A pro grade 24 in trimmer for landscapers and M18 owners who face thick, woody growth.
Tool Nut $479
For DeWalt FLEXVOLT owners with long, thick hedges who want a big blade and do not mind extra weight.
- 26 inBlade
- 1 inCutting capacity
- 11.5 lb (without battery)Weight
- 3 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Long 26 in blade with a 1-1/4 in tooth gap takes big bites out of overgrown hedges
- FLEXVOLT battery also runs DeWalt’s 20V MAX tools
- Brushless motor at up to 3,400 strokes per minute
- Wrap around front handle helps when trimming at odd angles
- DeWalt lists 11.47 lb for the bare tool, heavy for long sessions
- No rotating rear handle
- DeWalt publishes no runtime figure
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | DCHT870T1 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Blade length | 26 in |
| Cutting capacity | 1 in |
| Strokes per minute | 3,400 |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 60 V, 6 Ah of battery |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 11.5 lb (without battery) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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