Thanks for the very informative comparison video I can speak for most people that took the time to watch it when I say thanks, if you still got the Milwaukee and are trying to give it away to one of your lucky viewers I would love to have it and put it to good use around my property hopefully you can consider making me the lucky person to receive such a blessing! Thanks again keep up the videos brotha ✌🏻
Both the 1st and 2nd gen Milwaukee Fuel trimmer (the solid shaft, and the quick lock version) have the motors in the rear, where the battery pack goes. The “Brushless” Milwaukee trimmer, which is a 2 piece but is NOT quick lock compatible - has the motor mounted right above the trimmer head, similar to the Dewalt version. Its important to realize that trimmer will not work with other attachments. I personally own both the 1st and 2nd gen fuel models - and i can say with the largest trimmer string your head will allow - those trimmers easily knock down thick, tall weeds. If you need to change the trimmer heads - (esp the old gen 1 without the speed load feature) - i suggest upgrading to the echo speed feed model. They get better online reviews than the Milwaukee speed feed version, are slightly cheaper (at my time of purchase), are usually stocked in Home Depot, and are Made In The USA. I believe (if i remember right) the Echo will even take the next size up trimmer string from the .095, which is the .105 line. The Milwaukee Trimmer basically needs the larger HD battery packs to get the most from it, not the small old 5.0 some kits were sold with. The vibration on the Milwaukee was never an issue for me. They use the same design as any gas powered trimmer. I wanna say the newer gen 2 quick lock version doesn’t vibrate as much. It would make sense as the spinning shaft has to be 2 pieces, and would be support at the top and bottom of each section - which would be the middle when assembled. The edger attachment works well also.
How did I miss you demonstrating the Milwaukee. The vibration you refer to is not really noticeable with the new Milwaukee trimmer for some reason compared to what you demonstrated. Thank You
I own Milwaukee Trimmer Quik Loc and yes vibration like this demonstration, but nothing to be concerned in real use! Trust me not having the motor at the head is better for the motor, free of dirt and banging around! Own Milwaukee trimmer with Articulated Hedge Trimmer attachment, blower and Hedge Trimmer M18. Love them coming from having all Echo and RedMax gas machines. Way more comfort then gas powered, good power too.
Because he knows Milwaukee is the best the money can buy, that’s why he didn’t demonstrate, there is a reason why the motor is in the back vs the dewalt, anyways Milwaukee all the way up baby !.!..!
I fixed the vibration issue on my Milwaukee. I added two chunks of gray foam with two sided tape, where the battery slams home like a clip in a gun. The foam acts like suspension. Enough foam that when u release the battery it pops out a little. It’s much better now
The vibration is nothing you don't have to worry about getting burnt by a hot motor or fuel problems the Milwaukee will cut no problem but I can say alot of people will be to lazy to clean the head of the dewalt and it won't last also Milwaukee can do the the job with 18 volts dewalt needs 20 or 60 volts to do it they had to go to the flex volt to stay competitive
So your argument is that DeWalt had to change from their 20v batteries that use the same type of cells as every other major tool company including Milwaukee over to 60v (using the same type of cells again just in a different configuration) to stay competitive? Hopefully this simple explanation makes you realize why that makes no sense. There are quite a few benefits to running on 60v instead of 20v but one of the clearest advantages is less heat generated when powering the brushless motor (this is the part that will most heavily affect the tools performance) as heat is going to be one of the biggest enemies of an electric motor/battery configuration.
Imagine pushing a small boulder up a big hill it's going to be a pain in the ass due to external resistance. Now take that same force you exert pushing that small boulder and apply it to a much larger boulder but this time it's on a flat paved road. You are going to be able to push it much easier due to the decreased resistance. That's generally the idea of producing a tool and brushless motor that runs off 60v instead of 20v the goal isn't more power it's increased efficiency it just so happens increased performance is a byproduct.
It's lawn equipment. I expect vibration. All I care about is that it functions properly and has gas powered quality. Nothing I have tried has been better than my echo gas powered.
Milwaukee is a real professional tool. DeWalt is meant for the guys who use vibrators up their bungholios. I've been running Milwaukee for almost 10 years now after all our makitas died one way or another, only issue with Milwaukee after all these years was the original fuel 1/4" impact was forgotten in the bed of one of the trucks for a week with mostly rain all week and all that happens was it got temperamental, lasting another year before the board/chipset was totally blown apart and it shit the bed.
Too many scary motor burnout stories about that particular style of Dewalt with the motor down low. All the other bottom-mounted trimmers on the market are sealed for that very reason. Perhaps the Dewalt DCST972X1 with the rear motor is more reliable.
I picked up the Milwaukee trimmer and blower, tool only, end of season display models a few years back for $99 Cdn ea. and have been very happy with both. As I was already heavily into the Milwaukee platform, with plenty of batteries this was a simple decision for me, and glad I did. One 9Ah battery runs both tools for front and back yard as well as cleaning the driveway of debris...perfect for a 1960's size house lot.
I'm goin with Milwaukie 2nd Gen since Dewalt batteries suck and same with their customer service. Plus Milwaukie heads now are interchangeable with a pole saw, hedge trimmer, attachments, etc. Thanks for the vid!
Your the only person to bring up the vibration problem most definitely nice to know considering Milwaukee and there price points to be a bit more great video
Over all great review I like them both. I am partial to Milwaukee, All my tools are Milwaukee , They get the job done. I love the attachments edger/ trimmer. I think there's a little more power with the M18 12 amp. Thank you for the review🙋♂️👍🧰🔧🇺🇸
I just bought the Milwaukee from Ace Hardware. The first hour using it had no vibration but then the second hour the battery vibrates just like this one. It leaves white dust on the batter assumingly thats small plastic dust.. It seems to have plenty of power but I am worried about the longevity of this thing. I paid $250 for just the trimmer and one battery.
