MILWAUKEE VS. DEWALT Milwaukee Quik-Lok String Trimmer Vs Dewalt 60v (FLEXVOLT) String Trimmer!

In today's tool duel, we put the Milwaukee Tool M18 Fuel Quik-Lock Weed Eater/String Trimmer up against the Dewalt 60V Flexvolt Weed Eater/String Trimmer. Only one can win, so make sure to vote!
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[@ToolReviewZone]

Buy Here Milwaukee homedepot.sjv.io/xXrXv Dewalt homedepot.sjv.io/ryWB3

[@aaronrepper7649]

I got the Milwaukee, very Happy with it and the edger attachment, I like how you can use any of their batteries, since I have a lot of their other tools. Plus it's a good design and well balanced

[@lonedesertfox]

How well does it work with a 5.0 or a non-high output or high capacity?

[@bradhaines3142]

im curious how long the battery life is with it

[@0rnery]

@@lonedesertfox Don't know about the string trimmer, but I ran the M18 FUEL 16 in. 18-Volt Chainsaw with a mere 5AH battery for a solid half hour no problem. I doubt the trimmer would suck much more power than that. But, CPO Milwaukee is selling the 2825-21ST M18 FUEL String Trimmer Kit with XC8 Extended Capacity 8 Ah Li-Ion Battery - 48-11-1880 and charger for $299, and FREE Milwaukee QUIK-LOK Attachment when you order this item! Yeah, mine is in the mail :-)

[@darthslipknot91]

@@0rnery On the contrary. I have run my 8.0 HO battery fairly low doing my yard and my neighbors and the back alley area with my Milwaukee. When I take it easy I can drop it a bar and then run my blower and get it down to 1 bar but it will run for a good while and this is with minimum pauses, the line cutter set to 16 inches, setting on high and giving it beans. I'd say the 5.0 will give you decent run time on a small yard but you'd be better off getting minimum the 8.0. Check Amazon where they sell for half the price.

[@Tomcoker1952]

So I bought the latest model of Milwaukee to day 6/14/20 model 2825-21 st very happy . Much easier to control than my gas trimmer. The box says 3 year warranty with home or Pro use. It did not come with the shoulder strap like I see the attachment strap on yours. After an hour of use my arms were a bit tired so I am ordering the strap. Great review, this helped me choose.the Milwaukee. My gas trimmer was an echo, 6 yrs old that finally died, glad to not need to mix gas and oil any longer

[@akaredcrossbow]

Did you ever buy a strap? I have a Dewalt and was wondering if the satrap actually works. I’m getting tired of my back, left leg and left arm hurting me when I only use the string trimmer. Thank You!

[@jamessammann9183]

How much is it

[@shaners256]

It looks like your Milwaukee string trimmer is set to 14" swath. You can rotate the line cutting blade to swap it to 16" swath and you'll get a bit more power. You do sacrifice runtime a bit though.

[@stevew3978]

What you gain in tip speed going from 14" to 16" you end up losing in torque. For the same motor, cutting at 14" will have more torque than at 16". Torque matters more when it comes to cutting heavy weeds.

[@briha3142]

I had the DeWalt String Trimmer, the model below the Flex model, and I only got about 10 hours on it, before the trimmer head motor began smoking, and died right then! It was only about 7 months old! Took it back to Home Depot, and then bought the Milwaukee Trimmer! I’m so happy, now!

[@randytellez2451]

Bought the Milwaukee yard tool combo set shown in the video. The articulating hedge trimmer failed about 10 or so months into it. Wasn't used to heavily. But, it took a ton of phone calls & emails to get it replaced under warranty 3 months after initial warranty claim. Pretty much the same time frame for the HD9 battery that failed about a year into it. Quite dissatisfied with their warranty service department as a whole. I will say the string trimmer is somewhat a beast for DIY homeowners. The edger is ok. The little chain saw is equally ok. But the hedge trimmer is sometimes a struggle even with the HD9 battery. In fact I was told by Milwaukee many of their HD9 batteries are problematic (failures) and my failed unit will be replaced with an HD8. I almost lost it on the phone...they sent me an HD9...lol I have a number of DeWalt DIY tools (no specific yard tool type) that seem to last beyond their intended life expectation.

[@garrett3108]

Try it with a high output battery, it'll run cooler and have more power; as for DeWalt, I've had a completely opposite experience lol

[@tallens5280]

Something I haven't heard anyone talk about is the motor location on different brands. The Milwaukee is a multitool, so the motor is in back turning a drive shaft for the cutting attachments. Dedicated trimmers have the motor located on the cutting head right where the action is. If it's not kept clean at the vents, it may overheat in the case of commercial use. I've heard some say the Milwaukee vibrates and I'm sure it does due to the turning shaft. I've looked closely at the Milwaukee at Home Depot, and I must say I'm impressed compared to other brands. Nothing wrong with DeWalt though; I have many of their power tools. I also like the "speed feed" style head.

