And if u own it for a while youll see that it quits working overall ( my experience)

"40% shorter when folded in half" gave me a good chuckle 🤭

Thanks mate... re the imbalance with tipping towards the head, do you think the handle could be mounted below the hinge or would that muck up the reach.

I use to use this as my main string trimmer to get my company started but now it’s my back up for my landscaping company I put a husqvarna t35 bump feed on it and .095 line and it runs like a champ things held up to almost one season of abuse with a minimum of 4-5 medium sized yards every weekday

Had a Husqvarna gas trimmer, got tired to mix oil and gas, tired of getting to start it at the new season, so I sold it. Bought this Dewalt trimmer, and for my use which is just normal grass edge trimming, it is outstanding. Easy to use, store and operate. If you are someone who think that you can abuse it like that old hammer you picked up at the dump, then this is not for you. I always say, if you look after your tools then they will look after you.

I had an embarrassing day today with this trimmer for a client. Thank you for sharing.

I found myself in the camp of needing a trimmer and owning Dewalt batteries already, after 5 minutes of fighting the terrible balance on this thing I rubbed both of my brain cells together and moved the handle below the joint and angled towards me. HUGE DIFFERENCE, can't speak to the longevity or loading the string but the balance is fixable.

Thanks for the review, I just bought one of these trimmers from homedepot yesterday and stumbled across this video in my KZfaq recommendations while I was putting it together (very strange timing)! After watching the video, and evaluating your critiques with the trimmer I decided to take it back before I used it, and picked up the 2021 ego trimmer from ace hardware. I'm very grateful that I saw this video, it saved me from making a mistake.

Maybe they've changed something in the past year but mine is perfectly balanced with the battery in. Still heavy, but definitely rests with the head level. I'm using a 10ah battery that came with my mower though. Even with that there is a lot of room left in the battery compartment. I feel like these were designed with the flex volt batteries in mind even though they have a different model for the 60v batteries.

I haven’t had an issue of balance with mine. My directions read to place the yellow handle on the other side of the 1/2 way point. I am tall and that configuration works well for me

Super helpful walkthrough for the stringing. Thanks!

Had this trimmer for a couple of years now. Here are my observations: Upgrade the line to the echo or milwakee 0.08 line, these seem to be tougher. I haven't yet experimented with a thicker line. The head is fine, although you can't really let it "float" on the ground like some other speed feed heads (echo, husqvarna). I'll be upgrading my trimmer head once this one bites the dust. Also for those who have some difficulty with the balance, you can move the handle to the lower section of the trimmer shaft where it's more neutral.

That was soo helpful! I'm a DeWalt gal, so I go with DeWalt, usually I'm happy with that choice. Re-stringing is such a hassle. Thanks to your video I have it down. Mine came with a blower at a discount, so I guess DeWalt is trying to make up for its many deficiencies. Fortunately I have a small area to trim up. I'll be sure to work it hard to see if it quits like some of your listeners are finding!

Been using the first gen ego trimmer for years now. Still going strong!

I have the first gen DeWalt trimmer and it doesn't have that out of balance thing going on at all. I put the 9 amp flexVolt battery from my circular saw in it and adjusted the handle a little bit and it's perfectly balanced. And you can tell it could be balanced with any size battery. I was regretting not having the foldable one when I first saw it now I'm glad I have the old version. Mine is a pain in the ass to load string into it, but it holds a lot of string and I put the expensive stuff in it so it lasts a long time.

Can I change the head on the dewalt 20v to blades ? I just want something small for weeds in the garden. I tried my angle grinder but . I don’t want to be on the ground.

Thank you for all the info helps me so much. I’m planning on buying one.

Thanks for the vid. Did not know how to change the thread. Now i do.. Thanks. Regards from Holland. Love my dewalt..

Great video! I haven't met too many balanced string trimmers. A 6ah or 10ah would probably offset the balance issue. I've never needed indicator lights to know my power tool is running on low charge. Weed whacking is based on light resistance. There isn't a true need for a charge indicator. Lack of performance and awareness of runtime should offset that.

Wow, I’m just skimming KZfaq videos. Looking for a real review and finally found one. Almost all my portable electric battery powered tools are Dewalt and I’m glad to know that I won’t be buying one of the weed whackers. Thank you for your review sir. It’s much appreciated. Some of the other channels are just reading the manufacturer nomenclature and that’s it

Great video! Can these dewalt batteries be used interchangeably between the power tools and outdoor tools? So many dewalt models I don’t even know which one is current anymore. Any videos on these for beginners like myself ?

I have the 40 volts… own it for 5 years, big battery, better balance and is a BEAST!

