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DeWalt · Updated June 2026

DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer: price, specs & release date

DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer, released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: dewalt.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark20/100#8 of 11 in class

The DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer is listed at $329 on dewalt.com as of 2026-06-27, #9 cheapest of 11 string trimmers (median $249.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 20/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 11 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest string trimmers: BLACK+DECKER LSTE525 20V MAX EASYFEED 12" String Trimmer/Edger — $119

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Is the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer a good buy?

At $329, the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer is #9 cheapest of the 11 string trimmers we track, where the median is $269.99. On the spec sheet, its cutting swath of 17 in is above the median of the 11, its weight of 10.3 lb is above the median of the 11, and its line diameter of 0.080 in is at the median of the 11.

Specifications

Price (US)$329 MSRP, DCST972X1 kit; FLEXVOLT DCB609 battery (9.0Ah in 20V mode, 3.0Ah in 60V mode) + charger. Product now marked discontinued on DeWalt.com
BrandDeWalt
Released2021
Power sourcebattery
Cutting swath (in)17 in
Shaft typestraight
Line diameter (in)0.080 in
Feed typebump
Engine cc or voltage60 V
Weight (lb)10.3

Source: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by protoolreviews.com. DeWalt official kit page (DCST972X1) confirms 60V MAX, 15/17 in adjustable swath (max 17 in), 0.080 in dual line (0.095 compatible), bump-feed quick-load spool, discontinued status. The included FLEXVOLT DCB609 is 3.0Ah in 60V mode (9.0Ah in 20V mode) — draft's '9.0Ah' priceNote corrected. Source URL corrected from tool-only (DCST972B) to the X1 kit. Straight shaft and 10.3 lb bare weight per Pro Tool Reviews; $329 kit MSRP per PTR/retailers.

Is the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer worth it vs cheaper string trimmers?

DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer against its closest cheaper and pricier string trimmers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked

ProductPricePower sourceCutting swath (in)Shaft typeLine diameter (in)Feed type
DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer this$329battery17 instraight0.080 inbump
Echo SRM-225 21.2cc Straight Shaft Gas String Trimmer$279.99gas17 instraight0.095 inbump
Husqvarna 525LST 25.4cc Gas String Trimmer$399.99gas19.3 instraight0.095 inbump

Frequently asked questions

How much does the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer cost?

The DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer has a US price of $329 (MSRP, DCST972X1 kit; FLEXVOLT DCB609 battery (9.0Ah in 20V mode, 3.0Ah in 60V mode) + charger. Product now marked discontinued on DeWalt.com), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer compare on price?

At $329, the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer is #9 cheapest of the 11 string trimmers we track, where the median is $269.99.

When was the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer released?

The DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer was released 2021.

What are the DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer's key specs?

DeWalt DCST972 FLEXVOLT 60V MAX 17" Brushless String Trimmer (DeWalt): power source battery, cutting swath in 17 in, shaft type straight, line diameter in 0.080 in, feed type bump. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $329 at dewalt.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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