Using a Garden Bed Edger or Redefiner for Landscape Borders
Do you use a garden bed edger or redefiner for landscape borders? We talk about the differences and how using one or the other can help you achieve great results. These tools come in handy when working to button things up during the slower season. Background on Using a Garden Bed Edger To begin with, […]
How Stihl Chain Saw Guide Bars are Made
We had no idea how steel chain saw guide bars were made. We learned a lot from a trip to the Stihl chainsaw factory (Stihl Plant 2) in Waiblingen-Neustadt, Germany. What looks like a simple product truly requires a multi-step complex process of engineering and manufacturing. Now we know! Waiblingen-Neustadt Germany Factory Overview When you […]
Hearts of Stihl National State Park Grants
The Hearts of Stihl program seeks to care for the environment through the preservation of our state parks. The Hearts of Stihl mission aims to help both people and programs with grants that care for National State Parks so they can be preserved for all Americans to enjoy. That sounds like a great program to […]
Stihl 20-Inch Battery-Powered Chainsaw MSA 300 C-0
Cordless chainsaws are making excellent strides in performance. With 16 and 18-inch models available for several years, we’ve been wondering when the 20-inch farm and ranch class would arrive. At GIE 2021, Stihl announced a 20-inch battery-powered chainsaw, the MSA 300 C-O. Stihl MSA 300 C-O 20-Inch Battery-Powered Chainsaw | The Big Deal Without question, […]
Stihl KMA 135 R KombiMotor | Battery-Powered KombiSystem
Stihl KMA 135 R KombiMotor Adds Multi-Tool Convenience to Pro-Focused Battery Platform The Stihl KMA 135 R battery-powered KombiMotor joins the 135 platform targeting professional users. With an already excellent performance from the KMA 130 R, we decided to take a closer look at the two units side-by-side to see if you should make the […]
Stihl FCA 135 and 140 Battery-Powered Edgers
Stihl FCA 135 and FCA140 Offer Alternatives to Gas for Pros Stihl designed its 135 lawn tools to help pro landscapers make that transition from gas to battery. Whether in a municipality that requires it or for purposes of rolling out new battery-only trailers, the Stihl FCA 135 edger offers uncompromising power. Both the Stihl […]
Stihl FSA 135 R Professional Battery-Powered String Trimmer
Cordless string trimmers have been a hit with residential homeowners and they’re gaining traction with some professional crews. One obstacle for Pros is performance and that particular hurdle is what the Stihl FSA 135 R string trimmer is designed to overcome. Stihl FSA 135 Vs FSA 135 R There are two versions of Stihl’s professional […]
Stihl 135 Platform Battery-Powered Professional Lawn Care Tools
Stihl 135 Platform Offers Legit Battery-Powered Replacements GIE 2021 was an eye-opener. After a year off, our visit to the Stihl booth revealed something we’ve been waiting for—legitimate Pro-level battery tools to replace gas. With the launch of the Stihl 135 platform, professional lawn care crews can finally make the move away from gas. It’s […]