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 […]
One Million Spray Guns Recalled Due to Injury Hazard According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, one million Greenworks and Powerworks Pressure Washer spray guns have been recalled. The spray gun connector can break, which causes the hose and parts of the connector to become dislodged during use, posing an impact injury hazard to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hart 2-in-1 20V String Trimmer/Edger Targets Streamlining Homeowners Hart has a streamlined solution for homeowners looking to tighten up their lawn’s look without breaking the bank. The Hart 20V String Trimmer/Edger pulls double duty by trimming up those hard-to-reach weeds and grasses around the property and then switching to edge mode to put in those […]
Before we began testing out the latest battery-powered string trimmers, we expected to put the existing X2 Makita XRU15 side-by-side against some of the newer models on the market. To our surprise, Makita sent us a newer model, the XRU18 string trimmer. This new flagship Makita X2 weedeater has just about everything we liked about […]
Pressure washers can be a big help around the house, but how many of us really want to deal with the hassles of fuel, oil, fumes, and maintenance that come with your traditional gas-powered pressure washer? The Craftsman Electric Pressure Washers present a more home owner-friendly alternative to cleaning with easy-to-store and virtually hassle-free electric […]
Cub Cadet Releases Line of All-Electric OPE Cub Cadet is introducing a fully electric line of all-new 60V outdoor power equipment. The company says it’s looking to level the playing field between electric and gas. Each tool looks like it has the same level of design and ergonomics we’ve come to expect. These new Cub […]
