Ryobi Battery Powered Riding Mower Review – RM480E
With all the developments in battery powered outdoor power equipment (OPE), one thing has been elusive. There are not many sources for battery powered riding mowers. The Mean Green Nemesis NXR mower was the first we personally saw, but its $8,999 starting price hardly seems affordable for the average homeowner. The Ryobi battery powered riding mower […]
GreenWorks 40V Chainsaw Review
It’s not often that a cordless chainsaw gets more than a casual nod from professionals, but the GreenWorks 40V chainsaw literally raised eyebrows from several Pros we handed it to. The thought of going cordless in professional applications may be far from your mind, but consider a couple things we realized in the course of […]
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Blower Video Review
The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Blower isn’t going to blow you away with its 450 CFM and 100 MPH performance if you’re a landscaping or lawn care Pro. But that was never Milwaukee’s intent with their battery-powered OPE line. Nor was it to cater to the DIY crowd, either. So where does it fit? Milwaukee’s design […]
Milwaukee M18 Blower Review
We were caught off-guard last year when Milwaukee introduced new outdoor power equipment (OPE) products at their 2016 New Tools media event. Milwaukee calls it their New Tool Symposium, but I don’t drink enough Earl Grey tea to call it that. Among the tools announced were a Milwaukee M18 blower, a string trimmer, and a […]
2016 GIE Show – Tractors, Mowers, Cordless OPE and More!
There’s simply no question that when you step into the 2016 GIE Show the future is here. Just about everyone was demonstrating a new technology that simply wasn’t possible 10 years ago. We saw battery-powered riding mowers, new oil circulation systems, zero turns with tractor treads, and more. I almost sprained my neck glancing left and […]
Husqvarna Fleet Services for Landscaping Contractors
There’s more to managing a landscaping project than just sending your crews into the field. Are they on-time? Are they sticking to the prescribed limits for noise levels and vibration? Do you have enough tools in the field or too many? A set of apps, hardware, and sensors makes up the Husqvarna Fleet Services system. It creates a unique […]
EGO 56V Backpack Blower Review
Blowers have been one of the most intriguing OPE tools to try and get a solid grip on since they hit the lithium-ion stage. The nature of the tool demands significant battery capacity in order to get performance and run time that meets the needs of Pro-minded homeowners and commercial crews. The handheld EGO LB5300 […]
EGO Backpack Blower Video Preview
We couldn’t help but have some fun with a quick EGO Backpack Blower video preview to show you just a little bit about how this blower works and what you can expect. For a more thorough preview, check out our written article on the EGO 56V backpack blower. Check out the video below. EGO Backpack Blower Video Specs […]