Dewalt 18 V Line Trimmer Good? Budget Creep

mr-incredulous on 23/05/2022 - 09:06

I'm in the market for a line trimmer and I already have Dewalt 18 V tools/batteries.

There is also the 'dirt cheap' option…

On the other hand, the cool kids club…

It looks like a classic case of 'budget creep'. I'm hoping someone will tell me that I won't regret getting the Dewalt one, please and thank you.

Home & Garden DeWALT Line Trimmer

Comments

  • hippyhippy on 23/05/2022 - 09:12
    -1

    Just get a ryobi… cheap but decent quality

    • apsilon on 23/05/2022 - 09:26
      +6

      While I'm very happy with my Ryobi it's a no brainer for OP to get the Dewalt as they already have the batteries and if they don't like it, it'll be an easy return and refund at Bunnings.

    • OpayuOnam on 23/05/2022 - 09:27
      +2

      The cheapest Ryobi line trimmer kit is $229, so I don't think this is sound advice given DeWalt cost a bit more and OP already is in the eco system.

      The only way it would make sense to go for Ryobi is if OP wants to expand their tool set to Ryobi, but just for the trimmer it is a hassle to deal with extra charger and battery and it's not that much cheaper.

      I have the el cheapo PXC trimmer (the plastic blade) and the brushless line trimmer. The el cheapo gets more use as it's lighter and I only use it to cut areas I cannot reach with mower. The burshless line trimmer is very strong but heavier, I have compared it to the similar priced Ryobi and the PXC is much much better.
      Having said that neither of my experiences are with the PXC OP has posted, therefore I cannot recommend or write it off. All I am trying to say is don't just look past PXC because it's "another Ozito" or cheap tool, it might surprise you.

      • hippyhippy on 23/05/2022 - 10:23
        +1

        the OP can get a kit for the 229 which includes a battery which will open him up to a much bigger system which is more suited for home use.

        i have ryobi and dewalt, for garden tools, ryobi wins because their eco system is so much better.

        • OpayuOnam on 23/05/2022 - 10:40
          +3

          again, if they have DeWalt and no plan to move to Ryobi, I don't see $229 vs $269 to be cheap enough to jump ship.

          Once I realised PXC was fine for home use, I consolidated my entire tool kit to PXC and got rid of the rest on gumtree. It was a big hassle keeping 3 battery systems.

  • EightImmortals on 23/05/2022 - 09:28
    +3

    Can only comment on the Ego one…you know, the one with the automatic cord loading feature…great unit, I don't think I'll be going back to 2 stroke at all.

    • 87percent on 23/05/2022 - 18:50

      Agree.. only tip I have is to not get the crappy line

  • Master Bates on 23/05/2022 - 09:48
    +3

    I have this DeWalt from an earlier OzB deal post.

    Powerful enough for edging my smallish lawn and verge, not as powerful as a petrol equivalent even on high settings and with a giant 6ah 54V battery (I know it still only supplies 18V).

    Currently sitting with a repair center (warranty claim via Bunnings) having carked it after 2.5 years of light duty. I think the motor died despite being very well treated and maintained. It has been there for 7 weeks and counting as DeWalt are having a parts supply issue (supposedly a warehouse fire).

    Would I buy again, probably.

    • OpayuOnam on 23/05/2022 - 10:39
      +2

      Doesn't this sort of thing give more reason to go for a PXC? On the two occasions I've had to do a warranty claim on my PXC tools, Bunnings have not hesitated to swap them on the spot, I was back at my task in less than an hour!

      Out of the 30+ PXC power tools I have, I've only had to use the warranty twice… and I don't particularly baby them either.

      • Master Bates on 23/05/2022 - 11:29
        +1

        You are not wrong.

        FTR - I have many Ozito tools and a few Ryobi.

  • snuke on 23/05/2022 - 10:37
    +2

    It's hard to find many reviews on this because it is a Bunnings exclusive.

    Google DCM561 and you will find plenty of reviews.

    You have DeWalt already, so unless you plan on making a specific choice to have a different brand for OPE, then stay there.

  • revheadgl on 23/05/2022 - 11:00
    +5

    Dewalt brushless line trimmer. $319. Add to cart, apply code SPENDSAVE50 for $269 delivered.

    Join their email newsletter and get $10 off your first order. Not sure if this will stack with the above offer though.

