Landscaping Tool Reviews

Our landscaping tool reviews take into account the features, performance, and qualities of outdoor power equipment so that we can evaluate products fairly. We find and test the best tools for landscaping professionals, lawn care Pros, and anyone who uses these types of cordless and corded landscaping tools. This section includes reviews of trimmers, leaf blowers, power carts, push mowers, riding mowers, snowblowers, and zero turn mowers. Though battery powered products are gaining ground, we still pay close attention to the traditional gas-powered tools that still drive the core of the industry. Landscaping Tool Reviews for the Outdoor Pro Some advanced products, like the Stihl BR700 backpack blower have excellent power and ergonomics. From cooling technology to fuel efficiency, thee types of high-power landscaping tools prove themselves industry leaders. Depending on your specific needs, we’re discovering that advances in product design push some products into more compact form factors. Still other tools, like the Cub Cadet Pro HW Hydro Walk-Behind mower haven’t changed much over the years. You do, however, get additional features and better performance. Whether it’s a ride-on mower or a battery powered string trimmer or hedge trimmer, we’ve got you covered.

DeWalt 40V Max Mower FI

Cut the Grass and the Gas: DeWalt 40V Max Mower Review DCMW290H1

The new DeWalt 40V Max mower may be your answer to escalating gas prices and problems with Ethanol-laced fuel. Or, you may just want a battery-powered lawn mower. Whatever your reasoning, the DeWalt 40V Max mower cuts well, stores away with a small footprint, bags or mulches, and maneuvers very easy. If you’re looking for […]

Snapper Pro S200XT ZT Side

Snapper Pro S200XT Zero Turn – 61 or 72-inch Cutting Deck

If you thought that Snapper doesn’t fit in the commercial game, then you should probably look again. In particular, the Snapper Pro S200XT zero turn offers the professional options and specs that you expect in a commercial mower. Furthermore, if cutting capacity concerns you, the Snapper Pro S200XT comes with a 61 or 72-inch fabricated […]

Ryobi 18V 13-Inch Push Mower

Ryobi 18V 13-Inch Push Mower Video

New, and available now from your local Home Depot, Ryobi recently released a pint-sized new tool to help keep up with your pint-sized yard. Running on the company’s One+ battery platform, the Ryobi 18V 13-Inch Push Mower won’t take up a whole lot of space in your garage. And, given its size, it probably won’t take […]

Husqvarna LE 221R

Husqvarna LE 221R 40-Volt Self Propelled 21-inch Mower Review

Battery technology has come a long way in recent years. Newer advancements in the field have yielded fast cars, more powerful power tools, and as is the case here, cordless outdoor power equipment. Husqvarna has taken those advancements in battery tech and dropped them into a 21″ self-propelled walk-behind mower for the masses. The Husqvarna […]

Wood-Mizer Zero Turn Mowers

Wood-Mizer Zero Turn Mowers Video

We recently got word that Wood-Mizer, builders of high-end golf-course turf equipment for over 25 years, has developed a few new pieces of lawn equipment that actually don’t have anything to do with mills. The Wood-Mizer Zero Turn Mowers come in a few different varieties, one with a 52″ deck, and one with a 61″ […]

John Deere Z955M

John Deere Z955M With Tweels Video

On a recent episode of PTR Live, we had the chance to take a look at the new John Deere Z955M Zero Turn Mower. Not only does it feature a 60″ fabricated deck, but it also includes dual hydraulic pumps driving each Tweel. That’s right, these tweels, from Michelin, never go flat as they don’t […]

Mean Green Battery-Powered Push Mower

Mean Green Battery-Powered Push Mower Video

On a recent PTR Live episode , we took a look at the Mean Green Battery-Powered Push Mower MPG-20. Billed as a commercial-level mower, this 20″ mower features an aluminum deck, zero emissions, and almost no fuel costs. So, what’s the major downside to this eco-friendly mowing solution? It runs about $2500. The Mean Green Batter-Powered Push Mower […]

Homemade Trimmer Rack

We Make a Homemade Trimmer Rack for the Shop or Garage

Here at OPE Reviews we’re constantly testing and reviewing many tools and equipment related to the Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) world. I’m sure it comes by no surprise that a large portion of these are stick tools. It’s not uncommon to have several string trimmers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and edgers in at one time. Throw […]