I just bought a Milwaukee Quick Lok, because the last two Dewalt trimmers just stopped working after only two seasons of light work. Both it was motor circuit board issue, its buyer beware stay away, they will eventually crap out. The Milwaukee is leaps and bounds better, its professional grade for one and the motor is in back. As for people complaining about vibration, myself haven't noticed. Stay away from Dewalt weed trimmers
I picked up the Makita XRU15 I was thinking it would be better to have the motor on the head but then I was thinking shit it's just sitting in a bunch of grass & dirt the whole time I wonder how long it's going to last. 🤷🏻... The next model Makita came out with they put the motor & the 🔋🔋 at the rear... There's gotta b a reason. It was damn near 50/50 balance before so to either make it feel more like a ⛽ trimmer or it quit working because it sucked up too much dirt, I'm sure 1 of the 2 reasons I'm sure. Can't think of anything else
You talk very well to the camera. If you did some fancy editing instead of just doing really long takes I think this channel would blow up like crazy. I see its 3 years old so you probably do better by now. Good luck.
got Rid of my 1st Gen DEWALT 20v Trimmer lasted 1 year MOTOR BURNT OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! had to Bitch and complain to Dewalt 2x before game me a Case # and a Replacement unit Finally Came
It could be. Also after switching the line out to smooth line, the vibration was significantly less. Also the vibration is not much more than a gas weed eater. About the same.
I just bought a DeWalt string trimmer. I am still running the stock line and it works well for my use. I did all around the house and fence line and the 3 ah pack only went down one bar. You have to be careful because it is very easy to scalp the grass even on low speed. The new trimmers have a larger self wind head that can carry 25 feet of line. The motor vent got slightly dirty with one use but it was no big deal to clean it after use.
Nice video, I have a De Walt and also use a brush and before I put it away, it helps ot use a hand held vacuum cleaner on the grill and it's like new then 😀
Thanks for the comparison, especially some of the “flaws” are of particularly interest. Would love to see makitas X2 outer rotor BL motor unit in this mix. That’d round up the Home Depot’s offerings of the “pro” cordless tool companies.
I like the terminology and scientific references, keep the reviews going bro I was wondering on foam grip on DeWalt vs Milwaukee rubberized grip on longevity and comfort
thanks man! both of them have rubberized grips. No foam on either of the grips. I've had the dewalt for 2 years and so far no issues. only time can tell, but agree with no foam on these types of tools.
Oh yeah the 20v one it was foam. I remember that handle. My FlexVolt trimmer is more solid rubber. I did have the first version of the gen 1 20v string trimmer. Now i see they are not single shaft design, so it looks like they changed a few things around.
EXCELLENT REVIEW!!! I WILL NOW BE RETURNING THE EGO CARBON SHAFT POWER LOAD TO H/D FOR EXCHANGE TO THE DEWALT 60V. MY ENTIRE TOOL PLATFORM IS RED, BUT HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THE DEWALT 60V GRINDER AND TABLE SAW. SO, AS A DIY HOMEOWNER I ONLY NEED THE ONE 60V 3.0 AMP HR. BATTERY FROM THE TRIMMER. THANKS FOR TAKING TIME TO PRODUCE/SHARE VIDEO!
Ego makes good stuff. I actually had the Ego and returned it. With the ego you get that small torque steer twist when starting it up. Other than that it's pretty smooth, but has problems keeping that head speed up. Also the kit only comes with the 2.5ah battery. It's a good platform if you only need the trimmer, blower, and mower. But if you're in the dewalt platform it makes sense to get the flexvolt trimmer, especially if you have other flexvolt tools!
@@4thewinak I JUST DISCOVERED THE TRIMMER (60V KIT) DOES NOT SHIP WITH THE FAN COOLED RAPID CHARGER, ONLY THE STANDARD CHARGER (MIGHT BE A DEAL BREAKER). ONE REVIEWER ON H/D SITE SAID DUE TO CHARGER ISSUE HE WILL NOT BUY THE KIT BUT RATHER BUY TRIMMER, 12.0 AMP HR. BATTERY ($250.00 - WOW!) AND RAPID CHARGER INDIVIDUALLY (SOUNDS PRICEY TO ME). THINK I'LL SIT IT OUT FOR NOW. NOT SURE IF YOU'RE AWARE, IF YOU BUY ANYTHING ON THE H/D CONSUMER CARD YOU HAVE ONE YEAR TO RETURN (JUST AN F.Y.I.).
@@seymourscagnetti1413 the DeWalt 60v kit should include a 9ah battery as well as a fast charger I got mine for 200$ U.S. worst case though you could get the string trimmer tool only and the table saw and grinder both have kits that come with 2 flex volt batteries and fast chargers! Both the grinder and table saws are the best you can get in battery powered in my opinion.
