Anyone have a DeWalt battery electric strimmer?

The Continental Op · 20-05-2022 11:26pm #1

My wife wants a small electric strimmer that she can use. I've a couple of petrol ones and they are too heavy for her and I'm not sure she could even start one?

I have a lot of DeWalt 18V XR tools and 4 and 5 Amp batteries so thought that getting her a DeWalt strimmer would be a good idea.

So I wondered if anyone had one or used one and had any opinions. This is the one I was thinking of https://www.screwfix.ie/p/dewalt-dcm561p1s-gb-18v-5-0ah-li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-outdoor-trimmer/243fy I don't need the battery that comes with it but it works out you get the battery for €42 as opposed to €96 so is a good deal. Really don't need yet another charger so don't even include that in the equation. If that one isn't very powerful I could go up to the 54V Flexvolt one.

oleras · 21-05-2022 11:44am

Got the same one, bare tool a few months ago, plenty of power and not too heavy.

Bump feed and replacing the line is so much easier.

The Continental Op · 21-05-2022 12:03pm

Any problem with the split shaft? That joint looked to me like a weak point and possibley an annoying wobbly bit?

Reckless Abandonment · 21-05-2022 3:55pm

I have one for about a year now. Love it . Very easy to use. Definitely recommend it. Center joing hasn't caused any issues so far.

Dr Turk Turkelton · 21-05-2022 4:14pm

Yeah I have one and find it great. I only use it for light strimming around the lawns and flower beds and it's perfect for that. I use it with the 18v batteries mostly as the 54v ones throw the balance off I find.

Also got the deWalt hedge cutter and can't fault it either.

The Continental Op · 21-05-2022 4:47pm

Thanks guys I would have ordered that by now only screwfix seem to be out of stock :-(

oleras · 21-05-2022 5:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119093307#Comment_119093307

Solid as when assembled.

The Continental Op · 21-05-2022 6:00pm

Next question anyone seen one of these online anywhere? Screwfix with battery was a good deal so looking for similar can get one locally for €329 but thats a lot more than €259 for the identical product from screwfix.

Reckless Abandonment · 21-05-2022 6:12pm

https://www.powertoolhub.ie/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6KUBhC3ARIsACIwxBjxhbQ7J9B_olcNZo6-gfwkykam7VCbP4VW1d6jK8rR_Xkn6fnN7lYaAr8iEALw_wcB

I got mine there. Body only honestly can't remember how much but they are great to deal with

Lumen · 23-05-2022 7:34am

Electric strimmers are great. I did three hours with my Makita DUR365UZ at the weekend and it was almost fun, so quiet and light, no ear muffs required.

Only issue is that I did have a bit of tingly hand afterwards so maybe should have used gloves to dampen the vibration.

whippet · 23-05-2022 7:42am

I have one a couple of years now .. and I've a fairly big garden .. I've a couple of batteries as I've a few dewalt tools.

it is quite, light and does the job .. I do get a dose of the shakes after an hour or so.

i got mine from Cauifield industrial and stock was always quite good

The Continental Op · 23-05-2022 1:12pm

Thanks all! Screwfix have it back in stock so I've ordered from them Click and Collect, still 3-4 days lead time, at €258.95 they were definitely the cheapest (Caulfield industrial were €250 + VAT) and I know from past experience Screwfix they are good at dealing with warranty issues.

I'll update how we get on with it.

The Continental Op · 27-05-2022 3:38pm

Quick update (I might do a longer one later). Picked up this morning from screwfix and put the thing together before lunchtime.

6 Screws to fit for the handle and guard and 2 allen key bolts for the split shaft. You get the allen key but need a screwdriver (or torx head driver) for the 4 screws for the guard. Registered for the 3 year warranty.

Total weight for anyone interested is 4.62kg thats 3.6kg for the main strimmer and 0.62kg for the battery. It does feel very light. For me it does feel a bit out of balance. I'm used to a harness and finding the balance point to hook up the harness. No harness here and it does feel front heavy when held by the loop handle - even with the 5 Amp battery fitted.

Now there was nothing on screwfix website or the receipt or in the box but I'd read online there is a promotion when you buy this item for a free combi drill - do I need another combi drill - no, but its FREEEEEE :-) So googled for the promotion online and found it. Just filled it in and included the pdf receipt from screwfix so will see if I'm lucky - well not me my son he'll get a new drill if all goes well. (Purchase any qualifying kited outdoor & landscaping product between 31.03.2022 and 30.06.2022)

whippet · 27-05-2022 3:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119122499#Comment_119122499

enjoy !! I could do with a new drill !!

With regards to the balance - I find it ok .. I don't use a harness but to be fair I'd only be using it for 30-40 mins max at a time and like that I'd be doing little jobs in between so I'm putting it down quite a bit. With a battery tool it much easier than having to restart and engine each time

The Continental Op · 27-05-2022 3:59pm

Just off out now to do a bit of strimming, said to my wife I was off out and she seemed a bit worried I was going to use here new strimmer :-)

As I'm actually brush cutting and chopping up brambles I'll stick to my petrol strimmer.

Anyone have a DeWalt battery electric strimmer?

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