We can’t count the number of times we’ve been asked by neighbors or colleagues about the best way or how to sharpen a lawn mower blade. Sharpening a lawnmower blade doesn’t require a ton of skill. While years of practice make you better, anyone can learn the basic principles needed to complete the job using […]
We talk a lot about hearing protection on the jobsite. Any time you see a landscape crew, they have over-the-ear earmuffs or other hearing protection (like the ISOtunes Link) to guard against noise. While the gas vs battery lawn mower debate heats up and results in less noise pollution, many still have questions. In particular, […]
Altoz breaks ground on a new 75000 square ft facility expansion. The company plans to complete the new space by the end of 2022. The additional 75,000 feet represents the first phase of a multi-phase expansion project in their Red Lake Falls, MN campus. Including both the Red Lake Falls and Greenbush, MN locations, this […]
Flex 24V Jobsite Blower Prioritizes Power Without Losing Control One of our reviewers called the Flex 24V cordless jobsite blower “adorable”. His first impression of this diminutive blower may seem condescending. We just hoped that testing would show it to be useful for shop or garage cleanup. Pros Strong brushless motor performance Lightweight and compact […]
Four New Echo Commercial Sprayers Released Just in Time for Spring April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring weeds, bugs, and tons of yard work. Both the homeowner and the working professional need options when it comes to getting their yards looking spiffy again. Will Echo meet the challenge with their MS-4010BP 4-gallon, […]
HART 30-inch Riding Lawn Mower Offers Battery-Powered Gas-Free-dom HART invited us to Anderson, South Carolina in 2022 for an outdoor event highlighting some of its newest batter-powered tools. As it turned out, through HART Tools, Walmart shoppers can now purchase their 30-inch riding mower in-store. We got to spend some quality time testing the mower […]
Greenworks 60V 42″ Zero-Turn Lawn Mower Launches at Tractor Supply We first saw the Greenworks 60V 42″ Zero-Turn Lawn Mower as a prototype. Now, we had a chance to test an actual sample. Can it provide both the power and value discerning consumers look for in a battery-powered ZT solution? Pros Excellent cut quality Cuts […]
Ryobi released their first battery-powered riding mower, the RM480E, back in 2017. Using a lead-acid battery and featuring a 38-inch stamped steel deck it pioneered consumer battery-powered riding mowers. Next came the Ryobi 48-inch zero turn mower and, eventually, the 54-inch brushless ZT with a fabricated deck. Now, Ryobi released three new lithium-ion battery-powered zero-turn […]
