Pyrcruax Cordless Hedge Trimmer Review: Bare Tool Warning and Blades

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If you are considering the Pyrcruax cordless hedge trimmer and grass shear, the first thing to know is that the listing sells the tool bare. The battery and charger are not included. The first question is therefore whether you already own a compatible battery and charger, and whether the blades suit your shrubs and edges. This review covers only what the listing states about blades, compatibility, runtime claims, safety features, weight and warranty. It does not report any test of the trimmer, and it does not confirm the runtime figures, which the listing presents as the maker’s claims.

At a glance: Pyrcruax Cordless Hedge Trimmer & Grass Shear, listing specs

Specification	Listed value
Configuration	Bare tool — battery and charger not included
Battery compatibility	DeWalt 20V MAX series (DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204, DCB205, DCB206 named)
Hedge blade	8 inches
Grass shear blade	4.7 inches
Max cutting capacity	5/16 inch (8 mm)
No-load speed	1,300 strokes/min; 1,500 rpm
Runtime, grass blade (claimed)	Up to 90 minutes — maker’s figure, tested with standard DeWalt 20V setup
Runtime, hedge blade (claimed)	Up to 60 minutes — maker’s figure
Noise	90 dB(A) or less — no test condition given, treat as a maximum
Item weight	4 lb
Warranty	3 years (per bullets)

Quick answer

The Pyrcruax is a 2-in-1 cordless trimmer with an 8-inch hedge blade and a 4.7-inch grass shear blade. The listing says it is compatible with the DeWalt 20V MAX series and lists a DCB200 and DCB205 battery among the examples. It is a bare tool, so you need your own battery and charger. The bullets give runtime of up to 90 minutes with the short grass blade and up to 60 minutes with the long hedge blade, which the maker says were tested with a standard DeWalt 20V setup. The listing gives a noise figure of 90 decibels or less, and a warranty of three years in the bullets.

What to check in a bare-tool hedge trimmer

Four details decide whether this trimmer fits. Each one can rule it in or out.

1. Tool only. The specs say the configuration is bare tool, with the battery and charger not included. The bullets say the same. The item highlight also says battery not included. Before you order, confirm that you have a compatible battery and charger, or order them separately.

2. Battery compatibility. The specs list the battery compatibility as the DeWalt 20V MAX series, with DCB200, DCB205 and DCB206 among the examples. The bullets name more models, including DCB201, DCB203 and DCB204. These compatibility claims come from the listing, so check the battery model against your own pack before you buy. The listing does not state compatibility with any other brand.

3. Blades and cutting capacity. The specs give an 8-inch hedge trimmer blade and a 4.7-inch grass shear blade, with a maximum cutting capacity of 5/16 inch, which is 8 millimeters. The bullets say the long blade is for fine branches on hedges, trees and ornamental shrubs, and the short blade is for grass edges. The listing describes a laser blade and an aluminum bar reinforcement on the long blade.

4. Speed, noise and weight. The specs give a no-load speed of 1,300 strokes per minute and a speed of 1,500 rpm. The item weight is 4 pounds. The specs give a noise level of 90 decibels A-weighted or less, but the listing does not give a test condition for that figure, so treat it as a maximum rather than a measured level.

Use these rules to choose:

• Choose this trimmer if you already own a DeWalt 20V MAX battery and charger, and you need a light 8-inch hedge blade with a short grass shear.
• Choose a different trimmer if you need a battery and charger in the box, because the listing does not include them.
• Choose a different trimmer if you need a stated runtime you can rely on, because the runtime figures are the maker’s claims.

For other cordless trimmers, the best cordless grass shear and hedge trimmer guide covers the category, and the best DeWalt 20V MAX pole hedge trimmer guide covers a DeWalt-platform pole design.

The Pyrcruax cordless trimmer and shear

The Pyrcruax is a yellow and black, battery-powered trimmer with a compact, rubberized handle and a one-handed design. The listing names the model as EF-20HTGS and the configuration as bare tool. The specs list the product dimensions as 16 inches long, 5 inches wide and 5 inches high, and the material as metal. The bullets say the trimmer switches between the two blades with a quick blade swap.

The trimmer fits a reader who already owns a DeWalt 20V MAX battery and wants a compact tool for hedges, shrub edges and grass edges, and who will charge the battery they own. The bullets describe the one-handed design and the anti-slip grip, and the listing describes the trimmer as lightweight.

