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DeWalt 40 volt string trimmer

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Minnesota Marty, Jan 13, 2017.

  1. Minnesota Marty

    Minnesota Marty

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    During the summer I maintain a few pieces of property with regards to lawn mowing, trimming and blowing. I have had a Echo string trimmer that is almost 20 years old. It has worked like a champ. But, it is on its last legs. So, I was looking at the DeWalt 40 volt system and a string trimmer. I think it is a brushless motor and that means the charge last longer than a brushed motor. I used the DeWalt 7 1/4" circular saw and that thing was not bad for a cordless saw. Each time I mow I use the string trimmer for about 20 to 30 minutes of trimming.
    So, my question is does anyone have one and what is the verdict from a wood hoarder? They make other tools for lawn maintenance which I don't need now since my gas one's are doing just fine.
    If we go electric I think I can get the "main decision maker" to assist since she would just flip the switch.

    Thanks in advance for the input
     
  2. jtstromsburg

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    Not the trimmer, but use the 40v blower and it's incredible. I am the maintenance director a of smallish school district. My custodians use the 40v blowers to blow debris out of bleachers after sporting events. We can run the blower for a good 45 minutes with no drop in power. Not sure how long it's actually last as we charge after every two uses. Personally, if I didn't have so many gas yard equipment, I'd consider going to dewalt 40v on all of them.


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