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DeWalt DCM572X1-XE review

Battery (cordless) blower vac. Priced at $498.

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Blower type
Battery (cordless)
Vacuum function View more details.

Some models are blower-only; this option shows the ones that also have a vacuum feature.

No
Recommended View more details.

We recommend blower vacs that score at least 80% overall.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This overall score is made up of the performance score (65%) and ease of use score (35%). We recommend blower vacs with a CHOICE Expert Rating of 80% or more.

Performance score View more details.

We test with dry leaves and small twigs in a 20 square metre area. We time how long it takes to blow all the leaves into a pile, and for models with a vacuum function, how long it then takes to convert from blower to vacuum mode and vacuum up the pile of leaves. The fastest blowers clear the area of leaves in under 4 minutes. If a model runs out of power before cleaning the whole area its score is penalised accordingly.

Ease of use score View more details.

We check how easy each model is to use. This includes using its controls, and and how comfortable it is to hold and operate.

Noise at user's position and at 7.5m (dBA) View more details.

We measure the blower noise in blower mode at the user's ear level and at 7.5m away.

Price View more details.

Recommended or typical retail, as of December 2017.

$498
Motor power / capacity
Not applicable
Battery
54V, Li-ion
Battery capacity (Ah) View more details.

Measured in ampere-hours (Ah). Larger capacity typically means a longer running time.

Battery life (min) / stated charge time View more details.

Battery life is the running time in minutes. Stated charge time is the claimed time to charge the battery from flat to full charge (not measured).

Cord length (cm) View more details.

na - Not applicable (not electric mains-powered).

Not applicable
Claimed blow speed (km/h)
207
Claimed bag capacity (L) View more details.

na - Not applicable (no bag / vacuum function).

Not applicable
Warranty (years) View more details.

Some blowers have separate warranties for the battery and the blower.

3
Blower dimensions (cm, L x W x H)
96 x 23 x 40
Weight (kg)
4.5
Contents of packaging
Blower, wide nozzle, large nozzle, DCB547-XE battery, DCB118-XE charger, instructions, warranty
Country of origin
China
Website
dewalt.com.au
Detachable tube
Yes
Carry strap
No
Nose wheel View more details.

This helps when vacuuming, as it's easier to trundle the inlet around on the ground if it has a nose wheel.

No
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