Makita 18V X2 LXT OPE Expands to Include Blower and String Trimmer Makita has released new OPE cordless tools as part of their cordless solutions for landscapers – the Makita 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Blower and String Trimmer. Both landscaping tools are the first in their category to be powered by two 18V batteries without leaving the […]
Lithium-ion outdoor power equipment (affectionately known as OPE) exploded the past couple of years. Claims of gas power have led us to wonder openly if we would see a revolution with the noise reducing tools. In the midst of the excitement, several well-known power tool brands brought out their own cordless, gas-free blowers with an […]
Oregon SpeedCut Bar and Chain Cutting System Improves Cutting Speed and Decreases Weight Oregon has announced the new SpeedCut Bar and Chain Cutting System that will be available in 2016. The system combines Oregon’s new .325-inch pitch narrow kerf saw chain and SpeedCut laminated guide bars. The redesigned cutter shape gives higher cutting efficiency and durability while the […]
One of the things that has always bothered me about the introduction of 4-stroke technology into the world of handheld outdoor power equipment was the tendency for oil to get all over the place unless you positioned the tool precisely right-side up. Hang it up, let it tip over, or—GASP—use it upside down or sideways, and […]
Having just returned from the Husqvarna Silent City Media Event, we wanted to wrap up our evaluation of the Husqvarna 536LiL 36V string trimmer and see what this battery powered tool could do. There was the question of whether it could hold its own (or ever outperform) comparable gas models, and we wanted to know just how well it compared to other […]
There’s a famous quote that goes something like this: The world doesn’t want a product that’s 15 years ahead of its time; the world wants a product that’s 15 minutes ahead of its time. When the new Husqvarna RAMUS Design Concept hedge trimmer was unveiled in Antwerp, Belgium last week, we saw something new—something unknown. Is […]
Gas cans have been around pretty much since the invention of the combustion engine. There’s not much innovation to be seen there…right? If we’re honest, we went from metal cans to plastic. Oh, and we added a spout to make pouring easier. But that’s about as much gas can tool innovation we’ve seen—until now. Take […]
The DeWalt 40V Max Hedge Trimmer rounds out my trifecta of the DeWalt OPE line, so at this point I know what to expect, and this trimmer is no exception. Pulling the black and gold out the box I’m greeted with the look and feel of quality and a form that follows function. Perhaps not […]
