Dewalt push mower

Looks like Dewalt will be coming out with a push mower 

Cool.

I get the reasoning for the 40v setup as most of their OPE uses it, but would love to see this on the Flexvolt platform!

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That’s frankly pretty confusing. The choice to run it on 2x 20v batteries seems odd when thus far that’s been a flexvolt trick. 

I would think with that much rotating mass you’d really want 120v with 60’s in series. 

If you think about it though, the majority of Dewalt owners will be invested in the 20max line, and Flexvolt owners will be in the minority. Not to mention that you might be able to mount flexvolt batteries on this unit. From a marketing view, I would produce this unit first as well.

Guys, get real. Within 6 months of this mower hitting the market there will be 40v and FlexVolt versions too. Just like blowers and trimmers etc. 

You realize you are in violation of your agreement with DeWALT when you share that screen shot. For folks who don’t know, some people are invited to participate in the Insights program, they get to see and offer input on some of the things that DeWALT is considering manufacturing.  

Grumpy MSG wrote:

5 minutes ago, Grumpy MSG said:

You realize you are in violation of your agreement with DeWALT when you share that screen shot. For folks who don’t know, some people are invited to participate in the Insights program, they get to see and offer input on some of the things that DeWALT is considering manufacturing.  

That could be anyone’s screenshot. 

Grumpy MSG wrote:

26 minutes ago, Grumpy MSG said:

You realize you are in violation of your agreement with DeWALT when you share that screen shot. For folks who don’t know, some people are invited to participate in the Insights program, they get to see and offer input on some of the things that DeWALT is considering manufacturing.  

Not my screen shot 

Interesting, I guess they gotta get guys to use them 20v paper weights one way or another! I KID I KID LOL


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FlexVolt mower please. 2x 60v Max for 6.0 amp hour with the big new yellow packs. 😀

Finally. Definitely surprised it’s 20v over 40v or 60v but it makes sense.

Well Dewalt should surprise us and put dual battery platform ports on it. One for 2x20v max and one for a 40v max. That way anyone invested in Dewalt battery platforms could go and buy it without investing in a new platform.

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I’m shocked Dewalt hasn’t requested this be taken down yet, the spies are slacking…

Hugh Jass wrote:

I’m shocked Dewalt hasn’t requested this be taken down yet, the spies are slacking…

Just a thought, but they took 20 V to 60 V… Why not take 40 V 120 V? 2x 40v packs would give you a TON of juice and power…. sure it’ll weigh a ton and a half but it’s on wheels already… I’m imagining a new mobile power station to run the welder off of!  Or maybe a whole Job trailer… Just kidding..,. For now…

dilloncorr wrote:

43 minutes ago, dilloncorr said:

Just a thought, but they took 20 V to 60 V… Why not take 40 V 120 V? 2x 40v packs would give you a TON of juice and power…. sure it’ll weigh a ton and a half but it’s on wheels already… I’m imagining a new mobile power station to run the welder off of!  Or maybe a whole Job trailer… Just kidding..,. For now…

They have achieved that with the flex volt, they have a power bank with 4 batteries to get to 120 to run tools off of, doubt you can run a welder but its a start, their big miter is a 120v on 2 flex packs

There’s already a cordless welder though. 

But ironically enough there’s this posted just 4 hrs ago: 

dilloncorr wrote:

1 hour ago, dilloncorr said:

Just a thought, but they took 20 V to 60 V… Why not take 40 V 120 V? 2x 40v packs would give you a TON of juice and power…. sure it’ll weigh a ton and a half but it’s on wheels already… I’m imagining a new mobile power station to run the welder off of!  Or maybe a whole Job trailer… Just kidding..,. For now…

Yes, like Hugh said, they have a DeWalt cordless welder, forgot who makes it for them

Hugh Jass wrote:

5 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

But ironically enough there’s this posted just 4 hrs ago: 

 

 

Yes!! Saw that, pretty sick!

Hugh Jass wrote:

44 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

There’s already a cordless welder though. 

yea i saw that on IG, forgot about the welder too it aint cheap!

