DeWalt 12-Amp Handheld Blower DWBL700
No tool makes such quick work of a big mess like a blower. DeWalt has introduced the DWBL700 – a new professional-grade corded blower – to its lineup of outdoor power equipment . The DeWalt 12-Amp handheld blower is built for jobsite conditions and eliminates the hassles that come with gas-powered equipment. No mixing, no […]
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Curved Shaft String Trimmer
Makita recently added the Makita 18V LXT Brushless Curved Shaft String Trimmer to their cordless OPE lineup. The XRU08Z delivers performance without the noise, emissions, expense, and maintenance associated with gas-powered trimmers. Weighing in at 7.9 pounds, the trimmer features a telescoping, curved shaft that adjusts from 60-1/2 inches to 64-1/2 inches. Makita’s BL brushless motor […]
Snapper 60V Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment Tools
The Snapper 60V cordless outdoor power equipment line of tools includes a 21-inch mower, string and hedge trimmers, a leaf blower, and a chainsaw. All of these outdoor power tools use the Snapper 60-volt lithium-ion battery platform. Besides the reliable power and less maintenance that the battery system offers, each battery pack has indicator lights that tell you how much […]
John Deere Z960M Zero Turn Mower
John Deere has been making lawn tractors since 1963, and their popular zero turn mowers have been a popular choice of both commercial and residential users for some time. This week we looked at one of their M Series models. The John Deere Z960M zero turn mower offers a hydrostatic drive featuring two 13cc hydraulic pumps and commercial-grade wheel […]
Mean Green Solar Assisted Mower (SAM) Option
Mean Green Solar Assisted Mower Moves Lawn Care to the Space Age Last year when we were at the GIE+EXPO, we caught sight of the battery-powered Mean Green CXR-52 and CXR-60 commercial electric ZTR mowers. Just last month, they introduced us to S.A.M. – Mean Green’s Solar Assisted Mower. The Mean Green Solar Assisted Mower is an optional solar […]
New 2016 Makita MM4 4-Stroke Hedge Trimmers
Makita seems to have cracked the code when it comes to their 4-stroke engines found on the new Makita MM4 4-Stroke Hedge Trimmers. In many cases, (heavily documented in the motocross world) 4-stroke engines can’t produce near the amount of horsepower that two-stroke does because of the engine cycle. At 1.1 horsepower, Makita’s MM4 engine […]
DeWalt 40V Max and 20V Max OPE Update
At the GIE Expo late last year, DeWalt introduced their latest battery-powered OPE (outdoor power equipment). The DeWalt 40V Max Brushless Backpack Blower, DeWalt 40V Max Brushless Chainsaw, and DeWalt 20V Max Hedge Trimmer are all making their way to store shelves as we speak. These outdoor power equipment solutions expand their existing 40V Max system and 20V Max […]
Oregon Gator SpeedLoad Cutting System
There’s a new way to load your gas powered string trimmer. The Oregon Gator SpeedLoad Cutting System is a new trimmer line cutting system that offers an integrated head and disk-like system that simplifies the replacement of trimmer line. Since it’s pre-coiled, no winding, spooling, or cutting of line is required. This dramatically reduces the loading and unloading […]