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.
During a live event, ECHO launched an entirely new line of cordless outdoor power tools they’re calling the ECHO eFORCE 56V System. This completely replaces their current 58V system with all new tools, so it’s kind of a big deal. We look forward to getting our hands on these tools for the first time at […]
Makita XBU04 Blower Adds Vacuum/Mulching Option Makita has one more cordless lawn solution to help you “rule the outdoors” (to use their campaign slogan). The 36V Makita XBU04 cordless blower and vacuum mulcher gives you three tools in one since it easily converts from blower to vacuum and mulcher with the vacuum attachment kit (included […]
Worx Redefines Versatility with Unique Leafjet Blower Design Worx sought to deliver the most wanted features in a leaf blower. The solution, according to Worx, is the Nitro 40V Leafjet Blower. Though it looks a bit unorthodox, the design combines an inline brushless motor and variable air control nozzle to bring you a dual-function blower […]
According to the Oregon Tool website, Oregon 120V professional tools will no longer be manufactured or sold. Oregon effectively discontinued the line “after careful consideration”. According to the website: After careful consideration, Oregon has decided to discontinue the 120V Professional Series product line effective December 31, 2020. Oregon appreciates and values your patronage and looks […]
Craftsman Cordless Power Cleaner Elevates Garden Hose Pressure For Tough Messes There’s only so much pressure you can create with the ol’ thumb over the garden hose tactic. While a nozzle helps, it’s still fairly low on the pressure scale. The Craftsman cordless power cleaner delivers significantly more pressure than your typical garden hose. Whether […]
Worx Hydroshot Max 40V 450 PSI Power Cleaner… We had a wave of power cleaners flood into our shop and among the arrivals was the Worx Hydroshot Max 40V Powershare 450 PSI cordless power cleaner. 450 PSI might not seem like much, especially if you’re comparing it to pressure washers. If you keep an open […]
Sitting between the high-pressure cleaning of a pressure washer and what you can achieve with a hose nozzle sits an emerging class of power tool—the power cleaner. The best power cleaner for your needs may be a matter of the highest pressure, the best value, or even just finding one that works with batteries you […]
The Skil PWRCore 20 Cordless Blower Combines Value and Power On a Lightweight Platform The Skil PWRCore 20 lineup fully has the homeowner in mind. The entirety of their 20V battery-powered line is designed for convenience and utility, particularly with small- to medium-sized lawns. The Skil 20V cordless blower (BL4714B-10) is a prime example of […]
So you’ve settled on a Greenworks snow blower, or maybe you’ve put them on your shortlist and want to take a closer look at the line. With more than a dozen to choose from, which one should you buy? Our team of experts did the homework for you. Whether you’re looking for a Greenworks cordless […]
Ryobi 40V HP Snow Solutions Continue to Expand With Power Snow Shovels Ryobi has an entire line of cordless snow cleanup solutions for the 40V battery platform. We’ve already covered Ryobi 40V Snow Blowers, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t finish out looking at the rest of the lineup. This includes two battery-powered snow […]
