Expanding on my recent review of the Ryobi 40V String Trimmer and Edger, I wanted to see what the Ryobi Brush Cutter Attachment was all about. Back in college, I worked a summer job maintaining a large number of properties including several homes, a horse barn, associated fields and a new housing development. This job was great for a young man as we got to play with a lot of very fun tools like tractors, chainsaws and brush hogs (you can just hear Tim Allen snorting). My favorite tools were the brush cutters we used. Nothing like strapping on a harness over your chest and getting to work slinging a gas-powered tool capable of mowing down an acre of heavy brush. All before lunch time. So how does the Ryobi Brush Cutter Attachment compare to those beasts? Let’s find out as we dive into this Ryobi brush cutter review! Read More
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Stihl Lightning Affordable Battery Powered Outdoor Power Tools and Some Timbersports Fun
Stihl Inc. recently held their first media event at their U.S. facility in Virginia Beach, VA to show off their newest outdoor power equipment (OPE), Stihl Lightning. Even if you don’t follow the industry, you’re probably aware that battery powered tools for lawn and garden work are quickly gaining popularity as the hassle-free alternative to gasoline powered models. The rise in lithium-ion battery technology over the past decade has made larger cordless tools like lawn mowers and blowers possible. Besides obvious noise and air pollution benefits, battery powered OPE also bypasses the maintenance hassles that make small gas engine equipment troublesome for most part-time users. Read on for more details on some exciting new Stihl Lightning cordless tools and an inside look at the Stihl Timbersports phenomenon. Read More
