DeWalt 60V MAX 10 in. Brushless Cordless Brush Cutter with Bike Handle

60V MAX 10 in. Brushless Cordless Brush Cutter with Bike Handle

Features

  • Long runtime — up to 47 minutes no-load runtime per charge (using specified battery on ECO speed)
  • High-torque brushless motor (peak power claimed greater than a comparable 36cc gas brush cutter)
  • 10-inch tri-tip carbide steel blade; accepts industry-standard blades
  • Bike handle with included dual-arm harness for weight distribution
  • LED display for status and basic information
  • Sold as bare tool (battery and charger sold separately)
  • Manufacturer 2-year warranty

Specifications

Voltage 60V MAX (maximum initial battery voltage measured without a workload: 60 V; nominal: 54 V)
Blade Diameter 10 in.
Blade Type Tri-tip carbide steel; accepts industry-standard blades
Motor Brushless high-torque motor (manufacturer states peak power ~18% greater than a 36cc gas brush cutter when using specified battery)
Runtime Up to 47 minutes no-load per charge (using DEWALT DCB609 battery on 'ECO' speed, per manufacturer)
Noise Comparison Manufacturer reports ~70% quieter than a 36cc gas brush cutter when using DCB609 on Hi (per ANSI/OPEI B175.3-2013)
Handle Bike handle (bull/dual handle) with included dual-shoulder harness
Controls LED display for operating information
Kit Contents Includes brush cutter body, dual shoulder strap, bull handle & guard, and 10" blade (battery and charger sold separately)
Warranty 2-year manufacturer warranty

Cordless 10-inch brush cutter designed for heavy vegetation and extended use. It uses a high-torque brushless motor and accepts industry-standard blades. The tool includes a bike-style handle and dual-shoulder harness to distribute weight and an LED display to indicate operating information. Battery and charger are not included.

Model Number: DCBC581B
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Project Ideas

Business

Quiet Defensible Space Service

Offer wildfire defensible space clearing (0–100 ft around structures) focused on underbrush, ladder fuels, and saplings. Market the low-noise, low-emission benefits for HOA and urban-edge clients. Price by zone or square footage, with seasonal maintenance subscriptions and upsells for debris hauling or on-site chipping.


Solar & Utility Vegetation Management

Provide under-panel and perimeter vegetation control for solar arrays and small utility sites where low noise and no fuel spill risk are valued. Bundle monthly or quarterly visits, produce before/after photo reports, and charge per megawatt or per acre with performance SLAs.


Vineyard/Orchard Understory Care

Specialize in precise understory clearing around trunks, posts, and irrigation lines. The bike handle gives steady control around sensitive areas. Offer block-based pricing and off-peak, early-hour service windows; add pruning assist and mulching as optional services.


Real Estate Lot & Fence-Line Cleanup

Prep overgrown listings, rental turnovers, and fence lines for curb appeal. Provide fast-turn packages (bronze/silver/gold) that include brush reduction, path opening, and minor debris consolidation. Quiet operation allows work during business hours without disrupting neighbors or showings.


Trails and Campsite Corridor Maintenance

Contract with parks, HOAs, and campgrounds to clear trail corridors, tent pads, and sightlines. Offer seasonal contracts with GPS-tagged route maps and simple digital reports. Upsell storm-response clearing and routine hazard-scout passes after high-wind events.

Creative

Living Labyrinth Land-Art

Mow a walkable labyrinth or geometric patterns into tall grass or meadow edges for seasonal art and meditation. The bike handle and dual-shoulder harness help you hold smooth arcs, and the LED display lets you pace battery swaps for larger designs. Re-cut pathways every few weeks to keep lines crisp and evolve the design with the season.


Invasives-to-Garden Structures

Harvest invasive vines, reeds, or saplings (kudzu, privet, willow) and repurpose the material into rustic trellises, arches, and woven fencing. The 10-inch carbide blade is ideal for clearing dense patches; sort straight canes on-site and bundle them into craft kits for community gardens or schools.


Backyard Pocket Trails

Create a micro-network of narrow footpaths and kids’ adventure loops through overgrown corners of a property. Use ECO mode for longer runtime to outline corridors, then refine clearances for safe sightlines. Add simple wayfinding stakes and natural features like logs or small bridges.


Pollinator Patchwork Mowing

Cut a mosaic of staggered-height patches to encourage bloom succession and habitat diversity. Alternate cleared patches with untouched refuges; return on a rotating schedule to maintain structure. The quieter operation makes it suitable for early-morning work without disturbing neighbors.


Pop-up Field Venue

Carve ceremony aisles, photo nooks, and seating pads into an overgrown field for weddings or events. Define edges with a crisp cut, leave natural backdrops, and add simple log benches or hay bales. The harness reduces fatigue during extended outlining and edging.