Replace Dewalt String Trimmer Head 20v 40v 60v | Upgrade weed eater bump feed Flexvolt
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2019
- In this episode we will show you how to upgrade or replace your dewalt string trimmer head.
The original head that comes with the dewalt string trimmer is ok, works ok, but loading line in the head is a pain. The newer trimmers comes with better heads, which look like a copy of the Speedfeed head, like an Echo Speedfeed 400. But, the those of us who have older dewalt string trimmers were not as lucky.
So Upgrade your head with the Husqvarna T35 bump feed head which seems to be great match for the DeWalt string trimmers. To my knowledge this process will work on all current (july 2019) DeWalt string trimmers in production 20v 40v and 60v. DCST920 DCST925 DCKO97 DCKO97M1 DCST990 DCST990X1 DCST920B DCST920B DCST990M1 DCST990 DCST990H1 DCST970X1 DCST970 DCST990B DCST995B DCST991M1 DCST991B DCST970B DWO1DT915 DWO1DT980 DWO1DT995 DWO1DT801 DWO1DT802
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Hope this has helped you guys out.
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Thank you for saving my day!! I deliberately avoid trimming my lawn because my DeWalt 40v trimmer keeps eating string. This new head from Echo (which you referenced) has made my lawn trimming a less stressful task.
Thanks for the video. I will upgrade the weed-eater head (that's what I call it too) on my 20 Volt model to save major headaches restringing the original one. I stopped using it because I could never get it right. Just seemed to tangle up inside.
Thank you for your video. I purchased the Echo Speed Feed from Amazon for my own Christmas present!. Most of the reviews posted stated you could NOT use the Speed Feed with a DeWalt 20v trimmer. I searched the Echo website and could not find the DeWalt brand listed so I was ready to return it and go back the original OEM head. Then I came across your video and saw you contracted those reviews so I gave it a try. Wow, the entire process took no more than 10 minutes. It worked!
Ed Bestvina nice! Good work man! Great upgrade!
Woo ooh🤗being a woman girly girl I do my yard and moms, wondered why my 60v kept being used to quick, making it hard to just do the yard without stopping. Your video was great, I celebrated when I took the top off, at once per your link, thank you, I ordered the Husqvarna head, will replace it and next week, get to work🏋🏾♀️just want to thank you for explaining it so a woman can follow and do it successfully. My dad would be proud and laugh at me🙏🏽God bless I’m following youuuuuu now
haha of course! glad to be of service! Nice Job doing it yourself!
I was going nuts trying to find DeWalt replacement parts ( my head was taken apart at some point and I lost the head cap) but seeing this makes life soooo much easier knowing its a pretty simple fix. Thanks A LOT . :)
I can’t begin to thank you for creating this video. I have a Dewalt 20 Volt string trimmer and it took 4.23 minutes to replace the pathetic Dewalt head with the T35 Husqvana head. So very easy. Thanks again.
Have you tried it yet? How does it run?
Yes I have tried it and it works fantastically.
Holy smokes, man! I’m so grateful for this tutorial!! I have to replace the string in my Dewalt, and I couldn’t figure out how to get the whole cap off. Thank you so much 👊
Thanks! I just changed out the head on my de Walt. Without your video I wouldn’t have been able to get it done.
Moses Torres welcome! Glad to be of service!
Which dewalt weed trimmer did you have?
Great video! My original Dewalt head did not want to feed the line and it was a pain to load string into. Great weed eater just a bad head. Love the replacement!
Thank you! I was about to replace my head because the 0.09 DeWalt line had melted and the part in the center was plugged in the center winder. Anyhow, once I got the head off (thanks to your video) I was able to take it apart and salvage the original echo speed feed like head. Thanks again.
Nice video. You are a natural teacher. Thanks, I'll buy one for my DeWalt!
Awesome video! Exactly what I was hoping to find. Thank you for.making that!
Excellent! This was so easy with your help!!!
