DeWalt
DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer
$329
Released 2021
Best String Trimmers · head-to-head
DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer vs Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer is cheaper at $249.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Stihl
Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer
$249.99Cheaper
Which is better: the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer or Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer?
The Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer is the cheaper at $249.99. The Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer | Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $329 | $249.99 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Stihl |
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Power source | battery | battery |
| Cutting swath (in) | 17 in | 13.8 in |
| Shaft type | straight | straight |
| Line diameter (in) | 0.080 in | 0.080 in |
| Feed type | bump | bump |
| Engine cc or voltage | 60 V | 36 V |
| Weight (lb) | 10.3 | 7.3 |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
Sources — DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-19). Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer and Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cutting swath (in): DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer 17 in vs Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer 13.8 in
- Engine cc or voltage: DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer 60 V vs Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer 36 V
- Weight (lb): DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer 10.3 vs Stihl FSA 60 R Battery String Trimmer 7.3