How a Lawn Mower Cuts Grass
It seems like I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time cutting grass lately. I’m not prone to wondering about physics, engineering, lift force, or any of the other techy, nerd science that goes into many of the tools we use every day. I’m mostly just happy that my lawn equipment works as advertised. Occasionally, my brain […]
Worx Nitro 80V Self-Propelled Lawnmower WG761
This 4x20V Mower Uses an All-in-One Battery Charger/Powerplant to Deliver 80V of Power We’ve been covering the best battery-powered lawnmowers for quite some time. The Worx Nitro 80V 21-inch self-propelled lawnmower is the first product we’ve seen that uses four batteries in series to achieve its rated voltage. This is also the first Worx 80V […]
Toro Self-Propelled Lawnmower Reviews | Personal Pace Models
When I drive around the beautiful countryside of Pennsylvania in the summer, I notice a lot of local landscaping companies keeping yards trimmed up and looking great. The brand name I see most often on their machines is Toro. It’s no doubt that Toro makes a lot of great professional and consumer level mowers trusted […]
Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SD Zero-Turn Mower Review
I tried to describe the feeling of riding along at 12+ mph while cutting grass on a zero turn with 4-wheel steering to a colleague who runs a professional landscaping company. When my description then turned to describe the dualie wheels, he became absolutely convinced I was pulling his leg. So, at first glance, the […]
Snapper Adds StepSense Technology To Mowers
StepSense Automatic Drive Innovation Adjusts the Mower Speed to Match the Operator’s Pace Snapper, a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, has announced that they’ve now added their StepSense technology to their mowers on the Snapper XD 82-Volt line. This innovation automatically matches the mower’s speed to your walking speed. Briggs & Stratton On StepSense […]
Stihl iMow Robotic Mowers: Fresh Cut Look Every Day
Having your lawn cut by a robot may bring visions of The Jetsons, but the Stihl iMow robotic mowers don’t require a clunky floating robot in an apron. While robotic mowers are more of a fringe product, they are growing in popularity. Let’s take a look at what Stihl has to offer. Stihl iMow Robotic […]
VooDoo? – LaserEdge Mower Blades Review – Cuts Itself Sharp
The average yard in Florida gets cut about 40 times per year. Depending upon weather effects, like El Nino, this can vary by a couple cuts. Regardless, pretty much between April and October lawns in Central Florida are visited weekly. Add this cutting volume with our sandy soil and you’re sharpening blades, a lot! Well, […]
Husqvarna LE 221R 40-Volt Self Propelled 21-inch Mower Review
Battery technology has come a long way in recent years. Newer advancements in the field have yielded fast cars, more powerful power tools, and as is the case here, cordless outdoor power equipment. Husqvarna has taken those advancements in battery tech and dropped them into a 21″ self-propelled walk-behind mower for the masses. The Husqvarna […]