Snapper 60V Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment Tools
The Snapper 60V cordless outdoor power equipment line of tools includes a 21-inch mower, string and hedge trimmers, a leaf blower, and a chainsaw. All of these outdoor power tools use the Snapper 60-volt lithium-ion battery platform. Besides the reliable power and less maintenance that the battery system offers, each battery pack has indicator lights that tell you how much […]
Makita XCU03Z LXT 18V X2 Chain Saw
It wasn’t all that long ago that mainstream power tool companies didn’t really have much influence in the outdoor power equipment market. However, that’s changing thanks to the power of lithium-ion batteries. The fact of the matter is battery powered chainsaws like the new Makita XCU03 18V X2 LXT (36V) Chainsaw now have the power […]
EGO LM2100SP Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Review
When we reviewed the original EGO LM2001 56V cordless lawn mower we knew we had entered a definitive period where the battery-powered mower was finally hitting the mainstream market. Though these are premium-priced products, sales seemed to confirm our initial impressions. At the time, our only question was how long it would take EGO to incorporate […]
DeWalt 40V Max and 20V Max OPE Update
At the GIE Expo late last year, DeWalt introduced their latest battery-powered OPE (outdoor power equipment). The DeWalt 40V Max Brushless Backpack Blower, DeWalt 40V Max Brushless Chainsaw, and DeWalt 20V Max Hedge Trimmer are all making their way to store shelves as we speak. These outdoor power equipment solutions expand their existing 40V Max system and 20V […]
Echo 58V Hedge Trimmer Review
You keep hearing us say it – cordless outdoor power equipment (OPE) is gaining huge momentum. Part of it is the convenience of not maintaining a small gas engine. Part of it noise reduction. With future noise reduction requirements picking up more support, I’m glad that we have so many options on the market already […]
Husqvarna 436LiB 36V Blower Review
Just as battery powered hand tools can run the gamut from entry level DIY to full-bore professional use tools, the world of outdoor power equipment is jockeying for position in a race to dominate the transition from gas powered products to battery powered solutions. While some will hem and haw about moving too quickly into […]
Makita 4-stroke Outdoor Power Tools and More at GIE
One of the things that has always bothered me about the introduction of 4-stroke technology into the world of handheld outdoor power equipment was the tendency for oil to get all over the place unless you positioned the tool precisely right-side up. Hang it up, let it tip over, or—GASP—use it upside down or sideways, and […]
Husqvarna 536LiL 36V String Trimmer Review
Having just returned from the Husqvarna Silent City Media Event, we wanted to wrap up our evaluation of the Husqvarna 536LiL 36V string trimmer and see what this battery powered tool could do. There was the question of whether it could hold its own (or ever outperform) comparable gas models, and we wanted to know just how well it compared to other […]