower if I’ve just got a little to do just to keep from cycling the flex-volts partially. I think it’s better to fully charge and fully discharge them rather than float along with a random amount of charge on the big capacity batteries just so I know I’ve got maximum run time when I grab the tools to do the job.

@zjedinite 2 жыл бұрын

@@robtheknob7791 yeah I’d figure after searching for that 60v mower and not finding it anywhere. I’m with you on the batteries 💯, I do the same. Even on my smaller ones. I always let them go to the last bar before charging them. I have plenty of them and also rotate them in play. Common sense goes a long way brother 😉🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

@randomrazr Жыл бұрын

how do u like the lawn mower

@sacredcowtipper1378 Жыл бұрын

Can a heavy duty universal bump head be put on this? If so, what do you recommend? I am a homeowner but have a lot of property that I need good tools to get the job done and fast. Getting sick of gas because of vibration and I have hand issues.

@MarkJacksonGaming 4 ай бұрын

-- Just ordered this (updated) unit tonight, I watched this first. Ordered an extra speed head for it because why not? I'm trying to get away from 2-stroke equipment and carbs. Four stroke (Lawn mower, snow blower, sidewalk edger) fine. I'm tired of 2-stroke carbs gumming up, despite using stable, running out the tanks, changing plugs every/every other season. Just tired of 2-stroke in general. And my Stihl weed whip (dad bought it, probably 25 years old now) is tired. Picked up a 20v electric hedge trimmer from DeWalt as well. Tired of extension cords. Get rid of extension cords and 2-stroke fuel for around the house. I'll be happy. Thumbs up.

@dsimp765 Жыл бұрын

I have this DCST972X1 and it's a great tool. It reminded me of my old Echo gas trimmer. I did purchase the Speedfeed head because it's a beast. I also solved the battery issue by purchasing the DCBL772 60v blower and it comes with another 9ah battery and charger, so I have 2. I'm looking at buying the brush cutter attachment next. Great video thank you 👍

@340polaris 2 жыл бұрын

I own this and love it…. Runtime is great for the average homeowner doing weekly trims around the yard…. Most of the time low speed is all I need…. Works well with my trimmer plus edger attachment as well

@sacredcowtipper1378 Жыл бұрын

@340polaris Жыл бұрын

@@sacredcowtipper1378 I haven’t had to change it because it works well for me but I don’t use it heavily and my yard is small but there are videos on KZfaq of guys upgrading the head I believe to a sthil auto cut 25-2

@sacredcowtipper1378 Жыл бұрын

@@340polaris thanks bro!

@rexford4823 Жыл бұрын

Tip: Dewalt in their brilliance did not put a wind direction arrow for restringing. I found that one direction would easily allow string to bump out(.095) but the other I found myself beating on the head… If your having issues string it the other way and mark it with a white paint pen. (can’t remember if it’s clockwise or not sorry)

@ToolHombre 2 жыл бұрын

The torque makes it excellent for the pole saw attachment. Chews through faster than I would have expected.

@justinbaird_ 2 жыл бұрын

I just received the entire universal kit and have taken the pole saw to the trees around my property line, and it’s amazing. Cuts like a knife through butter. Very pleased

@joshuaking34 2 жыл бұрын

I've switched to a Shakespeare head with .95 Ugly Twist line. On low, that's enough for everything in our yard. It even eats the heavy stuff in the ditch behind our fence.

@KevinPGA 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your non-biased reviews. Thank you! 👍

@carlycfs Жыл бұрын

I love these type of no-nonsense, straight to the point, super-well-great-awesome video-edited reviews !!!! So helpful !! Notice how this guy demonstrates the product in multiple scenarios ?? He should be paid by DeWalt LOL I say this because a great many KZfaqrs will show MORE of their face during the entire review and maybe only a few cameos of the item and little if any hands-on demonstrating !!! Blahhhh !!! Anywayyyy, back to the point !! I already have a FlexVolt/60V 9ah battery on my monster DCD470 Joist Drill so because of this vid review by WorkshopAddict, I'm probably going to buy one of these !! Great review buddy !! Thanks so much !!

@Its-Steven 4 ай бұрын

I'm sure most guys know this, but for the ones who don't. The 9 AH 60 volt batteries are only 9 AH when powering a 20 volt tool. When they're powering a 60 volt tool, they're only 3 AH.