[@brandonyountz4849]

Have been a die hard milwaukee fan for a min of 14 years. Stress tested and proven ever tool I've owned in a non forgiving trade. Bought the fuel timer and cnt handle my residential yard without overheating/shutting down. So confident in milwaukee I gave my working gas products away to a buddy before purchasing trimmer...dang got let down for the first time! Help Milwaukee!! Show me some support!

[@CDWR-nm1fs]

I just bought the M18 Fuel trimmer, and I don't have any of the batteries. I've dealt with the battery issue before, I have lots of C3 19.2v devices. I last year began some Dewalt 20v and 60v tools, and discovered an adapter that lets me use the 20v batteries in my C3 devices. I bought a similar adapter to run this Milwaukee trimmer. After clearancing the plastic bottom cover for the Dewalt battery, it runs great. I have the 20v Dewalt trimmer, and that one is much less powerful than a gas powered trimmer. I used it once and decided it'd only be useful in an emergency if my gas trimmer wasn't available. I let a neighbor borrowed it and he never got it back to me. So now I wanted a replacement, and the M18 Fuel trimmer will be good enough for home use. The Dewalt has the motor down on the trimmer head, that's a bad place for a motor to ingest debris.

[@Dave--gp1qx]

I converted from the Ryobi gas trimmer to the DeWalt and it accepts all of the Ryobi attachments like the edger, pruner and others, because it uses the standard Click-it system. I don’t think Milwaukee uses the same system so my attachments wouldn’t work with it. Just got the new DeWalt hand pruner and it works with battery from the trimmer and works great.

[@CaseySexton]

The Dewalt made my uncle eat crow. He didn't think it could hang with his gas powered trimmer, he admitted he was wrong and said he'd use it anywhere he'd use a gas power trimmer. He actually said the same about the 60v Dewalt chainsaw. I love their 60v platform.

[@darthslipknot91]

Yeah these battery powered OPE are getting up there and putting gas powered to shame. I just bought the Milwaukee and I am very satisfied and the Dewalt looks like a beast too! I have 2 gas powered trimmers but I doubt I'll be using them much.

[@honda9731]

To me Milwaukee wins convincingly, not only price but versatility.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Have to agree bro👊

[@FusionBoost2.0]

Thing is though, most of the DeWalt tools minus the edger are the same price as the Milwaukee attachments... If the Milwaukee had better prices on attachments I'd agree more but when you can buy propose built tools for the same price... The value/versatility proposition doesn't look so good...

[@redhoward11]

Then you find out Dewalt has a universal attachment trimmer that accepts attachments from other manufacturers...

[@Anubis305]

I concur. I love Dewalt but I give credit where credit is due

[@brobrayden8868]

@@ToolReviewZone fav brand

[@joehertel8846]

I love them both , I use the dewalt for my landscaping business , and the Milwaukee for more homeowner stuff , they both benefit from changing the head and using husqvarna Xp force dual material line which can make it a Iight duty brush cutter and also because the husky xp line is so light yet durable you can put .105 line on them and they won’t lose any power

[@michaelc7283]

Hi TRZ, The DeWalt stringer can't have attachments because their motor is at the bottom and the cable runs through the shaft to the main switch on top. On the milwaukee the motor is on the top which there are no cables running through the shaft which allows for attachments.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Awesome info Michael, thanks 👊

[@redhoward11]

Dewalt has an attachment capable trimmer, which also allows attachments from other manufacturers.

[@giovanysantiago7562]

They're both awesome weed eaters professional-grade, but all go with Milwaukee just because of the attachments and don't have to buy any special batterys. Great review thx.

[@fu2612]

I have the newer model 60v and absolutely love the changes they made to the guard and being able to swap the attachments. I was dead set on upgrading all of my gas lawn equipment but after using this and the 60v blower, I think I am done with gas

[@rkgsd]

Are you referring to the Dewalt DCST972X1 rear motor with attachments?

[@slpip4365]

Many years ago I bought two DC trimmer from Sears. The motors were at the trimmer head like DeWalt. They burned out within 2 minutes and it collected a lot of grass chips. Milwaukee has the motor at the back and use a straight shaft with a belt carrying hook. Milwaukee with a M18 12 Ah is a winner.

[@hollinsforkman9184]

Same issue with the Dewalt I had! I loved it, but it started shutting off after about 2 weeks! It would not work on high either. It would just basically shut down!

