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Kobalt didn’t make it in time for our, but I’ve been able to spend some quality time getting to know their latest model. Under the model number 2024A-03, the new Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Hedge Trimmer is at Lowe’s for those of you on or considering the 24V line. Noteworthy Features 24V Battery Systemhas covered most of the power tools that go into this line and they’ve performed well, especially considering their price.
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But the 24V Max designation might be a little confusing. Kobalt uses an extra lithium-ion cell so that’s its working on a 6-cell series instead of 5 cells.
Max, of course, refers to maximum voltage and the 24 volts will settle into a nominal 19.6 volts. And yes, that’s more voltage than you see in the 18V/20V Max class. You can check out the whole max vs nominal voltage discussion.SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS. Brushless MotorThe benefits of a include a bump in power, more runtime, and longer motor life.
Cordless hedge trimmers don’t usually have any runtime issues. But being on a 24V battery rather 40V, 56V or otherwise means the brushless motor gives you a better chance to get the entire job done on one battery – possibly even the compact battery.Additional Features. 3/4-In cutting capacity.
24-In dual-action blade. Ergonomic handle design. Lock-off switch.
Quick stop brakeErgonomicsThe Kobalt 24V Max Hedge Trimmer is pretty lightweight – just 7 lbs, 11 oz with a 4.0 Ah battery. This lightweight trimmer would get the 2nd place ribbon for least-weight in our cordless shootout. That’s a huge benefit when if you’re using your trimmer more than just a few minutes. Balancing the weight from the guide handle, there’s a little bit of backward lean that’s not nearly as bad as some of the other models we’ve tested. It’s closer to an even balance if you use a compact battery.The main handle is comfortable with its rubber overmold and handle design. The safety lock is a push-in design.
It’s effective and easy enough to use, but I prefer a push-down style when I can get it. The trigger itself is a 2-finger design and the whole control area is pretty natural to use.The guide handle is a typical D-handle so you can work around the sides and tops of your hedges.
There’s no overmold and the seam in the plastic may irritate the top of your hand on a long day of yard work. However, it’s really not bad.Get to Some Cutting AlreadyLast year, I had the pleasure of taking a chainsaw to my hedges.
They’d been neglected for so long that I had to cut through 3″ trunks to get them back down to a reasonable level. This year, it’s just a maintenance cut and the Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Hedge Trimmer got the call.From a pure performance standpoint, Kobalt hedge trimmer cuts reasonably well. There are certainly more powerful units out there.
The cut capacity is 3/4″ and while I didn’t have a lot of that diameter to cut, it did a confident job of tackling them. The only issue is that the tooth design doesn’t invite those thicker branches in quite as well as some of the other options, so I had to work an angle on them.As expected, the low weight is a big advantage. I spent a little over an hour cutting and didn’t get the arm fatigue I did with Milwaukee’s trimmer. While that’s certainly not an hour of continuous running, I was impressed to find that the I only used 1 bar on the battery indicator over that time and covered the entire landscape around the house and fence.We also set up the trimmer for the same no-load runtime test as the shootout. Kobalt ran for 1 hour, 27 minutes (and 9 seconds if you’re keeping close data) – good enough for 8th place overall. While that may not sound too impressive, keep in mind that it’s more than enough time to finish most lawns up to an acre or larger depending on how much landscaping you’re covering. It’s also longer than Greenworks, Husqvarna, and Makita, among others.
Just sayin’.SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS. Final ThoughtsThe Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Hedge Trimmer is a solid bet for homeowners. Pros are going to want more power and the confidence to push through those near-capacity branches more quickly. That said, this model is pretty comfortable to use from both a weight and vibration standpoint and I wouldn’t hesitate to continue using it for my personal lawn care needs.As a kit, you’ll pay $149 with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger. That matches Ryobi’s 40V offering and comes in a little less than EGO and Greenworks.
Given that you get a pretty significant drop in weight and a brushless motor, that’s a win. Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Hedge Trimmer Specs. Model: Kobalt KHT 2024A-03. Power Source: Kobalt 24V Max battery. Blade Length: 24″. Stroke Rate: 3000 SPM. Cutting Capacity: 3/4″.
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Weight: 7 lb, 11 oz with 4.0 Ah battery. Warranty: 5 years.
Price: $149 (Lowe’s).
Buy it NowAt one time, brushless drills were typically reserved for top tier product lines. Milwaukee, Makita, and DeWalt all have a line of brushed and brushless tools. With most companies, their premium products include brushless models. As prices have come down, and manufacturing processes improved, brushless is much more mainstream.