Well that was the easiest how to video ever. Great job and you got right into the swap without all the intro rambling.
Glad it helped
Thank you very much. I was getting a bit frustrated with mine never wanting to feed. Mine came with the head showed at 1:23 and it doesn't work very well.
Thank you very much. This was very helpful as I was getting tired of my dewalt head. Replaced as you described with T35 and I’m happy.
Which dewalt model did I you have?
Thanks for making this video. I do owns a Dewalt 60 v Flex Volt and this video is great for me. I wish you had added how to reload the string because most people online seems to not too sure about what to do. I too even had trouble knowing before I played around with the machine and fingered.
Thanks for the video. Did this my dewalt weed eater and worked perfectly!
I did this with my DeWalt 20v string trimmer and have never looked toward putting that original one back on in the least. They work great and are so much easier to fool with than the DeWalt head was. They are also a heck of a lot cheaper on the wallet to purchase, too, besides having actual spare caps which can be ordered, as well, unlike the DeWalt original head.
yep!
Your third grade English teacher should be fired.
@james Huey Did you go with the T25 or T35? I also have a 20V.
@@douglaswatters7303 Ever wonder why no one invites you to their parties? It's because you're boring. You don't have to wonder anymore. Just have to get a personality. See if you can borrow one from a friend. Oops! That's another problem. What friends?
The head that came with my DeWalt was crap. It kept jamming. Your video showed me how to replace it with another head that works great. I didn't know how to lock the head. Thanks!!!!
Good video bought the Husqvarna T35 works great with the 20V Dewalt string trimmer.
Thanks for making this video. Very helpful!
Thank you for making this video! I ordered the replacement head and I have the use of my trimmer back. Thanks!!!!
Thank you for the easy-to-follow instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
Our 60V head jammed up the last time we used it, and that was the last straw. I am actually going with a plastic blade head so that I can clear some brush. Then I will probably get the one your suggested in your video. But you definitely make it very clear how to take the old one off. The manual was terrible for those instructions. Thanks for your very clear help!!!!!
welcome!
Thanks for posting this! This video helped me swap out my head on my 60v Dewalt.
Welcome!
Does your dewalt now have less vibrations?
Dewalt DWO1DT995 quickload replacement spool head. This works also.
Thanks for the video. One recommendation for head removal: use a wood bar clamp to remove the old head…provides good leverage.
Thanks for the video. After watching I went out and bought a T35 and put it onto my Dewalt. It seems to work fine and none too soon! I have three trimming jobs tomorrow.
Just the tutorial I needed....perfect...thanks
Welcome!
Thank you this video was exactly what I needed!
Thank you Thank You Thank you. I inherited this thing and have seen about 10 videos. Yours is the best. Now back to the video to restring this thing.
Excellent video. That's what I was looking for. I order the same T35 . I'm trying to upgrade my 20V Dewalt trimmer.
I also have seen in an earlier comments, that this trimmers have problems with motors , and one of the suggestions was to cover the motor with a piece of pantyhose/tighs with rubber bent
Keeps inside and outside of the motor clean.
Thanks for sharing
I took the head off a kawasaki trimmer and put it on the dewalt .
Way better head .quick line change
Great upgrade. Turned my 20v, mostly-useful trimmer into a real grass ninja!
Awesome!
was it a dewalt 20v DCST920 ? How do you like your new trimmer head?
did you go with the 25 or the 35 size? thanks
Dude great explanation. Super easy.
Thanks for posting this! My DeWALT 20V trimmer was vibrating like crazy the other day because one of the spools ran out of string. I was looking for DeWALT string but instead I'm going to upgrade to the Echo Speedfeed 400 or Husqvarna T35. Thanks!
UPDATE: Installed and the trimmer definitely runs WAY smoother. I did find it quite difficult removing the entire head by itself and ended up undoing all the bolts/washers which in the end was way easier. Thanks again!
nice!. yeah it's way better with the better head. Now im using a speedfeed head since i've worn out the T35.
