The Truth About the Dewalt 60 Volt String Trimmer Will Shock You!

[@petergiersberg1759]

i got the same dewalt trimmer... no issues with mine .. i run mine on low speed and so far i have weed eated my yard 8 times for a total of 85 minutes and still have 2 bars left ... have a buddy that bought a "Ryobi" trimmer with a 7.5ah battery.. he said he has to charge his every 35 minutes.. he may run his wide open all the time but i don't know .. but my experience with my Dewalt timmer is great .. I would recommend the dewalt to anyone

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Peter ! Agree %100- I was surprised. Switched to echo string which is way better than the OEM stuff it comes with.

[@petergiersberg1759]

finally had to recharge the battery.. still had 1 light showing but knew it wouldn't last long .. but i weed eated my yard 11 times for 115 minutes.. or almost 2 hours.. i will say this .. i run mine on low all the time and "never" had the throttle wide open.. never cut tall grass.. and it lasted 115 minutes .. wow

[@seanissofresh]

Not sure how everyone in the comments is getting so much battery. I only cut like half my yard, didn't even get to the front of the house. Maybe outside for about 30 minutes...not running it the full time. Just bought it brand new, charged it the night before, then ran it this morning. .... Perhaps only because it's hot outside? I'm waiting for it to cool, so I can charge it again. It got pretty hot. Hoping it can be ready to do the front by the time I'm done cutting the back.

[@rkgsd]

​@@petergiersberg1759The taller the grass, the faster the battery will drain due to motor load.

[@alan-dr8uo]

Got the 20 volt use a 6 are 8 battry takes about a hour and half on and off use to weedeat a cemetery with no dew sometimes can it done on 1 battry now if it's damp takes 3 battrys

[@crazyjoe91682]

I’ve had the same issues using the string that came with it, always broke off and left me with one string. I switched over to the Echo crossfire, no problems.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Thanks for the heads up... I ran out of string it came with today. So I'll pickup some echo!

[@jeffroalpha700]

Same here. I just got this for my birthday last month, but I’ve used the older version (970) at work for the last few years when trimming the property. The Husqvarna Titanium is also a great trimmer line. It also did really well in Project Farm’s tests about a year ago. It’s the stuff I’ve used for years on my Husqvarna trimmer. I’ve always been a Husqvarna fan, but these FlexVolf trimmers are hard to beat! The one complaint is that the bump head seems to be the weakest link on this thing. The one at work lasted about a year. The Husqvarna T35 fits on this thing. That is an old, proven head that lasts. There are plenty of videos on YT showing how to switch them out. I figure that once the one on my new personal unit fails, I’ll do the same thing and swap it with the T35 head. Great video!

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Thankyou for the heads up and the nice comment ! Much appreciated ! Thanks Mike

[@TheCharger225]

I like the line it cuts without damage to the wood unless I put it on high speed then it will cut into the wood. I notice with this string I can trim my half acre without bumping out a lot of line. I also have tried Echo and the line breaks all the time like all the others. I tried Stihl line and I paid for the name it was useless

[@marcowens3522]

@@jeffroalpha700 thanks for the info I'll definitely be getting the husqvarna head!

[@dlkline27]

Bought one of these before anyone had made a video. So far I've seen nothing but positive reviews and that reflects my experience with this trimmer. It's a winner.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

YES ! i agree, the thing is awesome ...

[@advanced8526]

Just got my 972X1 yesterday. Love it already. Fits stihl combi attachments too! Just have to take out plastic piece on the stihl attachment to fit it into the dewalt then replace it once your done. Saves my back and hands compared to my km130 won't be pulling the 130 out any more unless I have to.😂😎

[@brimleyhillmassive]

Which attatchments are you using on the dewalt from the stihl? The km130 is gasoline and the dewalt 972 is battery. .

[@butchc9226]

Great info. I’ve been a battery powered trimmer for about 7 years. Different brand, but never had a problem. They pay for themselves saving Gas, oil and tuneups. 👍🏽

[@FamilyDIYtv]

I was really hesitant to try again.... glad I did ! Mike

[@leftyriffs]

Awesome review! Was I the only one worried you’re camera was gonna take a rock to the brain??

