I first saw the Bosse round point shovel online back in 2013 when they launched an aggressive Kickstarter campaign to release a new kind of ergonomic digging tool. Their shovels were once again thrust into my sights at the recent 2015 STAFDA trade show. I thought it was high time we finally got it in-hand to see how well […]
The most powerful handheld blower I was aware of was the Stihl BG 86 C-E. This is a 27.2 cc gas powered model that pushes 459 cfm of air at up to 154 mph. Husqvarna also has their 125BVx which pushes 425 cfm at up to 170 mph. Looking at specs, you’d think the measure of blower […]
At the GIE Expo late last year, DeWalt introduced their latest battery-powered OPE (outdoor power equipment). The DeWalt 40V Max Brushless Backpack Blower, DeWalt 40V Max Brushless Chainsaw, and DeWalt 20V Max Hedge Trimmer are all making their way to store shelves as we speak. These outdoor power equipment solutions expand their existing 40V Max system and 20V Max […]
There’s a new way to load your gas powered string trimmer. The Oregon Gator SpeedLoad Cutting System is a new trimmer line cutting system that offers an integrated head and disk-like system that simplifies the replacement of trimmer line. Since it’s pre-coiled, no winding, spooling, or cutting of line is required. This dramatically reduces the loading and unloading […]
You keep hearing us say it – cordless outdoor power equipment (OPE) is gaining huge momentum. Part of it is the convenience of not maintaining a small gas engine. Part of it noise reduction. With future noise reduction requirements picking up more support, I’m glad that we have so many options on the market already […]
Stihl BGA 100 Blower Offers High Performance, Low Noise, and Light Weight At just 5.5 lbs and 56 dB(A), the Stihl BGA 100 Cordless Handheld Blower boasts the lightest and quietest in its class of outdoor power equipment. A lot of pro landscapers will be looking to see how it actually performs with this combination of noise […]
Just as battery powered hand tools can run the gamut from entry level DIY to full-bore professional use tools, the world of outdoor power equipment is jockeying for position in a race to dominate the transition from gas powered products to battery powered solutions. While some will hem and haw about moving too quickly into […]
Jobsite blowers have been misunderstood in cordless circles for a while now. They’ve had a hard time gaining traction in a market that heard “cordless blower” and expected to get a gas powered replacement running on one 18V battery. Fortunately, improved performance technology and user understanding have reached a compromise. The Ridgid Gen5X 18V Jobsite […]
