Makita XGT Brush Cutter GRU06T
On a near-weekly basis, Makita has been releasing new products. Comparatively speaking, they are very aggressive this year in both their power tools and OPE. Of course, the latter category is our bailiwick. And that brings us to one of the brand’s new lawn care solutions: the Makita XGT Brush Cutter (GRU06). Especially if you […]
Kobalt 80V Max Blower
Since joining the editorial staff at both OPE and Pro Tool Reviews, I’ve had my hands on a lot of lawn equipment. That certainly goes for leaf blowers. That said, Kobalt is among those brands that have come up winners in my experience. Indeed, when I reviewed the 40V Max (KLB 1040A-03), I had a […]
Makita 40V String Trimmer GRU07T
Amazingly, the mowing season is upon us. Of course, if you reside in the nation’s Southern climes, you’ve probably been at it for quite a while. Either way, if you’re looking for a trimmer, there’s a new model that might interest you. The Makita 18-inch high-torque 40V string trimmer is among the latest additions to […]
New Exmark Vertex Stand-On Mowers
This year, Exmark has been firing on all cylinders. We’ve already covered their V-Series mowers, including the electric zero-turn. Well, now they’ve announced two new models: the Exmark Vertex E-Series and X-Series Stand-on Mowers. If you’re looking to get into the commercial game or want to hit the refresh button on your fleet, these models […]
Stihl RZ 760i Zero-Turn Review
In the world of outdoor power equipment, Stihl is an icon–no argument about it. Their classic orange and white color scheme immediately brings to mind the sounds of string trimmers, blowers, and, of course, chainsaws. And the brand is no stranger to mowers, either. Yet, that doesn’t mean they’ve done it all. Even a company […]
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 3017 Blower
Of all the tool manufacturers in the market, Milwaukee is among the oldest and the most esteemed. We’ve covered countless models in their lineups, and, no doubt, they’ve consistently impressed us. This goes for their Pro- and consumer-grade outdoor power equipment. Regarding the latter, there’s the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 3017 leaf blower. Up front, we […]
Exmark Commercial V-Series Mower
When it comes to commercial gear, Exmark is at the top of the list. In a comparatively short time (est. 1982), the brand has become a go-to source of zero-turns, and they’re doing pretty well with their push models, too. That includes the battery-powered Exmark Commercial 30 V-Series mower. We saw this model at Equip […]
Exmark V-Series Electric Zero Turn
Not long ago, choosing battery-powered gear usually meant settling for a tradeoff between power and runtime. But not so much anymore. Indeed, in many cases, cordless equipment now matches and even surpasses gas-fueled solutions in overall performance. Perhaps more noteworthy is that this applies not only to smaller handheld equipment but also to large commercial […]