Greenworks BB361 Backpack Blower
Especially for commercial users, the backpack platform is the way to go when it comes to choosing a leaf blower for your fleet. That said, many Pros still think that gas is the only viable alternative for their all-day, every-day rigs. Given the leaps and bounds that brands like Greenworks have made in cordless technology, […]
ECHO Shred N Vac Leaf Blower (ES-250AA)
Most OPE manufacturers have a specific type of equipment that defines their identity among homeowners and Pros alike. For ECHO, that tool is the leaf blower. In our opinion, this puts them in a strong position. After all, consumer research stats show that an estimated 150 million Americans own at least one leaf blower. And […]
Stihl BG 86 C-E Leaf Blower
There’s no doubt that cordless outdoor equipment is fast becoming the go-to for handheld gear. Actually, the shift is happening faster than many of us anticipated. Nonetheless, gas models are still going pretty strong, particularly with tools like leaf blowers. While high-powered, longer-lasting battery versions are becoming more common, gas definitely gives you dependable performance […]
DeWalt FlexVolt Leaf Blower
Especially with gas prices what they are, cordless outdoor power equipment has exploded in popularity. You can kick the fuel can to the curb, get plenty of power, and you don’t stink like you do when working with a 2-stroke engine. One tool bringing voltage to the market is the 60V DeWalt FlexVolt Leaf Blower […]
Toro Flex Force Blower: Axial Model
Toro is a solid brand with a pretty long history. And, trust us, this is not marketing talk. Indeed, we think their gear speaks for itself. Their products are no strangers to our best-of lists, including our Best Leaf Blower Reviews. That said, it’s up to you to decide whether the 60V Toro Flex Force […]
Cat 800 CFM Blower Review
It’s tough to mistake the iconic yellow and black color combination that identifies Cat products at a glance. They have a history in the realm of heavy equipment that goes back to the 19th century. Of course, the company has also entered the OPE market, where they’re producing gear like the 60V Cat 800 CFM […]
EGO Turbo Leaf Blower
We probably sound like broken records by now, but oh well. It never ceases to amaze us how far battery power has come in so short a time. Indeed, manufacturers are making leaps and bounds in pushing the evolution of the cordless platform. This includes everything from performance and runtime to flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Take, […]
DK2 Elite Energy Line
One of the great things about OPE journalism is watching companies grow. So often, a manufacturer’s backstory adds context to news about a product or series. For instance, DK2 has come a long way since it started as a small business run out of a basement. Three generations later, they’re still at it, and they […]