[@jackjkantrowitz50kantrowit12]

I am in the Milwaukee platform hence biased. I do think that this Milwaukee unit offers greater potential than the Dewalt. You are very correct that the package deals especially when on sale gives greater opportunities to save.

[@douglaswatters7303]

Milwaukee has a propriety attachment coupling, you can't use regular 1/4 inch square drive attachments. Dewalt uses a regular 1/4 square drive on DCST972B so you can use your old attachments. I don't know what Milwaukee was thinking with that quickloc system, but it sucks.

[@garye.6317]

Man I was skeptical about anything battery powered, but the bullet drank the cool-aid and got the Milwaukee. I am already invested in the Milwaukee battery platform so that is the single main reason. I haven’t looked back but both are good options. It’s about what platform you have the most of In my honest opinion.

[@bmanmitch2005]

Great realistic review! Especially using the tiller attachment! That is impressive.

[@gorillapimping]

My dewalt 60V just burned out today on its 3rd day. Mind you I used 2 9AH batteries each day nonstop. I noticed a smell today and some smoke, so I gave it a break, but then it wouldn’t start up again after… I was really putting it through its paces though. Perhaps I should have been using a bushwhacking attachment for much of the work (that’s the part where it died). While it worked, I did like it. The only complaint I had was the guard, which was easily changed out with a bigger one.

[@jshannon2k8]

I just bought another quiklok system and all 4 attachments for my Dad online at the Home Depot on sale for $439. I didn't even hesitate, great deal.

[@border4554]

HOLY SHIT THANK YOU buying this right now.

[@jshannon2k8]

@@border4554 it's a killer deal

[@border4554]

@@jshannon2k8 damn just realized that's tool only. I have DeWalt battery not Milwaukee 🤦

[@border4554]

Price jumps to 545 for battery included. Thats definitely a big jump from the DeWalt 300 dollars

[@jshannon2k8]

@@border4554you can find Milwaukee batteries on eBay from authorized dealers, for a pretty decent price. Much better than home Depot. Just don't buy the generic ones.

[@johnrice9121]

I have EGO so I can only give you my thoughts on the trimmers. I like the versatility of the Milwaukee and the battery platform. I like the design of the Dewalt and the guard ("SUBSCRIBE") size to get into tight spaces but the batteries are 💰. Nice comparison. Two nice tools. Good video 👍👍

[@ToolReviewZone]

Haha, SUBSCRIBE! Yeah some of the EGO stuff I seen at the Prospective event was awesome, especially with the carbon fiber shaft.

[@johnrice9121]

@@ToolReviewZone I have that one. I also have the Powerhead with the edger attachment, the backpack blower and the self Propelled 21in deck mower. They can be pricey with battery but for my little Homestead they work fine.

[@brave0nej]

Milwaukee for trimming, Dewalt for mowing and Ego for blowing... Trifecta!!!

[@tomb.8485]

I heard that Milwaukee went to MIT to design their battery system. Now you have a 18v that will fit in a hundred tools and can compete with 60v systems. Always buy genuine Milwaukee batteries. EBe careful of lookalikes. I have batteries that came with my Milwaukee dill set 18+ years ago and I still use them. No, they won’t run a trimmer or saw, but I can use the in my flashlight and even the drills. Though the run time has shortened after all those years.

[@MostlyPeacefulCombatVet]

Thanks for the Video TRZ! Like button SMEESHED! I've run them both. I bought the first gen string trimmer. Then quik lok despite my love for flexvolt tools. An absolute must on that Milwaukee..... Unscrew the two little screws holding that metal string cutter tab. Flip the tab around. A dab of blue loctite back on the threads and screw it back down. Now you have a 16" cut instead of 14". Then, put some good .095 line in there. Talk about a cutting machine! It's unstoppable! .095 in the dewalt is beast too. On another note, though you're inching closer, why don't you have your subscribers?! Ridiculous! I'll keep sharing the content. I can't see anyone not loving these vids. 👍

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks David I really appreciate it brother. The KZbin gods must hate me cause its been really tough month. Always appreciate the support and thanks for the SMEESH!!!

[@fullthrottle2656]

Dude thanks for doing the milwaukee/dewalt comparisons. Keep those tool comparisons coming between those two.👍

[@ToolReviewZone]

Lol, I had you in mind when I did this bro👊

[@dominodan6934]

I have the Dewalt 60v trimmer and it’s an absolute beast! I cut through some thick bush in the ditches I was sure it couldn’t handle and holly smokes was I wrong, I continue to surprise myself with that thing. If you’re just looking for an absolute hoss of a weed eater then get the dewalt but if your looking for an all in one lawn tool go with the Milwaukee. Only draw back I’ve found with the dewalt is the guard is pretty small so you are going to get covered in grass. I’ve also found you can take the quick feed head off and use the bolt inside to hold a circular saw blade and use it for bushwhacking, I’m sure that’s not even remotely dangerous..

