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Our research indicates that at the time of this post, that DeWALT 15" 60V MAX Flexvolt String Trimmer (Tool Only, DCST970B) is $109 lower (~54.8% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $199.
About this product:
Rated 4.6 stars out of 5 overall based on 2,500+ reviews on Amazon
About this store:
MaxTool via Amazon return policy: This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns.
60v DeWalt tools will not run with DeWalt 20v batteries.
.... and DeWalt 60v batteries need a 60v DeWalt charger.
However: DeWalt 60v batteries will run 20v DeWalt tools.
And, that 60v DeWalt charger will charge DeWalt 20v batteries.
Basically: this 60v trimmer is more powerful than a 20v trimmer ..... the higher Voltage makes this tool more powerful, it is the mAh of your battery that will dictate how long you can trim on 1 full charge.
If you've gotta trim back super-thick weeds, this is what you want.
But, if you're already deep into the DeWalt 20v family, now you'll understand that you're gonna have to get BOTH a DeWalt 60v battery AND matching DeWalt 60v charger.
.... and this is brushless, versus other DeWalt 20v trimmers that aren't brushless.
Thanks, but actually I wrote, "....versus other DeWalt 20v trimmers that aren't brushless."
"other" ..... "that aren't brushless"
.... I didn't write, ".... versus all DeWalt 20v trimmers that aren't brushless".
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I did not see it was you, Nukin.... eating dinner at the same time. I thought the fold up model was also brushless, but I gave that to my brother. Do they even make a brushed 20v model today?
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I did not see it was you, Nukin.... eating dinner at the same time. I thought the fold up model was also brushless, but I gave that to my brother. Do they even make a brushed 20v model today?
Hey, Tool Deals Dude
No worries ... what you eating?
I just finished a cold Hooters burger from yesterday .... Hooters stopped offering their awesome baked beans, so I think this'll be my last t/o from Hooters
Yeah, I got duped .... I got a brushed DeWalt 20v 15 inch trimmer :<<<<<<<
Oh well, I baby her ... and I've got a ton of batteries, so I can get through a full day of yard work ... at my and my parent's house.
So, yes, I dunno the model number, but she's brushed, 20v, DeWalt trimmer.
..... I think I bought 2 ... so I got fooled x 2.
And that's why I'm trying to Educate folks here, so they understand that they cannot drop their 20v DeWalt batteries into this 60v trimmer
.... and, beyond a 60v battery they've got to have a dual-voltage charger.
I guess you were correct, I'm sorry, I should've put "some" next to "other"
.... it just kinda made sense to me, since I was remembering the Stupid Me who bought, 2x, a brushed DeWalt 20v trimmer
Last edited by NukinFuts January 19, 2022 at 06:25 PM.
60v DeWalt tools will not run with DeWalt 20v batteries.
.... and DeWalt 60v batteries need a 60v DeWalt charger.
However: DeWalt 60v batteries will run 20v DeWalt tools.
And, that 60v DeWalt charger will charge DeWalt 20v batteries.
Basically: this 60v trimmer is more powerful than a 20v trimmer ..... the higher Voltage makes this tool more powerful, it is the mAh of your battery that will dictate how long you can trim on 1 full charge.
If you've gotta trim back super-thick weeds, this is what you want.
But, if you're already deep into the DeWalt 20v family, now you'll understand that you're gonna have to get BOTH a DeWalt 60v battery AND matching DeWalt 60v charger.
.... and this is brushless, versus other DeWalt 20v trimmers that aren't brushless.
I own one or more of at least these Dewalt chargers: the DCB107, DCB112, DCB115, and DCB1106. The last one came with that $600 kit that includes a 6Ah Flexvolt battery (mentioned in an earlier post). But all these chargers, even the lowest amperage one (DCB107) that came with the cheapie 1.7Ah battery, will *still* charge a Flexvolt battery. None of them are marked "dual-voltage" as far as I can tell. Perhaps there are previous generation chargers that won't, but if you own a relatively new Dewalt 20V charger, it will charge a Flexvolt just fine.
Yes, this tool runs on 60V only. So you have to use a Flexvolt battery (big orange had a 2-pack on sale for $180 recently). But as stated, you can still use this battery on every other Dewalt 20V tool you own, so it's not really starting from scratch. I kind of like how Dewalt maintained backward compatibility. I currently only own one Flexvolt (60V-only) tool, but there are at least 2 more that I will have sooner than later (certain tools just scream for it, imo). So for me, there is no downside at all to getting a Flexvolt tool.
Unfortunately, I already own a cheaper (brushed) Dewalt trimmer. I don't love it, but it is PLENTY for my needs. Nevertheless, I STILL want to buy this so bad... DAMMIT SD!!!!!!
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60v DeWalt tools will not run with DeWalt 20v batteries.
.... and DeWalt 60v batteries need a 60v DeWalt charger.
However: DeWalt 60v batteries will run 20v DeWalt tools.
And, that 60v DeWalt charger will charge DeWalt 20v batteries.
Basically: this 60v trimmer is more powerful than a 20v trimmer ..... the higher Voltage makes this tool more powerful, it is the mAh of your battery that will dictate how long you can trim on 1 full charge.
If you've gotta trim back super-thick weeds, this is what you want.
But, if you're already deep into the DeWalt 20v family, now you'll understand that you're gonna have to get BOTH a DeWalt 60v battery AND matching DeWalt 60v charger.
.... and this is brushless, versus other DeWalt 20v trimmers that aren't brushless.
