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.
DeWalt Cordless Garden Pruner Joins Ever-Expanding OPE Lineup It seems like everyone has a new cordless pruner, and the novelty of the design has a lot to do with it. Two models have surfaced. The first lets you shred through cuts “mini-chainsaw” style. However, since chains require sharpening and oil, they require more maintenance. The […]
Boy, did we open a can of worms when we started searching and testing to determine the best battery-powered chainsaw models across a range of applications. Not that long ago, there weren’t that many cordless chainsaws, and even fewer had good enough performance to warrant replacing gas saws. Fast forward to today and cordless chainsaws […]
Worx Electric Pressure Washer Targets Vehicles, Boats, and Other Home Projects Falling right into that sweet spot of light to mid-duty, the Worx WG607 2000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer is ideally suited for your home projects. Cars, trucks, trailers, campers are all on the table, as well as your decks, patios, driveways, siding, and more. […]
EGO 18″ Cordless Chainsaw Knocks Out a Couple of World’s Firsts to Go Along with Outstanding Performance The EGO 18″ cordless chainsaw comes in as more than just an upgrade to their 16″ model with a couple of extra inches on the bar. It’s touting higher performance, a couple of new to world features, and […]
Cub Cadet Releases First Semi-Autonomous Mowers Cub Cadet announced the impending release of their first line of semi-autonomous mowers, the Pro Series Pro Z 960 S and 972 S SurePath Zero Turn Mowers. SurePath uses GPS technology and an exclusive four-wheel steering system to deliver the most efficient cut possible. According to Cub Cadet, these […]
Hart Cordless Vehicle Cleaner Gets Tough on Grime Being a native Floridian, I’ll use just about any excuse to reduce my time working out in the summer heat, especially when it comes to washing my cars. Hart’s 20V pressurized vehicle cleaner offers more pressure than a standard garden hose while the included accessories help cut […]
Winterizing affects lawn care and equipment on the job site. Here are three fool-proof steps on how to winterize your equipment against fuel issues due to ethanol gasoline. Winterize Your Equipment Step 1 – Fil ‘er Up…Some Our goal here is to run out the fuel, so don’t fill up the tank just yet. We […]
The Greenworks 60V X-Range Backpack Blower Has Gas Powered Blowers In The Crosshairs The world of cordless yard implements is evolving rapidly and making strides to close the gap between gas and electric outdoor power equipment. The battle between power and efficiency is the biggest nut to crack and backpack blowers display that more than […]
Skil’s 20V Cordless Pole Saw Makes Tree Care More Convenient Skil has a 20V cordless pole saw that we got our hands on, and there’s a lot to love about the design. First of all, it’s part of the PWRCore 20 lineup that includes 20V and 40V (using two 20V batteries) lawn care and Skil’s […]
Kobalt’s 40V Cordless Power Cleaner Makes Light-Duty Cleaning Projects A Cinch Tired of dragging your pressure washer out for a job that really just needs a bit more muscle than your hose can pull off? With higher pressure than most, there are plenty of uses for the Kobalt 40V cordless power cleaner around your home […]
