TB6044 XP Troy-Bilt 4 Stroke Weed Eater Review
Back at the end of June, we spent a few weeks testing out a whole stable of gas-powered weed eaters for our Best String Trimmer Shootout. We looked at the trimmers’ performance, efficiency, features, ergonomics, and value to see which model presented the best fit for the pro landscaper’s needs. And, while we found a […]
First Look: 12″ 36V Makita Top Handle Chainsaw
The work of the arborist is never really done, but with the 12″ 36V Makita top handle chainsaw, you can at least cool it with having to drag around a can of gas with you everywhere. Like the other tools in the 18V X2 LXT lineup, this 36V Makita top handle chainsaw runs off of […]
The Honda Mean Mower Aims To Set New Speed Records
Usually, when we shop for a new mower, we don’t really concern ourselves with the mower’s ability to set new land speed records. But, well, here we are. In an age where the world moves more and more towards refining cordless power and efficiency, the Honda Mean Mower laughs at all of your precious attempts […]
New Kubota Ranch Purchased In Texas Video
Kubota recently purchased 318 acres in Ponder, Texas, just 30 miles from their U.S. headquarters in Grapevine. The new Kubota ranch will be used for testing new equipment and showcasing new products to their stable of dealers. The New Kubota Ranch Prior to this new land acquisition, Kubota has done taken their product demonstrations on […]
Stabilizing Gas in Cars, Mowers, and Other Equipment Video
Fuel doesn’t have the shelf life that it used to, and old fuel can gum up the works pretty badly if you let it sit in your tank for any great length of time. Stabilizing gas in your cars and equipment can save you from having to get your equipment serviced. When Should I Start Worrying […]
Stihl FS 91 R String Trimmer Review
While the work doesn’t really slow down at this time of the year in Florida, those of us who review tools for a living had a great opportunity to put 10 of the OPE industry’s best string trimmer models up against each other. We wanted to see which brand offered the best performance, ergonomics, features, […]
Bobcat Backup Camera Video
If you have the sort of job that places you in the operator’s chair of a skid steer, you’ve likely experienced the frustration that can come from the blind spots inherent in the skid steer design. With the engine placed directly behind the operator’s chair, getting an unencumbered lay of the land can prove difficult. […]
Etymotic Electronic Earplugs Video
We often overlook good hearing protection. And, when you spend your days working with equipment that usually generates over 90 dB, that oversight will damage your sensitive earballs over time. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Consider the Etymotic electronic earplugs, for instance. Etymotic developed this high-tech PPE to suppress loud, blast-type sounds […]