[@D41Michigan]

Even the 20v max trimmer is a beast. I have the newest version of the 20v max xr.....I wanna say the dcst722b.

[@MADDFAC3]

How long does the battery last?

[@MADDFAC3]

How long does the battery last?

[@jasonhull2163]

I am on the M18 platform.. However I will stick to my echoe for trimming.

[@YesImhymn]

That’s because you haven’t used a battery trimmer yet. Guarantee you’ll change your mind when you don’t have to put up with the unnecessary noise and vibration.

[@dumdiversaspapalbull1452]

Can’t lose with either, but I don’t have any 60v batteries. Couple that with the fact that I’ve worked at a place that used the 60v chainsaws and they were always sitting on top of the powercenters not working. They were #3!! When they were well, but they stayed sick a lot.

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

I'm a recent convert, just bought the full milwauke kit, it's lighter just as powerful only downside is can't work well in the rain, but then I just use my old petrol run kit for that.

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

@@fomoco300k Live in England, nuff said.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Sounds to me the dewalt low and high speed is spinning a little faster for each speed

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah bro you could be correct

[@ajgreen868]

It is 60 volt, so it’s probably more powerful as well.

[@TheFlatlander440]

I've never tried the DeWalt or Milwaukee string trimmers but I already have the Milwaukee hedge trimmer and pole saw attachments. If I was to go with one or the other, it's obvious I'd stick with a Milwaukee since I'm already halfway there. I'm still using my good old fashioned gas powered Craftsman string trimmer which still runs great after 4 years so I'm in no rush to run out and purchase the Milwaukee string trimmer attachment. Anyway, thanks for sharing and as always, cheers to ya Clint!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks for the feedback William!!!

[@cmac9859]

I'm a Dewalt guy alllll day. I have almost every tool they have to offer (finish carpenter) but because dewalt insists on keeping the motor down on the head in the dirt and action I can't get on board with this. It's bound to fail... Red wins this one. I'm getting it even though I have no batteries in my tool kit. Should say alot

[@trentwoodland3446]

Your stupid

[@kennyphelps1160]

I bought my Dewalt 20 V brushless trimmer for $130, it came with a five amp hour battery and fast charger.

[@coryfournier3259]

Can I ask where and when you got that deal???

[@iamnucleus]

The Milwaukee seems to have taken this one!

[@amainer1382]

I have a commercial mowing crew. I’m surprised you didn’t mention the extremely important factor if battery life. How long do they last?! Which lasts longer?!

[@ToolReviewZone]

I put those (ball park run times) in the original reviews, but as you probably know.. it's hard to give exact run times as there are so many different variables

[@jonanderson5137]

Dewalt batteries will completely drain. Good for runtime, not great for life. Milwaukee will cut-out and make you recharge, better for battery life but cuts into run time.

[@josephmalinowski6817]

I just like that there's no gas and oil to mix and you don't stink after you're done what I gas mower or weed wacker

[@Kryynism]

That was a selling point for me since I have to bring the tool indoors so it doesn't get stolen. No gas fumes no stank.

[@josephmalinowski6817]

@@Kryynism tell me about it people will take everything going if it's left alone

[@Kryynism]

@@josephmalinowski6817 I've had a 250$ ladder stolen, my son's bike has been stolen 3 times, luckily we keep finding it, he's also had many of his toys stolen by the neighborhood kids, I've also had a 100$ pullup/dip bar station stolen, it's ridiculous. Trailer park full of junkies and such. Accidentally left my Dewalt circular saw out once on my driveway workbench, got lucky and it was there in the morning. And accidentally left my ar15 and shotgun on the screened front porch but clearly visible, luckily those stayed as well. Lol

[@josephmalinowski6817]

@@Kryynism few months ago I was outside washing my truck I have the Milwaukee M18 flood light so I'm all done putting everything away next you know I see the light goes out I figured the battery died I walked out front and it was gone I was putting things away in the garage 2 minutes somebody walked off on my light things like that pissed me off so much that's why I will never buy stolen tools unless something's brand new in a box but I'll never buy tools from people who just woke up to you that's why I miss having my two rottweilers now I have a German Shepherd but she still a puppy my male German Rott was one nasty son of a bitch he didn't like anyone that's just need here in Long Island New York

[@Kryynism]

@@josephmalinowski6817 yeah I hear. I only have a little dog since I live in a little house. Always had big dogs my whole life, sure missing that security

[@henryk1031]

Never tried ether but the deals I’ve seen on the dewalt are worth it just for the 9.0 battery!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Should have some really nice deals coming this weekend too Henry

[@Impact-OG]

I had gone with the flexvolt, mainly because it has less vibration with the moter in the head, but but I feel it's very heavy for a trimmer, the greenworks 60 volt is much lighter, and so is my Ryobi, but over all its super powerfull!!

