Kobalt Pruning Chainsaw KMCS 1024A-03
Whether you need to manage shrubs or remove small tree limbs, a good pruning chainsaw is handy to have around. Generally speaking, they make quick work of small tasks, and they’re easy to use. Moreover, they lack the intimidation factor that usually comes along with bigger, more powerful models. And, considering that battery power dominates […]
Worx Electric Pole Saw
Every year, more people are ditching their gas cans and making the leap to battery-powered outdoor equipment. And, yes, the overwhelming majority of consumers do prefer cordless solutions. That said, it’s a mistake to completely disregard corded alternatives. Indeed, electric tools actually have certain benefits. They’re powerful, you don’t have to charge them, and they’re […]
ECHO eFORCE Chainsaw DCS-2500TN
Not long ago, we traveled to ECHO’s Illinois-based headquarters for a summit about upcoming product releases. The long-time leader in outdoor power equipment has been busy expanding their lineup. This includes everything from blowers and string trimmers to edgers and chainsaws. Indeed, we had a second opportunity to see them again at this year’s Equip […]
DeWalt 20V Brushless Blower
DeWalt is a name that rings synonymous with tools. For the longest time, this meant construction gear. However, today they’re also a growing name in outdoor power equipment. That includes everything from hedge trimmers and pole saws to pressure washers and leaf blowers. And speaking of leaf blowers, we think you ought to know about […]
Ryobi 18V Hedge Trimmer Review
When we picture a beautifully manicured yard, we often focus on lush, emerald grass. But your gardens play a huge part in your home’s appearance, and they’re not always blossoming flowers. How about a beautiful line of boxwoods? Simply put, neatly shaped greenery adds to the stateliness of your property, giving it an established look […]
Best Backpack Leaf Blower Reviews 2023
When it comes to blowers, backpack models represent the big guns. They’re not always the most powerful, but the mere sight of one alone signals that the user has it going on, so to speak. Of course, there are many choices when hunting for a new backpack leaf blower, which is why we’re here to […]
Husqvarna Pro Insider Program
Husqvarna Breaks Out the Online Chalkboard and Takes Professionals to School In October, Equip Expo saw record attendance, with nearly 30,000 journalists and Pros showing up in Kentucky to see what’s happening in the world of outdoor power equipment. Not surprisingly, the staff here at OPE Reviews flew in, too. We visited numerous booths, encountering […]
Makita Cordless Heated Vest
If you’re a World War II aviation buff, you’re probably familiar with long-range bombers. Planes like the B-24 Liberator and the B-17F Flying Fortress could hit ceilings of up to 36,000 feet. At the time, there weren’t pressurized cabins. So, the temperature outside was essentially the temperature inside. Flying at 36K, you were looking at […]