The listing has several things to check. The title and bullets say the trimmer is for DeWalt 20V MAX, and the manufacturer field spells the maker as purcruax while the brand says pyrcruax. The bullets describe a warranty of three years, but the specs do not list one. The specs and the item highlight give different speeds, 1,300 strokes per minute and 1,500 rpm, which measure different things, so read both as the listing’s figures.

Who should skip it: a reader who needs a battery and charger in the box, a reader with no DeWalt 20V MAX platform, and a reader who needs a stated runtime rather than a maker’s claim.

Runtime claims and what they mean

The bullets say the trimmer runs up to 90 minutes with the short grass blade and up to 60 minutes with the long hedge blade. The specs repeat those figures, and the bullets say the maker tested them with a standard DeWalt 20V setup. The listing gives no test condition beyond that. Treat the figures as the maker’s claims, because real runtime depends on the branches, the grass, the height and how hard you cut.

Safety and recall context

The bullets describe a protective blade guard, a safety lock-off switch and a soft-start mechanism. The specs add overcurrent, overheating and low-voltage protection. These are the maker’s descriptions, and this review does not test them. Keep hands and body away from the blade while it runs, and disconnect the battery before any blade work, as the battery safety guidance says.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has a 2025 recall, number 25-334, covering certain RYOBI 40V 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers, because the blade could activate after only one control was pressed. The recall reports 27 incidents and 16 injuries. The recall names RYOBI models and does not name this Pyrcruax listing, but it shows why a hedge blade should always be treated as live until the battery is removed. Check the listing for any recall on your model.

Worked example: how a 45-minute job sits below the 60-minute hedge claim

Compare that job with the maker’s 60-minute hedge runtime claim in the bullets, so you can see how much runtime is left.

• Maker’s hedge runtime claim: 60 minutes, from the bullets.
• Job in this example: 45 minutes.
• Runtime left after the job: 60 minus 45 = 15 minutes.

Check the arithmetic again. 60 minus 45 is 15. The example shows that a 45-minute hedge job leaves 15 minutes under the maker’s claim. The grass shear claim is longer, at 90 minutes, but the listing gives it as a separate figure.

Whether the motor is brushless

The specs give an upgraded copper wire motor, and the bullets describe a copper wire motor. They do not state that it is brushless, so do not assume a brushless design from the title. The Wikipedia overview of brushless DC motors says a brushless motor uses an electronic controller to switch the current, instead of the mechanical brushes of a conventional motor, and that the controller sets speed and torque.

For this trimmer, the listing’s no-load speed of 1,300 strokes per minute and 1,500 rpm are the figures to use. Check the product page to confirm the motor design, because the listing does not say it directly.

Five common mistakes

1. Ordering without a battery. The listing is a bare tool, with no battery or charger.
2. Buying the wrong battery. The listing names DeWalt 20V MAX models, and the compatibility claim comes from the listing.
3. Trusting the runtime as a promise. The bullets give the maker’s test.
4. Mixing up the blades. The 8-inch blade is for hedges, and the 4.7-inch blade is for grass.
5. Working on the blade with the battery in. Remove the battery before any blade work.

FAQ

Does it come with a battery?

No. The listing names a bare tool, and the battery and charger are not included.

What batteries does it use?

The listing names the DeWalt 20V MAX series, with examples including DCB200, DCB205 and DCB206.

How long does it run?

The bullets say up to 90 minutes with the short grass blade and up to 60 minutes with the long hedge blade. These are the maker’s claims.

What are the blade sizes?

The specs give an 8-inch hedge trimmer blade and a 4.7-inch grass shear blade.

How much does it weigh?

The specs give 4 pounds.

Does it come with a warranty?

The bullets describe a three-year limited warranty, a 90-day return and a one-year replacement. The specs do not list a warranty.

Bottom line

The Pyrcruax cordless trimmer suits a reader who already owns a DeWalt 20V MAX battery and charger, and who wants a 4-pound 2-in-1 trimmer with an 8-inch hedge blade and a 4.7-inch grass shear blade. The listing is tool only, its runtime figures are the maker’s claims, and its maker name is spelled two ways. Buy the battery and charger separately, confirm the battery model, and remove the battery before any blade work.

Sources

• CPSC recall 25-334, RYOBI 40V 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers: the hedge trimmer blade could activate after one control was pressed; 27 incidents and 16 injuries reported.
• Brushless DC electric motor, Wikipedia: a brushless motor uses an electronic controller in place of brushes to switch current and set speed and torque.