[@whateyatalkinabout4972]

Why does no one use the 12 ah dewalt Battery in the US? Weighs the same as the 9ah

[@blade6533]

Hello. Does Dewalt have something similar to the Milwaukee Quik Lok in Dewalt 20V?

[@inxsu2]

The MILFwaukee is awesome, with the one battery solution. DeWalt and Makita have both gone down a road that they can’t come back from. As a tradie, who wants the complexity of using flex volt or two batteries. I carry the M18 high output and they work on EVERYTHING. This trimmer is awesome. Every attachment works incredibly well. It’s just intelligent.

[@Zozo806]

exept on performance. The M18 is like a League below the Flexvolt, 2 x 18 or 40V Makita.. Thats caused that 18V can't compare in this Tasks with higher voltage systems.

[@akaredcrossbow]

The only issues with these are the lower handles. The handles need to be made bigger/taller! My back, left legs and left arm never hurt me, but when I use my Dewalt string trimmer I’m in pain. It’s definitely that lower handle that’s the problem, it’s not because I’m getting older🤔 lol. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@aerator12]

You can adjust the handle up or down.

[@akaredcrossbow]

@@aerator12 yes, but no matter what position it’s uncomfortable. It needs to come out further.

[@anthonymacneil2279]

Great review, it's buyer beware with Dewalt motor, mine went out in the second summer and it was looked after and cleaned. It just stopped working and it wasn't under warranty 😡. So I bought a DCST922 folding because I have lots of batteries. Time will tell on this purchase 🤷‍♂️

[@anthonymacneil2279]

@@fomoco300k Not on motor

[@anthonymacneil2279]

It's the motor circuit board, I had two the just stopped working. Stay away from Dewalt weed trimmers with the motor on head, they are garbage. Bought a Milwaukee Ouick Lok and had to change my platform. It's 5 times better

[@alexcarriedo7747]

i can't access the link sir..access denied. how much dewalt and milwaukee

[@N430-b9m]

Great review but you missed out how long the batteries last ???

[@ToolReviewZone]

It depends. My yard I get about 30 minutes with a larger battery, but depending of how light or heavy the workload is can drastically change how long the battery will last

[@treyjones424]

now that is a multi tool i could get behind

[@zack6892]

Anyone notice the quik lok seems to scratch up the batteries?

[@lonestarsapper7d]

Milwaukee hands down for ease of battery flexibility

[@lonestarsapper7d]

@@experienceprecision5406 HAHA

[@D41Michigan]

Unless you have the 20v max XR trimmer like I do, you can run the standard 20v batteries or the flex batteries.....despite being a 20v it actually has pretty solid power. Had no issues clearing a grown in ditch on my rental property

[@redhoward11]

Why not compare it to the Dewalt universal attachment trimmer? That one allows the use of other manufacturers attachments...

[@ToolReviewZone]

Ahhh, because that came out a year and a half later after this video was made lol

[@border4554]

@@ToolReviewZone time for a new video!

[@sd_rcfanatic157]

Runtime for the dewalt?

[@rkgsd]

Too many stories about the motor on the Dewalt burning up due to the vents getting debris in them. Most head-mounted motors are sealed. I'd go with the other Dewalt with attachment capability and the motor in the rear.

[@franklong6269]

I own the Milwaukee trimmer and it is a beast. I would be surprised if the DeWalt is as powerful. As far as power, only one or two trimmers I have read about are in the same league. I own the edge trimmer and the hedge trimmer attachments. I am sure that DeWalt is a good tool, but I am betting the Milwaukee is better. The only problem I have had with the Milwaukee is that the 9 AmpHr battery over-heated when I cut weeds over three feet tall in my backyard. But that only happened once and it has not repeated. So possibly it was an anomaly. The only real con for this trimmer is that the M18 batteries are expensive.

[@joet_swbo101]

How bad is the vibration on the Milwaukee? Is it as bad as some say?