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Thank you ! I never thought of that but that would have stinked, stank, stunked ! Go pro down …. Thanks again ! Bam … Mike

[@kbeast98]

I got a nice craftsman 4 cycle, but its such a beast. Saw this and confirmed i can use all my attachments.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

yeah - i was very happy that my old attachments fit ! -Mike

[@davidchurchill1651]

The attachment capable Dewalt 60v is compatible with “rotary scissors”. Rotary scissors means u will never have to replace string ever again!

[@kenp9596]

I have had mine for a couple of years and I agree it has done a good job. I would take it over a gas powered any day. However, the battery stopped working and wouldn't take a charge. A replacement battery cost about $250 (with tax) for the 60 V 9 amp. Just be aware that when the battery goes it is not going to be cheap to replace it.

[@billrau2398]

Just ordered the exact one due to the motor being on Top & NOT at Bottom as the other models have. 👍🏼

[@FamilyDIYtv]

I think you're gonna love it !!

[@vikingrobot4179]

I’ve had mine for two years now. Few things. 1. replace that crappy string head with the Husqvarna trimmer head, so much better and string changes are awesome. 2. keep an extra battery or two at the ready. 3. carry a brush in your pocket to unclog wet grass from the top of the motor head….it will overheat and smoke. 4. keep a cooler with a bag of ice for your wrist and elbow for when you’re done….the freaking handle is not ergonomic at all and it’s very uncomfortable especially after trimming hillsides. I still like the unit but I fear that the motor will burn up eventually. I love the fact that I don’t have to mess with fuel mixture. I love the instant on and low noise. I go through two 9 an hour batteries pretty fast when doing taller grass on roadside berms. I wish the tool lasted longer but that may be attributed to age and wear over two years time taking care of two properties. I ended up putting my old Ryobi handle on mine to help with the fatigue.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

you must have a lot to do !

[@rkgsd]

What kind of battery runtime are we talking about with taller grass and the 9ah Flexvolts and why is motor burnout a concern unless you hear the motor bogging down under load?

[@alan-dr8uo]

Sounds like a good ideal on carrying a brush

[@temporality_]

One thing that needs to be said...if you have an older Dewalt 60v trimmer with the motor attached directly above the trim line feeder you need to make sure that the vents around the motor housing are kept open and clear especially when doing heavy thick weed wacking for extended periods. After 7 years of heavy use on my 3 acre property I let the weeds get too thick and went thru six 9 amp hour batteries one right after the other and because the vent covers were blocked with 1/2 inch of green weed goop the motor overheated and started smoking rendering it permanently burnt out. I believe the newer 60v models have been redesigned with the motor installed up next to the battery housing which fixes the vent clogging problem!

[@smoothdesire9203]

These just came out in Australia all my tools are Dewalt and they are awesome tools im defiantly getting this, Thanks for the review

[@victornicholson16]

A new model is coming out here on 1 nov 2021. So I’m either waiting for the new model or expect the old model to go on sale. New head AU$350, attachments (4) range $200-250 each

[@victornicholson16]

Also I think the new model only uses Dewalt attachments, referring to a security device to stop third party attachments. Dewalt may find a challenge from the ACCC for anticompetitive behaviour so the change will need to give the user more than mere restrictions.

[@ottonemenz3386]

Best Review of this model trimmer yet! I learned what I needed to learn, I bought the dewalt 20v(returned it 2 weeks later), it worked great but I didn't like the fact that the motor was in the head of the trimmer, it was bound to fail prematurely due to all the bumping. Plus I have trimmer attachments. Great job on the video

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Best comment ever Otto ! Thankyou for the nice words, much appreciated. Thankyou, Mike

[@ottonemenz3386]

I just got mine yesterday and today I put it through is tests. I used a curved shaft Ryobi attachment and a straight shaft Ryobi attachment and man-o-man it’s a beast!! It handled all the work on low, however I did put it on high to test it out and I couldn’t have made a better decision, also thanks to this video as I mentioned before. Keep up the good work Mike

[@PDBASS1]

I've been on the fence...your vid has convinced me its the one to buy...enjoyed it! thanks