    I have bought from them a few times. Quick and reliable delivery. They frequently have these type of deals.

    https://toolswarehouse.com.au/products/dewalt-dcmst561n-xe-1…

    Main difference between this and the Bunning's exclusive is this has a 36cm cut vs 33cm cut with the Bunning's model.

    • mr-incredulous on 23/05/2022 - 12:58
      +2

      Thank you for the awesome tip. Made for an easy decision.

      • revheadgl on 23/05/2022 - 13:28

        Thanks, happy to help.

    • honest-immortal on 06/08/2022 - 10:00
      +1

      $60 off, thanks so much for that, just picked up another tool I’ve been eyeing off waiting for a sale anywhere at all

      • honest-immortal on 06/08/2022 - 14:28

        Okay so they didn’t stack, but $50 off still great

  • teacherer on 23/05/2022 - 12:29
    +1

    I bought the ego $500 blower and trimmer. No regrets. Was going to sell the blower but it's so strong i kept it.

  • donga100 on 23/05/2022 - 12:30
    +1

    18V trimmers are simply not powerful enough to do the same job as a petrol trimmer. They can not handle thick grass, weeds or buffalo runners. Having said that, I have an 18V Victa trimmer which does an excellent job on well maintained lawns/edges, in fact it does a better job at this light work than a petrol trimmer as it is easier to control and the thinner gauged line gives a neater finish. If you want to go battery powered and still have enough power for thicker stuff I would recommend this Dewalt instead. I love my Ozito PXC tool but that trimmer chews up and breaks the blades quickly and they are very expensive to replace compared to cord. If you want an alternative "dirt cheap" option that is only going to be used on regularly maintained edges I would suggest this instead as you can rotate the head to an "edging" setting which makes the job much faster and neater. I run a lawn care business and use this battery trimmer on all my regular jobs and a petrol trimmer for more overgrown stuff.

    • Suspect420 on 23/05/2022 - 16:08

      Do you know what the difference is between the model you mention and this
      DEWALT DCST972X1 String Trimmer

      • donga100 on 23/05/2022 - 18:58

        The model I mentioned is just a line trimmer, your model can fit additional attachments to it such as a pole saw or hedge trimmer. If you just need a line trimmer it costs about $100 more to get the multi-tool version. If you need all three tools (trimmer, hedger, pole saw) it is only about $50 cheaper than buying all three separately. By the way, the model number you gave doesn't seem to be sold in Australia, the equivalent model here would be DCMAS5713N-XE.

  • Suspect420 on 23/05/2022 - 16:07
    +1

    https://youtu.be/j3ZCMcaAOVM

    Have a look at this recent review of all the major line trimmers.

    The DeWalt 56V line trimmers comes ahead of the EGO in everyway. Unfortunately, sells around $6000.

    I already have compatible batteries and will likely buy this the next time it drops to around $550

    • mr-incredulous on 23/05/2022 - 17:15

      I actually watched that before posting. The 56V Dewalt is outside my budget though, hence I was thinking about Ego which was #2 in the video (not sure if exactly the same model though). But it did at least convince me that Dewalt are a serious option for gardening stuff. I ended up ordering the one that revheadgl linked.

    • sanur on 29/03/2024 - 18:13
      +1

      This one? Price now is $360. Did these used to be $600? https://www.bunnings.com.au/dewalt-flexvolt-split-shaft-line…

      • Suspect420 on 30/03/2024 - 10:01

        Wow, that’s cheap.

        I absolute love my trimmer. It hasn’t skipped a beat.!

        Don’t even think twice at this price

        • sanur on 30/03/2024 - 10:21

          I don't think I can stomach the cost of the 54v batteries haha. Might stick to 18v ecosystem that I have already.

          • Suspect420 on 30/03/2024 - 17:38

            @sanur: I believe the 18v and 54v are interoperable.

            I’ve managed to get a few items with various deals and never paid for batteries. I have two 9Ah, two 6Ah and a 4Ah with fast charger.

            Do it, you won’t regret it

  • Roney on 24/05/2022 - 17:34

    Does anyone have comments on Stihl battery trimmer?

    • donga100 on 24/05/2022 - 20:23
      +2

      Their equipment is some of the best and they have the largest network for warranty/repair in Australia out of all the manufacturers. As per my comment above, you should only buy the 18V version (FSA 45) if you have very regularly maintained lawns, all of the other models are 36V which is enough power for thicker stuff. Check out Blade Mate on Youtube, he uses a 36V Stihl on his newer videos.

      • Roney on 25/05/2022 - 17:45

        Thanks

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