On my Dewalt Trimmer is a 8ah battery, combined with years of using their products in a industrial setting. Great service life.

I was wondering why by “bumping “ was not working . Thanks for showing the right way to load the string

Are the stihl kombi attachments compatible with the other?

I purchased this yesterday and tested it out. I noticed that it was perfectly balanced and wondered why. Looks like I stalled the handle a little lower than you did, on the opposite site of the folding point. This was not how the manual recommended I do it. Works well like so, so I'll likely keep it in that position, hah

Just bought this yesterday. I really hope it doesn’t burn out on me being that the housing for the motor has those slits filling up with dirt/debris. Wish DEWALT would’ve put some kind of screen around those openings.

Is the cutting width adjustable?

Excellent review. It's puzzling that so many companies fail to consider weight and balance in their trimmers. EGO got both right, especially with their carbon fiber version. 💯💯💯

My suggestion is to get the 60v DCST972. It accepts all of my accessories like edger, blower, hedge trimmer, pole saw and tiller and the 60v battery can be used on my 20v tools.

If you want to balance the trimmer, MOVE THE HANDLE. The reason the trimmer is imbalanced is not because of the battery or motor but because you put the handle in the wrong place when you assembled it.

I have a 60v DeWalt that works great,was looking for info on a 20v because my cousin tried mine but said it was to heavy for her

Thanks for your honest review on this one@

Though the added weight isn’t ideal my last trimmer broke due to the cheap plastic parts. I’d take the extra weight for metal parts which hopefully hold up.

Andrew you are making this very tough for me! I have the Milwaukee Multi-head system with trimmer, hedger and pole saw (and blower) but haven't started using it yet. The EGO Multi-head kits are sold out everywhere, or at least the string trimmer kits bundled with a battery and charger which keep the complete kit from being crazy expensive. The DeWALT Flexvolt Multi-head is really nice but not panning out as a complete system. I got some serious need of a full kit that includes trimmer, hedger and pole saw.

ahhh so this is the real way to restringing this thing, thanks for sharing!

Great video! I saw somewhere that this particular unit would be well suited to certain trades where you may need to trim to access electrical and plumbing areas. But for the homeowner I agree the imbalanced unit doesn't make much sense

I bought it and I love it works perfectly for my half acre. I will say I do hate how you can’t see the battery charge level.

I'll add to, and pretty much agree with everything you said. I already had a few DeWalt batteries, so I bought this on sale for $159 Canadian tool-only to replace my gas trimmer. I have over 300ft of trimming to do, plus around 2 trees and swings, and I rarely use more than 1 bar on my 5ah battery during a normal weekly mow. For my 0.2 acre lawn, any of the better options would be overkill. I would recommend this trimmer to anyone with a small lawn who already has DeWalt batteries.

I use two of these for my lawn and tree business. I use 6AH batteries (the added weight helps with balance) and I have installed the handles below the knee turned around backwards so the grip is over the knee and it balances almost perfectly. I believe they still weigh less than echo gas weed eaters.

I didn’t even watch the video, and I smashed the like button! I didn’t even watch the video and I comment because this man is a genius!! Watch all his ego videos. You’ll end up buying all the products. Also the $99 dollar #2 pencil is a must have haha 😂

I have a Milwaukee string trimmer. I hate it because when I edge along a chain link fence I cant slow the rpms down low enough to keep from breaking the string. The trigger is supposed to be variable speed and it is but the lowest speed (rpms) is still to fast. Can you tell me if there are any other trimmers that you can slow the rpms way down if you want to. As far as I can tell this is there weak point.

glad you showed the other trimmer I bought one of those

Great job brother ❤

I just bought one. Yes it's un balanced where they say to mount the handle. After 5 minutes I said screw this and mounted the handle below that swivel joint. MUCH better now!! Give it a try.

Waiting on the review on the dewalt stand on or walk behind. Nice video.

For someone who doesn't own this battery platform, I think your review is spot on for reasons why someone shouldn't buy into the platform if this string trimmer is one of their end goals. Contractors that might need to cut a little bit of grass around where they want to set up their miter saw stand or table saw or work table, will find this string trimmer a godsend. It's hard to compare a 60 volt ego against a 20 volt anything, but you do make a good point for anyone who is looking for a dedicated string trimmer platform. That being said, I don't know that I have seen a 20 volt string trimmer yet that isn't unbalanced. It's all because the motor is at the front at the string trimmer head instead of the back where the battery is and it is going to weigh more. You are acting like the metal at the head of the string trimmer added all the weight, but that string trimmer head weighs barely anything. It's the motor inside that has all the weight with the copper windings. That aluminum head hardly weighs anything. Your review definitely brings some valid concerns to mind, but seeing it in action definitely helped me see that this string trimmer may actually be what I'm looking for.

