Kobalt 80V Max Blower
Since joining the editorial staff at both OPE and Pro Tool Reviews, I’ve had my hands on a lot of lawn equipment. That certainly goes for leaf blowers. That said, Kobalt is among those brands that have come up winners in my experience. Indeed, when I reviewed the 40V Max (KLB 1040A-03), I had a […]
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 3017 Blower
Of all the tool manufacturers in the market, Milwaukee is among the oldest and the most esteemed. We’ve covered countless models in their lineups, and, no doubt, they’ve consistently impressed us. This goes for their Pro- and consumer-grade outdoor power equipment. Regarding the latter, there’s the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 3017 leaf blower. Up front, we […]
Greenworks 82V Backpack Blower Review
If you’re a commercial landscaper or lawn care professional, then you know how important it is to have a solid backpack blower on your trailer. Nonetheless, many Pros still think that gas is the only way to get power and runtime without any real tradeoffs. But, in just the last few years, cordless technology has […]
Craftsman BP510 Leaf Blower Review
The backpack blower is a great platform. They take the load off your wrist, elbows, forearm, and upper arm. In doing so, these tools put the weight on your shoulders, where you can carry more. In addition, they’re highly maneuverable, and, generally speaking, more powerful. And, now that we’re through singing their praises, it’s time […]
Milwaukee Dual Battery Backpack Blower 3009
With good reason, Milwaukee is one of what many regard as the three best power tool manufacturers–a triumvirate aptly named the Big 3. And they’ve been in the game for quite a while. Indeed, 2024 is their 100th year in business. Making this all the more exciting is their expansion of the company’s OPE fleet, […]
40V Ryobi Backpack Blower RY404170
It never ceases to amaze us just how powerful battery-powered gear is these days. Years ago, hedge trimmers were the most common cordless tools, largely because they required less juice than others. But, now, you’ve got push mowers, zero-turns, and lawn tractors efficiently running on lithium-ion. Another tool that needs significant power to run is […]
Craftsman BP510 Backpack Blower
The backpack blower is a great platform. They take the load off your wrist, elbows, forearm, and upper arm. In doing so, these tools put the weight on your shoulders, where you can carry more. In addition, they’re highly maneuverable, and, generally speaking, more powerful. And, now that we’re through singing their praises as a […]
Greenworks 610 CFM Blower BPB80L00
Particularly in an age of battery power, a number of outdoor power equipment manufacturers have sprung up. And, based on performance and how quickly each company has established itself, many of them are real competitors. Greenworks is one of them. Founded in 2002, they’ve come a long way in a comparatively short period. Indeed, their […]