[@franklong6269]

@@joet_swbo101 Hmmm, honestly I was surprised to read about this issue. I have not noticed excessive vibration. I have not used an Ego or DeWalt trimmer, and so I can't compare those trimmers firsthand. Any trimmer that has the motor in the handle is going to have the potential to vibrate more than a trimmer that has the motor at the end of the trimmer - that's just physics. However, I don't think my Milwaukee trimmer vibrates excessively. In fact, I never noticed any vibration issues as I have used it. The only way I know about this issue is because I have read about it in SOME reviews. I suspect that some reviewers are being very picky. If you are cutting heavy brush, it won't matter what brand of trimmer you use. They all will "vibrate" when you cut heavy brush. However, because the Milwaukee trimmer is so powerful, it cuts through heavy brush very quickly. The only issue I have had with it is that the battery overheated once when I was cutting 4' tall weeds. I would guess that cutting such dense brush would cause any battery trimmer (an most gas trimmers) to overheat - but that is speculation on my part.

[@MrNobody66]

Im looking at the dewalt now as I'm on my 5th Milwaukee line trimmer due to over heating and melting my batteries

[@ex8280]

How do you melt so many? Stick to gas. LOL.

[@henryk1031]

How’s the battery life on the dewalt?

[@ToolReviewZone]

Both are really good. I trim my (just under an acre) yard multiple times with both no problem

[@zack6892]

Lasts a really long time, today I used it about an hour and a half straight on high still had 2 bars on the battery. I was able to do my tire rotation on my truck using the same batter on my DeWalt 1/2 impact and still at 2 bars. They are pretty impressive tons of power for an electric trimmer!

[@treeguyable]

Had my dewalt about a year, batteries suck, they go bad too quick.

[@liberaltears1714]

If the attachments were cheaper it might make more sense but for $150 you can basically buy a bare tool dedicated dewalt pole saw, etc. However I will say not having a edge trimmer attachment is a big fail for the dewalt trimmer

[@AB-wx7uz]

I have a small area, would a 5 amp work?

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yep

[@AB-wx7uz]

@@ToolReviewZone thank you

[@TheSib]

EGO’s self winding head makes all other trimmers seem like junk by comparison. I have it, and it’s amazing. No more “I ran out of line, now I have to re-spool” syndrome.

[@giovanysantiago5892]

Ego doesn't have the power of the Milwaukee Quit Lok Trimmer, the Ego is for the home user and the Milwaukee is for the pro's all you get with the Ego is the self winding.

[@TheSib]

Giovany Santiago who’s talking about “pro” here? And I’m pretty sure the EGO runs longer than the similar Milwaukee amp hour battery. And you also get a carbon fiber shaft. Which is a big deal, because my last 2 trimmers broke at the shaft from multiple line feed taps.

[@giovanysantiago5892]

@@TheSib All I'm saying is Milwaukee Quik Lok Trimmer has more power then the Ego and its targeted for the home and pro ( commercial) user's. Also there's a couple of reviews on KZbin where they test the Ego and Milwaukee and the Milwaukee has more power and run time then the Ego.. Plus you get more with the Milwaukee Quik Lok system, you can always buy more attachments like the trimmer, pole saw, hedge trimmer, edge trimmer, plus you can use the M18 battery on any of there 100+ Milwaukee M18 tools, can you do that with Ego's battery line all they make is outdoor stuff.

[@melsmobileservices4223]

As you can see.....i use mil...wau...kee as a battery platform. I own the quik-lok trimmer & hedge trimmer with just a 9ah battery but I use my 5ah on it too. Im waiting for the holiday sales this 4th quarter to pick up some high output batteries.

[@ToolReviewZone]

I'll keep my eye out and let you all know if/when I start seeing deals

[@aaronrepper7649]

I use the h.o 6.0 and for heavy use and 3.0 h.o on smaller jobs

[@robertsalyers1351]

I was looking at the Milwaukee string trimmer but went with the Ego power load head....I only get around 30 minutes of run time What do you like & don't like about the Milwaukee string trimmer

[@melsmobileservices4223]

@@robertsalyers1351 the M18 quick-lok trimmer is powerful & not the best in balance. I now use it without the strap. I also got an 8ah battery with my new (gen2) 7 1/4 circular saw & used it yesterday for the 1st time.......it blew away the 9ah HD with power & speed. I hate cleaning the head with wet/moist grass.

[@Username-ng8jy]

Offer up. I’ve bought them there for years or Facebook market. I got two 8.0 for about 120-130. And I bought a 12.0 for 135. Brand new. Just out of the box

[@LCculater]

Milwaukee quick lock damn what a machine ! Bought one and never buy any other

[@FusionBoost2.0]

Heard complaints from many of vibration because of the shaft running through the Milwaukee and having the motor up top... DeWalt is smoother and quieter because motor at the bottom...

