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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 […]
Greenworks Commercial Changes the Look, Improves Power in Latest Self-Propelled Lawn Mower The professional side of Greenworks’ lawn care equipment has been working to meet the needs of commercial crews for years. Heading into 2022, they’re revamping the entire line, including a big update to the Greenworks Commercial 82V self-propelled lawn mower. We’re diving deeper […]
DeWalt DCH416 60V Max FlexVolt Rotary Hammer Opens Up 1 1/4-Inch Class DeWalt is expanding its FlexVolt rotary hammer portfolio with the DeWalt DCH416, a 1 1/4-inch SDS-Plus model. As the least powerful of the 60V Max line, why is it worth your consideration? We got our hands on one to find out. For your […]
Milwaukee Concrete Pencil Vibrator Offers No Setup and Less Hassle Joining the existing MX FUEL Backpack Concrete Vibrator in the Milwaukee line of mason’s tools, the M18 FUEL Concrete Pencil Vibrator offers a compact, handheld solution to concrete consolidation. This tool looks especially helpful when working in tighter spaces where a backpack might prove too […]
Milwaukee Vibratory Screed Smooths Out Concrete Work Milwaukee Tool announced a new product that should bring some more mobility to concrete pouring and finishing tasks. The Milwaukee MX FUEL Vibratory Screed expands the company’s already-impressive MX FUEL line of equipment with a concrete tool that the brand claims will bring consistent starts and more reliable […]
Ryobi Introduces the World’s First 18V Cordless Right Andle Die Grinder The Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless 1/4-Inch Right Angle Die Grinder (PSBDG01) promises a convenient cordless alternative to its pneumatic counterpart. Considering it’s the world’s first 18V cordless right angle model, we wanted to know if it’s time to ditch the air hose […]
DeWalt 12V Rotary Hammer Makes A Strong Case For Compact Tools Many Pros tend to make a beeline right to the 18V/20V Max models when looking for new power tools. However, 12V tools can do a lot of the same work and they’re getting even more capable with today’s technology. The DeWalt 12V Max Xtreme […]
We often get contacted about new products by inventors—but rarely do we have a relationship with the inventor. In this case, I was recently contacted by a friend working closely with the owner and inventor of the Vulcan Line Tools Wave Timer. From what I’ve been able to learn, this tool might save linemen a […]
Ryobi Cordless Extended Reach Ratchets Provide Improved Power And Access In Tight Spots Swinging a ratchet is fun and all, but if you didn’t have to, would you miss it? Ryobi cordless extended reach ratchets join the brand’s deep line of 18V tools and are designed to keep that swinging habit to a minimum. Pros […]
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