Makita XRU09 18V X2 LXT Brushless String Trimmer
Most of the major power tool manufacturers now have cordless OPE lines out. But where Makita has an advantage over the rest is that they have a legit Pro-level gas lineup in addition to the lithium-ion tools. It’s a big boost when it comes to fit and finish along with an intimate knowledge of what […]
Worx HydroShot 20V Power Cleaner Review WG620
Several very excited people told me about the Worx HydroShot 20V Max Portable Power Cleaner (WG620) before I got it in my hands for review. To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t sure that a 320 PSI power washer really had any place in our shop or my home. But as it is with any tool […]
Echo 58V Cordless Blower Review – Model CPLB-58V2AH (Gen 2)
Echo’s first foray into the cordless OPE world wasn’t bad, but its blower was kind of like the weird kid in the group with a strange design and okay performance. The Echo 58V Cordless Blower Version 2 gets a much sleeker jet fan design and a performance boost. It’s maturing and is beginning to look […]
DeWalt FlexVolt Blower Review
Lithium-Ion blowers are the category that every commercial lawn care Pro loves to hate. No matter what the marketing claims, cordless blowers just don’t push the kind of power that Pros need. But where does that leave the property owner that doesn’t need 200 MPH speeds couple with 600 CFM or more? Cordless blowers are […]
Ryobi 40V Jet Fan Blower Review
In a crowded field of lithium-ion blowers, the Ryobi 40V Jet Fan Blower enters the scene looking like some sort of futuristic death ray straight out of Dr. Who. While Ryobi does claim “gas-like power” with their 40V lineup, there’s no doubt their target user is the homeowner. So let’s dispense with the commercial lawn […]
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hedge Trimmer Video Review
Hedge trimmers are one of the most consistent performers in the cordless revolution away from gas engines and extension cords. The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hedge Trimmer finds itself in an increasingly crowded list of cordless hedge trimmers. So how does if compare? As an M18 Fuel member, it has Milwaukee’s brushless motor with a capacity […]
DeWalt FlexVolt String Trimmer Review
When we first introduced the DeWalt FlexVolt OPE line, it begged the question of who it’s targeting as a user base. DeWalt confirms that their 40V platform is their focus for commercial landscaping and lawn care crews. They also tell us that FlexVolt is their homeowner line – but think Prosumer with some land to […]
Makita Cordless Lawn Mower Now In Stock!
The new Makita cordless lawn mower is not the first of its kind, but it is the first among the major power tool brands. Milwaukee and DeWalt are the other major two competitors, but neither has made a commitment to a mower yet. Bosch has some options in Europe, but that doesn’t help us much […]