@piezoman79 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this info, this is exactly what I have been wondering since they sell this trimmer with an advertised 3Ah battery, was beginning to think it might only last 10 minutes compared to “9Ah”

@sonofacheron 2 жыл бұрын

I own this and it has real power . I think the spool head it comes with is pretty crappy but one can easily upgrade to a stihl. The lock trigger is only awkward for the first few minutes then you don’t even think about it. It is well balanced and ergonomic. It feels robustly built. Run time is good - I don’t even know how you only got 10 minutes out of it. I was cutting 6’ tall 1” thick thistles with a brush cutter head on the high setting and it lasted about 20-25 minutes . Highly recommended.

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

I onlt got 35 mins out of mine normal trimming and some of that time is walking.

@sacredcowtipper1378 Жыл бұрын

@ElPatronGamefarm Жыл бұрын

@@sacredcowtipper1378 I would like to know as well

@bradkrit Күн бұрын

Great review!! Thank you for showing the step function so clearly. Good dense content.

@oldkid6 2 жыл бұрын

I just used for the first time today and holy crap that thing rips!!! I've been using an Echo SRM-225 and older PB-110 and the Dewalt did a way better and more importantly easier job of handling my 1/2 acre property. The only two dings I give it is the guard is too small and it was throwing a hail of crap all over my face and elsewhere. And the small safety lock digs into the palm of your hand if you're on and off the trigger, but I suppose over time I can use better technique or just modify that piece. I don't see why there wouldn't be 60V revolution about to happen, the power is almost unbelievable.

@sacredcowtipper1378 Жыл бұрын

@kyyuhl Жыл бұрын

@@sacredcowtipper1378 a Echo Speedfeed 400/450 head would be best

@sacredcowtipper1378 Жыл бұрын

@@kyyuhl thanks!!!

@markdyrness7283 2 жыл бұрын

Again, great review! I bought the universal edger thinking it would work on my current 20v string trimmer not knowing that it wasn't really "universal" however now watching your video I again will be purchasing this tool after watching this review...thanks again for your videos

@zjedinite 2 жыл бұрын

I think when Dewalt adds their power stack to the 60v line is game over! Imagine having a 60v like 36 AMP battery the same size as the current 9 AMP one. I’m already getting a Chubster thinking about it 🤣

@eratogaladeira9088 2 жыл бұрын

Hello again, thanks for this great video. Really this Dewalt trimmer is fantastic! I have the European model and it's really powerful, and being able to use other cutting accessories because it's compatible makes this equipment my favorite choice! I can use it to trim grass, hedges, bushes, even cut branches from trees that come with all the accessories that can be mounted on this Dewalt model! Unfortunately in Europe this model is extremely expensive, which is identical to yours. But it's worth it compared to alternatives on the market. Thank you so much for the great video and stay healthy everyone. Best regards from Portugal 🇵🇹

@_P0tat07_ 2 жыл бұрын

I love mine, runtime hasn’t been an issue for me. I would like to get a 12ah battery for mine but I can’t justify the cost. It’s an awesome tool though and I do recommend it

@robtheknob7791 2 жыл бұрын

Just get another tool that has a 12 amp hour battery charger combo. I got the rear whee propelled lawnmower that comes with two 12 amp hour.

@EnergyProX 2 жыл бұрын

Very accurate review. Love it even with short run time. I use about 2 batteries on my yard. Probably not for commercial use. Lucky that I have the batteries as a contractor or that may have been a consideration when purchasing.

@sacredcowtipper1378 Жыл бұрын

@jacobclark89 7 ай бұрын

I was impressed with the DeWalt trimmer line , so I decided to stick with it . I've always used larger lines on commerical gas models 1.05 ,.95 but I'm not going to be edging with it, and because it's so tough I can get away with the .80 DeWalt line. I think it helps the battery life, not that that an issue for a small yard , I could have gotten the 6ah battery and still have plenty of run time and less weight than the 9ah . I noticed people are converting to the huskavarna T35 head, it's so nice to not have to fool around with gasoline ⛽, and all the maintenance, and I don't have to pull start it , what's not to love? 🥰

@Saucyconductor7479 2 ай бұрын

I had it since it came out and never had an issue with the run time.. also the trigger is so easy if you have an issue with that..

