About The Author

Kenny Koehler

Managing Editor

Kenny holds a B.S. in Biology and a minor in chemistry. While that might not sound like a direct line into the power tool industry, his analytical and scientific mindset helps him design repeatable testing methods for Pro Tool Reviews’ head-to-head testing and offers highly objective comparisons in his reviews.

Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago. At home, Kenny’s dad made the family budget stretch further by doing many DIY repairs around the house. From his dad, he was able to learn irrigation, landscaping, car maintenance, basic electrical, and more. He even rewired their bass boat for fun one weekend as a young teenager.

String Trimmer Reviews & Edgers November 24, 2021 0

Stihl FSA 135 R Professional Battery-Powered String Trimmer

Cordless string trimmers have been a hit with residential homeowners and they’re gaining traction with some professional crews. One obstacle for Pros is performance and that particular hurdle is what the Stihl FSA 135 R string trimmer is designed to overcome. Stihl FSA 135 Vs FSA 135 R There are two versions of Stihl’s professional […]

Landscaping Tool Reviews November 19, 2021 0

Makita ConnectX System | Solving the Runtime Issue

Makita ConnectX System Expands Battery-Powered Possibilities with Extreme Capacity The big news coming out of GIE 2021 was the Makita ConnectX system. It’s a solution targeting the runtime concerns in professional battery-powered lawn care equipment. Makita ConnectX Backpack Power Supply PDC01 While it didn’t carry the ConnectX name at the time, the first element came […]

Landscaping Tool Reviews November 17, 2021 0

Stihl 135 Platform Battery-Powered Professional Lawn Care Tools

Stihl 135 Platform Offers Legit Battery-Powered Replacements GIE 2021 was an eye-opener. After a year off, our visit to the Stihl booth revealed something we’ve been waiting for—legitimate Pro-level battery tools to replace gas. With the launch of the Stihl 135 platform, professional lawn care crews can finally make the move away from gas. It’s […]

Buying Guides November 15, 2021 0

Best Tool Gifts for Christmas 2021 Edition

It’s been a year to remember (or possibly forget), but that doesn’t mean we can’t redeem it with some outstanding gifts this holiday season. We pulled together some of our favorite tools and gear this year to give you some options for the best tool gifts for Christmas 2021! Gear and Tool Gifts for Dad […]

News November 13, 2021 0

California Bans Gas Lawn Care Equipment | Video

It’s no surprise that battery-powered equipment is gaining more ground in the lawn care industry. The technology is improving each year and the performance is rising to a level that even Pro landscaping crews can replace gas tools. Starting January 1, 2024 (or whatever is most feasible), California plans to ban the sale of gas […]

Landscaping Tool Reviews November 11, 2021 0

Greenworks Commercial Lawn Care Equipment | The Case to Ditch Gas

GIE 2021 was a huge eye-opener for us. After taking a year off with the rest of the world, we had 24 months worth of product development to catch up on. For Greenworks Commercial lawn care equipment, it was the perfect time to make a legitimate case to ditch gas equipment. Why Consider Switching to […]

Heavy Machinery Reviews November 9, 2021 0

Makita 80V Max XGT 14-Inch Power Cutter GEC01

The Makita XGT line promises high-performance equipment and at STAFDA 2021, we got to see how the latest expansion of the system delivers it. The most impressive of the group was the Makita 80V max XGT 14-inch power cutter. Makita 80V max XGT Power Cutter Design We don’t have a ton of information this early […]

Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws November 3, 2021 0

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max 20-Inch Chainsaw | DCCS677

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max 20-Inch Chainsaw Targets Farm and Ranch Class We’ve been reviewing battery-powered chainsaws for years and the release of several 18-inch models left us wondering when we might see the first farm and ranch saw replacement. The DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max 20-inch chainsaw is answering the call. DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max 20-Inch […]