JimboS1ice wrote:

Just now, JimboS1ice said:

yea i saw that on IG, forgot about the welder too it aint cheap!

No, it’s completely ridiculous…just goes to show what a game changer flexvolt is/will be. 

KnarlyCarl wrote:

2 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said:

Yes, like Hugh said, they have a DeWalt cordless welder, forgot who makes it for them

 

 

Yes!! Saw that, pretty sick!

I know there’s a cordless welder, and the power station. I just can’t help but think there’s no reason not to turn the 40v into “flex-max” or something like that. Instead of a 2AH 60V it could be a 2AH 120v… or more! Same principle as the Flexvolt but starting with bigger batteries with bigger cells. Multiple sets of series cells in parallel. Like the backpack blower on crack. To me, in this case, the limiting factor would be size… a 15 lb battery would make a hand operated tool a bit unwieldy. On The other hand, a mower that could have two or three of these would have a TON of power and run time. Bigger stuff like mowers, air compressors, a welder, 42″ fan, negative air machine, etc. that are already on wheels might really be feasible. Maybe even getting a 30-60lb breaker? Not sure, I’d have to look into the power draw of the different items. 

JimboS1ice wrote:

6 hours ago, JimboS1ice said:

yea i saw that on IG, forgot about the welder too it aint cheap!

Not cheap at all; On clearance at CPO $2970 – $200 on the current sale until the 16th. Plus another 11% off for the next day or so.

http://www.cpooutlets.com/dewalt-dcw100k-portable-stick-and-tig-welder-kit/dewndcw100k,default,pd.html

Shows a list price of $4500… Meh. Not sure how accurate list prices are these days, but that’s a lot of jack for a small welder. Stick welder at that. TIG option on this is pretty much useless as Dewalt has zero information on accessories and availability, and the manual is of little use as well.

dilloncorr wrote:

5 hours ago, dilloncorr said:

I know there’s a cordless welder, and the power station. I just can’t help but think there’s no reason not to turn the 40v into “flex-max” or something like that. Instead of a 2AH 60V it could be a 2AH 120v… or more! Same principle as the Flexvolt but starting with bigger batteries with bigger cells. Multiple sets of series cells in parallel. Like the backpack blower on crack. To me, in this case, the limiting factor would be size… a 15 lb battery would make a hand operated tool a bit unwieldy. On The other hand, a mower that could have two or three of these would have a TON of power and run time. Bigger stuff like mowers, air compressors, a welder, 42″ fan, negative air machine, etc. that are already on wheels might really be feasible. Maybe even getting a 30-60lb breaker? Not sure, I’d have to look into the power draw of the different items. 

Well in this case, strap the portable power generator on your back and anything becomes ”cordless”! You could grab a corded saw, plug it in your pack, then grab your corded leaf blower and clear the dust off the driveway, then your corded edger and go along the driveway because your noticed the edge getting a little hairy while you were blowing it off, then your corded hedge trimmer for the bushes around the house. Your truck needs vacuumed out, just grab your wife’s vacuum with a hose attachment, plug it in your back LOL!!! They already have back pack power for ego ope… But this is one step further, corded tools are cheap, all you need is the DeWalt power bank on your back, 4 batteries and you can run anything 115v from it. Compared to getting all cordless tools, this option is the cheap route! hahahah

Lol at using 40v max packs to get to 120. Just use two 3.0/9.0 FlexVolt packs. People already complain about two batteries, 3 would be pathetic. Basically the niche the power station fills. 

Guys, one limitation you may not be aware is that the DeWalt Flexvolt packs can be air shipped due to their 20v 6ah rating. The higher rated packs such as Milwaukee’s 9.0ah pack cannot. They must be ground shipped.

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albert.amantea wrote:

45 minutes ago, albert.amantea said:

Guys, one limitation you may not be aware is that the DeWalt Flexvolt packs can be air shipped due to their 20v 6ah rating. The higher rated packs such as Milwaukee’s 9.0ah pack cannot. They must be ground shipped.