@rncondie Жыл бұрын

I just purchased one after my 18 yr old Stihl started giving me problems. I purchased the edger and both the line trimmer and edger works great. I have 5/8 an acre with about 1,000 linear ft of trimming and one charge on high worked just fine on one charge.

@garycorbett5834 11 ай бұрын

I have the exact same trimmer and recently used it for cutting heavy and tall brush for 90 minutes before the battery died. Around my home I only charge it in the spring and its good all summer.

@atrainace114 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that review. I hope that dewalt keeps the momentum up on their O.P.E drops. I really want to invest in the 20" flexvolt chainsaw they offer.

@michaelvoorhees5978 2 жыл бұрын

What is this ope thing I keep reading on here?

@atrainace114 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelvoorhees5978 Sorry about that. Its an acronym or initialism of the words outdoor power equipment. Lawn mowers chainsaws and such.

@michaelvoorhees5978 2 жыл бұрын

@@atrainace114 thanks lol

@Watermelonysha 2 жыл бұрын

The 12ah battery is exact same weight and size as 9ah. I use the 6ah usually and if it’s a weekly mow around the house that’s enough

@kenethsoberano 2 жыл бұрын

Great tool. I've yet to use it as a trimmer. I still use my 20v unit for trimming. But I do use it for all the other attachments.

@dst1311 2 жыл бұрын

I'm considering the DeWalt 20v strimmer. Other vids comments are full of horror stories. How do you like yours?

@kenethsoberano 2 жыл бұрын

@@dst1311 I've owned mine since 2016. Works great. No issues.

@robkultgen3410 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased this unit and found everything here to be true, it is a beast, low vibration, easy to use, powerful, lite…. I haven’t had the same problem with battery life but the reviewer is trimming some huge grass 1.5 feet tall or more. I replaced my Stihl FSA55 with the Dewalt and this 60V trimmer is crazy better then the Stihl. Don’t get me wrong I like the Stihl, its a good name but I wished I’d seen the dewalt first.

@michaelvoorhees5978 2 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about a stihl battery trimmer?

@joeyleeper9352 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked mine up today. Loving it so far

@codygalloway9597 Жыл бұрын

Good to know I just pulled the trigger on one because it had best review for the cheapest few and know not to man handle the head while trying to feed string is actually helpful I have a bigger yard I'm hoping the battery will last long enough for it just have alot of trees and and fence line lol

@hykok Жыл бұрын

I agree with your assessment. Great string trimmer, but definitely need an extra battery for better run time. The string head is brittle and I already gone through two plastic cover broken already over two seasons. How can you be more careful when your trimmer head had to bump around and hit solid objects like stones and roots. Also, the trimmer head definitely burn the trimmer strings a lot faster so use ticker strings like 0.8 or 0.9 is better. DeWalt should pay attention and probably need to redesign the trimmer head with better materials because my previous string trimmer doesn't have such issue.

@jeffmorefield 2 жыл бұрын

Ordered one last week. Supposed to be delivered today. I already have two 12 ah Flex Volts waiting for it. Got it for $250 from Fleabey.

@betods1013 2 жыл бұрын

So don't beat the head???? I'm married. most days its my only option. BTW, I have this unit. Love it. Its the third battery trimmer I've tried and the only one that made me not go back to my gas trimmer.

@jamalmustafa225 10 сағат бұрын

I use mine in low mode, never needed to use high. 9 amp battery lasts 1hr of constant brushcutter, 1.5hr of constant grass cutting (similar to what you’ve shown in the video) This is with the 2.5mm line

@jamalmustafa225 10 сағат бұрын

MAY have been updated since it’s a year or so ahead of yours.

@jamalmustafa225 10 сағат бұрын

In the UK this is the DCMAS5713 (N = bare, X1 = kit with 1x 9Ah battery)

@user-rr9xn5bp8f Ай бұрын

I have a question. I want to know which of these 2 products is better and more powerful, DCST 972 or DCMAS 5713. Please help me find the answer.

