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DeWalt DCST972B — 60V MAX* 17 in. Brushless Cordless Attachment Capable String Trimmer
60V MAX string trimmer with attachment-capable drive and a 17-inch cutting swath. Additional attachments are separate products; a standard 20V pack cannot power it. Battery and charger are sold separately.
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battery (4)
- DeWalt DCB609 — 20V/60V MAX FLEXVOLT 9Ah BatteryCheck this exact pair
Conditions and evidence
CompatibleThe reviewed FLEXVOLT batteries supply the 60V MAX mode required by the catalogued single-battery 60V MAX tools. Tool performance can depend on battery capacity.
- FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX 12Ah Battery DCB612
- 20V/60V MAX FLEXVOLT 9Ah Battery — DCB609
- 60V MAX 7-1/4 in. Brushless Circular Saw — DCS578B
- 60V MAX Brushless Reciprocating Saw — DCS389B
- FLEXVOLT 60V MAX* 7-1/4 in. Cordless Worm Drive Style Saw (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 12 in. Brushless Cordless Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in. - 6 in. Grinder With KICKBACK BRAKE (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 17" Brushless Cordless String Trimmer | DEWALT
- 60V MAX* Brushless Cordless Handheld Axial Blower (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 20 in. Brushless Cordless Chainsaw (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* In-Line Stud and Joist Drill With E-CLUTCH System (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 1-9/16 in. Brushless Cordless SDS MAX* Combination Rotary Hammer (Tool Only)
- FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX* 6Ah Battery
- FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX* 15Ah Battery
- DeWalt DCB612 — FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX 12Ah BatteryCheck this exact pair
Conditions and evidence
CompatibleThe reviewed FLEXVOLT batteries supply the 60V MAX mode required by the catalogued single-battery 60V MAX tools. Tool performance can depend on battery capacity.
- FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX 12Ah Battery DCB612
- 20V/60V MAX FLEXVOLT 9Ah Battery — DCB609
- 60V MAX 7-1/4 in. Brushless Circular Saw — DCS578B
- 60V MAX Brushless Reciprocating Saw — DCS389B
- FLEXVOLT 60V MAX* 7-1/4 in. Cordless Worm Drive Style Saw (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 12 in. Brushless Cordless Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in. - 6 in. Grinder With KICKBACK BRAKE (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 17" Brushless Cordless String Trimmer | DEWALT
- 60V MAX* Brushless Cordless Handheld Axial Blower (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 20 in. Brushless Cordless Chainsaw (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* In-Line Stud and Joist Drill With E-CLUTCH System (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 1-9/16 in. Brushless Cordless SDS MAX* Combination Rotary Hammer (Tool Only)
- FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX* 6Ah Battery
- FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX* 15Ah Battery
- DeWalt DCB606 — FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX* 6Ah BatteryCheck this exact pair
Conditions and evidence
CompatibleThe reviewed FLEXVOLT batteries supply the 60V MAX mode required by the catalogued single-battery 60V MAX tools. Tool performance can depend on battery capacity.
- FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX 12Ah Battery DCB612
- 20V/60V MAX FLEXVOLT 9Ah Battery — DCB609
- 60V MAX 7-1/4 in. Brushless Circular Saw — DCS578B
- 60V MAX Brushless Reciprocating Saw — DCS389B
- FLEXVOLT 60V MAX* 7-1/4 in. Cordless Worm Drive Style Saw (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 12 in. Brushless Cordless Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in. - 6 in. Grinder With KICKBACK BRAKE (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 17" Brushless Cordless String Trimmer | DEWALT
- 60V MAX* Brushless Cordless Handheld Axial Blower (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 20 in. Brushless Cordless Chainsaw (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* In-Line Stud and Joist Drill With E-CLUTCH System (Tool Only)
- 60V MAX* 1-9/16 in. Brushless Cordless SDS MAX* Combination Rotary Hammer (Tool Only)
- FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX* 6Ah Battery
- FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX* 15Ah Battery
Identity and specifications
| Manufacturer | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DCST972B |
| US regional SKU | DCST972B |
| Battery platform | DeWalt FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX |
| Category | string trimmers |
| Brushless | true |
| Cutting swath (in) | 17 |
| Tool Only | true |
Evidence and freshness
- 60V MAX* 17" Brushless Cordless String Trimmer | DEWALTDeWalt · retrieved 2026-09-08 · Reviewed factual extraction and source links only. Manufacturer names and trademarks remain with their respective owners.
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