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.

Review8.3(out of 10)
EGO Power+ 575 CFM Cordless Blower Feature

EGO 575 CFM Power+ Cordless Blower Review

As the list of viable cordless tools has grown, so has the size of our shootouts. You might have caught wind of our recent cordless blower mega-shootout where 16 contestants went nozzle-to-nozzle in a bid to get on the podium at the OPE Reviews headquarters. It was really a sight to behold as we measured ergonomics, […]

Review8.5(out of 10)
Stihl BGA 100 Battery Blower

Stihl BGA 100 36V Handheld Blower

We have good news for you if you missed our stupendously big cordless blower shootout in August: the internet never forgets anything (that might actually be bad news) AND we’ve started spotlighting some of the 16 blower competitors with their own reviews. We began the spotlights with the EGO 575 CFM (one of two EGO […]

Oregon 120V Professional Series

Oregon 120V Cordless Professional Series

We recently had the pleasure of checking out the new Oregon product line at the 2017 GIE Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. Along with a really cool automatic chain sharpener, Oregon also showcased their new lineup of battery-powered commercial grade tools. The Oregon 120V Professional Series Cordless Equipment promises more power than comparable gas-powered tools. And, […]

Cub Cadet Pro HW

Cub Cadet Pro HW Hydro Walk-Behind Mower

Recently, we were able to talk to the folks at the Cub Cadet exhibit at this year’s GIE Expo in Kentucky. We asked them what new releases they had upcoming this year. And, they were excited to fill us in on one of their newest releases, the Cub Cadet Pro HW Hydro Walk-Behind Mower. Designed […]

RedMax EBZ8500 Backpack Blower

The RedMax EBZ8500 Backpack Blower Review – King of the Hill

Recently, we had the opportunity to pit 7 different brands of backpack blowers against each other in our Backpack Blower Head-To-Head Shootout. While all 7 models that we took a look at had their own particular strengths, a few of the brands stood out as having some really superior features, or power levels, or performance. […]

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The Mean Green ReVolt – Commercial Electric Mower

We recently attended the GIE expo in Louisville, Kentucky, where we saw some new innovations in the world of battery-powered lawn care. We were excited about a lot of the products showcased this year, but one of the products we were most excited to see was the Mean Green ReVolt. The  ReVolt is the company’s […]

Review8.8(out of 10)
Makita EB7650TH

Makita EB7650TH Backpack Blower

Do you happen to get jazzed about lawn care, and more specifically, do you have a particular fondness for well-functioning backpack blowers? Does fuel efficiency get your motor cranked? How about a cleaner-burning, 4-stroke engine that requires no mixing of fuel? Do you dream about a cool breeze caressing your back while you actively send […]

Review8.9(out of 10)
STIHL FC 91 Edger Feature

STIHL FC 91 Edger Curved Shaft Review

After the grass is cut, the job is not yet done. Edging now has a broad meaning, just as string-trimming does. You may just be edging the concrete driveway and sidewalk, or edging could be keeping the flowerbeds and landscaping details at bay as well. Regardless of your jobs’ exact needs, it’s almost impossible to […]