@@zack6892 ALL EXCELLENT POINTS! GO TO "FINISH CARPENTRY TV" CHANNEL ON YOU-TUBE FOR A TABLE SAW COMPARISON. ( LINK: ruclips.net/video/YMrO7trJMmM/видео.html ) GO TO THE 4:00 MINUTE MARK IN THE VIDEO TO START COMPARISON. HE SAYS HE HAS A 5.0, A 9.0 AND A 12.0 AHR BATTERY FOR THE MILWAUKEE. AFTER IT STALLS OUT HE NEVER SWITCHES TO THE 9.0 OR 12.0 BATTS. WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE HOW IT DID ON THE BIGGER BATTS. HE SAYS LUMBER IS 6/4" MAPLE. I ASSUME THAT'S 1-1/2"?. ANYWAY, AS YOU CAN SEE THE 60 VOLT SAW WAS A CLEAR WINNER. AS OF THIS POSTING, HERE'S WHAT I BOUGHT SO FAR: 60 VOLT GRINDER KIT. 60 VOLT TRIMMER KIT. NOW SHOPPING FOR THE 60 VOLT TABLE SAW BARE TOOL. CHEERS!...BEST OF LUCK WITH ALL YOUR PROJECTS! (WHEN PRICES COME DOWN I WILL BUY THE 60 VOLT 12.0 BATTERY, PROBABLY FOR TABLE SAW USE ONLY)
I was about to switch from gas to Milwaukee because of two arm injuries. Seems like people are saying its really bad. I suppose I would have to check the return policy to test if its worse than my gas.
@C K'One Ego does look like the best line of outdoor battery powered tools. The only reason I thought about switching over to battery tools for the yard is because I already have Miwaukee batteries. I'm not really ready to buy EGO tools and then afford buying more batteries. Will keep a look out for free battery deals ect..
tennis elbow = buy a shock watch, use a racket that's not as stiff and increase your stroke accuracy and method. as for the review well. it was more than a little hoaky lol, and not as clear as to the pros and cons of each. i wanted to see the comparison with Milwaukee even though i already know that dewalt is crappy and not worth the money. yes, i have seen the skinny of them from multiple users....
DeWalt is the way to go I got Milwaukee first and ended up having to return it as it stopped working the first time I used it. DeWalt 60v still going strong in its second year.
Have you had problems with the DeWalt string breaking off a lot inside the head ? I have had that a lot and have spent more time taking the head off restringing than weed eating.
The power is about the same on the trimmers. The Ego has a small startup torque (almost like torque steer on FWD car), but is other wise very smooth. BUT after using both for a few weeks, I can confirm, the Dewalt does a much better job at keeping the head speed up. Where as the EGO drops considerably through the thick grass/weeds/brush. So you could say the DeWALT is more powerful, but also keep in mind, got to keep those vents clean or you will burn out the motor. The EGO doesn't have that venting problem.
@@ryansweeney5711 54v is the designation over seas as that is the actual voltage under load. 60v is the reading you get while idle. Interestingly enough the 54v DeWalt sold in the UK comes with an over sized guard that actually stops grass from flinging in your face while edging unlike the 60v sold in the U.S. For that reason alone I would take the DeWalt over the ego since the guard is DeWalt only downfall.
If you don't mind when you do the vibration test make sure to take all the string out just to help eliminate one other Factor but yeah that Milwaukee be kicking around too much that DeWalt looks way smoother nice test bro
I have the Milwaukee trimmer...great trimmer but how to wind string...not a great head..I just switched it to an ECO 400 head and there is a major difference.. much better... it just screwed on for me.. seemed to be that easy...hope I did it correctly.
just fyi the newer dewalt dcst922 folding 14" trimmer, so a bit of a turn of events, so to speak.. there're lots of issues w/ that one having a bit of a wobble. though fixable when you replace the head. i think the 2725 had an uncharacteristically low quality head, the newer models (2825) is a lot better. however, it's always fixable w/ a new head.
The 40V Kobalt is garbage, I exchanged it for the Kobalt 80V. Its like night and day, so powerful as good as the my Husky gas unit. The weed wacker has only 15-20 minutes continuous run time on a 2.0 battery (about the same power as the 9.0 Milwaukee). I have 4 chargers and 6 batteries so no big deal, could work all day long without stopping but about half a day continuous is all I could do and needed a long rest. No vibration problem either, I think you have an defective or unbalanced head on the Milwaukee unit.
My 20 volt Dewalt motor went bad after 2 years and I hardly used it. My Milwaukee M18 with a quick lock with the hedger and a little chainsaw. thing is a beast! I’m going to get the trimmer option and throw the Dewalt away. The only way you’re not going to get a motor dirty is to cut invisible grass. Thanks for Video!
I have had the 40v Dewalt for 5 years, had it completely covered in wet grass to the point you can't see any part of the head or guard in the pouring rain, and never had an issue. I brush it clean when I am finished and so far so good, so the debris build up is really a non issue for me. The 20 volt is a little under powered for heavy duty use, so that could also be the reason for yours going bad.
@@AK-lc8cp Every Other Review + I've Used Both & Own The Quick-Lok ... Dont Get Me Wrong The Dewalt Isn't Too Bad , But Motor Placements A Huge Factor For Longevity & Maintenance Convenience ... My Two Cents !!! # JUST SAYING !!!!
Make sure you have the guard on and blade set to the longer line length. If the line gets longer it messes with the speed controller on motor and errors out.
With a driveshaft that long and thin, vibration will certainly be present. Dewalt have significantly less vibration due to the lack of a driveshaft. OSHA warns about the irreversible hand nerve damage due to long term vibration exposure.
Dewalt feels better built, you can get speed head for the Dewalt, the bump feed on the Dewalt is the best I've ever used just one tap and the line advances
Agree love the head on the DeWalt, the updated loading mechanism is kinda weird but after a couple times I've gotten pretty fast at doing it you just have to buy or cut 25ft lengths that makes it very simple.