Wat are you talking about? Any dewalt charger will charge a 60v battery. The 60v battery is still a 20v battery as well. It jus switches between being wired in parallel or series depending on the tool its plugged into
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.... and DeWalt 60v batteries need a 60v DeWalt charger.
However: DeWalt 60v batteries will run 20v DeWalt tools.
And, that 60v DeWalt charger will charge DeWalt 20v batteries.
Basically: this 60v trimmer is more powerful than a 20v trimmer ..... the higher Voltage makes this tool more powerful, it is the mAh of your battery that will dictate how long you can trim on 1 full charge.
If you've gotta trim back super-thick weeds, this is what you want.
But, if you're already deep into the DeWalt 20v family, now you'll understand that you're gonna have to get BOTH a DeWalt 60v battery AND matching DeWalt 60v charger.
.... and this is brushless, versus other DeWalt 20v trimmers that aren't brushless.
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You got a good Deal there, good it wasn't a 4 mAh or, worse, a 2 mAh.
Thanks for info 👍👍
Yeah totally makes sense for you to get this .... I'd get two, if I were you, doubt you'll see 90$ on these, from a decent Seller, any time soon.
Canceled 2x??? Hmmm. That's sad. Mismanagement.
Good it finally came through.
There's none of that kit you got here, near me ... but I'm deeply vested in the 20v family of DeWalts.
"other" ..... "that aren't brushless"
.... I didn't write, ".... versus all DeWalt 20v trimmers that aren't brushless".
I did not see it was you, Nukin.... eating dinner at the same time. I thought the fold up model was also brushless, but I gave that to my brother. Do they even make a brushed 20v model today?
But ..... you can use that 60v on your 20v DeWalt tools.
You cannot charge the DeWalt 60v battery on your DeWalt 20v charger, unless it's badged for dual voltage.
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DCB101
DCB102 Dual port
DCB104 Multiport
DCB107
DCB112
DCB115
DCB118 *
DCB119 vehicle charger
DCB1112
DCB1116
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I did not see it was you, Nukin.... eating dinner at the same time. I thought the fold up model was also brushless, but I gave that to my brother. Do they even make a brushed 20v model today?
No worries ... what you eating?
I just finished a cold Hooters burger from yesterday .... Hooters stopped offering their awesome baked beans, so I think this'll be my last t/o from Hooters
Yeah, I got duped .... I got a brushed DeWalt 20v 15 inch trimmer :<<<<<<<
Oh well, I baby her ... and I've got a ton of batteries, so I can get through a full day of yard work ... at my and my parent's house.
So, yes, I dunno the model number, but she's brushed, 20v, DeWalt trimmer.
..... I think I bought 2 ... so I got fooled x 2.
And that's why I'm trying to Educate folks here, so they understand that they cannot drop their 20v DeWalt batteries into this 60v trimmer
.... and, beyond a 60v battery they've got to have a dual-voltage charger.
I guess you were correct, I'm sorry, I should've put "some" next to "other"
.... it just kinda made sense to me, since I was remembering the Stupid Me who bought, 2x, a brushed DeWalt 20v trimmer
But ..... you can use that 60v on your 20v DeWalt tools.
You cannot charge the DeWalt 60v battery on your DeWalt 20v charger, unless it's badged for dual voltage.
.... if you need a stronger trimmer.
This checks all the boxes:
Brushless.
Powerful, at 60v.
Decent Seller.
.... I believe these were almost 300$ @ HD as a 1 battery and 1 charger kit.
Why would a user select among the various models?
Is there a benefit to this one where presumably the motor is on the head VS the dcst972 which I assume allows different attachments?
.... and DeWalt 60v batteries need a 60v DeWalt charger.
However: DeWalt 60v batteries will run 20v DeWalt tools.
And, that 60v DeWalt charger will charge DeWalt 20v batteries.
Basically: this 60v trimmer is more powerful than a 20v trimmer ..... the higher Voltage makes this tool more powerful, it is the mAh of your battery that will dictate how long you can trim on 1 full charge.
If you've gotta trim back super-thick weeds, this is what you want.
But, if you're already deep into the DeWalt 20v family, now you'll understand that you're gonna have to get BOTH a DeWalt 60v battery AND matching DeWalt 60v charger.
.... and this is brushless, versus other DeWalt 20v trimmers that aren't brushless.
Yes, this tool runs on 60V only. So you have to use a Flexvolt battery (big orange had a 2-pack on sale for $180 recently). But as stated, you can still use this battery on every other Dewalt 20V tool you own, so it's not really starting from scratch. I kind of like how Dewalt maintained backward compatibility. I currently only own one Flexvolt (60V-only) tool, but there are at least 2 more that I will have sooner than later (certain tools just scream for it, imo). So for me, there is no downside at all to getting a Flexvolt tool.
Unfortunately, I already own a cheaper (brushed) Dewalt trimmer. I don't love it, but it is PLENTY for my needs. Nevertheless, I STILL want to buy this so bad... DAMMIT SD!!!!!!
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.... and DeWalt 60v batteries need a 60v DeWalt charger.
However: DeWalt 60v batteries will run 20v DeWalt tools.
And, that 60v DeWalt charger will charge DeWalt 20v batteries.
Basically: this 60v trimmer is more powerful than a 20v trimmer ..... the higher Voltage makes this tool more powerful, it is the mAh of your battery that will dictate how long you can trim on 1 full charge.
If you've gotta trim back super-thick weeds, this is what you want.
But, if you're already deep into the DeWalt 20v family, now you'll understand that you're gonna have to get BOTH a DeWalt 60v battery AND matching DeWalt 60v charger.
.... and this is brushless, versus other DeWalt 20v trimmers that aren't brushless.
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