[@FamilyDIYtv]

good call ! think you’ll be happy

[@tedm4932]

Good on hand review ! Straight foward ! Thank you ! 👌

[@archael18]

I'm not sure if you spooled your string correctly since it was edited out but it seems many people cuss at it because they do it wrong. There is a very easy and simple way to do it so I'm mentioning, just in case you want to look it up. You basically align the white marks, pass the string through, then use a ratchet motion to get it in. I just got this 2 days ago and it is awesome.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

thanks ! i did it right just didn’t show in this video because wasn’t 100 percent sure but i did in this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIa1nXSabquCh68 but have since replaced the spoil - also made video on that. on the channel

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@FamilyDIYtv to what spool

[@CaseySexton]

The trimmer is badass but the stock string is junk and the stock head isn't great. I put some quality string in and got a Husky head that fit it and it's been a beast ever since. I'd use it anywhere I'd use a gas powered one.

[@vikingrobot4179]

Same here. Keep a brush in my pocket to clear wet grass off of the vents at the top of the motor head.

[@marcoszeferino7870]

Great info. Does anyone know if this trimmer will take .095 string size?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

I’m using .080. Echo crossfire

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Also replaced the stock head. There’s a video about that

[@marcoszeferino7870]

OK thank you, I'll have to check that video out as well. Have a great day

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@marcoszeferino7870 yes it does

[@eclipsenow5431]

You're moving pretty fast - I tend to take more time and the battery does run out before I'm finished. But so what? I put it onto charge and then mow for 40 minutes. Then I come back and the super-charger has given me maybe 60% of the battery life back. By the time I use that charge up I'm physically done - as I'm in my mid 50's, not that fit, and the bleeding thing is heavy! ;-) So I don't mind. Also - in a rare Australian deal they let me redeem a voucher for a second battery which will be arriving soon in the mail. So - more than enough power. Electrify everything and we can run the world on wind and solar. This is the way

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

I think that huge, powerful battery is for the edger attachment which requires more torque. Great review, thanks.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Great Point ! I'm happy with it so far ! Thanks for the comment. Mike

[@herbertherbomoore415]

Can you use the pole saw attachment with it?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Yes, check out around the 7 minute mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o56tqqGuaqaHa7s

[@jacobclark89]

Anybody find better line than dewalt ? I wish dewalt used aluminum vs steel for the shaft to save weight . Maybe they made the shaft HD for the chainsaw attachment

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Echo string

[@LuisSilva-de9js]

anyone know when the attachments are going to be available to buy? currently they are out of stock.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Luis, most of my old attachments from Craftsman and Ryobi worked with trimmer, so i'd consider trying other brands ... i actually tested a few in the video. consider subscribing if you haven't already Thanks -Mike

[@LuisSilva-de9js]

thank you so much.

[@djjinerson]

Nice review, looks like it has good punch…..but I love my Milwaukee quik lok, watching you re spool the string made me really appreciate how easy the Milwaukee head is to load. But if your in the dewalt system looks like a great unit. I’m sure you could get a new head with the easy string loading capability. 👍

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Right on!

[@Galaxylynx12]

Throw out the OEM spool and buy a Husquarna T35 string spool. Fits plug and play and works way better than Dewalt OEM

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Marcin - thanks for the heads up ! once the OEM one fails i'll be replacing it with that ! Thanks for the heads up !

[@wayne1362]

Thats what i did tried 3 heads dewalt ,echo400,and husqvarna t35 thats the best

[@pollydor07]

Get T35 string head around $29

[@FamilyDIYtv]

agree - did that !

[@walterbwd]

Got mine used in perfect condition for 100. Put a speed feed head on it too!

[@jcjc7783]

Take the cover off, and put on .095 string. It’s unstoppable.

[@phaseboundary5323]

What a difference three years makes. The product you bought for $299 with a 9ah battery now is priced at $329 with a miniscule 3ah battery, not such a great deal.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

thats crazy, i thought you were gonna say it was cheaper. .... not less for more. that stinks. but IMO it's worth waiting for a sale and picking it up.

