Question 1

What battery is depicted in  this photo?  too thin to be dewalt 20v.  don't need the x-tras, i.e., discs, etc.  product sold without x-tras?

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Thank you for your interest in our Hoof Boss.  We do not sell just the tool itself.  And the battery is a DeWalt. Here is some good information about the battery. Please note that we do not sell the battery and charge.  You can purchase it at any local hardware store.   THE BATTERY
The Hoof Boss Mobile holster accepts a Dewalt brand 18V or 20V rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery or a compatible replacement. The battery is not included with the trimming set.

We decided not to provide our own battery; instead, we elected to use a well-recognized name brand battery that the customer would provide. By providing your own battery it gives you a variety of sizing options, easy to find at any home improvement center and much less expensive than buying them from Boss Tools. There is also a strong likelihood that you already own a Dewalt brand battery. If not, when buy your battery it’s not exclusive to the Hoof Boss. You can use the battery for other things.

There are two considerations when choosing the battery. The size of the battery in amp hours (Ah) and the weight of the battery. A 5Ah battery will power the tool for a longer period than a 1.5Ah battery but the 5Ah battery will be more expensive and noticeably heavier.

Type: Lithium-Ion
Voltage:  20V USA     18V for Europe, Australia and New Zealand
Capacity: Any size capacity (Ah) battery can be used.
Manufacturer: The Hoof Boss Mobile holster accepts either a Dewalt® brand 18v-20v rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery or a compatible Dewalt® style 18v-20v Lithium-Ion rechargeable replacement battery available from various manufacturers.

20V USA Model Numbers – DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204, DCB205, DCB206

18V International Models – DCB180, DCB181, DCB182, DCB183, DCB184, DCB185

CASE STUDY / BATTERY LIFE
Lee McMillian, Farrier for 35 years, has used the Hoof Boss for 4 years and was the first to test the Mobile version. Lee trims an average of 70+/- horses a week. When Lee first tested the Hoof Boss Mobile, we used a 5Ah Dewalt battery. The battery life was excellent as it lasted about 4 days before needing to be re-charged. The downside was the weight of the battery made it uncomfortable to wear.

We changed to a 1.5Ah battery, lighter weight but requires frequent re-charging.  It’s important to note that the condition of the horse hooves during this test were dry and extremely hard. No measurable amounts of rain for months. Under these conditions, we find the 1.5Ah battery will last for about 4+/- horses / 16 hooves. Lee carries multiple batteries and a charger in his truck. Lee likes the lighter weight. He said, “having to stop and replace the battery every few horses gives me a nice little break”. Lee bases his decision on when to change the battery on how the tool is performing. When Lee notices that the tool is beginning to slow down, he will change the battery.

Question 2

Where can we get the battery ???

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The tool requires a Dewalt 20v Lithium-Ion Battery. Batteries are available through Amazon or any home improvement center. Thanks.

Hoof Boss - Horse Hoof Trimmers Basic Mobile Set - Horse Hoof Trimming Tools - Farrier Tool Kit - Requires 20 Volt Battery Not Included

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