The dewalt has shit for power and mine broke after 4 hours of use. My milwaukee on the other hand is great and has well over 200 hours of hard use on it
That's weird I had the exact opposite experience the Milwaukee burned up the first time I used it returned and got the DeWalt kit with fast charger and 9ah battery for less then the red and it has more power and I'm on my second year using it no problems.
I have the first gen Milwaukee, and I've used the 2nd gen, and both, I found, have very low vibrations. My brother has one of the many DeWalt string trimmers (seeing as, apparently they can't seem to be confident in one string trimmer) and my Milwaukee is clearly a better build quality and a better run tool. Just my opinion
Dewalt isn't confident ? Try to educate yourself. There is one 20v , one 60v ( superior power) , one 40v for commercial use...there is no gen 2,3 like Milwaukee does upgrading every tool every year..
@@joeframer9642 lol... DeWalt is great for home owners, those who don't need high end tools. Milwaukee has pushed the boundaries with their batteries. Do the research. DeWalts marketing machine gets consumers to think higher voltage is better, when in fact the higher voltage has lower amperage in the majority of their batteries. Also because a battery says 60v flex doesn't mean the tool uses 60v. Milwaukee sticks with 2 platforms, 12v and 18v, and have it perfected to work with a high efficiency tool. 90day war on default batteries, and 3 years on Milwaukee. BUT to each their own . DeWalt a tools aren't bad at all, just not construction quality (although some do use it for construction). To be quite frankly I've wasted too much of my time on this post. I'm out!
And I call bullshit on no gens for DeWalt. You think they never update their staple products? Lol, I kind of believe that seeing as their tools are old and tired looking with falling performance.
@@ryansweeney5711 obviously not a builder, Milwaukee is a toy compared to flexvolt 60v tools, nothing to do with marketing.. We have both and sold the Milwaukee underpowered tools...flexvolt is on every framing job I see, Milwaukee is for plumbers...good automotive tools also, but not construction
Joe Framer The voltage is not the differance, if you take the flex volt battery and the High Output Mikwaukee batteries, they Milwaukee will put out at least as many watts. So the capabilities to generate the same amount of power is there. If you compare the Flexvolt to the new Milwaukee Large frame Fuel motors, they are in most tools actually more powerful/faster then the Flexvolt.
My Milwaukee string trimmer is amazing. Super powerful. Had a kobalt pos before. No complaints. Good runtime with 9.0
Thanks for the very informative comparison video I can speak for most people that took the time to watch it when I say thanks, if you still got the Milwaukee and are trying to give it away to one of your lucky viewers I would love to have it and put it to good use around my property hopefully you can consider making me the lucky person to receive such a blessing! Thanks again keep up the videos brotha ✌🏻
Both the 1st and 2nd gen Milwaukee Fuel trimmer (the solid shaft, and the quick lock version) have the motors in the rear, where the battery pack goes. The “Brushless” Milwaukee trimmer, which is a 2 piece but is NOT quick lock compatible - has the motor mounted right above the trimmer head, similar to the Dewalt version. Its important to realize that trimmer will not work with other attachments. I personally own both the 1st and 2nd gen fuel models - and i can say with the largest trimmer string your head will allow - those trimmers easily knock down thick, tall weeds. If you need to change the trimmer heads - (esp the old gen 1 without the speed load feature) - i suggest upgrading to the echo speed feed model. They get better online reviews than the Milwaukee speed feed version, are slightly cheaper (at my time of purchase), are usually stocked in Home Depot, and are Made In The USA. I believe (if i remember right) the Echo will even take the next size up trimmer string from the .095, which is the .105 line. The Milwaukee Trimmer basically needs the larger HD battery packs to get the most from it, not the small old 5.0 some kits were sold with. The vibration on the Milwaukee was never an issue for me. They use the same design as any gas powered trimmer. I wanna say the newer gen 2 quick lock version doesn’t vibrate as much. It would make sense as the spinning shaft has to be 2 pieces, and would be support at the top and bottom of each section - which would be the middle when assembled. The edger attachment works well also.
How did I miss you demonstrating the Milwaukee. The vibration you refer to is not really noticeable with the new Milwaukee trimmer for some reason compared to what you demonstrated. Thank You
Maybe I got a bad unit?
I own Milwaukee Trimmer Quik Loc and yes vibration like this demonstration, but nothing to be concerned in real use! Trust me not having the motor at the head is better for the motor, free of dirt and banging around! Own Milwaukee trimmer with Articulated Hedge Trimmer attachment, blower and Hedge Trimmer M18. Love them coming from having all Echo and RedMax gas machines. Way more comfort then gas powered, good power too.
Because he knows Milwaukee is the best the money can buy, that’s why he didn’t demonstrate, there is a reason why the motor is in the back vs the dewalt, anyways Milwaukee all the way up baby !.!..!
I fixed the vibration issue on my Milwaukee. I added two chunks of gray foam with two sided tape, where the battery slams home like a clip in a gun. The foam acts like suspension. Enough foam that when u release the battery it pops out a little. It’s much better now
Today was my first day using my 60v dewalt wish I would have known its default before hand
You could probably trade it in and get a different headpiece
Would have been nice to show the Milwaukee in use!
Have it in my head to head video here. ruclips.net/video/MzUUoMw0NGM/видео.htmlm10s
Which one is the lightest of the Dewalt and Milwaukee ?