@JT_70 11 ай бұрын

Was debating 20v vs 60v and went with the 20v due to the weight difference and the fact that I have a bunch of 20v batteries. We’re retired and weight is a consideration. The local HD didn’t have a 60v on display so we couldn’t get a feel for it and needed one that evening. Looking at the video I see that the motor of the 60v is above the handle, unlike the 20v where the motor is at the cutting head. Makes me wonder if the heavier 60v might actually be better balanced and easier to use for that reason.

@benoitchartrand5772 2 жыл бұрын

I own the 20v and the 60v. I prefer the 60v but for the money, I would go with the 20v for small home. The 60v I find runs forever. I have a 9ah and 2 15ah that i use with the chainsaw and generator also. I have a 1+ acre property and I lose 1 bar on the 9ah and none on the 15ah with blower use after.

@michaelvoorhees5978 2 жыл бұрын

Anybody know how to adapt this to use a brush blade with 1 inch hole???? All the adapters have the star cutouts on them..... this has a square base above the threads

@JT-lq4yd 2 жыл бұрын

I own this and have only used the .080 trimmer line and will be trying the .095 when it is used up. The high speed is not necessary for my trimming purposes yet but is a great option. Also got the Ryobi tiller attachment and both work as good as my previous tiller.

@safewaydriving3463 24 күн бұрын

The only thing I don’t like about the trimmer is the bump feed - Does not advance the string smoothly. Sometimes you have to manually mess around with it.

@Saucyconductor7479 2 ай бұрын

If you’re running it like that and it’s still working… that a w

@jordan2d2 2 жыл бұрын

I just cut for almost 40 minutes with a smaller 6amp battery and it didnt die

@twiztidicp56 Жыл бұрын

I got the same dewalt trimmer around the house of a 6ah 60volt flex i get 25 -30mins on speed 1 about 1/4 throttle it is a beast i had a sthil fs-90R for years got the dewalt used it for a month and sold my sthil nothen wrong with stihl just easy more convenient with the dewalt electric weedeater and alot to no vibration as i have Carpenter syndrome had surgery twice both hands so that got me sold on that plus im already invested in the 20v platform and well invested in the 60volt platform

@m.scottnewman994 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else swap out their head with a rhino tough for easier line changes and don’t like the bump heads in general? I’ve done it and I love it.

@rkgsd 8 ай бұрын

Keep in mind the ah rating on the Flexvolt batteries is misleading. It says 9ah, but that's when used on 20V tools. When used on a 60V tool, it's a 3ah battery. The 12ah Flexvolt is actually 5ah on 60V tools like this.

@border4554 2 жыл бұрын

The step motor that he talks about makes it very difficult to want to use. In addition there is a delay when pressing the trigger, you can see it in the video. I returned mine and the only one I might consider is the Milwaukee due to the trigger response.

@jacobclark89 9 ай бұрын

Nice machine ,what's the best line ? wish the shaft was not as hevy , should make it out of aluminum,

@bossmanz28 2 жыл бұрын

I have the flexvolt dedicated string trimmer and this universal one (for the other attachments) but ive tried out the trimmer on this 1 as well and i feel like the dedicated model is a better stronger trimmer. Even jus looking at it the dedicated one clearly has a bigger motor

@steveanimatrix3887 2 ай бұрын

The safety trigger never once bothered me and is not a big deal at all. It's a lot more seamless in operation than many reviewers lead you to believe. As your hand slides over the top of the safety trigger the extra part gets depressed automatically and you don't even realize it's there. Most people who have dewalt have multiple batteries so that isn't really an issue either. If this is your only dewalt tool I can see it being an issue, but that would be the minority of people using this tool line.

@MaikBerghaus 3 ай бұрын

Great video!

@PsyKotyK 3 ай бұрын

Fkex volt means its compatible with 20 volt doesnt it

@twoweeledsoto6072 9 ай бұрын

Hard to be gentle with the head when you have to hit that head to feed more string. I hope mine doesn't break soon. Mine last a LOT longer than 10 minutes. Probably closer to 25 minutes maybe a bit more. The trigger is not problem for me. I do wish it was longer for my 6-0 height, but I make do.

@prosemillas2303 Жыл бұрын

se puede cambiar la herramienta de corte por un disco o cuchillos ?