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Correct, DeWalt puts in a special shipping clip that disengages part of the battery….. Not exactly sure how the mechanism works, but I understand the concept

KnarlyCarl wrote:

Correct, DeWalt puts in a special shipping clip that disengages part of the battery….. Not exactly sure how the mechanism works, but I understand the concept

albert.amantea wrote:

38 minutes ago, albert.amantea said:

Actually, the pack defaults to 20v 6ah mode, allowing it to be shipped. There are 2 tabs internally that must be depressed, and an electronic signature, before the pack goes to 60v mode.
The shipping clip is simply a cover to protect against short circuit, same as anyone else’s packs.

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it does default to 20v 6ah but the restriction on air shipment is for a certain watt-hour amount and so the clip actually causes a mechanical disconnect between some of the banks of cells giving you separate lower amp hour batteries that are within the limit.

Bremon wrote:

3 hours ago, Bremon said:

Lol at using 40v max packs to get to 120. Just use two 3.0/9.0 FlexVolt packs. People already complain about two batteries, 3 would be pathetic. Basically the niche the power station fills. 

20-> 60

40-> 120

so you can have two 40v batteries totaling 4ah (or higher) of 120, or two 60v batteries totaling 2 ah of 120.

plus you can put bigger cells in a bigger battery.

id say if this were being read by Dewalt they’d mark my idea off the storyboard!

20v for the non-pro user. 40v for pro user who wants runtime. 60v for pro user who wants power

Jronman wrote:

20v for the non-pro user. 40v for pro user who wants runtime. 60v for pro user who wants power

dilloncorr wrote:

4 hours ago, dilloncorr said:

20-> 60

40-> 120

 

so you can have two 40v batteries totaling 4ah (or higher) of 120, or two 60v batteries totaling 2 ah of 120.

 

plus you can put bigger cells in a bigger battery.

 

id say if this were being read by Dewalt they’d mark my idea off the storyboard!

Like FlexVolt? You want 30 cell batteries or what? How does 2x 40v Max get you to 120?

The FlexVolt 3.0/9.0 and 20v Max 6.0 are “bigger batteries” literally and figuratively.

albert.amantea wrote:

1 hour ago, albert.amantea said:

Not exactly.

It all depends on the requirements of the task at hand. I use 20v all day long as a pro user. So do a lot of tradesmen.

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20v Max all day for tradesmen with the likes of drills, saws, etc. A lawnmower blade is a fair size, and long grass can be a decent load on a motor. 2x 20v Max probably doesn’t get a pro the power or runtime he wants. Look at 2 20v Max batteries compared to an Ego battery. 

Anytime time frame when the dewalt mower be released? I’m in the market for the ego 21 self propelled but it would be nice to stay on one platform..????

Bigmikez wrote:

11 minutes ago, Bigmikez said:

Anytime time frame when the dewalt mower be released? I’m in the market for the ego 21 self propelled but it would be nice to stay on one platform..????

Technically, we’re not supposed to even know about it hahah

Bigmikez wrote:

12 hours ago, Bigmikez said:

Anytime time frame when the dewalt mower be released? I’m in the market for the ego 21 self propelled but it would be nice to stay on one platform..????

Next year. lol. 

A little ridiculous that this isn’t 40V like the rest of their OPE line. Hopefully, Dewalt comes out with a parallel offering that uses either single or dual 40V batteries. There are places that just aren’t practical for my riding mower to go. I am starting to get worried that I invested heavily in a platform that won’t get developed well. 

Sarbatche wrote:

8 hours ago, Sarbatche said:

A little ridiculous that this isn’t 40V like the rest of their OPE line. Hopefully, Dewalt comes out with a parallel offering that uses either single or dual 40V batteries. There are places that just aren’t practical for my riding mower to go. I am starting to get worried that I invested heavily in a platform that won’t get developed well. 

You probably won’t need it until April at this point. I would guess if you think about it, coming out with a 2 X 20V, covers the more popular battery platform. they could also use a different battery mount and 95% of the same mower and use a 40V battery. 

It would be like the 20V MAX to 18V NiCad adapter. Different battery in the same tool. That six pack charger should offer you hope that they are going to continue to add to the line.