The new $149 Kobalt 24V brushless drill kit reveals that brushless is all but on its way to becoming ubiquitous in the market.In 2012 I was able to test out the first which included a cordless drill. This time around, Kobalt introduced an updated model that goes beyond a simple voltage update, it adds brushless motor technology. The new Kobalt 24V brushless drill is a full inch shorter in length than the 20V model of just a few years ago (almost a 15% reduction). It also has an additional 165 in-lbs of torque (giving it roughly 25% more driving power).Going by the specs, this tool really stand out as having the highest torque of any tool at this price point. (Lowe’s sells it for $149 as a kit).
Even the DeWalt DCD790B doesn’t have as much power (on paper) as the Kobalt 24V brushless drill. As we saw in our testing, that stat transcended paper into reality as well.SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS. Kobalt Tools 24V Brushless Drill Driver FeaturesThe Kobalt KDD 1424A-03 has two modes, operating at 550 and 2,000 RPMs. It will do a phenomenal amount of work on a single 2Ah battery (which is what’s included in the kit along with the charger). The charger included in the kit will recharge the 2.0Ah 24V battery in abut 85 minutes. That’s one of the slower charge times in the industry, but a trade-off gets made when you’re talking about a brushless tool and the fact that the pack has an extra cell to charge.That included 2.0 AH battery pack has a 4-LED charge level indicator which lets you know if the pack is charged.
That way you’ll know before you put it into the tool. We only wish Kobalt included another battery with their kits (all are single packs). Press the button on the top of the pack, and it lights up to let you know whether you should use the pack, or place it on the charger. Above the foot of the battery sled an LED light shines up at the work area. This allows you to work without having the chuck of the drill interfere with your sight lines.The Kobalt 24V brushless drill includes an all-metal 1/2-inch chuck. The chuck ratchets nice and snug on drill bit shanks, hole saws, and driver bits. The 23-position clutch helps you set the tool for best results on particular fastening applications. It will come in handy for hanging drywall or even when fastening self tapping screws into steel studs.
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Kobalt Tools 24V Brushless Drill Specs. Speed: 0-550/2000 RPM. Chuck: 1/2-inch keyless all-metal. Clutch: 23-position.
Torque: 650 in-lbs. Motor: 24V brushless. Battery: 2.0 Ah 24V Max. LED work light.
Auxiliary handle. Length: 7.5 in.
Weight: 4 lbs. Warranty: 5-year limited(3-year battery)Testing the Kobalt 24V Brushless DrillIt’s hard to surprise me, it really is. The thing is, though, the Kobalt 24V brushless drill had some stunning results in our testing. We ran the same tests used for our and the Kobalt drill bested the fastest drill (the ) by over 4 seconds in our 1/4-inch hole driving test. It drilled twelve holes through our layered plywood in just 21.5 seconds.In our lag bolt speed tests, the Kobalt 24V brushless drill came up just 1/4-inch short of driving our 3/8″ x 3-1/2″ lag bolt all the way home in high speed. Switching to low speed we sank the bolts with an average speed of just 3.79 seconds. This put Kobalt just behind Makita and well ahead of the second place contenders, Hilti, Milwaukee, and Ridgid.Moving to our 1″ spade bit drill test, the average seed to drill through our plywood with the Bosch bit was 4.09 seconds.
That puts the Kobalt 24V drill in the lead for spade bit drilling speed.Lastly we tested power using a 3″ hole saw. The Kobalt tended to bind up when it hit our second layer of plywood-something you may not encounter if you’re using the hole saw on solid 2x material. When this happens, the drill’s overload protection forces you to wait a couple seconds before the trigger will work again. Using low speed for this test, we got an average time of 16.2 seconds, putting the Kobalt towards the back of the pack in this particular test.SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS. ConclusionI didn’t expect to be as impressed with the Kobalt 24V brushless drill as I was. Time and time again, however, this tool came out swinging. For low to medium torque applications the Kobalt 24V drill proves itself as one of the fastest drills in the market. Even heavy duty jobs will prove to be no problem in most cases.
Kobalt still has to break through the mindset that there tools aren’t equivalent to more popular brands, but our independent tests are starting to show that they’re definitely onto something. When he's not remodeling part of his house or playing with the latest power tool, Clint enjoys life as a husband, father, and avid reader. He has a degree in recording engineering and has been involved in multimedia and/or online publishing in one form or another for the past 21 years. In 2008, Clint was one of the founders of Pro Tool Reviews. He hopes his efforts at PTR will provide builders and contractors with reliable and engaging tool reviews to help them make better tool purchasing decisions.
