Axial vs Centrifugal Blowers: Which is Better
When choosing between axial vs centrifugal blowers, plenty of factors might influence a final decision. Between brands, features, quality grade, noise levels, gas-powered or electric, corded or cordless, the list of considerations can be overwhelming. How does one find the perfect blower to suit their needs? There are plenty of resources available online and through […]
Ryobi One+ 18V Brushless String Trimmer Review
To know is to love – at least that’s how the saying goes – and I’m getting to know the Ryobi One+ 18V Brushless String Trimmer. And you really do need to get to know this tool in order to appreciate what you can do and what you really shouldn’t expect from it. With last […]
Ryobi 40V Brushless Mower RY40180 Review
It seems strange to say that there are a plethora of lithium-ion lawn mower options on the market. They’re not exactly flying cars, but we’re mowing our lawns – mowing – with a battery. We introduced most of the major players a couple years ago in our battery powered mower roundup. Ryobi has given their […]
Ventrac 4500Z Compact Tractor
One of the best things about attending various media events throughout the year is getting to see some of our friends from the industry – employees of the manufacturers and guys like Dan and Eric from Tools in Action . The fact is, we have a great time and having friends around makes the down […]
Ridgid Gen5X 18V Jobsite Blower Review
Jobsite blowers have been misunderstood in cordless circles for a while now. They’ve had a hard time gaining traction in a market that heard “cordless blower” and expected to get a gas powered replacement running on one 18V battery. Fortunately, improved performance technology and user understanding have reached a compromise. The Ridgid Gen5X 18V Jobsite […]
EGO Battery Takes 56V to 7.5 Amp Hours!
Innovative EGO Battery Now Sports More Amp Hours (And Run Time) Last Spring, we had the opportunity to be one of the first to look at the EGO Power Plus line with its innovative 56V battery platform. The results were outstanding. Later that year, they introduced their EGO 14″ chainsaw and brought us a better […]