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
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DeWalt 40V MAX Outdoor Power Equipment – Two New Reasons To Take It Outside
In a recent review, we took a look at DeWalt’s DCBL720P1 20V MAX cordless blower. Although intended primarily for shop and work site cleanup, it did a pretty good job of kicking some leaf butt in the yard, too. If you’re a pro landscaper, or someone with a big yard and a lot of leaf butts to kick, DeWalt’s recent announcement is aimed at YOU. They’re continuing to expand the line of DeWalt 40V MAX outdoor power equipment with two new tools: The 40V MAX Brushless Backpack Blower and the 40V MAX Brushless Chainsaw. Read More