Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw Review
Pro Quality Meets All-Rounder Versatility in the Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw The Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw sits near the top of the company’s mid-length saws for landowners category, just below the Rancher series (there is also a 450 Rancher model ). I had some trail clearing to do, so I brought the 450 along for job. Pros Fuel-efficient […]
Husqvarna 460 Rancher Chainsaw Review
This original article has been updated to reflect the review of Tom Rutherford. Whenever I use a chainsaw, I think of those nameless loggers in old photos. They are standing around a monstrous felled tree, holding axes and long, two-man whipsaws. Was that a day’s work? Or could they cut through a tree that big […]
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 […]
13-Foot Chainsaw – 525PT5S Husqvarna Pole Saw Preview
Pruning season has begun, at least in the Southern states. Why wrestle with ladders, when you can get over 13-feet of reach from the Husqvarna pole saw. More than 1.3hp from the 25.4cc engine drives power to the 10 or 12-inch bar and chain. Whether you are already prepping your crews with trimmers and saws […]
Husqvarna 525LS String Trimmer Review
Pull the cord and start trimming. This is what we expect out of a string trimmer, right?! Actually, if we dig a little deeper, there are more features and qualities that set apart the true professional trimmers. Proving it belongs in the Pro category, the Husqvarna 525LS string trimmer is lightweight and delivers plenty of […]
Husqvarna 580BTS Backpack Blower Review
Well, after weeks of testing and reviews, we’ve finally come to the big winner of our Best Backpack Blower Shootout. Almost all of the entries were great, but only one could win, and the Husqvarna 580BTS backpack blower reigned supreme over all the other contenders. The margins for victory were all pretty slim. In fact, it’s […]
2016 Husqvarna Media Event in Sweden
At a recent media event in their native Sweden, Husqvarna showed us their latest battery powered outdoor power equipment (OPE). The company wants to create more tools that better care for the environment. They want to reduce atmospheric CO2 but also improve the lives of landscape workers and other people in their immediate area. Working in yards, parks, and […]
Husqvarna Fleet Services for Landscaping Contractors
There’s more to managing a landscaping project than just sending your crews into the field. Are they on-time? Are they sticking to the prescribed limits for noise levels and vibration? Do you have enough tools in the field or too many? A set of apps, hardware, and sensors makes up the Husqvarna Fleet Services system. It creates a unique […]