Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews Archives

Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews

Our outdoor power equipment reviews include best battery powered lawnmowers, best riding mowers, best 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. 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.

May 30, 2017 0

YardMax Chipper Shredder – Make Your Own Mulch

by Adam Spafford

Outdoor power equipment manufacturer YardMax recently introduced its new 2-in-1 YardMax Chipper Shredder designed for homeowners. It boasts a 3-inch diameter branch […]

May 29, 2017 0

Ryobi One+ 18V Brushless String Trimmer Review

by PTR Editorial Staff

To know is to love – at least that’s how the saying goes – and I’m getting to know the […]

May 11, 2017 0

Ryobi RY40180 40V Brushless Mower Review

by PTR Editorial Staff

It seems strange to say that there are a plethora of lithium-ion lawn mower options on the market. They’re not […]

April 28, 2017 0

DeWalt 40V Max Chainsaw Review: Into the Woods

by Jack Plating

Recently I decided to get to work – way out in the woods. My adventure involved some tree work in […]

April 27, 2017 0

Milwaukee M18 Fuel String Trimmer Video Review

by Kenny Koehler

The Milwaukee M18 Fuel String Trimmer was introduced along with the blower and hedge trimmer as a supplementary tool for […]

April 21, 2017 0

Kobalt 80V Chainsaw Review

by Steve Villarete

We’ve had the opportunity to see several new lithium-ion powered chainsaws this year. What started as a novelty has developed […]

April 14, 2017 0

Oregon 40V Chainsaw Review CS300

by Michael Springer

If the guys commentating about quarterfinal matchups are called Sportscasters, what’s my title if I have the call for the […]

April 7, 2017 0

GreenWorks 40V Chainsaw Review

by Clint DeBoer

It’s not often that a cordless chainsaw gets more than a casual nod from professionals, but the GreenWorks 40V chainsaw […]

April 7, 2017 0

Exmark Radius X Series Zero Turn Mower Review

by Tim Johnson

Exmark started back in 1982 as an independent manufacturer, however now the brand falls under the Toro corporate umbrella. Being […]

DeWalt FlexVolt Chainsaw 60V Max DCCS670

March 31, 2017 0

Dewalt FlexVolt 60V Chainsaw Review DCCS670X1

by Michael Springer

Regular readers will recall that recently I pitted eight battery-powered chainsaws against one another in an exciting tooth-to-tooth shootout. We’re […]