Stihl FSA 120 R Brushcutter
Even though Stihl is something of an icon in the world of gas equipment, they’ve been doing an excellent job of producing battery-powered gear. Of course, this should come as no surprise to anyone. Overall, their standards are impeccable, as are their tools’ features and performance. A case in point is the Stihl FSA 120 […]
Echo X-Series Brushcutter
Especially if you have a big property or a lot that backs up to fields or woods, you’ve at least thought of getting a brushcutter. Even with a powerful trimmer, tall grass and thick brush can become too much to handle, bogging down the motor or tangling with the cutting head. That’s where a tool […]
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brush Cutter
Milwaukee’s Brush Cutter Evolves from Trimmer Attachment to Dedicated Tool In 2022, we reviewed Milwaukee’s Quik-Lok brush cutter attachment. That product was an attachment rather than a standalone unit. Therefore, Milwaukee got our rapt attention when we learned they released a dedicated M18 Fuel Brush Cutter. So, how does this standalone model compare to its […]
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Brush Cutter Quik-Lok Attachment Review
Brush Cutter Attachment Expands Milwaukee’s Quik-Lok Multi-Head System Back in 2019, Milwaukee released the M18 Fuel Quik-Lok multi-head system. I continue to use it for everything from trimming to edging—even tackling overgrown gound cover at the lake. Between the string trimmer and articulating attachments like the pole saw and hedge trimmer, it handles more than […]
DR Power XD26 Commercial Brush Mower Review
DR Power Commercial Brush Mower Tackles Tough Mowing Conditions Several tractor-based solutions exist for maintaining larger properties with unruly growth. On smaller plots of land or in areas where access might be limited, what kind of tool gets the job done efficiently? We took the DR Power XD26 Commercial Brush Mower out to the ranch […]
Makita XRU16 36V Battery-Powered Brush Cutter
Makita Brush Cutter Tackles Heavy Overgrowth Without the Noise or Emissions Not many battery-powered brush cutters exist on the market. The Makita XRU16 Cordless 36V Brush Cutter claims the power equivalent of a 30cc gas engine. Given that Makita also makes gas brush cutters—this claim should hold some weight. Like most battery-powered OPE tools, however, […]
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 […]
DeWalt Cordless Pole Saw Coming Soon!
DeWalt Adds A Pole Saw to the Extensive List of 20V Max Tools DeWalt has just announced that they’ll be releasing a new pole saw on their 20V Max battery platform. The DCPS620 will offer a 10′ – 15′ reach and an 8″ bar, making it a solid option for pruning, trimming, and clearing brush. […]