The vibration is nothing you don't have to worry about getting burnt by a hot motor or fuel problems the Milwaukee will cut no problem but I can say alot of people will be to lazy to clean the head of the dewalt and it won't last also Milwaukee can do the the job with 18 volts dewalt needs 20 or 60 volts to do it they had to go to the flex volt to stay competitive
Do you understand tools ? You have no ides what your talking about
So your argument is that DeWalt had to change from their 20v batteries that use the same type of cells as every other major tool company including Milwaukee over to 60v (using the same type of cells again just in a different configuration) to stay competitive? Hopefully this simple explanation makes you realize why that makes no sense. There are quite a few benefits to running on 60v instead of 20v but one of the clearest advantages is less heat generated when powering the brushless motor (this is the part that will most heavily affect the tools performance) as heat is going to be one of the biggest enemies of an electric motor/battery configuration.
Imagine pushing a small boulder up a big hill it's going to be a pain in the ass due to external resistance. Now take that same force you exert pushing that small boulder and apply it to a much larger boulder but this time it's on a flat paved road. You are going to be able to push it much easier due to the decreased resistance. That's generally the idea of producing a tool and brushless motor that runs off 60v instead of 20v the goal isn't more power it's increased efficiency it just so happens increased performance is a byproduct.
It's lawn equipment. I expect vibration. All I care about is that it functions properly and has gas powered quality. Nothing I have tried has been better than my echo gas powered.
i don't think i've experienced a battery/electric trimmer that can provide truly "gas power"
Killer video. Really helps. Do you know the difference between DEWALT DCST970X1 vs DCST970X1S
Your not using equal equipment, you should go agains the quick lock milwaukee
Milwaukee is a real professional tool. DeWalt is meant for the guys who use vibrators up their bungholios.
I've been running Milwaukee for almost 10 years now after all our makitas died one way or another, only issue with Milwaukee after all these years was the original fuel 1/4" impact was forgotten in the bed of one of the trucks for a week with mostly rain all week and all that happens was it got temperamental, lasting another year before the board/chipset was totally blown apart and it shit the bed.
interesting
The quick lock fuel is way more powerful then that dewalt.
Too many scary motor burnout stories about that particular style of Dewalt with the motor down low. All the other bottom-mounted trimmers on the market are sealed for that very reason. Perhaps the Dewalt DCST972X1 with the rear motor is more reliable.
Mines have zero vibration.. The damn thing is a beast..and I don’t like the trimmings left by the Dewalt
I picked up the Milwaukee trimmer and blower, tool only, end of season display models a few years back for $99 Cdn ea. and have been very happy with both. As I was already heavily into the Milwaukee platform, with plenty of batteries this was a simple decision for me, and glad I did. One 9Ah battery runs both tools for front and back yard as well as cleaning the driveway of debris...perfect for a 1960's size house lot.
I'm goin with Milwaukie 2nd Gen since Dewalt batteries suck and same with their customer service. Plus Milwaukie heads now are interchangeable with a pole saw, hedge trimmer, attachments, etc. Thanks for the vid!
Your the only person to bring up the vibration problem most definitely nice to know considering Milwaukee and there price points to be a bit more great video
U cant notice it when using it I have one.
It doesn't vibrate any more than a normal gas string trimmer, but it does vibrate much more than the dewalt.
@@4thewinak8t vibrates more because it's the chassis trying to contain all that raw power.
No problems with my Milwaukee string trimmer i reccomend it and would buy again i am currently buying all the attachments.
The DeWalt is approved for small arms and a case of tennis elbow...
I am not hearing the vibration in your demonstration..
I also own this trimmer
And it has hardly any vibration.. Milwaukee rocks..🤪
A gas trimmer has way more vibration then this Milwaukee.. a single- gas piston not being balanced... 😨
Nothing vibrates more than gas. Maybe i got a dud, who knows. i know milwaukee makes good stuff in general!
Over all great review I like them both. I am partial to Milwaukee, All my tools are Milwaukee , They get the job done. I love the attachments edger/ trimmer. I think there's a little more power with the M18 12 amp. Thank you for the review🙋♂️👍🧰🔧🇺🇸
I just bought the Milwaukee from Ace Hardware. The first hour using it had no vibration but then the second hour the battery vibrates just like this one. It leaves white dust on the batter assumingly thats small plastic dust.. It seems to have plenty of power but I am worried about the longevity of this thing. I paid $250 for just the trimmer and one battery.
I just bought a Milwaukee Quick Lok, because the last two Dewalt trimmers just stopped working after only two seasons of light work. Both it was motor circuit board issue, its buyer beware stay away, they will eventually crap out. The Milwaukee is leaps and bounds better, its professional grade for one and the motor is in back. As for people complaining about vibration, myself haven't noticed. Stay away from Dewalt weed trimmers
I picked up the Makita XRU15 I was thinking it would be better to have the motor on the head but then I was thinking shit it's just sitting in a bunch of grass & dirt the whole time I wonder how long it's going to last. 🤷🏻... The next model Makita came out with they put the motor & the 🔋🔋 at the rear... There's gotta b a reason. It was damn near 50/50 balance before so to either make it feel more like a ⛽ trimmer or it quit working because it sucked up too much dirt, I'm sure 1 of the 2 reasons I'm sure. Can't think of anything else
The Milwaukee sucks. I have two and four heads. All the heads tangle up inside after about two minutes. Can't even use them.
You talk very well to the camera. If you did some fancy editing instead of just doing really long takes I think this channel would blow up like crazy. I see its 3 years old so you probably do better by now. Good luck.
got Rid of my 1st Gen DEWALT 20v Trimmer lasted 1 year MOTOR BURNT OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
had to Bitch and complain to Dewalt 2x before game me a Case # and a Replacement unit Finally Came
Hello
Do you know is there any diference between 54v dcm571 and 60v us version
I saw that they have different rpms?
