By Ben Fecteau
WORX NITRO 40V 16″ Chainsaw (Model WG385) We recently got a chance to test the WORX NITRO 40V 16″ Chainsaw, Model WG385. Cordless chainsaws are an excellent choice for a couple of reasons. They are lower maintenance and overall quieter with less fumes. So I threw the WG385 into my car and brought it up […]
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By Ben Fecteau
Ryobi 40V HP Outdoor Power Equipment (Models RY401150, RY40290, & RY40440) Spring is here! That means sunshine, warmer weather, and most importantly getting outside to enjoy them more often. It also means re-dedicating time for yard work though. So this year I got the chance to get the yard looking great while testing out the […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Ryobi 40V HP Model RY40710 8″ Auger Review Ryobi continues to drive forward as a leader in cordless solutions for homeowners and DIYers. With their new line of 40V HP high-performance tools, Ryobi is making cordless a reality for more common outdoor tasks. This tool review features the new Ryobi 40V HP 8″ Auger Model […]
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By Ben Fecteau
DEWALT 60V MAX Flexvolt String Trimmer DCST972X1 I recently got a chance to test out one of DEWALT’s newest outdoor tools, the DEWALT 60V String Trimmer (DCST972X1). The kit includes a 60V trimmer with a single 3.0 Ah battery (9Ah for 20V Flexvolt) and charger. Having always relied on 2 and 4-cycle gas-powered trimmer, I […]
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By Ethan Bickford
Makita LXT X2 Cordless Lawnmower XML08PT1 Makita has made a big push into the outpower equipment/lawn and garden department lately. While the XML08PT1 is a mower that is geared towards the professional landscaper it is worth a look for anyone who wants a very solidly built cordless battery-powered lawnmower, especially if they’re on the Makita […]
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By Wes Bartosik
ECHO Model PB-9010T Backpack Blower Review This tool review will take an in-depth look at the ECHO Model PB-9010T, which is currently touted as “the world’s most powerful backpack blower”. In December, I had the opportunity to attend the ECHO live media event for their new 2021 product lines. As a long time ECHO products […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee M12 FUEL HATCHET 2527-21 The Milwaukee M12 FUEL HATCHET Pruning Saw was recently released as a super portable, maneuverable, and compact mini chainsaw. Dubbed “The Hatchet,” this saw can cut 3” hardwoods, and delivers up to 120 cuts per 4.0 ah battery charge. It’s a welcome and certainly interesting addition to the outdoor power equipment […]
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By Wes Bartosik
Best Cordless Chainsaw Comparison Test – 2020 There is nothing cooler than a chainsaw. They are aggressive tools that make processing heavy timber materials effortless and enjoyable. But are cordless battery-powered chainsaws ready for the spotlight? A chainsaw requires a high output of power in order to cut efficiently, without stalling or bogging down. With […]
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By Jeff Williams
Makita Couple Shaft System – Pick Your Power About 5 years ago, all of my small construction equipment and hand-held outdoor power equipment (OPE) ran on 2-stroke mixed gas. Then in 2016 I got my hands on a new 4-stroke Makita string trimmer and my 2-stroke trimmer started gathering dust. I kept it around though […]
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By Jeff Williams
Hiniker Snow Plow Factory Tour Last spring we had the opportunity to visit Hiniker Snow Plow. They’re a midwest manufacturer of small Ag equipment, light truck and skid steer snow plows, and salting equipment. We were visiting them in April and were coming out of one of the longest winters I can remember. There was […]
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