@jeremiahwhisler766 2 жыл бұрын

Man those guys must really be beating the head to break it. I do not find it to be brittle at all. My 6'1" 325lb frame hit the thing pretty good to feed line but never felt like it would break. Of course I do not keep banging things if it is not feeding (happened only once in the last 1.5 years)

@kjarby69 Жыл бұрын

Can the string head be replaced with a metal blade type or another blade type?

@danelacount2469 2 жыл бұрын

First use today so far pretty good!

@Omnivorous1One Жыл бұрын

What other brand of head would you recommend for this unit that is a little more durable? Was that the 970 or 972?

@x.Prep.Tastic.Sophia.x 11 ай бұрын

Anyone compare the 60v to 20v performance. Is it worth upgrading for a large yard with lots of long grass. 20v is not working well at it

@ruralridez6165 Жыл бұрын

can I use mt sthil combi attachments with this power head? what other machine has longer run times?

@isynoptic1821 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Thank you!

@nutzthomas Жыл бұрын

Was wondering if anyone found a universal tiller attachment they likes for this powerhead

@dand7056 11 ай бұрын

Will stihl attachments fit the dewalt?

@nyacoustics8373 3 ай бұрын

how would the 5 amp and 6 amp work in this? or is it not enough juice?

@WorkshopAddict 3 ай бұрын

Both work, but the 5Ah will not give you the power it should and it will get the battery very hot quickly. 6Ah is a bit better at power and heat, but that would be the smallest I would run.

@nyacoustics8373 3 ай бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict this really needs like a 12 amp or 15 amp if you want to get 30 minutes out of it, for residential use taking some breaks here and there?

@WorkshopAddict 3 ай бұрын

@nyacoustics8373 many people say they get that from a 9Ah. Remember, this is a flexvolt tool, so 60 volts. I missed that. A 20 volt 5 ah will not work.. a 6ah flexvolt will.

@traviswood8346 Жыл бұрын

How long is the unit with the Trimmer attachment on it?

@epicson4274 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone shows how to grease the flex cable inside and trimmer head?

@anthonymacneil2279 Жыл бұрын

What's the model please? Looking to find one in Canada

@vap0rtranz 2 жыл бұрын

Run on Low and the batteries last. Don't use the stepped finger trigger; just full throttle on Low. 9Ah should last a typical postage stamp lawn. Run on High when wacking crap like 4' tall reed canary / cattail (aka. thick stuff). Regularly mowed / trimmed turf shouldn't need High.

@Saucyconductor7479 2 ай бұрын

I think you could get way more time if you used it like it’s supposed to be used

@Lee-lb9qh 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a beast to me

@rpettigrewjr 3 ай бұрын

I had read on the Home Depot description that the battery was upward or downward on the 20/60V flex platform. Have you tried the 20V 9AH battery?

@WorkshopAddict 3 ай бұрын

20 volts are missing a slot and will not go in. This is a 60 volt tool.

@rpettigrewjr 3 ай бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict This was my thought also. I have a 60V skill saw and it will not accept the 20V flex batteries. Although, this is the statement that the Dewalt website has on the Dewalt DCST972X1....It has a 60V MAX* FLEXVOLT battery that powers 60V MAX* DEWALT tools and is also backwards compatible to work with 20V MAX* DEWALT tools.

@WorkshopAddict 3 ай бұрын

@@rpettigrewjr you can use the flexvolt battery on 20 volt tools, but not the other way around

@MeltingRubberZ28 2 жыл бұрын

DeWalt battery vs Stihl gas at the same price point. Which would you go with?

@tinman1955 2 жыл бұрын

I like my Honda 35cc 4-stroke.

@MeltingRubberZ28 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinman1955 interesting idea. Never thought of a 4 stoke weed whacker 🤔

@tinman1955 2 жыл бұрын

@@MeltingRubberZ28 Valves, timing belt & overhead cam. Good little engine. More torque than a 2-stroke but there is a weight penalty.

@MeltingRubberZ28 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinman1955 I figured it would be heavy. Likely less carb issues though

@JT_70 11 ай бұрын

@@MeltingRubberZ28My Stihl is a 4 stroke.

@patdud1979 2 жыл бұрын

Question what model goes in your lawn care trailer?? And battery or gas ? Thx.