The Milwaukee has "Torque Steer" like a FWD car 🤣
Update video posted in a Head 2 Head including these two trimmer: ruclips.net/video/MzUUoMw0NGM/видео.html
I own the Milwaukee but not notice vibration maybe be you got a defective unit???
It could be. Also after switching the line out to smooth line, the vibration was significantly less. Also the vibration is not much more than a gas weed eater. About the same.
@@4thewinak Actually is Alot less vibtathan than gas ... # JUST SAYING !!!
I just bought a DeWalt string trimmer. I am still running the stock line and it works well for my use. I did all around the house and fence line and the 3 ah pack only went down one bar. You have to be careful because it is very easy to scalp the grass even on low speed. The new trimmers have a larger self wind head that can carry 25 feet of line. The motor vent got slightly dirty with one use but it was no big deal to clean it after use.
Electric trimmers batteries run down too fast and the batteries prices are not worth the price.
I have the Milwaukee line trimmer and I haven’t noticed any vibration?
MultiKtm300 if you’re coming from gas... you probably won’t feel a difference since it’s almost the same as gas..
I bought the same DeWalt and the motor burned up in about 4 hours of use. It is a piece of junk.
Nice video, I have a De Walt and also use a brush and before I put it away, it helps ot use a hand held vacuum cleaner on the grill and it's like new then 😀
Thanks for the comparison, especially some of the “flaws” are of particularly interest. Would love to see makitas X2 outer rotor BL motor unit in this mix. That’d round up the Home Depot’s offerings of the “pro” cordless tool companies.
Compare Milwaukee with High Output battery to the Ego??
Soon..
@J M Sweet ...
It does not have to be bumped on the ground to make more string come out.
I like the terminology and scientific references, keep the reviews going bro
I was wondering on foam grip on DeWalt vs Milwaukee rubberized grip on longevity and comfort
thanks man! both of them have rubberized grips. No foam on either of the grips. I've had the dewalt for 2 years and so far no issues. only time can tell, but agree with no foam on these types of tools.
4thewin oh when u felt the 20v DeWalt handle it was definitely mushy, which turned me off cause it felt pourous
Oh yeah the 20v one it was foam. I remember that handle. My FlexVolt trimmer is more solid rubber. I did have the first version of the gen 1 20v string trimmer. Now i see they are not single shaft design, so it looks like they changed a few things around.
4thewin k cause I was contemplating opening the Milwaukee Quik lok one instead of the DeWalt
Any differences for the dcst972x1 trimmer from the one you are reviewing in this video?
How’s the battery runtime on the flexvolt?
Wear thick leather gloves to deal with vibration.
Great vid, I never gave thought about vibration.
How is the DeWalt trimmer on a wet swale in a front yard
EXCELLENT REVIEW!!! I WILL NOW BE RETURNING THE EGO CARBON SHAFT POWER LOAD TO H/D FOR EXCHANGE TO THE DEWALT 60V. MY ENTIRE TOOL PLATFORM IS RED, BUT HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THE DEWALT 60V GRINDER AND TABLE SAW. SO, AS A DIY HOMEOWNER I ONLY NEED THE ONE 60V 3.0 AMP HR. BATTERY FROM THE TRIMMER. THANKS FOR TAKING TIME TO PRODUCE/SHARE VIDEO!
Ego makes good stuff. I actually had the Ego and returned it. With the ego you get that small torque steer twist when starting it up. Other than that it's pretty smooth, but has problems keeping that head speed up. Also the kit only comes with the 2.5ah battery. It's a good platform if you only need the trimmer, blower, and mower. But if you're in the dewalt platform it makes sense to get the flexvolt trimmer, especially if you have other flexvolt tools!
@@4thewinak I JUST DISCOVERED THE TRIMMER (60V KIT) DOES NOT SHIP WITH THE FAN COOLED RAPID CHARGER, ONLY THE STANDARD CHARGER (MIGHT BE A DEAL BREAKER). ONE REVIEWER ON H/D SITE SAID DUE TO CHARGER ISSUE HE WILL NOT BUY THE KIT BUT RATHER BUY TRIMMER, 12.0 AMP HR. BATTERY ($250.00 - WOW!) AND RAPID CHARGER INDIVIDUALLY (SOUNDS PRICEY TO ME). THINK I'LL SIT IT OUT FOR NOW. NOT SURE IF YOU'RE AWARE, IF YOU BUY ANYTHING ON THE H/D CONSUMER CARD YOU HAVE ONE YEAR TO RETURN (JUST AN F.Y.I.).
you know he was reviewing the 1st GEN Red String trimmer, right?
@@seymourscagnetti1413 the DeWalt 60v kit should include a 9ah battery as well as a fast charger I got mine for 200$ U.S. worst case though you could get the string trimmer tool only and the table saw and grinder both have kits that come with 2 flex volt batteries and fast chargers! Both the grinder and table saws are the best you can get in battery powered in my opinion.
