Our outdoor power equipment reviews include lawnmowers, riding mowers, zero turn mowers, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, and chainsaws. More than that, our OPE reviews hit on both gas and cordless battery powered tools. Recently, we even checked out the Husqvarna Automower 315 Robotic lawn mower and saw what’s possible when you combine robotics with cordless tech. Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews for Pro Landscapers If you’re a landscaping Pro, you want to make sure your crew is doing their work quickly and efficiently. Zero turns, for example, are not all designed the same. Some cut more quickly than others, while others have the build quality to last. For string trimmers, we look for max line size, speed, and ergonomics. You want power, but you also want to be able to operate a tool all day long with ease. Ergonomics and vibration consistently get more attention from organizations like OSHA and NIOSH.
Many brands have a battery-powered blower or two. Not EGO. They have a bunch of options and that’s a good thing. It helps them bracket the market and make sure they have something for everyone. From the most powerful to the best value, we’re here to help you find the right EGO 56V leaf blower […]
Ryobi Designs 18V HP 16-inch Mower for 1/4 Acre or Less Having a large battery-powered mower that cuts large lawns with its high voltage battery might make sense for a lot of homeowners. However, for folks with smaller yards, perhaps less is more. The brushless Ryobi 18V HP 16-inch Mower operates on the brand’s 18V […]
Highly-Anticipated EGO Zero Turn Riding Mower Set to Make its Debut The team at EGO whet our appetites about a ZT they had in the works a while back. Now, we’ve had a chance to put the EGO Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower through its paces. Check out our video review of the EGO Z6! […]
Hart 20V Blower Takes Straightforward Approach to Residential Lawn Cleanup The Hart 20V Turbo Blower (HGBL021VNM) won’t try to distract you with fancy bells and whistles, or a super unique design, or herculean amounts of power. What it will do, we found, is give homeowners with small- to medium-sized yards a reliable and inexpensive option […]
ECHO PB-9010 Backpack Blower Crushes Our Newton Force Test Anytime we hear a tool claim to be the strongest, we have to get it in our hands. This time, it’s the ECHO PB-9010 backpack blower and it has been exceeding our expectations! Pros Strongest blower we’ve tested 1110 CFM, 220 MPH, 48 Newton ratings (spoiler: […]
Greenworks Commercial 25″ Lawn Mower Self-Propels Hard-Working Twins Greenworks has a lot of variety for homeowners, but if you’re looking for an option to kick the gas can on a professional level, Greenworks Commercial is for you. The Greenworks 82V Commercial 25″ Lawn Mower and its lineup family have quite a few differences compared to […]
Makita XBU03 18V LXT Blower Stakes its Claim as the Lightest, Most Powerful Blower in its Class The big news coming out of La Miranda, California has to do with the new Makita XBU03 blower. It’s an 18V LXT member of Makita’s OPE line, making a name for itself with class-leading weight and power. Pros […]
Here in Florida, at least, things have already started to heat back up (we only get like 2 weeks of winter). This means that now, and even more so in the coming months, there won’t be any shortage of required lawn work. That being the case, we find it fortuitous to have Greenworks Pro 60V […]
Hart 20V 16-Inch Push Mower Offers Lightweight Maneuverability for Smaller Lawns Hart has fully committed to a line of 20V OPE cordless tools designed specifically for small yards and tight spaces. We recently looked at the 20V 13″ mower, which definitely fits comfortably into its own niche. Adding just a bit more width to that […]
Having already reviewed most of the EGO string trimmers, getting our hands on the EGO 56V Power Head attachment system seemed a logical next step. It encompasses so many great products in one. You get one power head to operate a string trimmer, edger, pole chainsaw, and much more. Pros Robust system of compatible attachments […]
