Ryobi RY253SS String Trimmer Review
With our recent Best Gas-Powered String Trimmer Shootout now done and dusted, and what with the recent influx of summer sunshine and torrential downpours in Florida, we’ve had plenty of time and opportunity to whack the everloving stuffing out of a whole lot of weeds. The grass has been growing thick and fast around here, […]
TB6044 XP Troy-Bilt 4 Stroke Weed Eater Review
Back at the end of June, we spent a few weeks testing out a whole stable of gas-powered weed eaters for our Best String Trimmer Shootout. We looked at the trimmers’ performance, efficiency, features, ergonomics, and value to see which model presented the best fit for the pro landscaper’s needs. And, while we found a […]
Stihl FS 91 R String Trimmer Review
While the work doesn’t really slow down at this time of the year in Florida, those of us who review tools for a living had a great opportunity to put 10 of the OPE industry’s best string trimmer models up against each other. We wanted to see which brand offered the best performance, ergonomics, features, […]
TruFuel Premix and 4-Cycle Engineered Fuel Review
We continue to hear the horror stories more and more of how ethanol fuel is the culprit for costly repairs. From 30+ horsepower zero-turns down to 24cc string trimmers, ethanol and the moisture it brings will attack carbs, injectors, valves, and more. Engineered fuel such as TruFuel is a safe alternative to pump gas. Not […]
Echo Black Diamond Trimmer Line Review
Do you enjoy a good argument? Just ask a group of landscapers: What’s the best trimmer line? Then, sit back with a glass of iced tea and enjoy the show. I do it all the time – it’s fun! Ok, I’m not that cynical. As for our choice? We use Echo Black Diamond trimmer line […]
Modern Lawncare – 40-Volt Greenworks Mower Blower Trimmer Review
My husband and I recently sold our house and moved into a tiny apartment. It has a very small fenced-in backyard. Originally about a third of it was a concrete patio and the rest was filled in with mismatched 12”x12” and 16”x16” pavers. We have a Great Dane named Huckleberry, so we wanted to replace […]
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 […]
Milwaukee Easy Load String Trimmer Head
Whether you’re a Pro or a homeowner, one of the biggest complaints about string trimmers surrounds having to refill your line. Echo made life easy for us with the SpeedFeed head a while back and EGO just pushed the level of convenience several steps further with their PowerLoad system. Milwaukee has no intention of being […]