This product comes in a box 460 x 500 x 750 mm (18 x 19.5 x 29.5") big. It weights 28.75 kgs or 63.4 lbs. All parts were packed well and arrived in perfect condition. Assembly was straightforward and took 15 minutes. There is a manual but instead of reading text I just used drawings as an assembly guide. Assembled product is 40 x 68 x 162 cm (15.5 x 27 x 64") and weights 21.5 kgs or 56.2 lbs. Dust collector comes with 4" diameter hose which is 175 cm long (69"). Electric wire is 180 cm (71") long. It comes with 2 micron bag.
It is easy to roll it around the shop. I like how compact this DC50 is and that it has such small footprint. I found noise level, this machine produce, bearable. My noise meter reads 82dB 3 meters (10 ft) away from the machine. That is 7dB more than regular shop vacuum cleaner makes.
Suction is quite strong, since there is no dust cyclone in this system and a hose is rather short. That means this machine will be ideal for planer or table saw etc. It can also be used with sanders and variety of handheld powertools as it comes with five adapters for machines with smaller dust ports. Included adapters have following diameters ID/OD: 1.1/1.4; 1.3/1.6; 1.55/1.8; 2.4/2.75; 3.9/4.1".
Automatic switch which is a part of this machine is a very useful addition. It is rated 15A or 2HP. When you plug your woodworking machine to the outlet located on the DC50's motor, switching this machine on will also turn the DC50 on. Once you switch woodworking machine off DC50 will also stop running, 5 to 6 seconds later.