Ryobi 18V Compact Blower
It’s not often that we come across compact gear here at OPE Reviews. After all, the models we cover and test tend to comprise larger hand-held items or mowing equipment. That’s why, when we got word of the Ryobi 18V Compact Blower (PSBLB01B), the question of doing a product tour was a no-brainer. So, let’s […]
Ryobi Attachment Capable Electric String Trimmer
Many people are under the impression that corded gear is dead. However, it might surprise some to learn that there is a contingent of yard warriors who haven’t pulled the plug. And to those in that group, we say, it most definitely is possible to find a corded string trimmer that performs well. Indeed, a […]
Hustler HyperDrive Zero-Turns
Lawn and landscaping Pros expect a lot from their gear. But two qualities, in particular, are arguably the most important of all their must-haves: dependability and speed. Let’s face it. The grass keeps growing, and the clocks keep ticking. Commercial crews need reliable tools to serve their clients, which they have to do with confidence […]
Makita LXT Blower and Vacuum Mulcher
Throughout the OPE market, many manufacturers are producing what we like to call Swiss Army knife tools. Combining multiple functions into one, such gear provides efficiency in several ways. It gives you options for the types of tasks you can do and how you can do them. And that is precisely what designers had in […]
John Deere S130: A Lawn Tractor with a Cutting Edge
Over the years, John Deere has attained legendary status in the world of OPE. A good example is a tractor like the John Deere S130 (BG21273). We found this model worthy enough to put it on two Best lists. The first is our Best Riding Lawn Mowers roster, followed by our John Deere lawn tractor […]
Cub Cadet ZTX6 Zero-Turn Lawn Mower
The mower that we’re about to dive into has already made our Best Lawn Mowers and Best Riding Lawn Mowers lists. However, a dedicated tour of the features can never hurt. And, trust us, there are some nice performance elements to discuss with the Cub Cadet ZTX6 Ultima series zero-turn. So, let’s take a look […]
Troy-Bilt Bronco 42 Lawn Tractor Takes Cutting to the Next Level
Troy-Bilt is no stranger to outdoor power equipment. They’ve been around for more than three-quarters of a century. And, as always, there are interesting stories behind such well-known monikers. Originally a tiller manufacturer called Rototiller, Inc., the company became embroiled in a trademark battle in 1967. So, they changed their name to Troy-Bilt after the […]
The PB-265LN Backpack Blower Review
For many reasons, 1975 was a good year, especially for ECHO. Indeed, the company was doing some serious work. You know, developing the world’s first backpack blower? The PB-9 forever changed the ergonomics of blower technology. It transferred the weight and strain from the operator’s wrist, arm, and elbow, and balanced them on the shoulders, […]