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.
EGO Sets New Benchmark for Battery-Powered Zero Turn Lawn Mowers EGO put a lot of thought into the design of its 42-inch Z6 zero turn with a refinement in design that set it apart. There was some room for improvement in several areas that the EGO 52-inch zero turn lawn mower addresses. EGO 52-Inch Battery-Powered […]
EGO 765 CFM Blower Lays Claim As World’s Most Powerful The blower competition is in full force with plenty of competitors giving you options to leave gas behind. EGO’s line is about to be bolstered with a new high-performance model—the EGO 765 CFM battery-powered blower. EGO 765 CFM Battery-Powered Blower | The Big Deal There’s […]
EGO Line IQ Adds Automatic Line Feeding to Drive String Trimmer Innovation Forward EGO makes some of the best battery-powered string trimmers for homeowners thanks to their solid performance and low vibration. The line also has some of the top innovations and we’re seeing that again in the EGO Line IQ battery-powered string trimmer. EGO […]
Thumb Your Nose at Old Man Winter with the EGO 2-Stage Snow Blower We’ve been waiting for some good snow to test out the EGO 56V 2-Stage Snow Blower with Peak Power and Ol’ Jack Frost finally delivered! Pros Outstanding power comparable to similar-sized gas models 24-inch clearing swath Excellent runtime with kitted 7.5Ah batteries […]
Klein Jump Starts Their Jobsite Power Game with 1500-Watt Portable Power Station As tech on the jobsite continues to expand, “dirty” power from a generator isn’t a great solution to keep your devices charged. The Klein Portable Power Station offers a clean power solution with the opportunity to harness the sun’s light energy as a […]
Toro 60V Cordless Chainsaw Is Ready for Storm Season More and more, Pros and serious DIYers are turning to battery power for landscaping and yard work simply due to the ease of use. While it may not suit everyone’s needs, the Toro 60V cordless chainsaw lets you skip the maintenance of gas in exchange for […]
Ryobi 40V Whisper Series 550 CFM Leaf Blower Highlights Quiet Operation Battery-powered blowers are making huge strides in performance, but not everyone needs 20+ Newtons of blowing force or the price tag that comes with it. We brought in the Ryobi 40V Whisper Series 550 CFM Leaf Blower to determine who it’s a good fit […]
GIE 2021 was a huge eye-opener for us. After taking a year off with the rest of the world, we had 24 months worth of product development to catch up on. For Greenworks Commercial lawn care equipment, it was the perfect time to make a legitimate case to ditch gas equipment. The latest generation of […]
Makita is making big strides in helping professional lawn care crews switch from gas to battery power. At the heart of their latest initiative is the ConnectX power supply—a 1200 watt-hour backpack battery that also fits on top of a self-propelled lawn mower. With the initial launch, there’s also a string trimmer and blower, and […]
Stihl KMA 135 R KombiMotor Adds Multi-Tool Convenience to Pro-Focused Battery Platform The Stihl KMA 135 R battery-powered KombiMotor joins the 135 platform targeting professional users. With an already excellent performance from the KMA 130 R, we decided to take a closer look at the two units side-by-side to see if you should make the […]
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