Useful video...thanks!
You're the man!
You sure saved this woman thank you.
Most helpful one I’ve seen. Thank you so much 👍🏼👍🏼
your selcome
Excellent! THANK YOU1
This was very helpful. My head broke in the middle of doing my ditch.. My local hardware store had stihl heads and it screwed right on. Will be a big improvement over the dewalt style
Welcome
Excellent how-to. Well done.
Thanks for the info. Just changed my head out yesterday. FYI - The standard T35 head works and was cheaper than the universal (in Canada anyway - less than half the price).
In Canada as well. Just ordered the T35, much cheaper then the T35x, anyone know the difference
@@RDhali The T35 only has the one thread in it, where the universal one has a bunch of adapters with different threads to fit multiple trimmers.
Thanks I'm at work
Needed this
Enjoy!
I called it a weedeater to, I guess because weedeater came out with that first. Thank you great video.
Have you tried replacing with a fixed head? I had a cub cadet that i would cut the line and manually feed and was a heck of a lot easier than feeding the bump head
Mine has the new DeWalt head and it's trash. I re-fed the wire three times yesterday in 30 minutes. Bumping the head caused it to suck the line in instead of feed. Anyway, Thanks! Ordering that new head!
Thanks , i would've torn the darn thing from the inside out , this made my day easier !
Thank you very much. Awesome video.
Welcome!
The Hole where you Inserted the screwdriver has gotten grass stuck in there 2x to both my 20v dewalt WEED-EATERS..making them not rotate , I will try this & try to take a look if I can get a closer look to pull it out & get them both working!!
There is a big metal washer/spacer and a black plastic washer/spacer that comes in the kit. Should we use those parts?
Thank You!
I will upgrade my Dewalt 60v trimmer with H.T35. My only concern is does it affect the motor because it looks a bit bigger and heavier than original Dewalt spool?
Have the 20v came with dewalt speed head had lot of trouble with it go the echo 400 easy installation thanks to your video didn't need spacer but I have the same troubles either the echo jamming and not feeding maybe its the way I'm bumping I'm really tired of taking it apart it came with .95 line yesterday I changed to .080 line hoping that will work
hmm, not sure i can relate. i haven't experienced that issue. let us know if the smaller line helped.
Been reading a lot about this don't seem to be the only 1 with problems some say line gets brittle and breaks try soaking line in water some say a little silicone helps the echo came pre loaded maybe old line ? Question when you bump how much line is supposed to feed thanx
Good information bro
no better head on the market. my t35 is still problem free after 12+ years. Also put string on by locating middle & hooking loop in center notch in spool then wind both top & bottom in direction of arrow shown on spools edge. dont wind each line seperately like some vids show, thats wrong and slower too. excellent head!! Dont forget to grease the gearbox and cable inside the shaft on your trimmer too. most take NLGI "0" grade. I buy Chevron big tube its cheaper than OEM little tubes.
Do these change out steps and replacement spool work for the Dewalt trimmers with the larger head you mentioned?
I am not 100% certain, since I do not own the newer dewalt trimmer, but from close looks in store, it does appear it would work with the newer models. I am about 90% confident it would.
I have a 40V DeWalt, for 4 years now and it's almost umpossible to get the spool off, clearing that white nub from the window in the side. After fighting that for 10 minutes then I have to get some heavy duty scissors to slide under edge to pop off. Broke or bent several because it's that tough.. It's not the flex volt model. Wondering if the T35 will work on my model.
He was able to hold in his inner Kung-Fu almost until the end, but it leaked out 🤣
That aside good video 🤙
Is there a CUTTER HEAD from somewhere that will fit my Dewalt 20 volt.
Little NYLON BLADES. TO cut longer , taller growth.
Great job dude! I love my 60v DeWalt, but I hate the string head. This is just what I needed to make the upgrade. Thanks for your work.