[@Wagonman5900]

I ordered mine today. I was relieved when that Ryobi pole saw fit. That means my brush cutter will still work. Extra, Mac Tools batteries are Dewalt and interchange Dewalt tools and visa-versa.

[@farmerjoe4970]

Mine does the same thing. Or it spits all the line out.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

i replaced the spoil, made video on that

[@farmerjoe4970]

Sens link please. It's the plastic teeth in trimmer head they just got soft n rolled over the edges creating rounded edges

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@farmerjoe4970 it’s on my channel.. let me look.

[@ClaudeMonet1840]

Great video, thank you for the review on this Cordless Dewalt Strimmer. Im in the UK, and Im thinking on getting this strimmer. I have a request. Could you do a video on putting the string together for this strimmer. In the past , Ive used electric and petrol for my Strimmers , but I always had a difficult time with putting the string together. Thats why Im asking if you could take a few minutes to show us how to attach the string for this product. Thank you again. Much appreciated. PS- I just recently bought a whole bunch of Dewalt tools, and Im so happy I did. Dewalt Combi Drill is amazing. Dewalt Oscillating tool amazing. Dewalt hand saw DCS571N 18V , amazing. The good thing about all these tools is, you can charge them in the same charging port, and you can use any of the batteries on any of these power tools.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Yes I'm planning on doing that - it's really easy. Thanks for watching from the UK ! Appreciate you ! Mike

[@ClaudeMonet1840]

@@FamilyDIYtv Any time Mike. Thank you for the reply. I added a bit more information whilst you were replying to me, I was editing. Cheers buddy.

[@annblachly8068]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKiWiYuDfrNqY6M

[@TheCharger225]

You just line up the marks or so you can look through the hole in the head. Take 20 feet of line and slide it through then turn the head until it is loaded about 15 seconds. I have never had a trimmer load this easy

[@darrenburrows-taurus]

I've just bought the 54V (in UK) DCM5713 - great bit of kit! Good video 👍 I'm trying to fit my old hedge trimmer attachment to see if it is compatible but there is a kind of flexible fabric sleeve connecting the main pole of the head of the DCM to the grass trimmer pole shaft so it is always connected but able to fold in half for transport/storage. Does that just pull off do you know or did you not have that on your model?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

No mines not like that at all, it doesn’t fold. The two come completely apart. Thanks ! Mike

[@stevef]

Did you find you needed to change the string to something stronger/better? I have heard this from a few people. If you did, what did you get?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Yes, i did ! I didn't realize how bad the stock string was. I replaced with Echo crossfire, big improvement ! Can get from Home Depot Pls, consider subscribing if you haven't already Thanks -Mike

[@stevef]

@@FamilyDIYtv thanks! And yes, subscribed.

[@joliparker326]

Having problems with my continually releasing and tangling around the head...has anyone else had this problem?! Can't figure it out

[@FamilyDIYtv]

so mine started doing this after about a year …. this was what i did Dewalt 60volt String trimmer UPGRADES - Recommended by viewers - Husqvarna T35 INSTALL kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2LNhHaknLGAf5Y

[@jameslester4474]

Don't know if anyone told you yet, but you put the Chain Saw ( pruning Saw ) on upside down. That's why it was backwards.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

yes - someone did but not as nice as you did. appreciate the comment and the heads up ! i was quit confused when that was happening- lol. Thanks Man ! Mike

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@FamilyDIYtv lol

[@DavidA20200]

@@FamilyDIYtv the only thing I could knock this trimmer for after having it for the last three years is the stock trimmer head suck. You will definitely want to replace it with a Husqvarna T35.

[@growingorganic5382]

@@DavidA20200 is it the same head as the 20v trimmer?

[@A.C.71]

@@DavidA20200 yeah, just got this and right away I noticed the head catches every single thing it slightly comes in contact with and acts like it just slammed into a brick wall. But man, everything else about this trimmer is nothing short of amazing. I get 30 min on low with my 9ah battery which almost did my entire property with up to 1 ft high grass and weeds.

[@dalepogue5799]

I have had mine for 2 years. Still mad that I didn’t make the switch years ago

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Dale - Me too ! Thanks, Mike

[@Koogz406]

Wait you mow then run the weed eater?

