Craftsman Launch Event Video
We recently attended the Craftsman Launch Event in Baltimore, Maryland. For those of you who don’t know, they now operate under Stanley Black & Decker, and they plan to roll out a variety of new tools over the course of the coming year. Craftsman Launch Event OPE Highlights At the Craftsman Launch Event, we learned […]
Michelin Supplies X Tweel Tires To Mean Green Mower Line
Michelin has recently partnered with Mean Green Mowers to include their X Tweel tires on select Li-Ion ZTR mower models. As of now, the Mean Green Stalker stand-on mower can come equipped with the Michelin X Tweel Turf 18″ drive wheels. Likewise, the CXR-60 ride-on ZTR can come fitted with the brand’s 24″ drive wheels. […]
Tanaka String Trimmer Review – TCG27EBSP
Tanaka might not be one of the biggest brands in the OPE world at the moment, but as a brand within the Hitachi Power Tool Group, they’ve got a decent pedigree working for them. Relatively new to the States, the brand aims to make innovative tools for landscapers, property managers, and utility Pros. Right now, they […]
A New Solar Lawn Truck Offers On-The-Go Charging
Although the residential sector of the OPE market has steadily moved more and more toward battery power, convincing the Pro to go green can prove difficult. Inevitably, we hear two main complaints from the landscaping professional: 1) cordless tools won’t provide the same power and runtimes as gas, and 2) what happens if I kill […]
Troy-Bilt TB30 E Video Preview
If you’re tired of the refueling, maintenance, and winterization that comes with owning gas-powered mowers, the Troy-Bilt TB30 E riding mower might provide the solution you’re looking for. Troy-Bilt TB30 E: What To Expect The Troy-Bilt TB30 E provides an all-electric solution that runs on a 56-volt max, 30Ah Lithium-ion battery. This riding mower has […]
Ryobi RY4CSS String Trimmer Review
In our recent Best Gas-Powered String Trimmer Shootout, we ran ten models from various manufacturers through a battery of tests to find out which brands could provide the best performance, runtime, ergonomics, feature set, and value. Today, we’re looking at our overall 8th-place finisher, the Ryobi RY4CSS. For a “budget brand,” we see Ryobi products […]
How CARB Compliance Affects Manufacturing Practices
We recently talked with Kris Kiser, the president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, about various issues in today’s professional lawn care landscape. Seemingly, one of the biggest issues in the industry revolves around CARB compliance. The California Air Resources Board, or CARB, acts as the governmental “clean air agency,” not just for the […]
Mulch Mate Mulch Delivery System
For you landscaping Pros who play with a lot of mulch, check out this new mulch-spreading addition for your existing truck. The Mulch Mate, by automating the process of loading mulch into a wheelbarrow, virtually eliminates the need to hire some guy to stand in the back of the truck shoveling mulch into wheelbarrows. Instead, […]