Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews Archives

Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews

Our outdoor power equipment reviews include best battery powered lawnmowers, best riding mowers, best zero turn mowers, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, and chainsaws. More than that, our OPE reviews hit on both gas and cordless battery powered tools. If you’re a landscaping Pro, you want to make sure your crew is doing their work quickly and efficiently. Zero turns, for example, are not all designed the same. Some cut more quickly than others, while others have the build quality to last. For string trimmers, we look for max line size, speed, and ergonomics. You want power, but you also want to be able to operate a tool all day long with ease. Ergonomics and vibration consistently get more attention from organizations like OSHA and NIOSH.

January 7, 2016 0

Oregon Gator SpeedLoad Cutting System

by Raissa Logrono

There’s a new way to load your gas powered string trimmer. The Oregon Gator SpeedLoad Cutting System is a new trimmer line […]

January 6, 2016 0

Echo 58V Hedge Trimmer Review

by Mike Hurta

You keep hearing us say it – cordless outdoor power equipment (OPE) is gaining huge momentum. Part of it is […]

December 25, 2015 0

Stihl BGA 100 Cordless Handheld Blower

by Raissa Logrono

Stihl BGA 100 Blower Offers High Performance, Low Noise, and Light Weight At just 5.5 lbs and 56 dB(A), the Stihl BGA […]

December 7, 2015 0

Ridgid Gen5X 18V Jobsite Blower Review

by PTR Editorial Staff

Jobsite blowers have been misunderstood in cordless circles for a while now. They’ve had a hard time gaining traction in […]

November 26, 2015 0

Makita 18V X2 LXT OPE Update

by Raissa Logrono

Makita 18V X2 LXT OPE Expands to Include Blower and String Trimmer Makita has released new OPE cordless tools as […]

Review8.6(out of 10)

November 11, 2015 0

DeWalt 20V Max Blower Review

by Kenny Koehler

Lithium-ion outdoor power equipment (affectionately known as OPE) exploded the past couple of years. Claims of gas power have led […]

November 10, 2015 0

Oregon SpeedCut Bar and Chain Cutting System

by Raissa Logrono

Oregon SpeedCut Bar and Chain Cutting System Improves Cutting Speed and Decreases Weight Oregon has announced the new SpeedCut Bar […]

October 29, 2015 0

Makita 4-stroke Outdoor Power Tools and More at GIE

by Clint DeBoer

One of the things that has always bothered me about the introduction of 4-stroke technology into the world of handheld […]

Husqvarna 536LiL 36V string trimmer angled

October 26, 2015 0

Husqvarna 536LiL 36V String Trimmer Review

by Clint DeBoer

Having just returned from the Husqvarna Silent City Media Event, we wanted to wrap up our evaluation of the Husqvarna 536LiL 36V string […]

October 8, 2015 0

Husqvarna RAMUS Concept Hedge Trimmer

by Clint DeBoer

There’s a famous quote that goes something like this: The world doesn’t want a product that’s 15 years ahead of […]