[@FamilyDIYtv]

yep - i’ve done it both ways - which way do you do it and why ?

[@Koogz406]

@@FamilyDIYtv I always bag everything is why i trim first. Just feels like the mower sucks up all the trimmings, after I've mowed it hurts me to pepper my fresh cut clean lawn with loose grass to track inside my house. To be honest I won't lose much sleep from the order you cut your lawn or anyone else for that matter. Just sumthin I picked up from the video that stuck with me. I will still watch your videos and will continue to comment some of the most meaningless and trivial items have a great 4TH!!

[@FamilyDIYtv]

@@Koogz406 hahaha thanks dude ! happy 4th and i appreciate you ! Mike

[@pdufusc]

Isn't the polesaw suppose to hang down, instead of pointing up.....=)

[@FamilyDIYtv]

I think you’re correct! Lol.

[@pdufusc]

@@FamilyDIYtv I'm going on the one I bought assembled, and actually all I've seen. It had maybe a 10 - 15 degree drop, compared to the pole of the saw. When I laid it on the limb it would pull the saw'head to the limb and dig in to saw. Had I turned it over, with the angle up it would have pushed out & away from the llimb. Maybe yours is different.

[@artamus73]

Even my sthil gas trimmer will sometimes break off one side of the cord.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

agree - was probably user error or is what it is …

[@artamus73]

the red cap is so it can be shipped, it somehow separates the voltage to make it like 2 smaller batteries so it can be shipped with our current regulations.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

that’s crazy, gotta love those regulations you can get a round with a plastic clip! now let’s talk about gas cans -omg!!!! lol. Mike

[@tinman1955]

Amazon says it weighs 15 pounds. Home Depot says 13. Either way it's not a light weight. My 35cc 4-stroke Honda weighs 15. But it's good that the motor is mounted aft. These things feel way heavier when the motor is on the cutting head. But I really hate the whiney mosquito noise electric trimmers make. It's even worse than 2-stroke whine. Lotsa luck running that pole saw backwards 😀

[@FamilyDIYtv]

the pole runs backwards until it doesn’t. it’s science or math - i forgot ! ha - what ? thanks Mike

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

Two stroke sounds awesome. You must be a young one

[@tinman1955]

@@michaelvoorhees5978 I wish.

[@chucknbach]

Just got done burning up a second motor. They cost $94. I don't recommend the 60v trimmer.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Wow !

[@rkgsd]

Same Dewalt model as this, or is it the one with the motor down low? Also how big was the growth you were cutting?

[@Vanman_fr]

You let the string get to sort and it pulled the string in that will happen with just about any trimmer

[@FamilyDIYtv]

yep - agree

[@LoSGaines]

sold!

[@martinsauer4560]

Here's a downer: there are no replacement bump-caps available!

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Agree - just replace the whole spoil. There’s better ones out there.

[@g.ramirez9241]

I knew that vibration on hand haha I know what you talking bout

[@FamilyDIYtv]

ha- yeah it drives me nuts. I mean there's bigger things to worry about but it was something that always bothered me ! Thanks for watching and for the comment ! -Mike

[@carpathus]

Wears hat backwards and puts pole saw on backwards . . . at least he's consistent.

[@FamilyDIYtv]

today is backwards day !

[@bradleykornele]

Switch head to speed feed 100x better

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Switched to echo string, that made a big difference ! I'll check out the speed feed ! Thankyou ! Mike

[@scrapplepig]

You from Pa. ? "Weed Wacking"

[@FamilyDIYtv]

yep ! lol

[@scrapplepig]

@@FamilyDIYtv I wonder where we got that from, I'll have to check it out.

[@rkgsd]

When these things first came out, weed wacker is what they were called by the companies.

[@torinopro422]

Bud there not made to beat to death on stuff.....lol

[@FamilyDIYtv]

Who’s beating what ?

[@alekseyabramchuk6718]

When it’s wet it’s over

[@landscapearchitect09]

What was shocking here?

[@dhinkle7099]

Royobi

[@FamilyDIYtv]

No DEWALT !

[@spf-92.5]

RYOOBEY DOOKEY!

[@FamilyDIYtv]

DEWALT !