Highlights From The 2017 GIE Expo
If you were anywhere near the Louisville, Kentucky area around October 18-20 this year, you probably knew about the Green Industry and Equipment Expo. Come to think of it, if you were in the area and read this site, the chances are pretty good that you were actually at the expo with us. If that’s […]
Supplementing Gas Power With Battery Power
Suggesting to a lawn care professional that battery-powered lawn equipment might one day replace the standard gas-powered option might get you laughed at. I know this from experience. I have a few friends that work in the field, and the last time we talked about the subject, I got scoffed at for the mere suggestion […]
Blower CFM and Airspeed: Why Are the Numbers So Far Off?
Whether you’re using an electric, cordless, or gas blower, how powerful it is usually boils down to two numbers: blower CFM and MPH. At least, those are the numbers manufacturers tout in the marketing. But those numbers are off from what we found in our backpack blower shootout. In some cases, the numbers were way off. […]
2016 GIE Show – Tractors, Mowers, Cordless OPE and More!
There’s simply no question that when you step into the 2016 GIE Show the future is here. Just about everyone was demonstrating a new technology that simply wasn’t possible 10 years ago. We saw battery-powered riding mowers, new oil circulation systems, zero turns with tractor treads, and more. I almost sprained my neck glancing left and […]
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 […]
Chervon Research and Development Lab Tour
After we got an introduction to the history of Chervon manufacturing , we got even more exposure to the workings of the company behind such brands as EGO cordless power tools and Flex. This came in the form of a Chervon Research and Development Lab Tour. The Chervon R&D lab was built back in 2007 and […]
Tool Toons: Harly and the Backpack Blower
It’s time for another guest post from our resident Tool Kid, Caleb DeBoer. We occasionally give Caleb a tool topic to write about (this month it was cordless backpack blowers), and he goes to town writing a story. This month’s episodic is entitled Harly and the Backpack Blower, and it centers around our favorite superhero dog, Harly, and […]