Customer reviews from dewalt.com
Dewalt - 60V Cordless String Trimmer with Battery and Charger (17 in.)
Average customer rating
3.6
(67 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 67 reviews
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
8
1 Star
12
60%of customers recommend this product.
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27 out of
45)
Customer Reviews for Dewalt - 60V Cordless String Trimmer with Battery and Charger (17 in.)
Customer Rating
3
Love this product…..but
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: JK000
from Highland,MI
I bought this product as a Fathers Day special. I really like the ease of use but all of a sudden the string in the trimmer just spits out and wraps around the spindle. I don’t know why it just stopped working correctly. I would appreciate any suggestions to correct the problem other than buying a Huskvarna T35 head ti solve the problem
Response from dewalt.comBy Dewalt, Dewalt, September 18, 2026
Hello JK000. I appreciate your feedback on the 60V MAX* 17 in. Brushless Cordless Attachment Capable String Trimmer Kit DCST972X1 and I'm sorry to hear that the string in the trimmer just spits out and wraps around the spindle. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We will be reaching out to you via email at the address you have provided to assist you further.
Thank you, Mike.
Thank you, Mike.
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Customer Rating
2
Great concept, poor QC on the string trimmer
on September 1, 2026
Posted by: TooOldToQuit
from North Carolina
The side walk edge trimmer works great and has plenty of power but I’m not impressed with the edge trimmer. The head will not sit evenly on the tensioning spring causing one side to always be engaged while the other side is disengaged from the teeth on the spool; causing the string to come out at an uncontrollable rate. It tangles 18-24” of string around the head every time I bump the spool for more string. Hopefully Dewalt can make it right in a timely manner and live up to the brand name.
Response from dewalt.comBy Dewalt, Dewalt, September 1, 2026
Hello TooOldToQuit, I appreciate your feedback on the string trimmer and I'm sorry to hear you are having issues. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We will be reaching out to you via email at the address you have provided to assist you further.
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Customer Rating
5
Powerful and Intuitive
on August 31, 2026
Posted by: Jonathan H
from Binghamton, NY
Specifically bought this trimmer for the 60v power, interchangeable heads, and the fact that the motor is not directly on the trimmer head. I've had no issues with any size or thickness of grass/weeds. There is plenty of power to address anything thrown at it. I also have the edging and pole saw attachments which are both easy to install and intuitive to use. The edging attachment is extremely powerful even in the low setting has no issues breaking through soil to create a sharp edge. Paired with a 9AH FlexVolt battery this has plenty of power and runtime to tackle anything I've thrown at it. I recommend this product to anyone in the DeWalt battery ecosystem.
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome tool
on August 27, 2026
Posted by: Eddy13
from Washington
Bought this and had multiple ppl try it out and lasted longer than the Milwaukee that my brother has and preformed better
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Trimmer w/ support for other attachments
on July 3, 2026
Posted by: arndtc
I bought this 60V DeWALT trimmer to match my other DeWALT tools, and a I've been extremely happy with it. I used it all last summer when we had a lot of rain, for my yard and to trim around the fence both on the maintained side as well as the open area. This helped to keep down the critters coming into our yard.
And because of the support for other attachments, I can swap out the string trimmer with my Ryobi edger attachment and I don't have to power up my gas trimmer/edger anymore.
And because of the support for other attachments, I can swap out the string trimmer with my Ryobi edger attachment and I don't have to power up my gas trimmer/edger anymore.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
YEARS OF USE, DOES NOT DISAPPOINT
on June 24, 2026
Posted by: Jason King
from Wasilla, AK
Bought Years Ago No Regrets!!
This unit has plenty of power. If there are any complaints, I suggest checking your batteries or how your abusing your tool. You have to use the large 60V batteries and not be forcefully abusive!
I have only 1 issue, at the clamping coupler. it wiggles a little, I have looked it over many times and there isn't much to be done about it.
The brush cutter when used respectably, with cut through some impressive thick saplings. misuse it once, and get a good scare... I DID!
SAVE THE PROTECTIVE CAP. DO NOT LOSE THAT. When you change attachments you need to be sure and put the plastic cap on the removed attachment. that what keep the inside drive shaft clean and functioning smooth.
I do wish the additional attachments were available in ASLASKA!!! #DEWALTlisten up
This unit has plenty of power. If there are any complaints, I suggest checking your batteries or how your abusing your tool. You have to use the large 60V batteries and not be forcefully abusive!
I have only 1 issue, at the clamping coupler. it wiggles a little, I have looked it over many times and there isn't much to be done about it.
The brush cutter when used respectably, with cut through some impressive thick saplings. misuse it once, and get a good scare... I DID!
SAVE THE PROTECTIVE CAP. DO NOT LOSE THAT. When you change attachments you need to be sure and put the plastic cap on the removed attachment. that what keep the inside drive shaft clean and functioning smooth.
I do wish the additional attachments were available in ASLASKA!!! #DEWALTlisten up
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting dewalt.com
Customer Rating
4
Powerful, flexible, not too heavy.
on September 29, 2025
Posted by: jfouche
from Vero Beach, FL
I upgraded from the 20v string trimmer. This has good power, works well, and is fairly ergonomic. I'm reading some bad reviews to do with the universal tool attachment - I didn't find the tools hard to change out (I also bought the brush head). I thought it worked as it should, had good battery life for how powerful it was, and wasn't too loud. Getting the handles balanced is an art, I think I'm still working on exactly where I want it. I think it would be cool to mount the battery on the handle center bracket, that way the balance of the tool wouldn't change if you used a different battery size (6ah vs 9ah for example).
This tool is a bit much for my 5'2" wife - she doesn't care for it.
Also, removed a star because it doesn't come with a shoulder strap. Weirdly, the brush head came with a strap - I found the brush cutter was a little lighter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Good power
on August 27, 2025
Posted by: Bt1234
from Ohio
Good string trimmer little heavy but overall good trimmer. Power was good could be better
Response from dewalt.comBy Dewalt, Dewalt, August 28, 2025
Your feedback is valuable as we take into consideration every piece of feedback that we come across. We have documented your comments and sent them to our product teams for review and future consideration. It is feedback like yours that allows us to make improvements.
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