@WorkshopAddict 2 жыл бұрын

I the the Milwaukee 2828-20 battery. BUT I only cut 2 properties and the ONLY reason I use it is because one 8Ah battery will do both properties. It does not have the power or the butter smooth operation of the DEWALT, but I do not have to carry 2 batteries.

@bradleykornele 2 жыл бұрын

Will speed feed 400 head fit on this trimmer like other 60v?

@theunkownmr.562 Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering that too. The speed feed head is so good.

@treeguyable 6 ай бұрын

Batteries are terrible, had to replace them in like a year , maybe a little more. Trimmer is very strong. 2- 15-24 ( just a few yrs old. ) mine just quit working. Power at the switch, nothing to the powerhead. Hmmmm?

@sacredcowtipper1378 Жыл бұрын

@itsnot1673 Жыл бұрын

I have a shindaiwa bent shaft trimmer And a kawasaki straight shaft brushcutter and neither have vibration issues

@TheTurbomopar 2 жыл бұрын

which is in your mow trailer?

@internalharm 2 жыл бұрын

I like my ryobi. I was about to get ego since I have a lot of ego but that battery was way too big.

@rcud1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm torn between this Dewalt and the EGO. I sold my gas trimmer and want an attachment capable trimmer.

@MeltingRubberZ28 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the project farm review

@dkhnova Жыл бұрын

Can you just plug the trimmer into an extension cord? Is there any such trimmer (with 40V or 60V motor)?

@WorkshopAddict Жыл бұрын

There is not

@jameswells9749 2 жыл бұрын

I have a weed eater from them, no problems with it.

@A.C.71 4 ай бұрын

My 9ah battery allows me exactly 30 min on low, which cuts just fine, even so e 1ft high grass and weeds. He must be on high to get less than 30 min.

@melissapriddy3739 6 күн бұрын

It works for me because I’m short 😅

@idontwantahandle._. Жыл бұрын

I have this. That safety lock is super annoying. I'm going to remove it.

@coderich1776 Жыл бұрын

Now they offer with a 3ah battery instead of 9ah. Same price.

@WorkshopAddict Жыл бұрын

The 9Ah battery is 9ah in 20 volt mode and 3ah in 60 volt mode. They are the same battery.

@benjaminleask6184 10 ай бұрын

But the 18 will take the 56 battery

@Manu__R 2 жыл бұрын

Well no wonder why dewalt came out with the 15ah

@danielsalazar1935 8 ай бұрын

❤

@bullbutter9699 Жыл бұрын

Garbage mine quit today, exactly a year IT lasted. took it apart hair thin wires on switch melted ....... was gonna repair but too cheaply made ...NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME,!!! Currently in the GD Trash Can!!!

@SANCHEZFLA863 2 жыл бұрын

You can use it all day if you have 1k in batteries

@BrandonSmith-jz3zt 2 жыл бұрын

RUNTIME HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR ALL OF THE STANLEY BLACK AND DECKER OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT. I HAD THE DEWALT BLOWER AND I WAS LUCKY TO GET 7-8 MINUTES OUT OF IT WITH A 6AH BATTERY. I HAVE A LOT OF THE CRAFTSMAN OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT NOW AND IT SUFFERS FROM THE SAME PROBLEMS...UNDERPOWERED FOR THE WAY IT CHEWS THROUGH BATTERIES.

@risingawareness13 2 жыл бұрын

What's better than, in your opinion? Let's go Brandon! 😜

@BrandonSmith-jz3zt 2 жыл бұрын

Ego and Stihl have the best outdoor power equipment I have ever used and the runtime is considerably better.

@lopincol 2 жыл бұрын

I'll stick with my Ego

@tinman1955 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an industrial strength dentist's drill. No way I could live with that horrible noise. I think I'll stick with my Honda 4-stroke.

@jameswells9749 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah , not buying anymore finish nailers from Dewalt, digital trigger go’s out way to soon, they don’t last , brad nailers and I’ve had two , won’t fire all the nails, the clip climbs on top of itself. Parts are two expensive, the down time is to long to send it off, they need to do the full test on these and and stop making us their test dummies. Very disappointed, going to another brand , but if they made a belt sander I’d buy it to try it.