[@ToolReviewZone]

Right fusion. Its definitely smoother in my opinion as well. It's not to bad on the Milwaukee, but can definitely tell a difference between the two

[@FusionBoost2.0]

@@ToolReviewZone It's a good idea in a sense to just build attachments but your going to sacrifice something along the way... If the attachments were cheaper then the competition, great but when you can get tools designed in a way that's more beneficial to the user and the task at hand for equal money, I'd take those over the attachments... Just a different way of doing things

[@danyancey]

@@FusionBoost2.0 Today it was 229 for the dewalt flexvolt 60v came with a 60v 9ah battery n charger. Looked at milwaukee it was 299 for their m18 fuel trimmer with the quick lok and a 8ah battery even the tool only milwaukee was 234. Grabbed a dewalt 15ft pole saw tool only for 149.(entire purpose built pole saw) looked at milwaukee and the pole saw attachment it alone was 179. It was a no brainer and I've got 9ah batteries and tools in both lines. But I'm not sold on this whole attachment thing. Atleast if something happens with the dewalt I buy a new one I get a whole new pole saw. Motor/saw everything vs milwaukee its a 2pc gig. Motor goes all your attachments can't be used till you buy a new one. I just feel like their attachments shouldn't be more expensive than a whole dewalt tool with a motor that just needs a battery to operate lol

[@burnerjack01]

It doesn't come down to "what you're gonna use it for..." It comes down to which battery platform you're committed to. May not be an issue for some, but for those that rely on their cordless tools to make a living, a battery salad in the truck doesn't work. One battery family. For everything.

[@christophercrawford2736]

Agreed. Maybe two battery platforms at most.

[@barneyrubble4827]

Dewalt batteries can be used on Milwaukee tools, platforms no longer matter.

[@christophercrawford2736]

@@barneyrubble4827 while that’s technically true, some tools have protections built in while some tools don’t, relying on protections built into the battery.

[@azazelone905]

Basically? In my 20 years of experience with battery tools, at present: Dewalt’ design team is best. The tools look cooler. But Milwaukee builds tools better. And charge more yes. But I’ve got batteries (m12 and m18) from 8 years ago that are still good and fit in current gen tools. That alone got my respect... and loyalty. (I mean, they could have easily changed the battery design when they came out with their fuel line. But they didn’t. I can still use 6-8 year old batteries on current tools). Dewalt is always changing their battery scheme. So you have to buy an adaptor? Or change tool lines completely. That being said, I own a complete 28v Nano phosphate Dewalt kit from 2010 with 6 batteries. Cost me about 3k. And they still work. Minus one battery. That’s a 10 year old system. (Recip saw, circular, jig, drill and grinder. But that’s all the tools they made for that line and then they abandoned it. So as of now, my practical mind has realized that it’s all about the batteries. How long they last and their compatibility with updated tools. So for me, Milwaukee is the better choice.

[@LawnJohnSilver]

Did you have any issues with the fuel cutting out, I want to buy this system but I keep hearing about overheating but it is probably people taking the guard off which will overkill any engine gas or electric

[@mannyvega102907]

I’m a Milwaukee guy but that dewalt looks nice!

[@trust1952]

If you’re a milwaukee guy, it would be retarded to buy the dewalt.

[@Mr.BeyWars]

@@trust1952 all he’s saying is it looks nice

[@chaselesser3191]

@@trust1952 It would be. Even if the this version of Dewalts trimmer is more powerful, doesn’t make sense to jump platforms.

[@markfernandes2396]

The batteries are getting ,bigger, and heavier, need a body pack.., the Milwaukee hedge trimmer is bulky and fatiguing. A friend of mine has every tool Milwaukee makes

[@natekrabill7812]

Milwaukee for the win

[@bencrosbie]

I reckon milwaukee is the winner for me even tho i'm more of a dewalt man. I have many types of batteries and chargers anyways. I wanted the all in one multi tool and that's a good selling point to me. dewalt needs to study more about this.

[@redhoward11]

Dewalt has a universal attachment version of this tool, and it accepts attachments from other brands unlike Milwaukee.

[@TheCamaro5]

milwaulkee look better engineered with being small and not as bulky. I also like that it has the motor in the back like a gas weed eater and a head like a gas. Dewalt looks to bulky and i dont like the head looks like there is too much to go wrong there.

[@DamionJR4923]

Milwaukee wins cause I have batteries already!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Haha, fair enough 👊

[@siyabongasibusiso3467]

How long can this trimmers run

[@Westfielmug]

Sometimes its difficult especially if you're comparing an 18v to a 60v.

