How Long Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Last?
Battery-powered tools have come a long way in the last decade. Moving to lithium-ion as an energy storage medium, instead of the older nickel-cadmium batteries, improves performance and runtimes to a point that “cutting the cord” has become a viable option for many professional applications. Pros can now do away with lugging around extension cords […]
Best Products from the 2018 GIE Expo
Each year the GIE Expo attracts thousands to the Kentucky Convention Center in Louisville. Manufacturers of mowers, UTVs, tractors, and even hardscaping showcase their best and latest products. Dealers, consumers, and media swarm the floors for three days, discussing with engineers, product managers, and salespeople. We do our best to bring you the best products […]
New Leaf Blower Legislation
Leaf blowers play an integral part in lawn maintenance. They help clean up parking lots and landscapes, clear snow, clean out gutters, and remove general debris. They work faster than brooms and rakes would, and they do it with less manpower. However, we’re finding more and more communities begin to regulate their usage through new […]
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 […]
Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Hedge Trimmer Review
Kobalt didn’t make it in time for our Cordless Hedge Trimmer Shootout, but I’ve been able to spend some quality time getting to know their latest model. Under the model number 2024A-03, the new Kobalt 24V Max Brushless Hedge Trimmer is at Lowe’s for those of you on or considering the 24V line. Noteworthy Features […]
Echo PB770-T Backpack Blower Review
Well, we recently tested a variety of blowers in our Best Backpack Blower Shootout, and we had the opportunity to try out the Echo PB770-T backpack blower. Echo has a pretty deep line of lawn care equipment, and they’re pretty well respected in the lawn care industry. They even released their X Series, a line […]
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 […]
Banning Leaf Blowers – To Ban or Not to Ban?
Recently, the town of Maplewood, NJ filed an ordinance restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. In fact, they are actually banning leaf blowers. Well, that’s not entirely true, they are banning leaf blowers for the contractor, in the summer months. Is this hypocrisy that the homeowner can use a gas-powered leaf blower all they […]