Lawn mowers and trimmers

DeWalt DCMHT563P1 XR review

DeWalt DCMHT563P1 XR

CHOICE Expert Rating

60%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good handles, comfortable for horizontal and vertical trimming
  • Light enough
  • Good visibility while trimming hedges
  • Slight vibration only
  • Has a trigger lock for extra safety (but it is small)
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline trimming performance, feels underpowered, and struggles a lot with thicker branches
  • Cutting head guard is hard to slide to remove and put back on

Type

Type
Battery

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
60%
Performance score
50%
Ease of use score
70%
Year tested
2024

Sustainability

Warranty (yrs)
3
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Weight (kg)
3.6
Blade length (cm)
55
Tooth gap (cm)
3.3
Battery voltage (V)
18
Battery rating (Ah)
5
Claimed battery charge time (min)
75
Noise at user's position (db)
82
Noise at 7.5m (db)
63
Website
dewalt.com.au

Cost

Price
$299.00

Features

Hand guard
Wrap around front handle
Blade extension
Yes (on every set of comb teeth)
Rotating head

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