@@zack6892 ALL EXCELLENT POINTS! GO TO "FINISH CARPENTRY TV" CHANNEL ON YOU-TUBE FOR A TABLE SAW COMPARISON. ( LINK: ruclips.net/video/YMrO7trJMmM/видео.html ) GO TO THE 4:00 MINUTE MARK IN THE VIDEO TO START COMPARISON. HE SAYS HE HAS A 5.0, A 9.0 AND A 12.0 AHR BATTERY FOR THE MILWAUKEE. AFTER IT STALLS OUT HE NEVER SWITCHES TO THE 9.0 OR 12.0 BATTS. WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE HOW IT DID ON THE BIGGER BATTS. HE SAYS LUMBER IS 6/4" MAPLE. I ASSUME THAT'S 1-1/2"?. ANYWAY, AS YOU CAN SEE THE 60 VOLT SAW WAS A CLEAR WINNER. AS OF THIS POSTING, HERE'S WHAT I BOUGHT SO FAR: 60 VOLT GRINDER KIT. 60 VOLT TRIMMER KIT. NOW SHOPPING FOR THE 60 VOLT TABLE SAW BARE TOOL. CHEERS!...BEST OF LUCK WITH ALL YOUR PROJECTS! (WHEN PRICES COME DOWN I WILL BUY THE 60 VOLT 12.0 BATTERY, PROBABLY FOR TABLE SAW USE ONLY)
Milwaukee all the way up.!.!.!.!
100% agree with you, I bought the Milwaukee and a week later I returned it. Vibration is of the charts! Noone needs arm problems.
I was about to switch from gas to Milwaukee because of two arm injuries. Seems like people are saying its really bad. I suppose I would have to check the return policy to test if its worse than my gas.
@@scuba6797 I just bought the new EGO line IQ trimmer, wow man! Almost NO vibration. Love it!
@C K'One Ego does look like the best line of outdoor battery powered tools. The only reason I thought about switching over to battery tools for the yard is because I already have Miwaukee batteries. I'm not really ready to buy EGO tools and then afford buying more batteries. Will keep a look out for free battery deals ect..
Milwakee doesnt vibrate bad I have one it's no different then a gas weedeater
yeah, not worse. Was only trying to point out, it is not as smooth as the dewalt.
tennis elbow = buy a shock watch, use a racket that's not as stiff and increase your stroke accuracy and method.
as for the review well. it was more than a little hoaky lol, and not as clear as to the pros and cons of each. i wanted to see the comparison with Milwaukee even though i already know that dewalt is crappy and not worth the money. yes, i have seen the skinny of them from multiple users....
I was about to buy the Milwaukee as i have all red.....i might not as i hate vibrations.
If you're using gas trimmer now, most likely you won't notice it since it's almost on par with gas trimmer.
DeWalt is the way to go I got Milwaukee first and ended up having to return it as it stopped working the first time I used it. DeWalt 60v still going strong in its second year.
Have you had problems with the DeWalt string breaking off a lot inside the head ? I have had that a lot and have spent more time taking the head off restringing than weed eating.
Same problem with the Milwaukee. I have two trimmers and four heads. All of them do that or tangle up inside. I can't use them.
Milwaukee all the way
Hi, could you tell me who has more power Dewalt 54v or Ego 56v string trimmer?
The power is about the same on the trimmers. The Ego has a small startup torque (almost like torque steer on FWD car), but is other wise very smooth. BUT after using both for a few weeks, I can confirm, the Dewalt does a much better job at keeping the head speed up. Where as the EGO drops considerably through the thick grass/weeds/brush. So you could say the DeWALT is more powerful, but also keep in mind, got to keep those vents clean or you will burn out the motor. The EGO doesn't have that venting problem.
DeWalt has a 54v platform now? oh my.
@@ryansweeney5711 54v is the designation over seas as that is the actual voltage under load. 60v is the reading you get while idle. Interestingly enough the 54v DeWalt sold in the UK comes with an over sized guard that actually stops grass from flinging in your face while edging unlike the 60v sold in the U.S. For that reason alone I would take the DeWalt over the ego since the guard is DeWalt only downfall.
why doesn't anyone do a battery run time test
perfect for flooring. Used 7-1/4" saw like this to put down thousands of sq of flooring. It can do 2x6 also, but a bit under powered for it.
If you don't mind when you do the vibration test make sure to take all the string out just to help eliminate one other Factor but yeah that Milwaukee be kicking around too much that DeWalt looks way smoother nice test bro
I have the Milwaukee trimmer...great trimmer but how to wind string...not a great head..I just switched it to an ECO 400 head and there is a major difference.. much better... it just screwed on for me.. seemed to be that easy...hope I did it correctly.
终于有亚裔做这样的视频了，就是要是有中文字幕就好了，观看量一定会十几万的人看！没有一个中文博主在做工具介绍的！
Is that RR buildings intro I hear?
we're probably all using the default sounds in the video editor
Torchie!!! Hahaha!!!
Dewalt for the WIN
just fyi the newer dewalt dcst922 folding 14" trimmer, so a bit of a turn of events, so to speak.. there're lots of issues w/ that one having a bit of a wobble. though fixable when you replace the head. i think the 2725 had an uncharacteristically low quality head, the newer models (2825) is a lot better. however, it's always fixable w/ a new head.
Good to know.
I appreciate the advise great video bud
Buying the Milwaukee weeder and edger because of the inclost gear for easier maintenance
Makita 36v new design will crush both!
The 40V Kobalt is garbage, I exchanged it for the Kobalt 80V. Its like night and day, so powerful as good as the my Husky gas unit. The weed wacker has only 15-20 minutes continuous run time on a 2.0 battery (about the same power as the 9.0 Milwaukee). I have 4 chargers and 6 batteries so no big deal, could work all day long without stopping but about half a day continuous is all I could do and needed a long rest. No vibration problem either, I think you have an defective or unbalanced head on the Milwaukee unit.
Definitely possible. There is a lot to be said about the design of the motor being at the rear and shaft driven head.