Great instructions. I also have the 20V De Walt trimmer and that Quickload feed head is really not worth it. I notice there are more expensive universal Husqvarna T35 replacement heads and some non universal on Amazon. Since you indicated you didn't need all those adapters, can I assume the non universal T35 will work on my DeWalt DCST920 Type 4?
I have the same question but mine is a DCST970. Did you end up getting the non-universal t-35 and did it work?
Thank you very helpful..
great!
that sounds better too. much smoother. are those heads disposable. or do you refill them when the string runs out ?
refill when the string runs out. which is much easier than the previous OEM head.
Thank you so much for clarifying that the newer models (dcst970x1s) comes with the new head. I was wondering why all of these UA-cam videos were showing a different head mechanism...
rmul86 glad to help!
rmul86, I didn't realize the difference between dcst970x1 and dcst970x1s until too late. Does your Dewalt dcst970x1s owner's manual have a parts list that lists the guard assembly or guard parts numbers that you'd be willing to share or divulge? Same with the spool part number for dcst970x1s, if you're willing. Thanks for any assistance you're willing to provide (since I can't locate some of this parts info for dcst970x1s, but can for dcst970x1)
Can I put a bushwhacker head on this trimmer? I have the original flex volt that doesn’t allow for attachments but I want to cut heavy duty or possibly edge with it. Any advice?
is there a brush blade that can be put on the 40 volt DCTS990?
I have a Dewalt 20V model DCST925. Will this work for me? I'm going insane with the head it came with!
i need the answer to this question!
Thank you
So can i switch the ryobi head trimmer to husqvarna t25 or 135
Good presentation, but a little long. How do you add string to this head? Thanks
Have a 20v weed trimmer like yours, would you recommend this head over the the quick reel that Dewalt offers now?? Amazon has the quick reel for $115 seems pricey that's Canadian. Was hoping the one you showed was a quick reel or does Husqvarna offer such a unit??
Anthony Macneil the Husqvarna head you still have to wind the line around the string holder. It is much easier than most people think or are afraid of. I would prefer this Husqvarna head over the speed feed head, as it seems more durable and better built. The t35 head and the echo speed feed heads are widely used by professionals landscapers in my area. Yeah $115 is a bit too pricey for a head replacement.
@@4thewinak Will the Echo speed feed universal fit model 99944200907 work on a Dewalt weed trimmer? Thank you for your reply it helps having knowledge great video
Will this work on the dcst925 and should i go with the bigger spool or smaller one
I can't say for sure, since i don't have it, but it looks like it would. You should get a head that is as close to your OEM head as possible. I would think the smaller one would be better since 20v is less powered than the flexvolt trimmer. It will allow for higher head speed and quicker ramp up!
I just bought the Dewalt 20V 14” trimmer about a month ago. The string isn’t to hard to load, but trying to get it to come out by hand is another thing. I’ve had three spool cap covers break in this short amount of time. They only sale the spool and not the cap cover which is BS. Then the rubber on my handle is already breaking away and the button control piece at the top is cracking along with the rubber over it. This is model DCST922B. I am really pissed off with this trimmer. I cannot and will not recommend it. When I first used it I was happy, but now I’m pissed. Lots of money wasted on batteries and chargers too. Try it at your own risk, but you have been warned👍😂. One more thing it shuts down after a short time in use then starts right back up. I also bought two new Stihl weed eaters and their bump system really sucks. Going back to Husqvarna next time using fuel. Screw these battery ones👍
Gonna try this on my DCST920 with the new head (which likes to jam and stop feeding). You said the T-25 is the one for the 20volt, correct? Has anyone tried the smaller one? TIA
I use the smaller head on the Makita string trimmer. It should work fine, allows it to spin faster, but has less mass in motion
Thank you brother!
My pleasure!
