Best Weedeater for 2023 – 10 Gas Models Tested
We take 10 gas-powered string trimmers and put them through our paces to determine who’s king in the Best Weedeater Shootout. Some are 4-cycle and some 2-cycle, but they’re all gas-powered. No batteries or cords here. These are the best of the beasts who tame the lawns. Who do you think will reign as the […]
Makita 18V X2 LXT Brushless Blower – XBU02Z
Makita XBU02 Cordless Blower Blends Relevant Power with Low Noise and Zero Emissions The Makita XBU02 18V X2 Cordless Blower is the brand’s flagship model among its battery-powered offerings. Unlike many battery-powered brands out there, Makita has a line of gas-powered outdoor power equipment, including 4-stroke tools, to help draw their development. As a 36V model, […]
Ryobi Garage Door Opener Review
The Ryobi GD200 Garage Door Opener (GDO) combines a quiet, powerful opener with a module-based system that extends its functionality and features. After seeing it firsthand at Ryobi headquarters before anyone else in the public, we couldn’t wait to install and review it for ourselves. At first, the thought of Ryobi making a garage door […]
Husqvarna 545FR Brushcutter Review
The Husqvarna 545FR Brushcutter is the tool you call up when a string trimmer literally won’t cut it. More to the point: this beastly powerful machine is not a crossover or hybrid—it’s in a different class that makes quick work of everything from tall grass to trees several inches in diameter. It also gives your […]
Makita MM4 4-stroke Technology
The use of 4-stroke technology is over a century old, which came along with the combustion engine. OPE tools are another story. Several companies have tried their hands at it over the past couple decades, however only in recent years has it seemed to possibly stick. Still today you hear the high-rpm pitch of 2-stroke […]
Echo Power Cutter – CSG-7410
For cutting through concrete and masonry with more torque, check out the new CGS-7410 Echo Power Cutter. With a host of Pro-level features, this cut-off saw will take a tough job and make it easier than you’re used to. Pros Highest cutting torque in class 4-Stage air cleaning system 73.5 cc 2-stroke commercial grade engine […]
Best Products from the 2018 GIE Expo
Each year the GIE Expo attracts thousands to the Kentucky Convention Center in Louisville. Manufacturers of mowers, UTVs, tractors, and even hardscaping showcase their best and latest products. Dealers, consumers, and media swarm the floors for three days, discussing with engineers, product managers, and salespeople. We do our best to bring you the best products […]
EGO Goes Pro – EGO Commercial Series 56-Volt Power
EGO Commercial Series lawn tools are aimed at the professional landscaper and lawn care market. The EGO 56V power plus system has proven to be among the top in the industry for homeowner battery-powered lawncare tools. Included in the new lineup are the backpack battery, harness, string-trimmer/brush-cutter, hedge trimmer, and blower. This dip in the Commercial […]