I have the Milwaukee.. not sure what vibrations you speak of. It is a smooth and powerful eater for me. Love it
My 20 volt Dewalt motor went bad after 2 years and I hardly used it.
My Milwaukee M18 with a quick lock with the hedger and a little chainsaw. thing is a beast!
I’m going to get the trimmer option and throw the Dewalt away.
The only way you’re not going to get a motor dirty is to cut invisible grass.
Thanks for Video!
I have had the 40v Dewalt for 5 years, had it completely covered in wet grass to the point you can't see any part of the head or guard in the pouring rain, and never had an issue. I brush it clean when I am finished and so far so good, so the debris build up is really a non issue for me. The 20 volt is a little under powered for heavy duty use, so that could also be the reason for yours going bad.
MILWAUKEE'S M18 FUEL O.P.E, Quick-Lok Is Way Better Than Both Of Them !!!! FACT # JUST SAYING !!!!!!
based on what?
@@AK-lc8cp Every Other Review + I've Used Both & Own The Quick-Lok ... Dont Get Me Wrong The Dewalt Isn't Too Bad , But Motor Placements A Huge Factor For Longevity & Maintenance Convenience ... My Two Cents !!!
# JUST SAYING !!!!
It's probably either momentum or inertia.
One is a toy and one is a tool.
Is it worth buying the extended warranty on the DCST970X1?
Did everyone miss the huge crack on the Motor housing at 10:32 ?
You made me go inspect the trimmer. There is no crack. That's just how it's put together.
Great video buddy I'm sold on the Walter dewalt.
I just got my trimmer but it keeps dying. I'm trying to use a High Output XC8.0 battery. I need to know why.. any ideas?
Could be dead out of the box. Return and replace it.
Make sure you have the guard on and blade set to the longer line length. If the line gets longer it messes with the speed controller on motor and errors out.
With a driveshaft that long and thin, vibration will certainly be present. Dewalt have significantly less vibration due to the lack of a driveshaft. OSHA warns about the irreversible hand nerve damage due to long term vibration exposure.
To switch the DeWalt to .95 line, do you need to drill anything out or does it fit in the stock/existing holes?
Kevin Renn it’s a drop in replacement. No modifications needed.
Little more torchie!!! Hahahaha!
What is the wattage of each motor? The voltage game is ridiculous.
I don't believe it's specified by the manufacturers..
So what you’re saying is buy an EGO? Got it!
not for string trimming. See other video of head 2 head including the ego.
momentum you goof.
That's a huge microphone!
Go big or go home ?
@@4thewinak in that case get a boom mic and put it in the middle of the shot🤣. I liked the video though.
dewalt sucks milwaukee all day
Dewalt feels better built, you can get speed head for the Dewalt, the bump feed on the Dewalt is the best I've ever used just one tap and the line advances
Lou Cifer agreed!
Agree love the head on the DeWalt, the updated loading mechanism is kinda weird but after a couple times I've gotten pretty fast at doing it you just have to buy or cut 25ft lengths that makes it very simple.
The dewalt has shit for power and mine broke after 4 hours of use. My milwaukee on the other hand is great and has well over 200 hours of hard use on it
That's weird I had the exact opposite experience the Milwaukee burned up the first time I used it returned and got the DeWalt kit with fast charger and 9ah battery for less then the red and it has more power and I'm on my second year using it no problems.
I have the first gen Milwaukee, and I've used the 2nd gen, and both, I found, have very low vibrations. My brother has one of the many DeWalt string trimmers (seeing as, apparently they can't seem to be confident in one string trimmer) and my Milwaukee is clearly a better build quality and a better run tool. Just my opinion
Dewalt isn't confident ? Try to educate yourself. There is one 20v , one 60v ( superior power) , one 40v for commercial use...there is no gen 2,3 like Milwaukee does upgrading every tool every year..
@@joeframer9642 lol... DeWalt is great for home owners, those who don't need high end tools. Milwaukee has pushed the boundaries with their batteries. Do the research. DeWalts marketing machine gets consumers to think higher voltage is better, when in fact the higher voltage has lower amperage in the majority of their batteries. Also because a battery says 60v flex doesn't mean the tool uses 60v. Milwaukee sticks with 2 platforms, 12v and 18v, and have it perfected to work with a high efficiency tool. 90day war on default batteries, and 3 years on Milwaukee. BUT to each their own . DeWalt a tools aren't bad at all, just not construction quality (although some do use it for construction).
To be quite frankly I've wasted too much of my time on this post. I'm out!
And I call bullshit on no gens for DeWalt. You think they never update their staple products? Lol, I kind of believe that seeing as their tools are old and tired looking with falling performance.
@@ryansweeney5711 obviously not a builder, Milwaukee is a toy compared to flexvolt 60v tools, nothing to do with marketing.. We have both and sold the Milwaukee underpowered tools...flexvolt is on every framing job I see, Milwaukee is for plumbers...good automotive tools also, but not construction
Joe Framer The voltage is not the differance, if you take the flex volt battery and the High Output Mikwaukee batteries, they Milwaukee will put out at least as many watts. So the capabilities to generate the same amount of power is there. If you compare the Flexvolt to the new Milwaukee Large frame Fuel motors, they are in most tools actually more powerful/faster then the Flexvolt.
I can't figure out the purpose of the lock-off lever. Does it function on yours?
Not exactly sure
While I appreciate the content you should script out the points you want to make. Your delivery is too long and I lost interest.
agreed.
Stuuuuuuupid comment. Goofball🤦♂️
You were right the first time, it's Kinetic!
Veeeeery loooong...