Can you use any trimmer string?

Using the smaller battery pack over the big ones makes such a huge difference

I bought the 54V version (model 571). It is certainly better balanced but also has the motor at the front 🙋🏻‍♀️Anna

I have the Ego 56v. Works great. If battery shits the bed in 4 or 5 years, I'll never buy another battery trimmer. I'm giving it a try.

The fold up feature is nice.... That's handy. But I'd I've learned anything from this.... Buy an ego with power load. I picked up the carbon shaft trimmer at the beginning of the season. Great choice.

You should try out the new ryobie dethacher and give your opinion on it, plus go over what the pros and cons are of dethattching for the lawn

Thanks...I reloaded for the first time with dewalt string...problem is once I start the trimmer the string just unspools without bumping it...any thoughts on why? It loaded just like you showed. Thanks Carl

What kind of battery run time is everyone getting?

Can I install a steel brush on it?

Loading it up with string is almost the exact same on my Milwaukee quick lock string trimmer.

I wish I would have read this before I bought mine!! its VERY hard on the back. One other thing, I haven't found a shoulder strap that works because of the weird balance point! Has anyone had ANY luck putting a strap on this?

Get the EGO. For essentiallly the same price it is better balanced and has a head that is easier to load. Also the batteries are really good and charge really fast.

Thanks, that was very helpful however I don't knoiw I will be able to retrun the one I've bought last year.

LOL. Every complaint you mentioned was EXACATLY my issue with this folding unit. Unbalanced. Runtime of the battery on high is ~20 minutes. Good job! The model before this had a MUCH larger battery (one hour runtime on high), the remaining battery capacity faced you, it was balanced. There are many, many negative reviews of this on Home Depot's website pointing out exactly our gripes. A plethora of complaints regrading the string not advancing when bumped. This folding unit feels like it came from the toy section of a Dollar Store....cheap, flimsy. Mine is going back to Home Depot.

This is currently on sale for $80 on Amazon. Would you say it is worth it at that price point?

I don't mind the balance issue and the handle is where it should be. For some moving the handle on the otherside of latch works, problem solved. In my opinion it is a great trimmer but to each his own.

The handle mounts below the joint for a perfect balance

Paid £149 in a sale online . The battery compartment is extra wide to fit flex volt . 3 Yr warranty uk . Would like a hook for storage .no probs so far .

Mine works smooth but when cutting tall weeds or briars they get tangled around the top of the trimmer motor shaft. Huge gap between the motor and the trimmer head.

I have this trimmer also. Bought it cuz I have several large capacity DeWalt batteries. It’s true that it’s unbalanced. I’ll move the handle down to get a better balance point. I don’t really like the hinge for two reasons: when I would fold it in half to store it in my shed, by hanging it from the handle, it sticks out from the wall a little too far for my liking, also when folded I fear breaking the plastic shroud when it contacts the battery housing. And a third, after a year of ownership, I can feel “play”, looseness in the hinge while trimming. “No bueno”!

For better weight distribution... Install the handle on the other side of the hinge mechanism.

you are absolutely right!

There are other things to consider. Dewalt has 90 days return policy if you aren't happy with it. They offer a 3-year warranty. It is the same company that owns Hanson tools, Stanley, and Blacken Decker. Would you buy something just came out on the market. Or a tool business that been around for over 50 years?

Nice vid. Did you know that if you remove the battery, you can lock the unit closed? Dewalt also has a new 15Ah battery that may alleviate the balance issue. I also thought I'd let you know that Dewalt released 2 new string trimmers, this one and the DCST972X1. The second one is 17" and 60v. You can also change the head and use other attachments like a chainsaw, hedge trimmer, curved gutter blower, string trimmer and edger

I just got one from a neighbor and I’ve never used one of these before I can’t find out how to extend the line I saw a video about bumping tried it but nothing happens I thought I needed more line but the spool is full I’m lost

To fix the balancing problem, I have mounted the handle bellow the hinge.

I’m at one year & the string won’t stay on , you talking about minor edging even went using the recommended size . I like the convenience of grabbing it & go , but things use to actually last for years at one in time . What happened ? I love it but it’s got to go .

I got a hand me down and it was awful to load with no instructions even with youtube. I fgot new trimmer spool. Still a pain. Then I just got a Husqvarna head and now the think will not turn on. Never knew there was a power meter. Guess its supposed to light up. The charger shows its charged??? Guess Ill get a new something else. Always had to manually extend the line anyway.