[@dennysmith2291]

I got the dewalt is a great bit of kit. But changeing string is a bit fiddly to do .great video brother. 😎

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks bro. Yeah but I think it's still easier than the Milwaukee

[@zack6892]

Yeah the head is kinda strange after a few more times doing it I think it will end up being easier then my husqvarna with two separate spools within the head.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I think Milwaukee wins because of the versatility and battery price

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah bro, I think that may be the way to go. Even if I was in the dewalt line, I would probably still buy the Milwaukee just because of the attachments. That's just my opinion though

[@dieseldc409]

Milwaukee wins on every level. Trigger works fine for me. Spring reloading is so easy. A lot of power for an electric trimmer. Set it on high and you’ll throttle low to high.

[@jasonpalmere695]

I would like to see a 1 or 2 year review. I feel that the dewalt trimmer is terrible.

[@meagaindave2049]

Milwaukee all day!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Looks like its leaning that way but still a close one broski

[@jos.3079]

No batteries , no charger, no nadaaaa , Spanish at the ends jajajaja hahahaaa jaja

[@anthonymacneil2279]

Myself wouldn't recommend Dewalt weed trimmers, two crapped out on me in the past four seasons, they were well looked after, with minimal residential use. Both the motor circuit board was the issue. Also the motor is exposed to dirt and debris which was another issue. It's buyer beware, and I wouldn't recommend Dewalt. Milwaukee is leaps and strides better, one the motor is in rear, not on head.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Get the Milwaukee cause all the quik-lok accessories you can add, especially the 10" pole saw which is awesome. I don't need an edger cause I live in the mountains and we don't have lawns...hell, you should be ashamed to even have a lawn in this California drought

[@dlkline27]

The DeWalt in this review is not a comparable tool. Should be a DCST970X1S that will accept attachments including those of other manufacturers.

[@ToolReviewZone]

You mean the tool that came out AFTER THIS VIDEO!

[@michaelschnitzer4054]

The new dewalt 60V is nice.

[@MrPhatties]

DeWalt makes a 17" version that is attachment compatible.

[@corystevenson2041]

My milwaukee cuts out frequently 12ah batt

[@VillainCollector1]

The guard on the Dewalt is just too small. No excuse for that. Had it, sold it.

[@baileyosborn8724]

Milwaukee because of the versatility

[@rndm4642]

I’ve had nothing but problems with Milwaukee string trimmers overheating after ten minutes of regular use. Three separate units. All had the same problem. My current one has been “repaired” twice by milwaukee and it still cuts out after ten minutes. Terrible design that was rushed to market with inadequate cooling of the motor. My other milwaukee tools have been trouble free. This one has been awful. Do a google search for overheating. Lots of people having the same problem.

[@giovanysantiago5892]

You most work For Defualt sorry i meet Dewalt..

[@lsuman38]

You are correct Brendan. I have the quicklock trimmer and just the trimmer only. They both cut out like that. The hedge trimmers, polesaw, and chainsaw work great. The string trimmer sucks

[@rndm4642]

@@lsuman38 Even the newer model does that, still?!?!

[@jonanderson5137]

@@rndm4642 I bought one today and gave it a hot supper. 2 hours of use. Changed the battery maybe 5 times. Small batteries 2 x 5ah and 1 x 8ah.

[@rndm4642]

@@jonanderson5137 I got the quik lock string trimmer and it runs far longer than the original model, before doing the shutoff thing. To me, it’s not much of an issue anymore. The versatility of the quik lock system and the interchangeable Milwaukee batteries make it worthwhile now.

[@timr31908]

I've had bad experiences with Milwaukee batteries

[@joshuakemblebluegrass838]

1:35 that’s what she said

[@iginiobluevest9259]

Must same AH, 12AH, NOT a 9 AH

[@ToolReviewZone]

You think bro? I used the high output 9.0 and works great for me. That's just my opinion though

[@iginiobluevest9259]

Dewalt 20V 12AH (60V 4AH), Milwaukee M18 12AH, running test

[@davidhamilton163]

I have the non QL Milwaukee and it works great. I'm ticked because I got it 3 months before the QL came out...doh!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Lol, I've heard a lot of people say that. Same thing always happens to me bro

[@Kryynism]

Dewalt wins for me just because I run the platform

[@JMakTlkz4U]

Dewalt is 3x cheaper with leaf blower I’ll take that

[@josephgodwin7]

Is there a Milwaukee and sthil weedeater comparison?

[@bbbrenden]

The head on the Dewalt totally looks like an echo head.

[@les2998]

Milwaukee is my guess.

[@jonathonlyles3349]

I own the M18 non fuel

[@fatbobbenny8618]

Milwaukee all day

[@BuckRogers2491]

Here's the large guard for the DeWALT. www.toolservicenet.com/dewalt/en/c//p/PN512929