I hope this doesn't sound stupid but is one those head that you tap and it self feeds?
hwjr1 yes. The t35 head is a bump feed head. When you bump the head on the ground the blue part feeds the line.
Love the vid man but what the ending =))
THANK YOU!!!!!
M10 or M12 cap connector?
I know that that old Dewalt head sucks and I hate it but what makes the other once better?
The old head was a bit difficult to wind line. If you didn't use it much and had to wind the line for the first few time you would think it's extremely difficult since you have to pretty much make a crimp on one end then start winding, without unwinding the other. If you winded the line a lot, you would be use to it. Also mine some how got damaged and string started breaking at the eyelet. The NEW one has a larger and smoother eyelet which is better for larger like like .095, and also winding the line is significantly easier, and you can wind one long line, instead of two smaller lines. When the bumper wears out on the new head, you can also easily just replace the bumper instead of the whole head unlike the original head.
Lit!
Will this work on the 2021 Dewalt 60v model?
I’m not sure as to I don’t have the multi had system. But looking at the photos it does seem like it would
Hi handsome, thanks for the video
Why does my machine beep? I changed the string and the battery is fully charged
I recommend to only tightening lightly. the rotation of the trimmer will finish it for yu.
probably better advice. some heads will fly off when the trimmer brakes hard.
Someone in a review said supposedly you can’t replace the dewalt 60 volt weed trimmer head/.
C c well as you can see you can’t believe everything you see on UA-cam.
4thewin unless you’re a magician perhaps
you only have to lightly hand tighten it. that's why it's reverse threaded, it tightens itself.
I have dewalt DCM561PBS can anyone tell me if this will fit please?
You don’t have to turn it on real tight. It’s designed to self tighten,that’s why they use a left handed thread.
Dewalt just discontinued the 40V Max line. :(
I know. but probably didn't make much sense for them to keep it.
Because it’s inferior. Backward compatibility is huge!
Weed Eater is a brand name that is used as a generic name, Xerox/photocopy, Kleenex/tissue, etc.
Smart people call it a weed eater or weed whacker
Weed Eater is a brand name, sort of like Kleenex vs tissue.
What are the benefits of this head?
loading the line is significantly better than the original head. Because it's easier also saves time when loading line, and if you're using it a lot, you save a lot of time. Also because of the design in my situation it gets caught less vines and wires.
4thewin I have the new dewalt 60 volt trimmer but it seems to vibrate in hands a lot. I wonder if this head you mention would reduce vibrations to hands?
oh man this thing rocks, thanks bro!
You do realize that is a reverse thread. I have Not seen any that are not as the head would fly off. Unless it spins the opposite direction. But thank you for the video. I am thinking of of buying one of these to chop it up and mounting the power head on the edge of my mower deck, being the brushless motor is on top of the head it would be easy to do.. Then putting the rest of it under the seat of my Zero turn and running a throttle cable to a thumb switch on one of my steering arms. Then I could just press the thumb throttle to turn it on and trim along my house and trees as I mow. I have a bunch of 20 volt max tools so the charger and battery could be useful for them as well. But I do not want to put a bump stock head onit. Instead I want a pivot pro head that holds 4 pieces of string doubled over and they are mounted so they can pivot so they swing out of the way when up against something and the string last forever without it breaking or having to replace it. I have used these types of heads before and I was real skeptical but they work rather well. I think they will fit as they are universal and come with many mounting options.
For the life of me I can not get it off. No vice and nothing to affix a vice too 😭
You need to replace the eylets on the head, they are a wear item..
I wanted something light weight and capable of cutting. This little string trimmer is just that ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . The battery will last about half an hour. It cuts through most weeds and grass. I wanted to see what this trimmer could do and tried cutting down some brush. It does okay with light brush but heavy brush, not so much. This is a great tool for trimming around the yard. It's not great for clearing out brush but no one would expect it to be.Out of the box, this trimmer is extremely easy to use. All I had to do was attach the guard and load the battery.