Mine is vibrating uncomfortable to use junk. The hinge is located where the handle should mount. Not ergonomic at all. Worst Dewalt tool I have ever purchased.

Harness.?

Just bought 1 from home depot for 129.00 for at home use it works great

I've used my DeWalt string trimmer for 2 years now and no issues. I also blow the grass out of it after every use and use a brush and clean my tools so maybe that helped to extend it's life? Now I'm eeriely waiting on it to die on me one day..ugh. I went DeWalt everything because I have almost 10 dewalt batteries and 2 quick chargers I pretty much bought for nothing all brand new..

I like mine i get a hour run time with a 8hr battry and i had a battry stop charging after a couple years called dewalt and they sent me a new 1

I just got the same one and use a flex volt battery and it's still very heavy on the front. I love all of my DeWalt tools..... except this trimmer! Lol. I have a bad shoulder and it's so unbalanced that my shoulder on the arm I'm holding the front up with ends up feeling like I've been carrying 100lbs straight out in front of me for 3 hours lol.

I purchased the combo deal with a blower. The blower was the real tool. The trimmer serves its purpose for small yard work.

I love mint. I just wish I had bought the 60 volt unit. The 20 volt battery seem to give out to soon. Just my opinion. Overall, the unit is a workhorse, at least mine is.

I see you have so many cordless trimmers. My question is. Which cordless trimmer is the best?

don't work whit comun 20v bat?

My dcst920 Dewalt lasted 1 year. The Dewalt before it lasted about 1 year. Both are used lightly. I have lots of 40 volt Dewalt batteries for my other construction tools so I tried to stick with Dewalt. Will have to go to another brand weed eater.

I was considering upgrading my kobalt 24v trimmer with a dewalt one. Today I checked them at a store, damn both dewalt trimmers are too heavy. I'll stick with my kobalt trimmer.

Is not bueno , the best is EGO , thanks for your best videos and your are the number One :)

Take the handle off, install it on the lower shaft and reverse the handle. The fulcrum point is now closer to a balance point.

I bought mine for the same reason, already have those batteries... I have 2 ECHO trimmers, one I've had for 12 years and the other I found at the dump for parts. The ECHO did its job but now am tired of storing old mixed gas and such, time to go electric.

So I had the 60V for two years. Not bad. Got the 20V as a replacement since I can run both 20 and 60 on it. Thing isn’t even powerful enough to to cut the string when it’s too long on the head. It immediately shuts the motor down. Piece of junk. Kept the battery, tossed the tool. Got a gas powered Husqvarna.

Just bought one new in box with a 5amp hr battery for 80 dollars! The screws for the garden don't seem to be threaded...was hoping you showed you puttingnyours on.

Mine lasted less than a year. White smoke coming out of the motor/gear box. Dewalt says not to use as an edger, not to use at a steeper angle than 30 degrees. I was edging when mine got smoked.

How many of you already have Dewalt tools? I have nothing but Dewa;t tools so I have plenty of batteries. Never will have to buy a battery for just one item any more. Dewalt makes great tools. Others are cheap and after a year or so they stop selling them and you can't buy batteries anymore. You can always get Dewalt Battery. As for the balance------ Why would you want a trimmer to be balance so you have to push it down to trim? A trimer should be a little heavy on the cutting end. You either push down on the battery to keep it balance or push down on the cutting end to cut. As for me I do more cutting than walking around with the trimmer balance. Don't let this guy fool you. Dewalt is a great tool.

Is it bad I’m more relieved when you aren’t blown away? It gives my wallet a chance to breathe. 😅😂🤣

You can unscrew and put the handle where you want it very simple

For some reason, my 20 volt 6 AH has good balance, not like in the video. I just bought it.

The problem with the ego trimmer is in operation it rotates in the opposite direction of every other weed eater on the planet so if you're used to an echo you'll feel like a epileptic trying to use the trimmer that rotates the opposite direction.

So if you balance the dewalt the head is level with the ground so how are you fighting it if it's level with the ground that's what you want It seems that would be the natural position you would want it in unless you're weed eating on the side of a house 5 feet up then I imagine it would be a strain And as far as the battery goes and you were in the DeWalt ecosystem you'll have more batteries so when one runs out you'll have a second but the neighborhood I'm in one battery is more than enough for the lot I have but if you're doing acres I imagine you would need more than one battery

I've been pretty disappointed in mine. The guard is useless and it spins the wrong way. The stock spool is a dumb design and the handle needs to be 2 inches lower but there's a huge hinge there. Thinking about returning it. Wish I would've watched this video before I bought it lol.