Echo eForce Series Reviews 2024
While ECHO made its mark with gas-powered OPE, they’re also putting a lot of work into developing their cordless gear. This includes the company’s eFORCE cordless platform. In fact, our staff flew out to their headquarters in Lake Zurich, Ill., where they unveiled the 2024 ECHO eFORCE series. And to our delight, we had the […]
EGO 56V Self Propelled Mower
As one of those brands that specializes in battery-powered equipment, EGO is a known quantity. From handheld blowers to ZTs, their fleet has something for almost any setup. Let’s say, for example, you’re looking for a mower that can tackle a half-acre yard. And, at the same time, you don’t want to break the bank. […]
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 […]
Ryobi CrossCut Push Mower
Ryobi has long been at the top of its game with electric tools. This is particularly the case when it comes to cordless OPE for the residential market. Based on our experience, their fleet is among the industry’s most comprehensive, covering a wide range of solutions–especially for lawn care. Take, for instance, the Ryobi CrossCut […]
Toro TimeCutter Zero Turn
There are few certainties in life. One adage contends that there are two: death and taxes. No argument there. However, we say you can count on two more: time doesn’t stand still, and money doesn’t grow on trees. And that’s where the Toro TimeCutter Zero Turn (75746) enters the picture, as this mower focuses on […]
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 […]
Makita Backpack Mist Blower
When you think of tools that serve multiple applications, mist blowers should be on the list. Sure, they do one thing–spray. However, the versatility is in what comes out of them. We’re talking about insecticides, weed killers, lawn fertilizers, as well as tree and grass fungicides. In short, these are some of the applications at […]