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.
Greenworks Pro 60V Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Cuts More Than an Hour The 60V line has been the most successful for Greenworks in our opinion. The original mower was a nice upgrade and now we’re a couple of generations in with the Greenworks Pro 60V 21-inch self-propelled lawn mower. Upgraded features, a durable steel deck, and […]
Makita XRU18 String Trimmer Targets Gas-Replacing Power Makita has an intentional focus with their battery-powered lawn care line to “bracket the market”. In other words, they want to provide legitimate options to cover everyone’s needs. The Makita XRU18 18V X2 string trimmer is a great example. This model targets class-leading power for professionals who need […]
Simpson 4000 PSI Pressure Washer Targets High-Performance Professional Cleaning When I’m not at my day job as a firefighter, I run an agricultural construction business and keep our family’s farm in good order. I have a wide variety of needs for a pressure washer from paint prep to concrete cleaning. I’m upgrading from a lower-powered […]
Hart 550 CFM Blower Highlights 40V Lawn Care Lineup As a relatively new brand, Hart has several battery-powered blowers to choose from, including handheld and backpack models. Today, we’re considering the brushless Hart 40V 550 CFM Turbo Fan Blower. It has the highest performance of Hart’s handheld blower and we’re out to see what it […]
EGO Peak Power Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Outperforms Gas Engines As battery-powered lawn mowers continue to gain traction in the lawn care space, there are two primary concerns: power and runtime. The EGO 56V Peak Power self-propelled lawn mower attempts to address both. We set out to discover if they succeeded. Pros Adjustable pace self-propelled drive […]
Back in 2017 after Hurricane Irma ran through central Florida, we quickly realized how the importance of electric wheelbarrows. Back then, the model we used got its power from a lead-acid battery. Now, the Greenworks 60V electric wheelbarrow sips power from a 4Ah lithium-ion battery pack. And the same pack that powers this Greenworks 60V […]
Craftsman Adds OPE to 20V Battery Platform Craftsman just expanded their V20 line, including a new low-profile lawn mower, handheld blower, string trimmer, and hedge trimmer. They even added in a 10-inch mini chainsaw and what looks like a really handy cordless shear for good measure. These tools work really well for those with smaller […]
Makita 18V Cordless Hedge Trimmer Drops Weight While Improving Performance With more than 100 years of experience making electric motors and their acquisition of Dolmar bringing another 90 years of experience in gas OPE, Makita knows a thing or two about making battery-powered lawn care equipment with the performance of gas. So what does all […]
Echo Brush Cutter Power in a String Trimmer Body We’ve all seen professional landscapers rip the guards off their trimmers, let out tons of string and go to town. Manufacturers kinda hate that—well, except Echo apparently. The new Echo SRM-410X Straight Shaft Trimmer slings out a 20″ cutting swath. And it’s designed with enough horsepower […]
Ryobi Jet Fan Blower Design Increases Airflow Raking is…well, not my favorite thing to do. To finish the lawn cleanup in a fraction of the time it would take to rake up piles of leaves and lawn debris, the Ryobi 18V HP Jet Fan Blower offers its services. It’s like doing lawn chores, but without […]
