Cub Cadet Walk-Behind Mower SC 900 Review
Cub Cadet Walk-Behind Mower SC 900 Emerges as a Smooth Operating Shootout Winner We brought in 24 lawn mowers across gas and battery platforms to see what the current landscape looks like. The Cub Cadet SC 900 comes in on the higher end of the residential class and boasts an impressive feature set. With a […]
Bush Hog Recall – Laceration Hazard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. On November 15, 2017, the CPSC issued a recall on the Bush Hog HDE zero turn riding mower. The cause […]
Worx 56V Cordless Hedge Trimmer Review WG291
Having grown up on a larger property, dealing with unruly hedges and landscaping became part of my job. I had sisters, and while they were certainly capable, oftentimes the cutting duties fell to me. Had I access to a Worx 56V cordless hedge trimmer back then, my life would have been much easier. What’s really surprising, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stihl RZ 760i Zero-Turn Review
In the world of outdoor power equipment, Stihl is an icon–no argument about it. Their classic orange and white color scheme immediately brings to mind the sounds of string trimmers, blowers, and, of course, chainsaws. And the brand is no stranger to mowers, either. Yet, that doesn’t mean they’ve done it all. Even a company […]
Exmark Commercial V-Series Mower
When it comes to commercial gear, Exmark is at the top of the list. In a comparatively short time (est. 1982), the brand has become a go-to source of zero-turns, and they’re doing pretty well with their push models, too. That includes the battery-powered Exmark Commercial 30 V-Series mower. We saw this model at Equip […]
40V Ryobi Backpack Blower RY404170
It never ceases to amaze us just how powerful battery-powered gear is these days. Years ago, hedge trimmers were the most common cordless tools, largely because they required less juice than others. But, now, you’ve got push mowers, zero-turns, and lawn tractors efficiently running on lithium-ion. Another tool that needs significant power to run is […]