Dewalt Cordless Mower Question: Why 20V Max and Not FlexVolt?

A reader asked a great question about Dewalt’s cordless mower battery platform choices.

60V MAX* 17 in. Brushless Attachment Capable String Trimmer Kit

2X20V MAX* 21-1/2 in. Brushless Cordless FWD Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

DEWALT 20V MAX 21 In. Brushless Self-Propelled Dual Battery Cordless Lawn Mower Kit with (2) 10.0 Ah Batteries & Charger - Town Hardware & General Store

DeWalt 20V Max 2.5 gal. Brushless Cordless Air Compressor Kit

DEWALT FLEXVOLT 20 Volt and 60 Volt MAX Lithium-Ion 6.0 Ah Tool Battery - Power Townsend Company

DEWALT FLEXVOLT 20 Volt and 60 Volt MAX Lithium-Ion 6.0 Ah Tool Battery - Power Townsend Company

Dewalt DCS388B Power Tools - American Pride Power Equipment

The Dewalt DCD999B features a heavy-duty 1/2 in. ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength. The 3-mode LED provides lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20x brighter than the Dewalt DCD985. Spotlight mode features a 20-minute shutoff function, allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces.

DeWalt 20V Max Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver

DeWALT 20 Volt MAX and FLEXVOLT Outdoor Power Equipment! – MaxTool

DEWALT 20V MAX 21 In. Brushless Push Dual Battery Cordless Lawn Mower Kit with (2) 10.0 Ah Batteries & Charger - Town Hardware & General Store

DEWALT 60V MAX FLEXVOLT DCSNP2142Y2 21 in. Single stage 60 V Battery Snow Blower Kit (Battery & Char - Ace Hardware