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.
Simpson MegaShot 3200 PSI Pressure Washer Delivers Plenty of Bang for Your DIY Buck Let’s talk pressure washers. When we break it down, it’s just a motor and a pump attached to a frame. But what sets this Simpson 3200 PSI pressure washer apart from the competition? Set in Simpson’s “Premium Residential” line, we put […]
Skil Extends Your Cutting Reach with 10-Inch Cordless Pole Saw If you’ve been thinking about going cordless for your lawn care needs, the Skil 40V cordless pole saw gives you another reason to consider the PWRCore 40 lineup. Skil 40V Cordless 10-Inch Pole Saw Performance Like most cordless pole saws, Skil uses a 10-inch bar […]
Stihl Shows Off an Industry-First Magnesium Alloy Piston Like the MS 500i, which is the world’s first chainsaw to feature electronically controlled fuel injection, the Stihl MS 400 C-M features a first of its own. This saw showcases a magnesium alloy piston that improves power and torque without adding any additional weight. Plus, with the […]
Break Out the Stihl Magnum Chainsaws for Tough Felling Jobs For your serious tree work in the forestry, municipal, and tree service sectors, the Stihl MS 661 and MS 661 R Professional Chainsaws deliver. Stihl designed both saws for the dependable performance needed in felling, de-limbing, and bucking large diameter trees. These saws improve upon […]
Toro Flex-Force 60V Snow Blower Stands Up To Winter Two new Toro 60V Power Max Snow Blower models borrow much from the existing two-stage gas model. The company is hoping consumers start planning ahead for those blustery winter months by grabbing a powerful and convenient battery-powered solution for clearing walkways, driveways, and patios. At first […]
Ryobi 730 CFM Blower Delivers Top-Tier Power with Unbelievably Low Sound Even though cordless blowers promise low noise, those levels have been rising as the performance bar moves up. The Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM leaf blower claims to have both legitimate power and incredibly low noise. We set out to see how those […]
Hart 20V Chainsaw Tackles Trimming and Pruning Without the Weight The Hart 20V 12-inch Chainsaw (HGCS021) joins the line of immensely helpful OPE tools geared toward the homeowner. In this case, the Hart team has designed the saw as the go-to solution for tackling lighter-duty trimming and pruning around the yard. We found that it’s […]
The Milwaukee M18 Switch Tank Interchangeable Sprayer and Water Supply System starts with a power base and connects to tanks designed for water supply, pesticides, and concrete applications. It’s an intriguing concept powered by the M18 battery platform. Milwaukee M18 Switch Tank Basics What’s interesting about this system is the two areas the system covers – […]
Greenworks Aims To Help You Kick Your Gas Cans To The Curb If you’re anything like us, you probably hate dealing with gas engine hassles, right? Well, if you have the Greenworks line of outdoor power equipment you dont’ have to worry about it! The Greenworks Pro 60V 700 CFM blower is part of their […]
Greenworks Hybrid Pressure Washer Steps in When Power or Water Sources Aren’t Convenient When I’m not testing the latest power tools, I love to spend my time in the areas around Tampa Bay fishing the mangroves, flats, and channels. One of the biggest challenges I run into is how to clean my boat and rinse […]
